18. The security referred to in paragraphs c and d of section 16 may be furnished for the applicant by a third party.
It may also be furnished by the applicant for himself; in that case, the applicant is under the same obligations as the surety as well as those incumbent upon him as principal.
An applicant who furnishes security in the manner provided for in paragraph d of section 16 must pay duties of $278 to cover the costs for opening a file.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. R-2.2, r. 1, s. 18; 1245-2017O.C. 1245-2017, s. 61.