46.0.9. The holder of an authorization issued under section 22 must begin the activity adversely affecting wetlands and bodies of water within two years after the authorization is issued or, as applicable, within any other time limit specified in the authorization.
Failing that, the authorization for the activity that would adversely affect wetlands and bodies of water is cancelled by operation of law. The Minister shall, at the holder’s request, reimburse any financial contribution the holder paid under the first paragraph of section 46.0.5, without interest, within 30 days after the request.
However, the Minister may, at the holder’s request, maintain the authorization in force for the period and subject to the conditions, restrictions and prohibitions the Minister determines.
2017, c. 142017, c. 14, s. 311; 2025, c. 122025, c. 12, s. 13511a.