Section 1 definition of "Richmond-Airport-Vancouver rapid transit project" was added by 2003-45-3, effective May 23, 2003 [retro from May 29, 2003 (Royal Assent)].

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "ancillary works", "billing organization", "Coquitlam Line rapid transit project", "designated project", "designated tolls", "excessive toll debt", "Fraser River Crossing project", "rail transportation system", "toll debt", "toll device", and "toll reader" were added by 2004-72-2, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "Rapid Transit Project", "regional transportation system", and "Richmond-Airport-Vancouver rapid transit project", BEFORE amended by 2004-72-2, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

"Rapid Transit Project" means a rail transportation system connecting a location in the general vicinity of the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Granville Street in the City of Vancouver to a location in the general vicinity of the Coquitlam Centre at the intersection of Lougheed Highway and Barnet Highway in the City of Coquitlam and connecting to a location in the general vicinity of a Skytrain station in the City of New Westminster;

"regional transportation system" means a system for the transportation, in the transportation service region, of passengers and goods by any means, which system

(a) is operated by the authority or by its subsidiaries or contractors,

(b) may include, without limitation, ferries, a cycling path network, custom transit services, a bus transportation system, a rail transportation system and the major road network, and

(c) does not include independent transit services;

"Richmond-Airport-Vancouver rapid transit project" means a rail transportation system connecting

(a) a location in the general vicinity of the intersection of No. 3 Road and Park Road in the City of Richmond,

(b) a location in the general vicinity of the Domestic Air Terminal at the Vancouver International Airport, and

(c) a location in the general vicinity of the intersection of Cordova and Granville Streets in the City of Vancouver;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "highway" and "provincial highway system" BEFORE amended by 2004-44-109, effective December 31, 2004 (BC Reg 547/2004).

"highway" has the same meaning as in the Highway Act;

"provincial highway system" means all highways

(a) that are located in the transportation service region but outside the municipalities, or

(b) that are arterial highways within the meaning of the Highway Act;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "construction" and "maintenance" BEFORE amended by 2004-44-110, effective December 31, 2004 (BC Reg 547/2004).

"construction" has the same meaning as in section 25 of the Highway Act;

"maintenance" has the same meaning as in section 25 of the Highway Act;

  Section 1 (1) definition of "assessment roll" was added by 2005-32-1, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 1 (1) definition of "ancillary works" BEFORE amended by 2007-41-2(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

"ancillary works" means any works or undertakings ancillary to all or a part of a rail transportation system, and, without limiting this, includes

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "2007 screening panel", "annual report", "articles", "authority's website", "base plan", "base plan preparation year", "busway", "commercial passenger vehicle", "commissioner", "commissioner's website", "deputy commissioner", "first-time short term fare", "inspector", "long term strategy", "major crossing", "mayors' council on regional transportation", "qualified individual", "replacement tax", "revenue transit service", "screening panel", "short term fare", "standard property taxes", "strategic plan", "supplement", "supplementary fare increase" and "targeted fare" were added by 2007-41-2(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 1 (1) definition of "authority" BEFORE amended by 2007-41-2(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

"authority" means the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority established under section 2;

  Section 1 (1) definition of "board" BEFORE amended by 2007-41-2(d), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

"board" means the authority's board of directors appointed under section 8;

  Section 1 (1) definition of "municipality" BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-2(e), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

"municipality" means the corporation into which the residents of an area in the transportation service region have been incorporated as a municipality under any Act, and includes the City of Vancouver;

  Section 1 (1) definition of "subsidiary" BEFORE amended by 2007-41-2(f), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

"subsidiary" means a subsidiary established or acquired by the board under section 9 (3) (g) to carry out a purpose or responsibility, or to exercise a power, of the authority, and includes British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. and West Coast Express Ltd.;

  Section 1 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-3, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(3)  An agreement under subsection (2) does not come into effect until the agreement is ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors and approved by an order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.

  Section 1 (4) was added by 2007-41-3, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 1 (1) in definition of "articles", paragraph (a) BEFORE amended by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

(a) provisions, reflecting the recommendations made under section 176 (2) (a) or the orders made under section 181 (1) (a), respecting the remuneration to which a director of the authority is entitled and the terms on which it is to be paid,

  Section 1 (1) definition of "strategic transportation plan" BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-40, effective January 1, 2009.

"strategic transportation plan" means a strategic transportation plan prepared and ratified in accordance with section 14;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "tax treatment agreement", "taxing treaty first nation" and "treaty first nation" were added by 2007-36-66, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 1 (5) was added by 2007-36-67, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2007-36-68, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009)].

  Section 1 (6) was added by 2007-36-67, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 1 (5) (a) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-227(a), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(a) a reference to "municipality" or "municipalities" in the definitions of "independent transit service", "provincial highway system", "qualified individual" and "transportation service region" in subsection (1), in subsections (2) and (3) and in sections 4 (1) and (3), 5, 6 (2) (g) to (j), 15, 18, 20 to 24, 31 (1.2), 34 (1) (b), 44, 46 (4) (f) and 149 (1), in the definition of "eligible individual" in section 170 and in section 193 (4) must be read as including the treaty first nation or its treaty lands as the context requires,

  Section 1 (5) (c) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-227(b), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(c) a reference to "council" in subsection (3) (b) of this section and in section 21 (4) (b) in section 21 (4) (b) must be read as including the governing body of the treaty first nation,

  Section 1 (1) definition of "motor vehicle" (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-18-73, effective July 1, 2010.

"motor vehicle" means a vehicle propelled other than by muscular power, but does not include

  Section 1 (1) definition of "tax treatment agreement" BEFORE repealed by 2011-11-65, effective June 2, 2011 (Royal Assent).

"tax treatment agreement" has the same meaning as in the Treaty First Nation Taxation Act;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "Electoral Area A Director", "fare collection bylaw", "infraction" and "ticketed amount" were added by 2012-33-1, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 1 (1) definition of "articles", paragraph (a) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-1(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(a) provisions, reflecting the recommendations made under section 176 (3) (a) or the orders made under section 181 (1) (a), respecting the remuneration to which a director of the authority is entitled and the terms on which it is to be paid,

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "base plan" and "base plan preparation year" BEFORE replaced by "investment plan" and "investment plan preparation year" 2014-21-1(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"base plan" means the plan referred to in section 194 (1);

"base plan preparation year", in relation to a base plan, means the fiscal year in which the base plan is prepared;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "commissioner" and "deputy commissioner" BEFORE amended 2014-21-1(c), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"commissioner" means the Regional Transportation Commissioner appointed under section 215 (1) or 216 (4) or (5);

"deputy commissioner" means a deputy commissioner appointed under section 215 (1);

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "commissioner's website" and "inspector" BEFORE repealed 2014-21-1(c) and (d), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"commissioner's website" means the website established under section 219 (1);

"inspector" means a person appointed under section 227 (1) to conduct an inspection under section 227;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "strategic plan" and "supplement" BEFORE amended 2014-21-1(e) and (f), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"strategic plan" means a strategic plan within the meaning of section 206;

"supplement" means a supplemental plan referred to in section 200;

  Section 1 (1) definition of "official community plan" BEFORE amended by RS2015-1-RevSch, effective January 1, 2016 [coming into force of RS2015-1].

"official community plan" has the same meaning as in section 848 of the Local Government Act;

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "designated employees", "Electoral Area A Director", "regional growth strategy" and "transportation service region" BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

"designated employees" means

(a) all employees of BC Transit whose work responsibilities relate primarily to BC Transit's activities in the transportation service region,

(b) all employees of the government whose work responsibilities relate to the operation of the Albion ferries, and

(c) all employees of the government, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia or the Greater Vancouver Regional District who have been identified by name, classification or other description in an order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council made on the recommendation of the authority;

"Electoral Area A Director" means the Director representing Electoral Area A on the Regional Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District;

"regional growth strategy" means the regional growth strategy of the Greater Vancouver Regional District;

"transportation service region" means all municipalities and rural areas located in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and includes any area added to the region under subsection (2);

  Section 1 (1) definitions of "development cost charge" and "development cost charge bylaw" were added by 2018-31-1(a), effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 1 (5) (a) BEFORE amended by 2018-31-1(b), effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) a reference to "municipality" or "municipalities" in the definitions of "independent transit service", "provincial highway system", "qualified individual" and "transportation service region" in subsection (1), in subsections (2) and (3) and in sections 4 (1) and (3), 5, 6 (2) (g) to (j), 15, 18, 20 to 24, 31 (1.2), 34 (1) (b), 44, 46 (4) (f) and 149 (1), in the definition of "eligible individual" in section 170 and in section 193 (5) must be read as including the treaty first nation or its treaty lands as the context requires,

  Section 1 (5) (f) was added by 2018-31-1(c), effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 1 (5) (a) BEFORE amended by 2018-39-26, effective October 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) a reference to "municipality" or "municipalities" in the definitions of "independent transit service", "provincial highway system", "qualified individual" and "transportation service region" in subsection (1), in subsections (2) and (3) and in sections 4 (1) and (3), 5, 6 (2) (g) to (j), 15, 18, 20 to 24, 31 (1.2), 34 (1) (b), in the definition of "collection entity" in section 34.2, in the definition of "issuing entity" in section 34.29 44, 46 (4) (f) and 149 (1), in the definition of "eligible individual" in section 170 and in section 193 (5) must be read as including the treaty first nation or its treaty lands as the context requires,

  Section 1 (5) (a) BEFORE amended by 2019-40-23, effective November 28, 2019 (Royal Assent)].

(a) a reference to "municipality" or "municipalities" in the definitions of "independent transit service", "provincial highway system", "qualified individual" and "transportation service region" in subsection (1), in subsections (2) and (3) and in sections 4 (1) and (3), 5, 6 (2) (g) to (j), 15, 18, 20 to 24, 31 (1.2), 34 (1) (b), in the definition of "collection entity" in section 34.2, in the definition of "issuing entity" in section 34.29, 44, 46 (4) (f) and 149 (1), in the definition of "eligible individual" in section 170 and in section 193 (5) must be read as including the treaty first nation or its treaty lands as the context requires,

  Section 1 (1) definition of "taxing treaty first nation" BEFORE amended by 2024-13-234, effective April 25, 2024 (Royal Assent).

"taxing treaty first nation" has the same meaning as in the Treaty First Nation Taxation Act;

  Section 1 (1) definition of "taxing treaty first nation" BEFORE repealed by 2024-13-235(a), effective January 1, 2025.

"taxing treaty first nation" has the same meaning as in the Treaty First Nation Property Taxation Enabling Act;

  Section 1 (6) BEFORE repealed by 2024-13-235(b), effective January 1, 2025.

(6) For the purposes of applying this Act in relation to a taxing treaty first nation, a reference to "municipality" in sections 25 (9) and 135 must be read as including the taxing treaty first nation.

  Part 1 heading BEFORE re-enacted by 2007-41-4, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

Part 1 — Structure, Power and Responsibilities of Authority

  Part 1, Division 1 heading was enacted by 2007-41-5, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 2 (2) BEFORE amended by 2003-70-158, effective March 29, 2004 (BC Reg 64/2004).

(2)  The Company Act does not apply to the authority, but, on request of the authority, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may order that one or more provisions of that Act apply to the authority.

  Section 2 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-6, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(1)  The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority is established as a corporation, consisting of the directors appointed under section 8.

  Section 2 (1.1) and (1.2) were added by 2007-41-6, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 3 (b) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-7, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(b) supports

(i)  the regional growth strategy, and

(ii)  the air quality objectives and economic development of the transportation service region.

  Section 3 (b) (iii) was added by 2007-41-7, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 4 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-3, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(a) construction, maintenance or regulation of any part of the provincial highway system or of any highway that is not a major road,

  Section 4 (1) (g) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-41(a), effective January 1, 2009.

(g) prepare and implement strategic, service, capital and operational plans for the regional transportation system, including a strategic transportation plan;

  Section 4 (2) (b) (ii) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-41(b), effective January 1, 2009.

(ii)  to the extent that the authority has responsibility under the strategic transportation plan for the planning of the major road network, or

  Section 4 (1) (c) BEFORE repealed by 2015-13-59, effective March 1, 2017 (BC Reg 61/2017).

(c) develop and administer programs for certifying motor vehicle compliance with regulations, made under section 50 of the Motor Vehicle Act, that do one or both of the following:

(i) establish exhaust emission standards;

(ii) specify the maximum levels of air contaminants that motor vehicles may emit into the outside atmosphere;

  Section 4 (1) (f) (part) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(f) review, and advise the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the municipalities and the government regarding the implications to the regional transportation system of,

  Section 5 (1) BEFORE amended by 2002-20-3(a), effective April 11, 2002 (Royal Assent).

(1)  Despite any other enactment, no person or municipality may establish or operate or approve the establishment or operation of independent transit services in the transportation service region unless it does so

  Section 5 (1.1) was added by 2002-20-3(b), effective April 11, 2002 (Royal Assent).

  Section 6 (2) (f) BEFORE amended by 2002-19-2, effective June 1, 2002.

(f) may enter into an agreement with the government for the collection of taxes imposed under sections 4 (1) (c) and 10 (1) (c) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act and under section 61 (1) and (1.1) (b) of the Social Service Tax Act,

  Section 6 (2) (b) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-4, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(b) as permitted in this Act, may raise revenues by means of

(i)  taxes,

(ii)  levies,

(iii)  project toll charges,

(iv)  user fees, and

(v)  motor vehicle charges,

  Section 6 (3) to (5) was added by 2004-72-4, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 6 (2) (a.1), (a.2), (g.1), (h.1) and (j) were added by 2007-41-8(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 6 (2) (d) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-8(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(d) by agreement, may provide transportation services, and any other services it offers, to areas outside the transportation service region,

  Section 6 (2) (f) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-8(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(f) may enter into an agreement with the government for the collection of taxes imposed under sections 4 (1) (c) and 10 (1) (c) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act and under section 61 (1) and (2) of the Social Service Tax Act,

  Section 6 (2) (g) and (h) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-8(d), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(g) may exercise within a municipality in or through which a rail transportation system is planned, acquired, constructed, maintained or operated, all the powers in relation to that rail transportation system that a municipality authorized to lay out, construct and maintain highways may exercise in carrying out that authorization,

(h) has, for the purposes of planning, acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating a rail transportation system on a highway in a municipality,

(i)  all the rights, powers and advantages conferred by any enactment on that municipality with respect to that highway, and

(ii)  the right to enjoy and exercise any right of way, easement or licence owned, enjoyed or exercised by that municipality in connection with or for the purposes of the municipality's operation of that highway,

  Section 6 (2) (i) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-8(e), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(i) may exercise the rights, powers and advantages, and may enjoy and exercise the rights of way, easements or licences, referred to in paragraph (h) in the same manner and to the same extent as the municipality referred to in that paragraph might have done if the highway had not become part of a rail transportation system.

  Section 6 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-8(f), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(3)  Without limiting subsection (1) or (2), the authority, for the purposes of a designated project, by bylaw, may

(a) establish standards for the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of highways or other infrastructure that form part of the designated project,

(b) establish standards for the management, operation and use of highways that form part of the designated project, and

(c) subject to the Motor Vehicle Act, regulate the use of highways that form part of the designated project,

but may not do any of these things in relation to a highway that is also part of the provincial highway system.

  Section 6 (5) (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-8(g), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(a) transfer an interest in the land to a subsidiary for the subsidiary's use and benefit in carrying out the authority's purposes in relation to a designated project, RAV or the C Line,

  Section 6 (6) was added by 2007-36-69, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 6 (2) (f) BEFORE amended by 2013-1-115, effective April 1, 2013.

(f) may enter into an agreement with the government for the collection of taxes imposed under sections 4 (1) (c) and (d) and 10 (1) (c) and (d) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act and under section 61 (1) and (2) of the Social Service Tax Act,

  Section 6 (2) (b) (vii) was added by 2018-31-2, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 7 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-9(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(3)  As soon as possible, but within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year of the authority, the authority must prepare

(a) an annual report of the operations of the authority and its subsidiaries for the preceding fiscal year, and

(b) audited financial statements of the authority and its subsidiaries for the preceding fiscal year.

  Section 7 (3) (c) was added by 2007-41-9(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 7 (5) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-9(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(5)  The Financial Information Act applies to the authority as if it were a corporation within the meaning of that Act.

  Section 7 (3) (c) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-2, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(c) provide a copy of the annual report and a copy of the audited financial statements to the commissioner and the mayors' council on regional transportation.

  Section 8 BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-10, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 9 (3) (g) BEFORE amended by 2003-70-159, effective March 29, 2004 (BC Reg 64/2004).

(g) subject to section 15 (7) of this Act, establish subsidiaries under the Company Act, or acquire subsidiaries, to carry out the authority's purpose and responsibilities, and

  Section 9 (3) (c) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-5, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(c) delegate, to a person employed by the authority or to a subsidiary, the exercise of a power of the authority, other than a power described in section 5, 6 (2) (a), (b) and (c), 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30 or 46 (4),

  Section 9 (3) (c) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-2, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

(c) delegate, to a person employed by the authority or to a subsidiary, the exercise of a power of the authority, other than a power described in section 5, 6 (2) (a), (b) and (c), (3), (4) and (5), 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 29.1, 30 or 46 (4),

  Section 9 BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-10, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 10 (c) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-3, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(c) in accordance with any guidelines established by the board, determine the compensation of those persons.

  Part 1, division 1, section 13.1 was enacted by 2007-41-11, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Part 1, division 2 heading was enacted by 2007-41-12, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Division 2, sections 13.2 to 13.5 were enacted by 2007-41-12, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 13.2 (3) was added by 2012-33-2, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 13.2 (1.1) was added by 2014-21-4, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 13.3 (1) (i) BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-42, effective January 1, 2009.

(i) a copy of the authority's current strategic transportation plan.

  Section 13.4 (a) (part) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-43, effective January 1, 2009.

along with a comparison of the operations of the authority and its subsidiaries to the applicable strategic transportation plan or strategic plan as the case may be, and the applicable service, capital and operational plans;

  Section 13.4 (g) and (h) were added by 2012-33-3, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 13.4 (i) was added by 2018-31-3, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 13.5 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-5, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 14 BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-44, effective January 1, 2009.

  Part 1, Division 3 heading was enacted by 2007-41-13, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 15 (3) (b.1) was added by 2004-72-6, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 15 (4) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-6, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(4)  The authority need not consult in relation to an assessment under subsection (3) (a), (b) or (c) if the assessment results in a decrease in the taxes, project toll charges, user fees, motor vehicle charges or parking taxes, as the case may be.

  Section 15 (3) (c) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-3, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

(c) assessing any parking taxes under section 30 (2), or

  Section 15 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-14(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(3)  Subject to subsection (4) and section 35, the authority must consult with the public, all the municipalities and any other organizations that the authority considers will be affected before

  Section 15 (3.1) was added by 2007-41-14(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 15 (4) (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-15, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(a) an assessment referred to in subsection (3) (a), (b), (b.1) or (c) if the assessment results in a decrease in the taxes, project toll charges, user fees, motor vehicle charges, designated tolls or parking taxes, as the case may be, or

  Section 15 (5) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-14(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(5)  The authority must consult with the government, all the municipalities and the Greater Vancouver Regional District before

  Section 15 (6) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-14(d), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(6)  The authority must consult with all the municipalities before taking any action under sections 18 (2) (b) and 22 (3).

  Section 15 (1) (a) (i) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-34(a), effective January 1, 2008.

(i)  consultation, in the manner required in this section, with the public, municipalities, organizations, the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the government and trade unions, and

  Section 15 (5) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-34(b), effective January 1, 2008.

(5)  The authority must consult with the government, all the municipalities that the authority considers will be affected and the Greater Vancouver Regional District before

  Section 15 (3) and (4) BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-45, effective January 1, 2009.

(3)  Subject to subsection (4) and section 35, the authority must consult with the public and with any municipality and other organization that the authority considers will be affected before

(a) assessing any taxes under section 25 (2),

(b) assessing any project toll charges, user fees or motor vehicle charges under section 29,

(b.1) assessing any designated tolls under section 29.1 (2) or adopting a bylaw under section 29.1 (3),

(c) assessing any parking taxes under section 133 (1), or

(d) finalizing the preparation of the strategic transportation plan and any amendments to the plan.

(4)  The authority need not consult in relation to

(a) an assessment referred to in subsection (3) (a), (b), (b.1) or (c) if the assessment results in no change to or a decrease in the taxes, project toll charges, user fees, motor vehicle charges, designated tolls or parking taxes, as the case may be, or

(b) an assessment under section 29.1 (2), whether or not the power to make the assessment has been delegated under section 29.1 (4) (f), if the assessment is made in accordance with a bylaw under section 29.1 (3) that has been ratified by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

  Section 15 (3.1) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-228, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(3.1)  Before a base plan and any supplement is provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation under section 202 (b), the authority must consult, on matters that the authority proposes to include in those plans, with

  Section 15 (3.1) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-6, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(3.1) Before a base plan or any supplement is provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation under section 202, the authority must consult, on matters that the authority proposes to include in that plan, with

(a) the public in the transportation service region,

(b) the mayors' council on regional transportation,

(c) the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and

(d) any municipality and other organization that the authority considers will be affected.

  Section 15 (3.1) (part) BEFORE amended by 2015-41-3, effective November 17, 2015 (Royal Assent).

(3.1) Before an investment plan is provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation under 202.1, the authority must consult, on matters that the authority proposes to include in that plan, with

  Section 15 (1) (a) (i) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(i) consultation, in the manner required in this section, with the public, mayors' council on regional transportation, municipalities, organizations, the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the government and trade unions, and

  Section 15 (3.1) (c) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(c) the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and

  Section 16 (1) (a) (i) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-7, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(3)  A bylaw assessing a tax, a project toll charge, a motor vehicle charge or a parking tax does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors before coming into force if

(a) the board of the authority, after full examination of the capital and operating expenditures of the authority and its subsidiaries, determines that assessing the proposed taxes or charges is necessary and unavoidable in order to meet the debt obligations properly incurred by the authority under section 31, and

(b) the board of the authority has passed a resolution by a vote of at least 2/3 of its members present at the meeting

(i)  confirming that the circumstances in paragraph (a) exist, and

(ii)  declaring that, despite section 25 (3), 29 (5) or 30 (5), as the case may be, ratification of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors is not required.

  Section 16 (3) (b) (ii) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-4, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

(ii)  declaring that, despite section 25 (3), 29 (5), 29.1 (5) or 30 (5), as the case may be, ratification of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors is not required.

  Section 16 (3) (b) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-16, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(b) the board of the authority has passed a resolution by a vote of at least 2/3 of its members present at the meeting

  Section 16 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-35(a) and (b), effective January 1, 2008.

(1)  If the authority requires the approval or ratification of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors before taking any action under this Act, the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors must, on request of the authority for approval or ratification, respond to that request by a resolution made

(a) within 120 days after receipt of the request, or

(b) within any longer period agreed by the board of the authority and the board of directors of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.

  Section 16 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-35(a) and (c), effective January 1, 2008.

(2)  If the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors fails to respond to the request referred to in subsection (1) within the required period of time, that board of directors is deemed to have approved or ratified the action.

  Section 16 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-35(a), effective January 1, 2008.

(3)  A bylaw assessing a tax, a project toll charge, a motor vehicle charge, a designated toll or a parking tax does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors before coming into force if

(a) the board of the authority, after full examination of the capital and operating expenditures of the authority and its subsidiaries, determines that assessing the proposed taxes or charges is necessary and unavoidable in order to meet the debt obligations properly incurred by the authority under section 31, and

(b) the board of the authority has passed a resolution by a vote of at least 2/3 of its members voting at the meeting

(i)  confirming that the circumstances in paragraph (a) exist, and

(ii)  declaring that, despite section 25 (3), 29 (5), 29.1 (5) or 133 (5), as the case may be, ratification of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors is not required.

  Section 16 (2.1) was added by 2007-41-35(d), effective January 1, 2008.

  Section 16 (1), (2) and (2.1) BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-46, effective January 1, 2009.

(1)  If the authority requires the approval or ratification of the mayors' council on regional transportation before taking any action under this Act, the mayors' council on regional transportation must, on request of the authority for approval or ratification, respond to that request by a resolution made

(a) within 120 days after receipt of the request, or

(b) within any longer period agreed by the board of the authority and the mayors' council on regional transportation.

(2)  If the mayors' council on regional transportation fails to respond to the request referred to in subsection (1) within the required period of time, the mayors' council on regional transportation is deemed to have approved or ratified the action.

(2.1)  Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a supplement provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation for approval under Part 9.

  Section 16 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-47, effective January 1, 2009.

(3)  A bylaw assessing a tax, a project toll charge, a motor vehicle charge, a designated toll or a parking tax does not require ratification by the mayors' council on regional transportation before coming into force if

(a) the board of the authority, after full examination of the capital and operating expenditures of the authority and its subsidiaries, determines that assessing the proposed taxes or charges is necessary and unavoidable in order to meet the debt obligations properly incurred by the authority under section 31, and

(b) the board of the authority has passed a resolution by a vote of at least 2/3 of its members voting at the meeting

(i)  confirming that the circumstances in paragraph (a) exist, and

(ii)  declaring that, despite section 25 (3), 29 (5), 29.1 (5) or 133 (5), as the case may be, ratification of the mayors' council on regional transportation is not required.

  Section 16.1 was enacted in Part 1 by 2003-45-4, effective May 23, 2003 [retro from May 29, 2003 (Royal Assent)].

  Section 16.1 BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-46, effective January 1, 2009.

  Section 21 (1) and (2) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-97(a), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(1)  Despite the Vancouver Charter or any other enactment, a municipality must not, without the approval of the authority, take, authorize or permit any action that would reduce the capacity of all or any part of the major road network to move people.

(2)  (2) Despite the Vancouver Charter or any other enactment but subject to subsection (3) of this section, a municipality must not, without the approval of the authority, take, authorize or permit any action that would prohibit the movement of trucks on all or any part of a highway in the transportation service region.

  Section 21 (4) (b) (i) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-97(b), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(i)  with the approval of the Minister of Transportation and Highways under section 545 of the Local Government Act, and

  Section 21 (6) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-97(c), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(6)  The approval of the Minister of Transportation and Highways is not required under section 531 (1) of the Local Government Act for a bylaw, described in subsection (4) of this section, that is passed after this section comes into force.

  Section 21 (6) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-5, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

(6)  The approval of the minister responsible for the Highways Act is not required under section 36 (2) (c) [regulation of extraordinary traffic on arterial highways] of the Community Charter for a bylaw, described in subsection (4) of this section, passed after this section comes into force.

  Section 21 (4) (b) (i) BEFORE amended by RS2015-1-RevSch, effective January 1, 2016 [coming into force of RS2015-1].

(i) with the approval of the Minister of Transportation and Highways under section 531 of the Local Government Act as that section read immediately before its repeal by the Community Charter Transitional Provisions, Consequential Amendments and Other Amendments Act, 2003, and

  Section 22 (2) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-98(a), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(2)  Despite section 23 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act, a municipality must not make a bylaw under that section in respect of a highway that is part of the major road network.

  Section 22 (5) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-98(b), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(5)  A bylaw made by a municipality under section 23 of the Transport of Dangerous Goods Act in respect of any part of the major road network ceases to have effect when, under subsection (3) of this section, the authority adopts a bylaw in respect of that part of the major road network.

  Section 23 (1) (a) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-99(a), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(a) section 525 (1) of the Local Government Act;

  Section 23 (2) and (4) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-99(b), effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(2)  Despite section 524 of the Local Government Act, the authority has the right of possession of any highway referred to in subsection (1) of this section.

(4)  If all or any part of a highway referred to in subsection (1) is located within a municipality, the authority has and may exercise, within that municipality, all the powers with respect to that highway that the municipality has to lay out, construct and maintain a highway.

  Section 23 (1.1) was added by 2004-72-8, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 23 (3) BEFORE amended by 2004-44-112, effective December 31, 2004 (BC Reg 547/2004).

(3)  Despite section 30 of the Highway Act, the authority is responsible for and has control of the construction and maintenance of, any highway referred to in subsection (1) of this section.

  Section 25 (8) BEFORE amended by 2003-3-12, effective January 1, 2003 [retro from March 12, 2003 (RA)].

(8)  The minister may direct that the authority include in any amount to be raised under this section in a rural area of the transportation service region an amount for the costs and outlays of collection of the taxes assessed under this section.

  Section 25 (6) (b) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-100, effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(b) uses the same relationships between tax rates, and the same formulas for calculating those relationships, as does the variable tax rate system prescribed for regional districts under section 359.2 of the Local Government Act.

  Section 25 (1) definition of "assessment commissioner" BEFORE repealed by 2007-13-55(a), effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

"assessment commissioner" means the assessment commissioner appointed under the Assessment Authority Act;

  Section 25 (9) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-55(b), effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(9)  If required by the authority, the assessment commissioner must certify and forward to the authority the current year net taxable values of all land and improvements in respect of which tax may be assessed under this section for any municipality or any rural area in the transportation service region.

  Section 25 (4) (b) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-15, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(b) the bylaw results in a decrease in the tax assessed under subsection (2).

  Section 25 (5) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-17(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(5)  On or before May 1 in each year, the authority must send to the collector in each municipality and to the Surveyor of Taxes a notice setting out the tax rates that are applicable to the taxes assessed by the authority under subsection (2).

  Section 25 (6) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-17(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(6)  If, after the authority has made its first bylaw under subsection (2), the authority increases the tax assessed under this section, the authority must adopt a variable tax rate system that

(a) is applicable only to that increase, and

(b) uses the same relationships between tax rates, and the same formulas for calculating those relationships, as does the variable tax rate system prescribed for regional hospital districts under section 27 of the Hospital District Act.

  Section 25 (6.1) was added by 2007-41-17(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 25 (7.1) was added by 2007-41-17(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 25 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-36(a), effective January 1, 2008.

(3)  Subject to subsection (4) of this section and section 16 (3), a bylaw made under subsection (2) does not come into force until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

  Section 25 (4) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-36(b), effective January 1, 2008.

(4)  A bylaw made under subsection (2) does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors under subsection (3) before coming into force if

(a) the bylaw is the first bylaw made by the authority under subsection (2), or

(b) the bylaw results in no change to or a decrease in the tax assessed under subsection (2).

  Section 25 (part) BEFORE amended (renumbered) by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

(1)  Subject to subsection (4) of this section and section 16 (3), a bylaw made under subsection (2) in 2008 does not come into force,

  Section 25 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-48(a), effective January 1, 2009.

(a) may, by bylaw, assess a tax on the net taxable value of land and improvements in the transportation service region, other than land and improvements that are taxable for school purposes only by special Act, and

  Section 25 (3) and (4) BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-48(b), effective January 1, 2009.

(3)  Subject to subsection (4) of this section and section 16 (3), a bylaw made under subsection (2) in 2008 does not come into force,

(a) in the case of a bylaw applicable to 2008, until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the mayors' council on regional transportation, and

(b) in the case of a bylaw applicable to any year after 2008, unless the tax being assessed under the bylaw is within the parameters established by the strategic plan applicable to that year.

(4)  A bylaw made under subsection (2) does not require ratification by the mayors' council on regional transportation under subsection (3) before coming into force if

(a) the bylaw is the first bylaw made by the authority under subsection (2), or

(b) the bylaw results in no change to or a decrease in the tax assessed under subsection (2).

  Section 25 (2.1) was added by 2007-36-71(a), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 25 (5) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-71(b), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [amended by 2007-36-72, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(5)  On or before May 1 in each year, the authority must send to the collector in each municipality and to the Surveyor of Taxes a notice setting out the tax rates that are applicable to the taxes assessed by the authority under subsection (2) and, if applicable, subsection (7.1).

  Section 25 (9) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-71(b), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(9)  If required by the authority, the British Columbia Assessment Authority must certify and forward to the authority the current year net taxable values of all land and improvements in respect of which tax may be assessed under this section for any municipality or any rural area in the transportation service region.

  Section 25 (7.2) was added by 2007-36-73, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 25 (1) definition of "net taxable value" was added by 2024-13-236(a), effective January 1, 2025.

  Section 25 (2.1), (5) and (7.2) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-236(b), effective January 1, 2025.

(2.1) Despite subsections (2) and (6), if the authority assesses a tax under those subsections for a taxation year, the authority, instead of assessing the tax in the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation, by bylaw, must apply the applicable tax rates under those subsections to the net taxable value of land and improvements in those treaty lands to determine the amount that would have been assessed in relation to those treaty lands if the authority were levying a tax in those treaty lands.

(5) On or before May 1 of each year, the authority must send to

(a) the collector in each municipality and to the Surveyor of Taxes a notice setting out the tax rates that are applicable to the taxes assessed by the authority under subsection (2) (a), and, if applicable, subsection (7.1), and

(b) each taxing treaty first nation a requisition for the amount determined for the taxing treaty first nation under subsection (2.1), including a statement of the rates applied to the net taxable value of land and improvements in the treaty lands to determine that amount.

(7.2) Despite subsection (7.1), if a tax is assessed under that subsection, the amount that would have been assessed in relation to the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation if the authority were levying a tax on the net taxable value of land and improvements in those treaty lands must be recovered from the treaty first nation by sending the treaty first nation a requisition for that amount under subsection (5) (b).

  Section 25 (9) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-236(c) and (d), effective January 1, 2025.

(9) If required by the authority, the British Columbia Assessment Authority must certify and forward to the authority the net taxable values of land and improvements, for the current year, in respect of which tax may be assessed under this section in

(a) a municipality,

(b) a rural area, or

(c) the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation

in the transportation service region.

  Section 26 (3) BEFORE amended by 2003-3-12, effective January 1, 2003 [retro from March 12, 2003 (RA)].

(3)  The amounts payable by the Surveyor of Taxes to the authority under subsection (2) do not include any amount assessed under section 25 (8).

  Section 26 (4) (c) BEFORE amended by 2003-2-34, effective April 4, 2003 (BC Reg 160/2002).

(c) a public body as defined in the Auditor General Act,

  Section 26 (1.1) was added by 2005-32-6(a), effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 26 (2) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-6(b), effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

(2)  In each year in which the authority assesses taxes under section 25, the municipality or the Surveyor of Taxes, as the case may be, must pay to the authority

(a) by August 1 of the year for which the taxes are assessed, all of the assessed taxes that had been collected by July 15 of that year, and

(b) by December 31 of the year for which the taxes are assessed, the balance of the assessed taxes, whether or not all of the assessed taxes have been collected.

  Section 26 (4) (a) and (b) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-6(c), effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

(a) the government of Canada under the Municipal Grants Act (Canada),

(b) a corporation included in Schedule III or IV of the Municipal Grants Act (Canada), or

  Section 26 (8), (9) and (10) were added by 2005-32-6(d), effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 26 (1.2) was added by 2007-36-74(a), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 26 (7) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-74(b), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(7)  If a municipality fails to pay the authority the amount it is required to pay the authority under this section, the authority may do one or more of the following:

  Section 26 (1.2) and (7) (part) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-237, effective January 1, 2025.

(1.2) If a taxing treaty first nation receives a requisition under section 25 (5) (b) or 133 (4) (b), the taxing treaty first nation must pay to the authority the amount of the requisition by August 1 of the year in which the requisition was sent.

(7) If a municipality or taxing treaty first nation fails to pay the authority the amount it is required to pay the authority under this section, the authority may do one or more of the following:

  Section 27 (1) and (4) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-101, effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(1)  Subject to this Act and the Assessment Act, all of the provisions of the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter and the Taxation (Rural Area) Act apply to the following in the same manner as they would apply to property taxes imposed under those Acts:

(a) the assessment, levy, collection and recovery of taxes assessed under section 25 of this Act in a municipality or rural area, as the case may be;

(b) the addition of penalties and interest on the taxes that are in arrears or are delinquent.

(4)  Each taxation notice under subsection (2) must conform with any applicable specifications prescribed under the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter or the Taxation (Rural Area) Act and must also provide the details and particulars of the taxes required under those Acts.

  Section 27 (5) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-9, effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

(5)  Sections 130 to 132 of the School Act apply in respect of assessment and taxation under this Act.

  Section 27 (5) BEFORE amended by 2005-16-9, effective March 3, 2005 (Royal Assent).

(5)  Sections 130 to 132 of the School Act apply in respect of assessment and taxation under section 25 of this Act.

  Section 27 BEFORE re-enacted by 2005-32-7, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 27 (8) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-75, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(8)  Sections 130, 131 and 132 of the School Act apply in respect of assessment and taxation under section 25 of this Act.

  Section 27 (7.1) was added by 2013-4-18, effective March 14, 2013 (Royal Assent).

  Section 27 (8) BEFORE amended by 2018-4-102, effective February 21, 2018 [retro from March 15, 2018 (Royal Assent)].

(8) Except in relation to the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation, sections 130, 131 and 132 of the School Act apply in respect of assessment and taxation under section 25 of this Act.

  Section 27 (8) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-237, effective January 1, 2025.

(8) Except in relation to the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation, sections 130, 131, 131.01 and 132 of the School Act apply in respect of assessment and taxation under section 25 of this Act.

  Section 27.1 was enacted by 2007-41-18, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 27.1 (1) definition of "fuel tax revenue" BEFORE amended by 2011-16-1(a), effective April 1, 2012 (BC Reg 11/2012).

"fuel tax revenue", in any fiscal year, means the taxes to which the authority is entitled in that fiscal year under sections 4 (1) (c) and (d) and 10 (1) (c) and (d) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act.

  Section 27.1 (2) BEFORE amended by 2011-16-1(b), effective April 1, 2012 (BC Reg 11/2012).

(2)  The authority may, by bylaw referred to in subsection (6), set, as the rate of tax payable under sections 4 (1) (d) and 10 (1) (d) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act, a rate of tax that does not exceed $0.03 per litre.

  Section 27.1 (6) (a) BEFORE amended by 2011-16-1(b), effective April 1, 2012 (BC Reg 11/2012).

(a) set, as the rate of tax payable under sections 4 (1) (d) and 10 (1) (d) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act, the rate of tax, in an amount that does not exceed $0.03 per litre, that the authority is authorized to set by the strategic plan that results from the approval of the supplement referred to in subsection (3) (a) of this section, and

  Section 27.1 (8) BEFORE amended by 2011-16-1(b), effective April 1, 2012 (BC Reg 11/2012).

(8)  After delivering to the director the records referred to in subsection (7), the rate of tax payable under sections 4 (1) (d) and 10 (1) (d) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act is, effective on the date set by the authority under subsection (6) (b) of this section, the rate of tax set under subsection (6) (a).

  Section 27.1 (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-7, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) The authority may, by bylaw referred to in subsection (6), set, as the rate of tax payable under sections 4 (1) (d) (i) and 10 (1) (d) (i) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act, a rate of tax that does not exceed $0.03 per litre.

  Section 27.11 was enacted by 2011-16-2, effective July 6, 2011 [retro November 14, 2011] (Royal Assent).

  Section 27.11 (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-7, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) The authority may, by bylaw referred to in subsection (5), set, as the rate of tax payable under sections 4 (1) (d) (ii) and 10 (1) (d) (ii) of the Motor Fuel Tax Act, a rate of tax that does not exceed $0.02 per litre.

  Section 27.12 was enacted by 2019-7-81, effective April 11, 2019 (Royal Assent).

  Section 27.2 was enacted by 2007-36-76, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 27.2 (2) (b) BEFORE amended by 2018-56-53, effective February 22, 2019 (BC Reg 30/2019).

(b) the parcel or portion is in an agricultural land reserve that is established under the Agricultural Land Commission Act, is subject to sections 18 to 20 and 28 of that Act and satisfies one or more of the conditions set out in subsection (3) of this section.

  Section 27.2 (1), (5) (part) and (9) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-238, effective January 1, 2025.

(1) Subject to this section, property that is in the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation and exempt

(a) under the laws of the treaty first nation from property taxation imposed by the treaty first nation, or

(b) under a tax treatment agreement from property taxation imposed under this Act

must be treated as if it were exempt for the purposes of calculating the rates under section 25 (2) and (6) and the amount of a requisition under section 25 (5) (b).

(5) Property that would be exempt from taxation under laws of a taxing treaty first nation that have the same effect in respect of its treaty lands as a bylaw authorized under section 225 [partnering and other exemptions] of the Community Charter has in respect of land within a municipality in relation to

(9) Property must not be treated as exempt for the purposes of calculating the rates under section 25 (2) and (6), and the amount of a requisition under section 25 (5) (b), of this Act if the property is exempted from property tax under a law of a taxing treaty first nation that has the same effect in respect of its treaty lands as a bylaw has under section 226 [revitalization tax exemptions] of the Community Charter in respect of land within a municipality.

  Section 29 (3) enacted by 1998-30-29(rem), effective October 1, 2001.

  Section 29 (6) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-15, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(6)  A bylaw made under subsection (1) or (3) does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors under subsection (5) before coming into force if the bylaw results in a decrease in the project toll charge or motor vehicle charge, as the case may be, assessed under this section.

  Section 29 (5) and (6) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-37, effective January 1, 2008.

(5)  Subject to subsection (6) and section 16 (3), a bylaw made under subsection (1) or (3) of this section does not come into force until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

(6)  A bylaw made under subsection (1) or (3) does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors under subsection (5) before coming into force if the bylaw results in no change to or a decrease in the project toll charge or motor vehicle charge, as the case may be, assessed under this section.

  Section 29 (2) and (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-49(a), effective January 1, 2009.

(2)  The authority may, by bylaw, assess user fees on persons using custom transit services or services of a ferry, bus transportation system or rail transportation system in the transportation service region.

(3)  The authority may, by bylaw, assess motor vehicle charges on any owner or operator of a motor vehicle that is principally used in the transportation service region or that uses all or any designated part of the regional transportation system.

  Section 29 (5) and (6) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-49(b), effective January 1, 2009.

(5)  Subject to subsection (6) and section 16 (3), a bylaw made under subsection (1) or (3) of this section does not come into force until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

(6)  A bylaw made under subsection (1) or (3) does not require ratification by the mayors' council on regional transportation under subsection (5) before coming into force if the bylaw results in no change to or a decrease in the project toll charge or motor vehicle charge, as the case may be, assessed under this section.

  Section 29.01 was enacted by 2007-41-19, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 29.1 was enacted by 2004-72-10, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 29.1 (6) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-15, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(6)  A bylaw made under subsection (2) or (3) does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors before coming into force if the bylaw results in a decrease in the designated toll.

  Section 29.1 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-20(a) and (b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(1)  In this section, "costs associated with a designated project" includes the cost of any of the following in relation to the designated project:

  Section 29.1 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-20(c) and (d), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(2)  In order to recover all or part of the costs associated with a designated project, the authority, by bylaw, may assess toll charges or other charges in relation to the tolls or the collection of tolls on persons who use, or on owners or operators of motor vehicles that are driven on, a part of the designated project.

  Section 29.1 (4) (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-20(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(a) establish different classes of users, operators, owners, motor vehicles or parts of the designated project,

  Section 29.1 (4) (b) (i) and (ii) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-20(e) and (f), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(i)  different dates, days or times the part of the designated project is used;

(ii)  the extent of use of a part of the designated project;

  Section 29.1 (4) (f) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-20(g), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(f) despite section 9 (3) (c), if the authority has adopted a bylaw in relation to each matter described in subsection (3) of this section, delegate to a subsidiary the power to do either or both of the following:

  Section 29.1 (5), (6) and (7) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-38, effective January 1, 2008.

(5)  Subject to subsection (6), a bylaw made under subsection (2) or (3) does not come into force until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

(6)  A bylaw made under subsection (2) or (3) does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors before coming into force if the bylaw results in no change to or a decrease in the designated toll.

(7)  If the authority delegates to a subsidiary a power referred to in subsection (4) (f), the subsidiary must exercise the power by director's resolution, which resolution need not be ratified by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors to be effective.

  Section 30 (1) definitions "assessment commissioner", "property" and "property class" were added by 2004-72-11(a), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

  Section 30 (1) definition "residential parking" BEFORE amended by 2004-72-11(b), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

"residential parking" means parking on a parking site that is located in or in close proximity to a specific building, by persons who, as a result of being owners or lessees of or tenants in a residential dwelling unit in the building,

(a) have an exclusive right to park on all or any specific part of the parking site, or

(b) in the case of a parking tax imposed under subsection (2), have an exclusive right to park on all or any specific parking spaces located in the parking site,

whether or not there is an additional charge for the residential parking over the purchase price, lease payment or rent paid for the residential dwelling unit;

  Section 30 (1) definitions "taxable parking area" and "taxable parking space" BEFORE amended by 2004-72-11(c), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

"taxable parking area" means the area, calculated in the manner set out in the bylaw made under subsection (2), of that part of a parking site that is not used or available solely for residential parking;

"taxable parking space" means a parking space that is not used or available solely for residential parking;

  Section 30 (2) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-11(d), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

(2)  The authority may, by bylaw, assess a parking tax on one or both of

  Section 30 (2.1) to (2.4) were added by 2004-72-11(e), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

  Section 30 (4.1) and (4.2) were added by 2004-72-11(e), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

  Section 30 (7) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-11(f) to (h), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

(7)  Without limiting section 46, on the recommendation of the authority, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations under this section respecting the following:

(a) the preparation of a parking tax assessment roll;

(b) the provision of notices of assessment to owners of parking sites to be taxed;

(c) revisions to the parking tax assessment roll;

(d) appeals of or related to assessments under this section.

  Section 30 (8) was added by 2004-72-11(i), effective October 21, 2004 (Royal Assent).

  Section 30 BEFORE repealed by 2005-32-8, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 30.1 was enacted by 2002-19-3, effective June 1, 2002.

  Section 30.1 (1) BEFORE amended by 2005-32-9, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 30.1 (1) (b) (i) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-21(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(i)  at least 2 months after the date on which the bylaw is passed, and

  Section 30.1 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-21(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(2)  If the authority passes a bylaw referred to in subsection (1), the authority must deliver a copy of that bylaw to the commissioner under the Social Service Tax Act no later than the business day following the day on which the bylaw is passed.

  Section 30.1 (3) and (4) were added by 2007-41-21(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 30.1 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-50(a), effective January 1, 2009.

(1)  In addition to the authority's rights under Part 7, the authority may, by bylaw,

  Section 30.1 (1) (b) (i) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-50(b), effective January 1, 2009.

(i)  at least 2 months after the date on which the bylaw is ratified under subsection (3), and

  Section 30.1 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-50(c), effective January 1, 2009.

(2)  If the authority passes a bylaw referred to in subsection (1), the authority must deliver a copy of that bylaw to the commissioner under the Social Service Tax Act no later than the business day following the day on which the bylaw is ratified under subsection (3).

  Section 30.1 (3) and (4) BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-50(d), effective January 1, 2009.

(3)  Subject to subsection (4), a bylaw made under subsection (1) does not come into force until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

(4)  A bylaw made under subsection (1) does not require ratification by the mayors' council on regional transportation before coming into force if the bylaw results in no change to or a decrease in the rate of tax.

  Section 30.1 (0.1) was added by 2010-18-75(a), effective July 1, 2010.

  Section 30.1 (1) (a) BEFORE amended by 2010-18-75(b), effective July 1, 2010.

(a) set, as the rate of tax payable under section 61 (1) of the Social Service Tax Act, a rate of tax that does not exceed 21% of the purchase price of the parking right in respect of which the tax is paid, and

  Section 30.1 (2) BEFORE repealed by 2010-18-75(c), effective July 1, 2010.

(2)  If the authority passes a bylaw referred to in subsection (1), the authority must deliver a copy of that bylaw to the commissioner under the Social Service Tax Act no later than the business day following the day on which the bylaw is passed.

  Section 30.1 (1) (a) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-1, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) set, as the rate of tax payable under Part 7.1, a rate of tax that does not exceed 21% of the purchase price of the parking right in respect of which the tax is paid, and

  Section 30.1 (1) (a) BEFORE amended by 2025-10-34, effective May 29, 2025 (Royal Assent).

(a) set, as the rate of tax payable under Part 7.1, a rate of tax that does not exceed 24% of the purchase price of the parking right in respect of which the tax is paid, and

  Section 31 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-22, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(1)  The outstanding debt obligations of the authority arising from borrowings, calculated in accordance with a regulation made under section 46 (1), must not be greater than $1 billion 50 million or any increased amount proposed by a resolution of the board and ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

  Section 31 (1.1) and (1.2) were added by 2007-41-22, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 31 (1) (c) (i) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-229, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(i)  provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation under section 202 (b), and

  Section 31 (1) and (1.1) BEFORE amended and (1) (d) was added by 2014-21-8, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(1) The outstanding debt obligations of the authority arising from borrowings, calculated in accordance with a regulation made under section 46 (1), must not be greater than the greatest of

(a) $1 billion 50 million,

(b) an amount proposed by a resolution of the board and ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors, and

(c) an amount proposed in a supplement, if the supplement was

(i) provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation under section 202 (2), and

(ii) approved by the mayors' council on regional transportation under section 204 (b).

(1.1) Before the mayors' council on regional transportation approves a supplement that proposes an increase in the amount the authority may borrow, the mayors' council on regional transportation must consult with the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

  Section 31 (1) (b) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(b) an amount proposed by a resolution of the board and ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors,

  Section 31 (1.1) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(1.1) Before the mayors' council on regional transportation approves an investment plan that proposes an increase in the amount the authority may borrow, the mayors' council on regional transportation must consult with the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

  Section 31 (1.2) (b) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(b) the Greater Vancouver Regional District;

  Section 34 (1) and (3) BEFORE amended by 2003-52-101, effective January 1, 2004 (BC Reg 465/2003, repealing BC Reg 428/2003).

(1)  Subject to subsection (2), on the recommendation of the authority, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, exempt from taxation and payment of fees under, and from licensing requirements under, the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter or the Motor Carrier Act

(a) the authority or any of its subsidiaries or contractors in relation to the construction, acquisition or operation by any of them of the regional transportation system, and

(b) a municipality in relation to its construction, acquisition or operation of independent transit services approved under section 5 (1).

(3)  Despite subsections (1) and (2), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, exempt a person the Lieutenant Governor in Council specifies from liability for taxation under the Assessment Authority Act, the School Act, the Hospital District Act, the Municipal Finance Authority Act, the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter and this Act, in respect of any land and improvements, within the meaning that applies to those terms under the Act in respect of which the exemption is given, that the Lieutenant Governor in Council designates in the order as owned or used by that person for the purpose of the construction, acquisition or operation of

(a) the Rapid Transit Project,

(b) an advanced light rapid transit system, or

(c) a rail transportation system.

  Section 34 (1) BEFORE amended by 2004-39-71, effective June 28, 2004 (BC Reg 265/2004).

(1)  Subject to subsection (2), on the recommendation of the authority, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, exempt from taxation and payment of fees under, and from licensing requirements under, the Community Charter, the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter or the Motor Carrier Act

  Section 34 (3) (a), (b) and (c) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-12, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(a) the Rapid Transit Project,

(b) an advanced light rapid transit system, or

(c) a rail transportation system.

  Section 34 (3) (a), (b) and (c) BEFORE amended by 2006-15-13, effective March 30, 2005 [retro from March 30, 2006 (Royal Assent)].

(3)  Despite subsections (1) and (2), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, exempt a person the Lieutenant Governor in Council specifies from liability for taxation under the Assessment Authority Act, the School Act, the Hospital District Act, the Municipal Finance Authority Act, the Community Charter, the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter and this Act, in respect of any land and improvements, within the meaning that applies to those terms under the Act in respect of which the exemption is given, that the Lieutenant Governor in Council designates in the order as owned or used by that person for the purpose of the construction, acquisition or operation of

(a) the Rapid Transit Project,

(b) another rail transportation system, or

(c) a designated project.

  Section 34 (3) (part) BEFORE amended by 2007-8-42, effective December 31, 2006 [retro from March 29, 2007 (Royal Assent)].

(3)  Despite subsections (1) and (2), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, exempt a person the Lieutenant Governor in Council specifies from liability for taxation under the Assessment Authority Act, the School Act, the Hospital District Act, the Municipal Finance Authority Act, the Community Charter, the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter and this Act, in respect of any land and improvements, within the meaning that applies to those terms under the Act in respect of which the exemption is given, that

  Section 34 (3) (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-23, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(a) the person acquires or uses for the purpose of the construction, acquisition or operation of

(i)  the Rapid Transit Project,

(ii)  another rail transportation system, or

(iii)  a designated project, and

  Section 34 (3) (a) (iv) and (v) were added by 2007-41-23, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 34 (3) BEFORE amended by 2008-10-111, effective February 20, 2008 [retro from May 1, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

(3)  Despite subsections (1) and (2), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, by order, exempt a person the Lieutenant Governor in Council specifies from liability for taxation under the Assessment Authority Act, the School Act, the Police Act, the Hospital District Act, the Municipal Finance Authority Act, the Community Charter, the Local Government Act, the Vancouver Charter and this Act, in respect of any land and improvements, within the meaning that applies to those terms under the Act in respect of which the exemption is given, that

(a) the person acquires or uses for the purpose of the construction, acquisition or operation of

(i)  the Rapid Transit Project,

(ii)  another rail transportation system,

(iii)  a designated project,

(iv)  a busway, or

(v)  a major crossing, and

(b) are described or are of a type characterized in the order.

(c) [Repealed 2006-15-13.]

  Section 34 (3.1) to (3.4) were added by 2008-10-111, effective February 20, 2008 [retro from May 1, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

  Section 34.1 was enacted by 2014-20-9, effective February 13, 2015 (BC Reg 21/2015).

  Section 34.1 BEFORE repealed by BC Reg 59/2018 under 1998-30-34.1(4), effective March 22, 2018 (BC Reg 59/2018).

  Part 3.1, sections 34.2 to 34.31 were enacted by 2018-31-4, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 35 BEFORE amended by 2007-41-24, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 37 (7) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1065, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(7) A transferred employee must not suffer a reduction in seniority, salary or superannuation, pension plan or other benefits merely because his or her employment has been transferred under this section.

  Section 38 (14) BEFORE amended by 2013-1-116, effective April 1, 2013.

(14)  Despite the Social Service Tax Act and the Land Title Act, the authority is, in respect of any transfer of assets under this section and in respect of any registration of any interest in land transferred under this section,

(a) exempt from taxes imposed by the Social Service Tax Act, and

(b) exempt from the requirement to pay fees under section 386 of the Land Title Act.

  Section 38 (8) BEFORE repealed by 2015-12-16, effective May 21, 2015 [7 days after May 14, 2015 (Royal Assent)].

(8) Subject to any orders made under subsection (10) (d), on the date that this subsection comes into force, the authority is granted a lease, for a nominal rental, to use, operate and generate revenues from the assets of BC Transit that are specified in an order made under subsection (10) (c).

  Section 38 (10) (b) BEFORE amended by 2015-12-16, effective May 21, 2015 [7 days after May 14, 2015 (Royal Assent)].

(b) specifying any assets or liabilities or proportions or parts of assets or liabilities of the government for the purposes of subsection (3),

  Section 38 (10) (c) and (d) BEFORE repealed by 2015-12-16, effective May 21, 2015 [7 days after May 14, 2015 (Royal Assent)].

(c) specifying any assets of BC Transit for the purposes of subsection (8),

(d) respecting the terms and conditions of a lease under subsection (8), including specifying different terms and conditions for different assets referred to in that subsection, and

  Section 38 (4) BEFORE amended by 2015-27-55, effective May 10, 2016 (BC Reg 109/2016).

(4) For the purposes of this section, assets that become assets of the authority under subsections (2) and (3) include records and parts of records, and without limiting this, and despite the Document Disposal Act,

(a) subject to subsection (5) of this section and to any orders made under subsection (10) (a), all of the records and parts of records of BC Transit that are located in the transportation service region or are associated with the provision of transportation services in that region are transferred to and become the records of the authority on the date that subsection (2) comes into force,

(b) all of the records and parts of records specified in an order made under subsection (10) (b) are transferred to and become the records of the authority on the date that subsection (3) comes into force, and

(c) none of the transferred records are subject to the Document Disposal Act.

  Section 39 (1) BEFORE amended by 2003-54-27,Sch A, effective April 1, 2004 (BC Reg 11/2004).

(1)  There may be established one or more trusts, to be administered by the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations or by another person designated by that minister,

  Section 39 (3) (a) BEFORE amended by 2003-54-27,Sch A, effective April 1, 2004 (BC Reg 11/2004).

(a) have a value, and be of a type or class of assets, acceptable to the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations, and

  Section 40 (6) BEFORE amended by 2003-54-27,Sch A, effective April 1, 2004 (BC Reg 11/2004).

(6)  The Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations may make payments out of the consolidated revenue fund, without an appropriation other than this subsection, for the payment of liabilities transferred to the government under this section.

  Section 44 (1) BEFORE amended by 2004-44-113, effective December 31, 2004 (BC Reg 547/2004).

  Section 44.1 was enacted by 2004-72-13, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 44.1 (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-25, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(a) ensuring safety in relation to the operation of the designated project, or

  Section 45 BEFORE amended by 2010-18-76, effective July 1, 2010.

  Section 45.1 was enacted by 2007-41-26, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 45.1 (1) (c) BEFORE amended by 2012-33-4, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

(c) a person who obstructs or interferes with the commissioner or any inspector in the exercise of rights conferred or duties imposed under this Act.

  Section 45.1 (1) and (5) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-9(a) and (c), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(1) The following persons commit an offence:

(a) a person who fails or refuses to obey an order of the commissioner made under this Act;

(b) a person who wilfully or negligently provides information to the commissioner that is false in any particular;

(c) a person who obstructs or interferes with the commissioner, an inspector, or a performance auditor within the meaning of section 227.1, in the exercise of rights conferred or duties imposed under this Act.

(5) Nothing in or done under this section affects the liability of the authority or prejudices enforcement of an order of the commissioner in any way otherwise available.

  Section 45.1 (2) and (3) BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-9(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a person commits an offence if the person

(a) has been retained as a member of the staff of the commissioner or has been appointed as an inspector,

(b) has access to or knowledge of information procured under this Act, other than information provided at a public hearing, and

(c) without first obtaining the authorization of the commissioner, discloses that information,

unless the person makes that disclosure in accordance with the terms of this Act or is otherwise obligated at law to make that disclosure.

(3) Subsection (1) (c) does not apply if the commissioner or inspector does not, on request at the time, produce a certificate of his or her appointment or authorization.

  Section 46 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2003-70-160, effective March 29, 2004 (BC Reg 64/2004).

(a) specifying any provision of the Company Act that does not apply to a subsidiary incorporated under, or otherwise subject to, the Company Act,

  Section 46 (3) BEFORE amended by 2003-70-160, effective March 29, 2004 (BC Reg 64/2004).

(3)  If the Lieutenant Governor in Council makes a regulation under subsection (2) (a) of this section, the specified provision of the Company Act does not apply to the subsidiary.

  Section 46 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2003-70-161, effective March 29, 2004 (BC Reg 64/2004).

(a) specifying any provision of the Company Act that does not apply to a subsidiary incorporated under, or otherwise subject to, the Company Act,

  Section 46 (4) (e) BEFORE amended by 2004-72-14, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

(e) requiring the payment of project toll charges, user fees and motor vehicle charges and respecting their collection and enforcement;

  Section 46 (4) (g) was added by 2004-72-14, effective November 19, 2004 (BC Reg 508/2004).

  Section 46 (4) (f) (ii) BEFORE amended by 2011-25-481,Sch, effective March 18, 2013 (BC Reg 131/2012).

(ii)  requiring arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Act;

  Section 46 (2) (d) was added by 2014-20-10, effective February 13, 2015 (BC Reg 21/2015).

  Section 47 (3) BEFORE amended by 2003-54-27,Sch A, effective April 1, 2004 (BC Reg 11/2004).

(3)  The Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations may make payments out of the consolidated revenue fund, without an appropriation other than this subsection, for the payment of liabilities transferred to the government under this section.

  Section 50 (1) BEFORE amended by 2003-54-27,Sch A, effective April 1, 2004 (BC Reg 11/2004).

(1)  There may be established one or more trusts, to be administered by the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations or by another person designated by that minister for the purpose of repayment of the government's debt obligations

(a) that relate to the regional hospital district's percentages of each of the debt obligations owed by the regional hospital district to the British Columbia Regional Hospital Districts Financing Authority, and

(b) that

(i)  are transferred to the government from the British Columbia Regional Hospital Districts Financing Authority under section 47, or

(ii)  were incurred by the government in order to lend money to the British Columbia Regional Hospital Districts Financing Authority before the repeal of the Hospital District Finance Act.

  Section 50 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2003-54-27,Sch A, effective April 1, 2004 (BC Reg 11/2004).

(2)  A regional hospital district must, if directed to do so by the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations, deposit assets into a trust or trusts established under subsection (1), which assets must

(a) have a value and be of a type or class of assets acceptable to the Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations, and

  Section 130 BEFORE repealed by 2005-32-10, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 131 definition of "commissioner" BEFORE repealed by 2007-13-56, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

"commissioner" has the same meaning as in the Assessment Act;

  Section 132 (1) (part) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-57, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(1)  Sections 36 and 39, Part 5, and sections 52, 55, 59 to 65, 66 (1) and (2), 67 and 68 of the Assessment Act apply to parking site rolls and the preparation of complaints against and appeals related to those rolls, and, for that purpose, a reference in those sections or that Part to a word or phrase set out in Column A is to be read as a reference to the word or phrase listed opposite in Column B.

  Part 7, sections 131 to 168 were enacted by 2005-32-11, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 133 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-27(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(1)  The authority may, by bylaw, assess a parking tax on one or both of

  Section 133 (1.1) was added by 2007-41-27(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 133 (4) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-27(c), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(4)  On or before May 1 in each year, the authority must send to the collector in each municipality and to the Surveyor of Taxes a notice setting out the tax rates that are applicable to the parking tax assessed by the authority under subsection (1).

  Section 133 (6) (b) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-15, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(b) the bylaw results in a decrease in the parking tax.

  Section 133 (3.1) was added by 2007-36-77(a), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 133 (4) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-77(b), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2007-36-78, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009)].

(4)  On or before May 1 of each year before 2008, the authority must send to the collector in each municipality and to the Surveyor of Taxes a notice setting out the tax rates that are applicable to the parking tax assessed by the authority under subsection (1).

  Section 133 (5) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(5) Subject to subsection (6) of this section and section 16 (3), a bylaw made under subsection (1) of this section does not come into force until the bylaw is ratified by a resolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors.

  Section 133 (6) (part) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(6) A bylaw made under subsection (1) does not require ratification by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors under subsection (5) before coming into force if

  Section 133 (3.1) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-239, effective January 1, 2025.

(3.1) Despite subsections (1) and (2), if the authority assesses a tax under those subsections for a taxation year, the authority, instead of assessing the tax in the treaty lands of a taxing treaty first nation, by bylaw, must apply the tax rate established under subsection (2) (b) in relation to the treaty lands to determine the amount that would have been assessed in relation to those treaty lands if the authority were assessing a tax on the taxable parking area, or taxable parking spaces, of parking sites in those treaty lands.

  Section 133 (4) (b) (part) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-239, effective January 1, 2025.

(b) send to each taxing treaty first nation a requisition setting out

  Section 134 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-28(a), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(1)  For the purposes of this Part, on or before December 31 of each year, the authority must complete a new parking site roll containing a list of each property that is in the transportation service region and that is liable to assessment of parking tax.

  Section 134 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-28(b), effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(3)  The authority must maintain the parking site roll, and the parking site roll must be available for public inspection during regular business hours at the office of the authority.

  Section 135 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-79(a), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(1)  The authority must provide the following, as soon as they become available, to each municipality in the transportation service region that has taxable parking areas or taxable parking spaces and to the Surveyor of Taxes:

  Section 135 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-79(b), effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(2)  Despite section 152 (1), the parking site rolls and amendments referred to in subsection (1) of this section must be provided to the municipality and the Surveyor of Taxes free of charge.

  Section 135 (1) (part) and (2) BEFORE amended by 2024-13-239, effective January 1, 2025.

(1) The authority must provide the following, as soon as they become available, to each municipality and taxing treaty first nation in the transportation service region that has taxable parking areas or taxable parking spaces and to the Surveyor of Taxes:

(2) Despite section 152 (1), the parking site rolls and amendments referred to in subsection (1) of this section must be provided to the municipality, the taxing treaty first nation and the Surveyor of Taxes free of charge.

  Section 136 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-80, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

(1)  Despite any other provision of this Part, the following are exempt from assessment of a parking tax:

  Section 136.1 was enacted by 2007-36-81, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009).

  Section 136.1 BEFORE amended by 2024-13-239, effective January 1, 2025.

  Section 137 BEFORE amended by 2007-13-58, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

  Section 143 (3) (c) was added by 2006-17-3, effective July 21, 2006 (BC Reg 238/2006).

  Section 150 (b) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-58, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(b) to the assessment commissioner if the authority has delegated all or part of its responsibilities to the assessment commissioner under section 137 (1),

  Section 151 (a) and (b) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-58, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(a) the authority may share with one or more of the assessment commissioner, the review panel and the board any information that is or may be included in a parking site roll, and

(b) the assessment commissioner, the review panel and the board may share with the authority any information that is or may be included in an assessment roll.

  Section 157 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-15, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(a) results in a decrease in the area of the taxable parking area of, or in the number of taxable parking spaces in, the property, and

  Section 159 (7) (b) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1066, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(b) administer an oath or solemn affirmation to a person or witness before his or her evidence is taken, and

  Section 163 (1.1), (4.1), (4.2) and (4.3) were added by 2007-13-59(a), effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

  Section 163 (6) (b) and (c) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-59(b), effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(b) appeals from omissions or refusals by the review panels to adjudicate complaints made under section 155 (1), or

(c) complaints about amendments to the parking site roll made under section 143 (2).

  Section 163 (6) (d) was added by 2007-13-59(b), effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

  Section 163 (5) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1067, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(5) If a notice of appeal is deficient or if the prescribed appeal fee is outstanding, the chair of the board may in his or her discretion allow a reasonable period of time within which the notice may be perfected or the fee is to be paid.

  Section 167 (2) (c) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-58, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(c) despite section 9 (3) (c) and without limiting section 9 (3) (d), authorize the authority to delegate any or all of its powers and duties in relation to parking site rolls, on the terms and conditions the authority considers appropriate, to the assessment commissioner.

  Section 167 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-13-60, effective September 24, 2007 (BC Reg 292/2007).

(3)  The powers and duties that may be provided to the authority under subsection (2) (a) include, without limitation, the assessment commissioner's powers and duties under the Assessment Act or the Assessment Authority Act in relation to the property tax and assessment rolls, including, without limitation, their preparation, review and amendment and any related notices, complaints and appeals.

  Section 167 (2) (c) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-29, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

(c) despite section 9 (3) (c) and without limiting section 9 (3) (d), authorize the authority to delegate any or all of its powers and duties in relation to parking site rolls, on the terms and conditions the authority considers appropriate, to the British Columbia Assessment Authority.

  Section 167 (l) (1) BEFORE repealed by 2014-20-11, effective February 13, 2015 (BC Reg 21/2015).

(l) defining words and expressions used but not defined in this Act, and

  Section 169 was enacted by 2005-32-12, effective December 6, 2005 (BC Reg 347/2005).

  Section 168 and 169 BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-30, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Part 7.1, sections 169.01 to 169.65 were enacted by 2010-18-77, effective July 1, 2010.

  Section 169.02 (3) (a) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-2, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) the amount of tax, paid or payable by the purchaser under this section or section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act in relation to the parking right, that is attributable to the remainder of the parking period, and

  Section 169.03 (1) (a) and (b) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-3, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) the purchaser purchased a parking right for which the person is exempt from tax under this Part or section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act, and

(b) the purchaser subsequently, for any period, uses a portion of that parking right or allows a portion of that parking right to be used for a purpose other than that which allowed the person to be exempt from tax under this Part or section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act.

  Section 169.09 (1) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-4(a), effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(1) If the administrator is satisfied that an amount has been paid as tax under this Part or under section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act in circumstances where there was no legal obligation to pay the amount as tax, the administrator must refund that amount to the person entitled to it.

  Section 169.09 (3) BEFORE repealed by 2018-44-4(b), effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(3) If the administrator is satisfied that a person has remitted to the commissioner under the Social Service Tax Act an amount as collected taxes, in relation to a purchase of a parking right, that the person neither collected nor was required to collect under that Act, the administrator must refund the amount to the person.

  Section 169.1 (a) and (b) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-5, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) if authorized by the regulations, may pay a refund of all or part of tax paid under this Part or under section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act by an applicant for a refund, and

(b) if required by the regulations, must pay a refund of all or part of tax paid under this Part or under section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act by an applicant for a refund.

  Section 169.21 (3) BEFORE amended by 2016-5-44,Sch 6, effective March 10, 2016 (Royal Assent).

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply whether the purchase price is payable in cash, on terms, by installments or otherwise.

  Section 169.52 (1) (c) BEFORE replaced by 2011-25-447, effective March 18, 2013 (BC Reg 131/2012).

[Note: 2011-25-447 was re-enacted by 2013-1-72, effective February 28, 2013.]

(c) as provided in, or ordered under, section 39 (3), 40 (1), 99 (5) or 100 (1) of the Family Relations Act or section 8 (3) or 9 (2) of the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act;

  Section 169.52 (1) (d) (ii) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-6(a), effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(ii) relates to the administration or enforcement of this Part or Division 8 of Part 2 of the Social Service Tax Act, and

  Section 169.52 (3) BEFORE repealed by 2018-44-6(b), effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(3) Despite section 4 of the Social Service Tax Act, a person who has custody of or control over information or records under that Act may disclose the information or records to any other person under an agreement referred to in subsection (1) (d).

  Section 169.6 (3) (e) (part) BEFORE amended by 2018-44-7, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(e) for the purposes of section 169.1 [refunds authorized or required under the regulations], providing for a refund of all or part of tax paid under this Part or under section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act, including, without limitation, regulations doing one or more of the following:

  Section 169.62 BEFORE re-enacted by 2018-44-8, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 169.63 (2) and (4) BEFORE repealed by 2018-44-9, effective November 8, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(2) Tax is not payable by a purchaser under section 169.02 (1) in respect of a portion of the purchase price of a parking right if the purchaser must pay tax under section 61 of the Social Service Tax Act in respect of the portion of the purchase price of the parking right.

(4) Section 4.82 (1) and (4) of the Social Service Tax Act applies for the purposes of this section as if this section were an application section, except that a reference in that section to "tangible personal property" is to be read as "a parking right".

  Section 169.64 BEFORE repealed by 1998-30-169.64(3), effective January 1, 2011.

  Section 169.65 BEFORE repealed by 1998-30-169.65(4), effective July 1, 2011.

  Part 8 was enacted by 2007-41-31, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 170 definitions of "appointed director" and "statutory director" were added by 2012-33-5, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 170 definition of "appointed director" BEFORE amended by 2014-21-10(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"appointed director" means an individual who is appointed or reappointed as a director under this Part but does not include a statutory director;

  Section 170 definition of "minister-appointed director" was added by 2014-21-10(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 171 BEFORE amended by 2012-33-6, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 171 (3) and (4) were added by 2012-33-6, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 171 (1) (c) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-11(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(c) after that,

(i) 9 qualified individuals appointed as directors of the authority in accordance with this Part, and

(ii) the statutory directors.

  Section 171 (1) (iii) was added by 2014-21-11(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 171 (1.1) was added by 2014-21-11(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 171 (1) (c) (i) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-12, effective January 1, 2015 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(i) 9 qualified individuals appointed as directors of the authority in accordance with this Part,

  Section 171 (4) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1068, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(4) A statutory director is a director of the authority from the date that his or her written consent to act as a director of the authority is provided to any director or officer of the authority until the earlier of

(a) the date on which he or she resigns or is removed as a director, and

(b) the date on which he or she ceases to be a chair or vice chair of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

  Section 172 (1) (c) BEFORE amended by 2015-1-101, effective June 24, 2015 (BC Reg 114/2015).

(c) the council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia must appoint one eligible individual,

  Section 172 (2) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1069, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(2) If a member of a screening panel, other than the 2007 screening panel, dies or resigns before his or her appointment is terminated under section 181 (3), the remaining members of the screening panel must, within 30 days, appoint an eligible individual as a replacement member.

  Section 173 (2) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1070, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(2) If a member of a screening panel has a beneficial interest in a publicly held mutual fund or pension fund that contains any of the investments referred to in subsection (1) (a), he or she is not, merely because of that interest, in breach of this Act, unless those investments make up more than 30% of the total mutual fund or pension fund holdings.

  Section 174 (3) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1069, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(3) The following apply to each individual who is a member of a screening panel in any fiscal year:

(a) the member is entitled to be reimbursed by the authority for actual reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in performing his or her duties under section 176 or under sections 179 and 181, as the case may be, in that fiscal year;

(b) the member is entitled to remuneration from the authority in the amount of

(i) $5 000, or

(ii) any greater amount approved by resolution of the board,

for the performance of his or her duties under section 176 or under sections 179 and 181, as the case may be, in that fiscal year.

  Section 176 (3) (part) and (4) BEFORE amended by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

(3)  Promptly after performing its duties under subsection (1), the 2007 screening panel must,

(4)  After the 2007 screening panel has performed its duties under subsections (1) and (2), the appointments of the members of the 2007 screening panel are terminated in accordance with the terms of the contracts referred to in the definition of "2007 screening panel" and, with that termination, the 2007 screening panel is disestablished.

  Section 177 BEFORE amended by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

  Section 179 (4) BEFORE amended by 2012-33-7, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

(4)  If the mayors' council on regional transportation appoints any of the nominees referred to in subsection (1) as directors of the authority, those appointees hold office as directors of the authority in accordance with subsection (5), but if, despite subsection (2), the number of directors of the authority in the following year will, without this subsection, be less than 3, the following appointments are made:

(a) if the number of directors of the authority in the following year will be zero, the first 3 nominees named on the list referred to in subsection (1) are appointed as directors of the authority;

(b) if the number of directors of the authority in the following year will be one, the first 2 nominees named on the list referred to in subsection (1) who are not nominees appointed by the mayors' council on regional transportation are appointed as directors of the authority;

(c) if the number of directors of the authority in the following year will be 2, the first nominee named on the list referred to in subsection (1) who is not a nominee appointed by the mayors' council on regional transportation is appointed as a director of the authority.

  Section 179 (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-13, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) The mayors' council on regional transportation must, within 45 days after receiving the list referred to in subsection (1), appoint 3 of those nominees as directors of the authority.

  Section 179 (2.1) was added by 2014-21-13, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 180 (2) BEFORE amended by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

(2)  When making a recommendation under section 176 (2) (a) or an order under section 181 (1) (a), a screening panel must take into consideration the remuneration that is appropriate given the services provided by the directors to the authority and the time and attention the directors are required to devote for that purpose.

  Section 180 (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-14, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) When making a recommendation under section 176 (3) (a) or an order under section 181 (1) (a), a screening panel must take into consideration the remuneration that is appropriate given the services provided by the directors to the authority and the time and attention the directors are required to devote for that purpose.

  Section 181 (1) and (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-15, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(1) Promptly after performing its duties under section 179 (1), and, in any event, on or before September 15 of the year in which it is established, a screening panel appointed after 2007

(a) may, by order, vary a recommendation or order made by a previous screening panel respecting the remuneration to which a director of the authority is entitled and the terms on which it is to be paid, and

(b) must provide to the authority all of the screening panel's records.

(2) The minister may extend the date referred to in subsection (1) if requested to do so by the screening panel.

  Section 181 (1.1) was added by 2014-21-15, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 182 BEFORE amended by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

  Section 182 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-16, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 183 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1071(a), effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(a) promptly after he or she becomes aware that he or she has an interest under subsection (1), and

  Section 183 (3) (a) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1071(b) to (d), effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(a) if the director has an interest described in subsection (1) (a) or (c) (i),

(i) immediately after becoming aware of that fact, refrain, until he or she has complied with subparagraph (ii) (A) of this paragraph, from

(A) exercising any of his or her powers or duties under this Act, including, without limitation, participating in or voting at any meeting of the directors of the authority or of a committee of the directors of the authority,

(B) communicating to any of the other directors of the authority in relation to the matter in relation to which the interest exists, and

(C) influencing in any way a decision or action to be made by the authority in relation to the matter in relation to which the interest exists, and

(ii) promptly after becoming aware of that fact,

(A) eliminate the circumstances that resulted in him or her having that interest, or

(B) resign as director of the authority, or

  Section 185 (1) (b) BEFORE amended by BC Reg 55/2008 under RS1996-440-12, effective March 6, 2008 (BC Reg 55/2008).

(b) include the details set out in the recommendations of the 2007 screening panel under section 176 (2) (a) respecting the remuneration to which a director of the authority is entitled and the terms on which it is to be paid.

  Section 185 (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-17, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) The board must not amend the articles to revise the details included in the articles under subsection (1) (b) of this section respecting remuneration unless a screening panel makes an order under section 181 (1) (a), and, in the event of a screening panel order under section 181 (1) (a), the board must amend the articles to reflect the details set out in that order.

  Section 185 (2.1) to (2.3) were added by 2014-21-17, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 186 (b) BEFORE amended by 2012-33-8, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

(b) in appointing subsequent directors of the authority, endeavour to select appointees in such a manner that the directors of the authority are qualified individuals who, as a group, hold all of the skills, and all of the experience, identified in the current skills and experience profile set out in the articles of the authority.

  Section 188 (1) BEFORE amended by 2012-33-9, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

(1)  If a director of the authority dies, resigns or is removed, the remaining directors of the authority must, within 90 days, appoint as a replacement director a qualified individual whose appointment accords with the requirements of section 186.

  Section 190 (3) (h) BEFORE repealed by 2007-41-39, effective January 1, 2008.

(h) establish guidelines for the payment by the authority of

(i)  reimbursement to its directors for expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties, and

(ii)  fees to its directors and to the chair of the board for performing their respective duties.

  Section 190 (2) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-18, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the authority and, subject to section 11, must establish his or her terms and conditions of employment.

  Section 190 (1) and (2) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1072, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(1) The board must appoint, from among its directors, a chair of the board for a term expiring on the earlier of

(a) the effective date of his or her resignation, and

(b) the end of the day on the date on which the chair's term of office as a director of the authority expires.

(2) The board must appoint a chief executive officer of the authority and, subject to sections 11 and 190.1, must establish his or her terms and conditions of employment.

  Section 190 (4) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1073, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(4) A resolution of the directors of the authority, if approved by the required number of directors by telex, telegraph, facsimile or other electronic transmission, telephone or any other similar means of communication and confirmed in writing or other graphic communication, is as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a meeting of the directors of the authority properly called and constituted.

  Section 190.1 was enacted by 2014-21-19, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 191 (1.1) was added by 2012-33-10, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 191 (1.2) was added by 2014-21-20, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Part 9 was enacted by 2007-41-31, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 192 definition of "applicable year" BEFORE amended by 2010-21-230(a), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

"applicable year", in relation to a base plan or a supplement, means one of the 10 fiscal years to which the base plan or supplement applies;

  Section 192 definition of "outlook" was added by 2010-21-230(b), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

  Section 192 definitions of "applicable year", "established borrowing limits" and "established funding resources" BEFORE amended by 2014-21-21(a) to (c), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"applicable year", in relation to a base plan or a supplement, means one of the 3 fiscal years to which the base plan or supplement applies;

"established borrowing limits", in relation to a base plan, means, for each applicable year, the borrowing limits that are authorized for that year by

(a) the strategic plan that is in effect in the base plan preparation year, or

(b) if there is no strategic plan, or if the strategic plan does not expressly authorize borrowing limits, the borrowing limits most recently ratified by the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors under section 31 (1);

"established funding resources", in relation to a base plan, means, for each applicable year,

(a) the revenue from transaction taxes that may be generated by applying the tax rates set out for that year in the base plan in accordance with section 195,

(b) the revenue from property taxes that may be reflected for that year in the base plan in accordance with section 196,

(c) the revenue from short term fares that may be generated by applying the short term fares set out for that year in the base plan in accordance with section 197, and

(d) any other revenue the authority anticipates it will receive in that year;

  Section 192 definition of "outlook" BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-21(d), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

"outlook" means a report referred to in section 200.1 (2) (a) or (b);

  Section 193 (2) BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-22(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) The authority must submit the long term strategy prepared under subsection (1) to the mayors' council on regional transportation,

(a) for the first long term strategy, on or before August 1, 2008, and

(b) after that, on or before August 1 of every 5th year after 2008.

  Section 193 (3) (b) and (c) BEFORE amended and paragraph (d) was added by 2014-21-22(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(b) provincial and regional environmental objectives, including air quality and greenhouse gas emission reduction objectives, and

(c) anticipated population growth in, and economic development of, the transportation service region.

  Section 193 (5) (d.1) was added by 2014-21-22(c), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 193 (6) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-22(d), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(6) After completing a long term strategy under this section, the authority must

(a) deposit a copy of the long term strategy in its head office for retention in accordance with section 13.3 (1) (g), and

(b) publish the long term strategy on the authority's website in such a manner that that long term strategy can be accessed without charge by any member of the public wishing to access it.

  Section 193 (5) (a) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(a) the Greater Vancouver Regional District,

  Section 194 (1) BEFORE repealed and (1.1) was substituted by 2014-21-23(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(1) In each fiscal year after 2007, after undertaking the consultations referred to in section 15 (3.1), the authority must prepare a plan that meets the requirements of this section.

  Section 194 (2), (3) and (4) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-23(b) to (h), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) Each base plan prepared by the authority must set out how the authority proposes, for each applicable year, to

(a) provide transportation services in the transportation service region,

(b) manage transportation demand in the transportation service region, and

(c) meet all the authority's financial requirements

by

(d) using only

(i) established funding resources, and

(ii) funding resources accumulated from previous years, and

(e) borrowing within established borrowing limits.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a base plan must do the following for each applicable year:

(a) identify the transportation services the authority plans to provide in that year and the levels at which those services are planned to be provided;

(b) identify the major capital projects the authority plans to engage in for or in relation to which expenditures will be required in that year;

(c) estimate the money the authority will be required to pay in that year to fund

(i) the transportation services referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection,

(ii) the major capital projects referred to in paragraph (b), and all other capital projects, and

(iii) all other anticipated expenditures;

(d) set out the total amount of revenue the authority anticipates it will receive in that year from each of the following:

(i) all transaction taxes referred to in section 195;

(ii) all property taxes referred to in section 196;

(iii) all short term fares referred to in section 197;

(iv) all other user fees referred to in section 198;

(v) all tolls referred to in section 199;

(vi) all contributions from the government or the government of Canada, or any agency of either of those governments;

(vii) all other revenue the authority anticipates it will receive in that year;

(e) estimate the borrowing the authority expects to undertake in that year within established borrowing limits.

(4) The base plan must, for each applicable year, reflect planned expenditures for that year under subsection (3) (c) that are not, in total, greater than the total of

(a) revenue and borrowing for that year referred to in subsection (3) (d) and (e), and

(b) funding resources accumulated from previous years.

  Section 194 (3) (d) (v.1) was added by 2018-31-5, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 195 (2) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-231, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(2)  Each base plan prepared after 2008 must,

  Section 195 (2) (a) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-232, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(a) for each of the first 9 applicable years,

  Section 195 (2) (b) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-233, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(i)  set out for each transaction tax that the authority proposes to assess in that 10th applicable year, a tax rate that is not greater than the tax rate authorized for that transaction tax for the 9th applicable year by the strategic plan that is in effect in the base plan preparation year, and

(ii)  reflect, as the total revenue that may be raised by the authority in that 10th applicable year from each of those transaction taxes, the total revenue that the authority anticipates it will raise in that 10th applicable year by applying the tax rate set out for that transaction tax for that 10th applicable year under subparagraph (i).

  Section 195 (2) (b) (i) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-234, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(i)  set out for each transaction tax that the authority proposes to assess in that 10th applicable year, a tax rate that is not greater than the tax rate authorized for that transaction tax for the 9th applicable year by the strategic plan that is in effect in the base plan preparation year, and

  Section 195 BEFORE re-enacted by 2014-21-24, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 196 (2) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-231, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(2)  Each base plan prepared after 2008 must,

  Section 196 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-232, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(a) for each of the first 9 applicable years, reflect, as the total revenue that may be raised by the authority from property taxes in that applicable year, the total property tax revenue contemplated for that applicable year by the strategic plan that is in effect in the base plan preparation year, and

  Section 196 (2) (b) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-233, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(b) for the 10th applicable year, reflect, as the total revenue that may be raised by the authority from property taxes in that 10th applicable year, an amount that is not greater than the sum of

  Section 196 (2) (b) (i) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-234, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(i)  103% of the total revenue that the strategic plan that is in effect in the base plan preparation year contemplates is to be raised from standard property taxes in the 9th applicable year, and

  Section 196 BEFORE re-enacted by 2014-21-24, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 197 BEFORE re-enacted by 2014-21-24, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 198 (b) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-235, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(b) the amount that the authority proposes to assess for that user fee in the applicable year.

  Section 198 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-25, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 199 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-26, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 199.1 was enacted by 2018-31-6, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

  Section 200.1 was enacted by 2010-21-236, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

  Section 200 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-27, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 200.1 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-27, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 201 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-28, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 201 (1) (b) (v) was added by 2014-21-28, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 202 BEFORE re-enacted by 2010-21-237, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

  Section 202 (1) (part) BEFORE amended by 2012-33-11, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

(1)  On or before August 1 of each year after 2007, the authority must provide the following to the commissioner and the mayors' council on regional transportation:

  Section 202 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-29, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 202.1 was enacted by 2014-21-29, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 203 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-30, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 204 (c) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-238, effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(c) on or before October 31 of the year in which that material is provided to it, must provide to the authority a copy of any resolution passed under paragraph (b) of this section.

  Section 204 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-30, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 204.1 was enacted by 2014-21-30, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 205 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-30, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 206 (1) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-239(a), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(1)  The strategic plan of the authority in a fiscal year is the base plan prepared in the previous fiscal year if

(a) no supplements were provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation with that base plan under section 202 (b),

(b) the mayors' council on regional transportation rejected, under section 204, all supplements provided with that base plan, or

(c) the mayors' council on regional transportation failed to provide to the authority under section 204 (c) on or before October 31 of the base plan preparation year any resolution approving a supplement provided with that base plan.

  Section 206 (2) (part) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-239(b), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(2)  If one or more supplements were provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation with a base plan under section 202 (b) and the mayors' council on regional transportation provided to the authority, on or before October 31 of the base plan preparation year, a copy of a resolution under section 204 (c) approving one or more of those supplements,

  Section 206 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-239(c), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(a) the strategic plan of the authority in the fiscal year following the base plan preparation year is, subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, the base plan as amended by the approved supplements, or

  Section 206 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-30, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 206.1 was enacted by 2014-21-30, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 206.1 (2) (a) BEFORE amended by 2015-41-4, effective November 17, 2015 (Royal Assent).

(a) the strategic plan in effect immediately before the repeal of section 206, and,

  Part 10 was enacted by 2007-41-31, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 208 BEFORE amended by 2007-36-164.1, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2008-42-17, effective May 29, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

  Section 208 BEFORE re-enacted by 2012-33-12, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 209 (1) (a) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1074, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(a) when exercising his or her powers and duties under this Act, consider the interests of the transportation service region as a whole, and

  Section 210 (3) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-164.2, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2008-42-17, effective May 29, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

(3)  If a mayor is unable to attend a meeting of the mayors' council on regional transportation, the mayor may appoint, as a delegate, a member of his or her municipal council to attend and act on that mayor's behalf at that meeting, but nothing in this subsection allows the chair of the mayors' council on regional transportation to appoint a delegate to act as chair of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

  Section 210 (3) BEFORE amended by 2012-33-13, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

(3)  If a member is unable to attend a meeting of the mayors' council on regional transportation, the member may appoint, as a delegate, a member of his or her municipal council or, in the case of a treaty first nation, a member of the governing body of the treaty first nation, to attend and act on his or her behalf at that meeting, but nothing in this subsection allows the chair of the mayors' council on regional transportation to appoint a delegate to act as chair of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

  Section 210 (3) (c) BEFORE amended by RS2015-1-RevSch, effective January 1, 2016 [coming into force of RS2015-1].

(c) in the case of the Electoral Area A Director, an alternate appointed in accordance with section 787 of the Local Government Act,

  Section 210 (3) and (4) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1075, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(3) If a member is unable to attend a meeting of the mayors' council on regional transportation, the member may appoint, as a delegate,

(a) in the case of a mayor, a member of his or her municipal council,

(b) in the case of the head of a treaty first nation, a member of the governing body of the treaty first nation, or

(c) in the case of the Electoral Area A Director, an alternate appointed in accordance with section 201 of the Local Government Act,

to attend and act on his or her behalf at that meeting, but nothing in this subsection allows the chair or vice chair of the mayors' council on regional transportation to appoint a delegate to act as the chair or vice chair respectively of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

(4) A delegate appointed under subsection (3) must, when exercising his or her powers and duties under that subsection, consider the interests of the transportation service region as a whole.

  Section 211 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-164.3, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2008-42-17, effective May 29, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

(2)  Subject to section 177 (2), 179 (3) or 217 (2), each member of the mayors' council on regional transportation has, in relation to any issue that is voted on by the mayors' council on regional transportation, the right to cast one vote for every 20 000, or portion of that number, of the population of the municipality of which the member is the mayor, as that population is determined in the most recently available Census of Canada.

  Section 211 BEFORE amended by 2012-33-14, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 211 (2) (part) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-31, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(2) Subject to section 177 (2), 179 (3), 217 (2) or 246 (4), each member of the mayors' council on regional transportation has, in relation to any issue that is voted on by the mayors' council on regional transportation, the right to cast one vote for every 20 000, or portion of that number, of the population, as applicable, of

  Section 211 (2) (c) BEFORE amended by 2018-23-53,Sch 1, effective May 31, 2018 (Royal Assent).

(c) in the case of the Electoral Area A Director, Electoral Area A of the Greater Vancouver Regional District,

  Section 212 (1) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-164.4, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2008-42-17, effective May 29, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

(1)  A record is provided to the mayors' council on regional transportation when it is addressed to the mayors' council on regional transportation and provided to any mayor who is a member of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

  Section 212 (2) BEFORE amended by 2007-36-164.5, effective April 3, 2009 (BC Reg 55/2009) [as amended by 2008-42-17, effective May 29, 2008 (Royal Assent)].

(2)  A mayor who receives a record under subsection (1) must promptly provide a copy of it to every other mayor who is a member of the mayors' council on regional transportation.

  Section 213 (1) to (4) BEFORE amended and (6) was added by 2014-21-32, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 213 (4) (a) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1076, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(a) the member, or, if a delegate is appointed under section 210 (3), the delegate, is entitled to be reimbursed by the authority for his or her actual reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in attending any meeting of

(i) the mayors' council on regional transportation, or

(ii) any committee of the mayors' council on regional transportation;

  Part 11 was enacted by 2007-41-31, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Part 11 heading BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-33(a), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

Part 11 — Regional Transportation Commissioner

  Part 11, division 1, sections 215 to 221, BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-33(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

Division 1 — Appointment of Regional Transportation Commissioner and Deputies

  Part 11, division 2, heading BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-33(c), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

Division 2 — Regulation of Authority by Commissioner

  Section 222 definition of "current strategic plan" BEFORE amended by 2010-21-222(a), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

"current strategic plan", in any fiscal year, means the strategic plan applicable to that fiscal year and the ensuing 9 fiscal years;

  Section 222 definition of "pending strategic plan", paragraph (a) BEFORE amended by 2010-21-222(b), effective June 25, 2010 (BC Reg 197/2010).

(a) the base plan created in that year to apply to the ensuing 10 fiscal years, and

  Section 222 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-34, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 223 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-35, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 224 (3) and (4) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-36, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(3) The authority may propose amendments to the process approved under this section and may amend the process in accordance with any such amendment that is approved by the commissioner.

(4) The authority must annually undertake a customer satisfaction survey in accordance with the process approved by the commissioner under this section.

  Section 225 (3) and (4) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-37, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(3) The authority may propose amendments to the process approved under this section and may amend the process in accordance with any such amendment that is approved by the commissioner.

(4) The authority must receive and process customer complaints in accordance with the process approved by the commissioner under this section.

  Section 226 (2) (c) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-51, effective January 1, 2009.

(c) the effect, if any, that the sale could have on the authority's ability to provide the transportation services, pursue the capital projects and meet the other requirements set out in its strategic transportation plan, and the means, if any, by which the authority proposes to compensate for that effect, and

  Section 226 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-38, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 227 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-39, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 227.1 was enacted by 2012-33-15, effective June 25, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 227.1 (3) BEFORE amended by 2014-21-40, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

(3) The minister may, and if requested to do so under subsection (2), must, appoint a person to conduct a performance audit, and, if an appointment is made by the minister under this subsection, section 227 applies to the performance audit as if a reference in section 227 to an inspector or an inspection were a reference to the performance auditor or a performance audit respectively.

  Section 227.1 (3.1) to (3.7) were added by 2014-21-40, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Part 11, division 3, sections 228 to 231, BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-33(b), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

Division 3 — Orders, Decisions and Appeals of Commissioner

  Part 11, divisions 4 and 5 headings, BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-33(c), effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

Division 4 — Records and Reports of Commissioner

Division 5 — Funding for Commissioner

  Section 232 BEFORE amended by 2014-21-41, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 233 (1) (d) BEFORE amended by 2007-41-52, effective January 1, 2009.

(d) the commissioner's opinion as to whether or not the operations of the authority and its subsidiaries for that year were in accord with the authority's strategic transportation plan or strategic plan, as the case may be, and applicable service, capital and operational plans, and

  Section 233 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-42, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 234 BEFORE re-enacted by 2014-21-43, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Sections 235 to 241 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-44, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Section 242 was enacted by 2007-41-32, effective November 30, 2007 (BC Reg 399/2007).

  Section 242 BEFORE repealed by 2014-21-45, effective June 25, 2014 (BC Reg 131/2014).

  Sections 243 to 263 were enacted by 2012-33-16, effective September 4, 2012 (BC Reg 189/2012).

  Section 244 (3) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1077, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(3) A reference in this section to "person" does not apply to a transit employee acting in the course of his or her duty.

  Section 248 (4) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1078, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(4) Nothing in this section limits any power that a fare officer who is a member of the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service has in his or her capacity as a member of the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service.

  Section 251 (1) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1079, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(1) A person to whom a ticket has been issued under section 248 may, within the period and in the manner provided in the fare collection bylaw, dispute his or her liability under the ticket on one or more of the following grounds:

(a) the person did not commit the infraction as alleged;

(b) the ticket does not comply with section 249 (1);

(c) any other ground for cancellation set out in the fare collection bylaw.

  Section 256 (1) BEFORE amended by 2023-10-1080, effective March 30, 2023 (Royal Assent).

(1) If, in accordance with this Division, a person appeals liability under a ticket issued under section 248, the arbitrator must, in his or her decision on the appeal,

(a) confirm the ticket, or

(b) if satisfied that any of the grounds referred to in section 253 (a) to (c) applies, cancel the ticket.