EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Bill amends section 177 of the Environmental Protection Act so that a regulation providing for an exemption from clause 168.3.1 (1) (b) cannot include a limitation based on the height of a building.

Bill 201 2024

An Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act with respect to change of use exemptions

His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows:

1 Section 177 of the Environmental Protection Act is amended by adding the following subsection:

Limitation

(7)  A regulation that provides for an exemption from clause 168.3.1 (1) (b) shall not include a limitation based on the height of a building.

Commencement

2 This Act comes into force on the day that is three months after the day this Act receives Royal Assent.

Short title

3 The short title of this Act is the Commercial to Residential Conversion Act, 2024.