Administrative Monetary Penalty System
C262

Contravention

Customs broker failed to immediately notify the Chief Officer of Customs in writing, of changes in the membership of the partnership, where the customs broker is a partnership.

Penalty

Occurrence Penalty
1st $150
2nd $225
3rd and subsequent $450
Penalty basis
Per instance
Retention period
12 months

Guidelines

Non-compliance occurs when the customs broker fails to immediately provide the chief officer of customs with written notification of any changes in the membership of the partnership.

Prior to issuing a penalty, CBSA officers should verify the following information:

  • Contact the chief officer of customs where the broker is licensed, to confirm if the broker provided immediate written notification of any change in the membership of the partnership.
  • Contact Brokers Licensing Unit, in Headquarters, to confirm if the required written notification of change was provided.

Apply a penalty per change in membership of the partnership.

References

Regulation

Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, paragraph 14(b)(iii)

D-Memo

D1-8-1, Licensing of Customs Brokers

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