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Bill C-47

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TABLE OF PROVISIONS

AN ACT RESPECTING THE TAXATION OF SPIRITS, WINE AND TOBACCO AND THE TREATMENT OF SHIPS' STORES

SHORT TITLE

1. Short title

INTERPRETATION

2. Definitions

3. References to other enactments

4. Meaning of ``administration or enforcement of this Act''

5. Constructive possession

6. Arm's length

PART 1

APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Application to Her Majesty
7. Act binding on Her Majesty

Administration and Officers
8. Minister's duty

9. Officers and employees

10. Designation of police forces

11. Designation of analysts

12. Administration of oaths

Inquiries
13. Authorization of inquiry

PART 2

LICENCES AND REGISTRATIONS

Licences
14. Issuance

Registrations
15. Ferment-on-premises registration

16. User's registration

17. Alcohol registration

18. SDA registration

Excise Warehouses
19. Issuance of licence

Special Excise Warehouses
20. Issuance of licence

21. Return of tobacco products

Duty Free Shops
22. Issuance of licence

General
23. Refusal to issue licence or registration

24. Compliance with Act

PART 3

TOBACCO

Regulation of Tobacco
25. Manufacturing tobacco product without a licence prohibited

26. Tobacco dealer

27. Unlawful packaging or stamping

28. Unlawful removal

29. Prohibition - certain tobacco products for sale, etc.

30. Selling, etc., unstamped raw leaf tobacco

31. Exceptions to sections 26 and 30

32. Unlawful possession or sale of tobacco products

33. No sale or distribution except in original package

34. Packaging and stamping of tobacco

35. Packaging and stamping of imported tobacco

36. Absence of stamping - notice

37. Unstamped products to be warehoused

38. No warehousing of tobacco without markings

39. Non-compliant imports

40. Removal of raw leaf tobacco or waste tobacco

41. Re-working or destruction of tobacco

Duty on Tobacco
42. Imposition

43. Additional duty on cigars

44. Application of Customs Act

45. Duty relieved

46. Duty relieved - raw leaf tobacco

47. Duty relieved - stamped tobacco imported by individual

48. Duty relieved - importation for destruction

Excise Warehouses
49. Restriction - entering tobacco

50. Definitions

51. Removal of imported tobacco product

52. Restriction - special excise warehouse

Special Duties on Tobacco Products
53. Special duty on imported manufactured tobacco delivered to duty free shop

54. Meaning of ``traveller's tobacco''

55. Definition of ``tobacco product''

56. Imposition

57. Duty relieved - deliveries to a foreign duty free shop and as foreign ships' stores

58. Duty relieved - prescribed tobacco product

PART 4

ALCOHOL

General
59. Application - Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act

60. Prohibition - production and packaging of spirits

61. Prohibition - possession of still

62. Prohibition - production and packaging of wine

63. Prohibition - sale of wine produced for personal use

64. Wine produced by individual

65. Prohibition - ferment-on-premises facility

66. Application - in-transit and transhipped alcohol

67. Prohibition - sale of alcohol

68. Availability and sampling of imported DA and SDA

Bulk Alcohol
69. Prohibition - ownership of bulk alcohol

70. Prohibition - possession

71. Prohibition - supply of spirits

72. Prohibition - supply of wine

73. Restriction - licensed user

74. Importation - bulk spirits

75. Importations involving a provincial authority

76. Unauthorized export

Special Containers of Spirits
77. Marked container deemed packaged

78. Marking

79. Importation

80. Marking of imported container

81. Imported container to be warehoused

Special Containers of Wine
82. Marked container deemed packaged

83. Marking

84. Importation

85. Marking of imported container

86. Imported container to be warehoused

Packaged Alcohol
87. Information on container

88. Prohibition - possession

89. Storage

90. Restriction - licensed user

91. Restriction - registered user

92. Unauthorized removal - spirits

93. Unauthorized removal - wine

Denatured Alcohol and Specially Denatured Alcohol
94. Prohibition - denaturing of spirits

95. Prohibition - sale as beverage

96. Prohibition - use of SDA

97. Prohibition - possession of SDA

98. Prohibition - supply of SDA

99. Prohibition - sale of SDA

100. Prohibition - importing of SDA

101. Spirits mistakenly imported as DA or SDA

102. Prohibition - exporting of SDA

103. Restriction on disposal

Responsibility for Bulk Spirits
104. Responsibility

105. Return of spirits purchased from unlicensed person

106. Exception - provincial ownership

107. Spirits imported by licensed user

108. Blended spirits - joint and several or solidary responsibility

109. Person not responsible

110. Notification of change of ownership

111. Removal of special container

112. Removal of spirits

Responsibility for Bulk Wine
113. Responsibility

114. Return of wine purchased from unlicensed person

115. Exception - provincial ownership

116. Wine imported by licensed user

117. Blended wine - joint and several or solidary responsibility

118. Person not responsible

119. Notification of change of ownership

120. Removal of special container

121. Removal of wine

Imposition and Payment of Duty on Alcohol
122. Imposition - domestic spirits

123. Imposition - low alcoholic strength spirits

124. Duty payable when packaged

125. Duty payable when removed from warehouse

126. Duty payable on bulk spirits taken for use

127. Duty payable on unaccounted bulk spirits

128. Duty payable on packaged spirits taken for use

129. Duty payable on unaccounted packaged spirits

130. Fortifying wine

131. Blending wine with spirits

132. Duty relieved - DA and SDA

133. Imposition of special duty

134. Imposition - bulk wine taken for use

135. Imposition - wine packaged in Canada

136. Duty payable on removal from warehouse

137. Duty payable on packaged wine taken for use

138. Duty payable on unaccounted packaged wine

139. Duty on wine in marked special container relieved

Liability of Excise Warehouse Licensees and Licensed Users
140. Non-duty-paid packaged alcohol

141. Imported packaged alcohol

142. Transfer between warehouse licensees

Non-dutiable Uses and Removals of Alcohol
143. Approved formulations

144. Non-dutiable uses - approved formulations

145. Duty not payable - bulk alcohol

146. Duty not payable - vinegar

147. Duty not payable - packaged alcohol

Determining Volume of Alcohol
148. Volume of alcohol

Excise Warehouses
149. Restriction - entering into warehouse

150. Import by warehouse licensee

151. Restriction on removal

152. Return of duty-paid alcohol

153. Return of non-duty-paid alcohol

154. Supplying packaged alcohol to retail store

155. Exception for remote stores

156. Removal of special container

157. Removal of packaged wine from excise warehouse

158. Removal of packaged spirits from excise warehouse

PART 5

GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING DUTY AND OTHER AMOUNTS PAYABLE

Fiscal Month
159. Determination of fiscal months

Returns and Payment of Duty and Other Amounts
160. Filing by licensee

161. Filing by other persons

162. Set-off of refunds

163. Large payments

164. Authority for separate returns

165. Small amounts owing

166. Meaning of ``electronic filing''

167. Execution of returns, etc.

168. Extension of time

169. Demand for return

Interest
170. Compound interest on amounts not paid when required

171. Compound interest on amounts owed by Her Majesty

172. Application of interest provisions if Act amended

173. Waiving or reducing interest

Refunds
174. Statutory recovery rights

175. Applications for refunds

176. Payment if error

177. Restriction on refunds, etc.

178. Restriction re trustees

179. Overpayment of refunds, etc.

180. No refund on exported tobacco products or alcohol

181. Re-worked or destroyed tobacco products

182. Refund of tax to importer if foreign taxes paid

183. Refund of special duty to duty free shop licensee

184. Payment if bad debt

185. Refund - imported bulk spirits

186. Refund - alcohol returned to warehouse

187. Refund - alcohol in special container

Assessments
188. Assessments

189. Assessment of refund

190. No assessment for penalty

191. Limitation period for assessments

192. Minister not bound

193. Notice of assessment

194. Assessment payable

Objections to Assessment
195. Objection to assessment

196. Extension of time by Minister

Appeal
197. Extension of time by Tax Court

198. Appeal to Tax Court

199. Extension of time to appeal

200. Limitation on appeals to the Tax Court

201. Institution of appeals

202. Notice to the Commissioner

203. Disposition of appeal

204. References to Tax Court

205. Reference of common questions to Tax Court

Records and Information
206. Keeping records - general

207. Objection or appeal

208. Requirement to provide records or information

209. Compliance order

210. Meaning of ``foreign-based information or record''

211. Definitions applicable to confidentiality provisions

Bankruptcies and Corporate Reorganizations
212. Definitions

213. Amalgamations

PART 6

ENFORCEMENT

Offences and Punishment
214. Unlawful production, sale, etc., of tobacco or alcohol

215. Punishment - section 30

216. Punishment - section 32

217. Punishment for certain alcohol offences

218. Punishment for more serious alcohol offences

219. Falsifying or destroying records

220. Obstruction of officer

221. Offence - confidential information

222. Other contraventions

223. Defence of due diligence

224. Compliance orders

225. No penalty unless imposed before laying of information

226. Officers of corporations, etc.

227. Offences by employees or agents

228. Power to decrease punishment

229. Information or complaint

Proceeds of Crime
230. Property obtained from offences

231. Laundering proceeds of certain offences

232. Part XII.2 of Criminal Code applicable

Penalties
233. Contravention of section 34 or 37

234. Contravention of section 38, 40, 41, 49, 61, 99, 149 or 151

235. Penalty for unauthorized export of raw leaf tobacco

236. Diversion of black stock tobacco

237. Diversion of non-duty-paid alcohol

238. Penalty in respect of unaccounted tobacco

239. Other diversions

240. Contravention of subsection 50(5)

241. Contravention of section 71

242. Contravention of section 72

243. Contravention of section 73, etc.

244. Spirits improperly used as DA or SDA

245. Contravention of section 78, 83 or 94

246. Contravention of section 81, 86, 92 or 93

247. Unauthorized possession, etc., of SDA

248. Unauthorized removal of marked special container

249. Contravention of section 154

250. Failure to comply

251. Failure to file return

252. Failure to provide information

253. False statements or omissions

Penalty Imposition
254. Notice of imposed penalty

255. When penalty becomes payable

256. Interest on penalty during review period

257. Review of imposed penalty

Search Warrants
258. Information for search warrant

259. Warrant not necessary in exigent circumstances

Inspections
260. By whom

261. Custody of seized things

262. Copies of records

263. Officer must give notification of seizure

Return or Disposal of Things Seized
264. Certain things not to be returned

265. Return if security provided

266. Dealing with things seized

Forfeitures
267. Forfeiture from time of contravention

268. Thing no longer forfeit

269. Review of forfeiture

Review of Imposed Penalty or Seizure
270. Penalty imposed or seizure made in error

271. Request for Minister's decision

272. Extension of time by Minister

273. Decision of the Minister

274. If no contravention occurred

275. If contravention occurred - penalty

276. Federal Court

277. Restoration of things seized pending appeal

Third Party Claims
278. Third party may claim interest in seized or forfeited thing

279. Extension of time by Minister

280. Application to court

281. Order

282. Appeal

283. Delivery to applicant

Collection
284. Debts to Her Majesty

285. Security

286. Collection restrictions

287. Authorization to proceed without delay

288. Certificates

289. Garnishment

290. Recovery by deduction or set-off

291. Acquisition of debtor's property

292. Money seized from debtor

293. Seizure - failure to pay duty, etc.

294. Person leaving Canada or defaulting

295. Liability of directors

296. Compliance by unincorporated bodies

297. Liability re transfers not at arm's length

Evidence and Procedure
298. Venue

299. Service

300. Sending by mail

301. Proof of service by mail

302. Certificate of analysis

303. Certificate or report of analyst as proof

PART 7

REGULATIONS

304. Regulations - Governor in Council

PART 8

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND CONSEQUENTIAL, RELATED AND COORDINATING AMENDMENTS

Transitional Provisions
305. Meaning of ``implementation date''

306. Transitional treatment of duties on packaged spirits

307. Transitional treatment of duties on bulk spirits

308. Transitional treatment of excise taxes on wine

309. Transitional treatment of packaged wine in inventory of small manufacturers

310. Application of Act to tax-paid packaged wine

311. Application of Act to tax-paid bulk wine

312. Definitions

313. Application of Act to spirits to be used for scientific purposes

314. Application of Act to alcohol in bottle-your-own premises

315. Removal of alcohol from customs bonded warehouse

316. Transitional treatment of Canadian manufactured tobacco products

317. Transitional treatment of imported tobacco products

318. Transitional treatment of imported raw leaf tobacco

319. Removal of cigars from customs bonded warehouse

320. Removal of tobacco products from bonding warehouse of manufacturer

Consequential and Related Amendments
321. Budget Implementation Act, 2000

322-323. Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Act

324-327. Criminal Code

328-344. Customs Act

345. Customs and Excise Offshore Application Act

346-362. Customs Tariff

363-365. Excise Act

366-392. Excise Tax Act

393. Export Act

394-395. Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act

396. Special Economic Measures Act

397-407. Tax Court of Canada Act

Coordinating Amendments
408. 2001, c. 25

409. Bill C-24

410. Bill C-30

411. Bill C-32

PART 9

AMENDMENTS RELATED TO EXCISE TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS

412. Customs Tariff

413-419. Excise Tax Act

420. Interest

421. Coming into force

PART 10

AMENDMENTS RELATED TO SHIPS' STORES

422. Customs Act

423. Customs Tariff

424. Customs Tariff

425. Excise Act

426. Excise Tax Act

427-429. Excise Tax Act

430-431. Ships' Stores Regulations

432. Ships Suppliers Drawback Regulations

PART 11

COMING INTO FORCE

433. Coming into force

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