Unlawful Licence Issuing – MNR
Call to the MNR TIPS Line Uncovers Unlawful Licence Issuing
St. Marys company was fined $800 for failing to comply with regulations governing the sale of angling and hunting licences in Ontario.
Brahmani Inc., operating as the West End Variety, pleaded guilty under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for offences relating to the sale of hunting and fishing licences to the public. Brahmani Inc. has subsequently resigned as a licence issuer.
In the fall of 2009, Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers received a complaint about the practices of a licence issuer in St. Marys. Officers conducted a detailed audit of the 2009 hunting licences sold at the West End Variety. They found numerous violations and failures to comply with the manual of instruction for licence issuers. The manual is provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources to ensure licences are issued according to policy and in a legal manner.
Justice of the Peace Robert Gay heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford, on September 9, 2010.
To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
