Regulation 20
Reinstatement of tree planted pursuant to notice
of Parks and Trees Regulations
Subregulation 1
Where it appears to the Commissioner that there has been a contravention of section 27(2) of the Act, he may serve a notice on —
any person who appears to the Commissioner to have been responsible for or participated in anything done in contravention of section 27(2) of the Act; or
the occupier of the premises on which anything is done in contravention of that section,requiring the person to take such remedial or reinstatement measures within such time as may be specified in the notice.
Subregulation 2
A notice under paragraph (1) shall specify the date on which it is to take effect and the period (which shall run from the date the notice takes effect) within which any step required by the notice shall be taken.
Subregulation 3
The person on whom a notice under paragraph (1) is served shall comply with all the requirements of the notice within the time specified in the notice.
Subregulation 4
Where the person on whom a notice under paragraph (1) is served fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requirement of the notice, the Commissioner may, at any reasonable time after the expiration of the time specified in the notice for the taking of the measures specified therein, enter upon the premises and carry out the remedial or reinstatement measures.
Subregulation 5
All costs and expenses incurred by the Commissioner under paragraph (4) shall constitute a debt due from the occupier of the premises or that person to the Board and be recoverable as such.