Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations

Marginal note:Destruction elsewhere than at site

37 A licensed dealer that intends to destroy a targeted substance elsewhere than at the site specified in their licence must ensure that the following conditions are met:

• (a) the licensed dealer obtains the prior approval of the Minister to carry out the destruction;

• (b) the licensed dealer takes any measures that are necessary to ensure the security of the targeted substance while it is being transported in order to prevent its diversion to an illicit market or use;

• (c) the destruction is carried out by a person working for a business that specializes in the destruction of dangerous goods and in the presence of another person working for that business;

• (d) the destruction is carried out in accordance with a method that complies with all federal, provincial and municipal environmental protection legislation applicable to the place of destruction; and

• (e) as soon as the destruction is completed, the person who carried out the destruction provides the licensed dealer with a dated declaration attesting that the targeted substance was completely destroyed and containing

  • (i) the municipal address of the place of destruction,

  • (ii) the specified name and quantity of the targeted substance and, if applicable, the brand name and quantity of the product containing it or the name and quantity of the compound containing it,

  • (iii) the method of destruction,

  • (iv) the date of destruction, and

  • (v) the names in printed letters and signatures of that person and the other person who was present at the destruction.