Load Line Regulations (SOR/2007-99)

Seasonal Periods

19 The following seasonal periods apply for the purpose of determining the applicable load line when a vessel is on the inland waters of Canada:

• (a) the midsummer season is the period beginning on May 1 and ending on September 15;

• (b) the summer seasons are the periods beginning on April 16 and ending on April 30 and beginning on September 16 and ending on September 30;

• (c) the intermediate seasons are the periods beginning on April 1 and ending on April 15 and beginning on October 1 and ending on October 31; and

• (d) the winter season is the period beginning on November 1 in one year and ending on March 31 in the next year.

Posting of Certificates

20 The authorized representative of a vessel that holds a Great Lakes and Inland Waters of Canada Load Line Certificate shall ensure that the certificate is framed and posted in a conspicuous place on board the vessel.

PART 3Repeals and Coming into Force

Repeals

21 [Repeal]

22 [Repeal]

23 [Repeal]

24 [Repeal]

Coming into Force

Footnote ^*25 These Regulations come into force on the day on which section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, chapter 26 of the Statutes of Canada, 2001, comes into force.

• Return to footnote ^*[Note: Regulations in force July 1, 2007, see SI/2007-65.]