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Man fined $1,500 for leaving camping equipment on Crown land

An Atikokan resident has been fined $1,500 for leaving camping equipment on Crown land.
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry media release

THUNDER BAY -- An Atikokan resident has been fined $1,500 for leaving camping equipment on Crown land.

Michael Green was convicted after a trial of depositing items on public land, an offence under the Public Lands Act.

Court heard that on April 14, 2016, a conservation officer on routine patrol located a makeshift campsite on Crown land, on the shores of Abbess Lake, about nine kilometres southwest of Atikokan. Further investigation revealed that the camping equipment belonged to Green. A court order has been issued to have the items removed.

Justice of the Peace Pat Clysdale-Cornell heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Atikokan, on March 23, 2017.

The ministry reminds the public that it is illegal to leave vehicles and other objects on Crown land. Any long-term occupation and use of Crown land for more than 21 days requires a land use permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

To report a natural resources violation, call the MNRF TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667 toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).





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