Court Bulletin

For immediate release
December 22, 2008

1585761 ONTARIO INC. FINED $6,000 FOR DRINKING WATER VIOLATIONS

ALEXANDRIA — On December 8, 2008, 1585761 Ontario Inc. and Marc Brisson pleaded guilty to failing to ensure that a drinking water system at an apartment complex in Maxville was operated by properly trained persons, contrary to the Safe Drinking Water Act.  The corporation also pleaded guilty to failing to ensure that microbiological sampling and testing was conducted as required under the Act.  Marc Brisson is the President and Director of 1585761 Ontario Inc, which owns and operates the apartment complex.  1585761 Ontario Inc. and Marc Brisson were charged following an investigation by the ministry’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch.  1585761 Ontario Inc. was fined $3,000 for each offence, totalling $6,000 plus a victim fine surcharge, and was given six months to pay the fine.  Marc Brisson was given a suspended sentence.

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