Attorney General of Quebec v. Héli-Excel Inc

655-61-000004-070
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Final judgment
Canada, Quebec

Local authorities
Attorney General of Quebec
Other
Donald Barnabé

Criminal court
Herbicide
The defendant is alleged to have applied a phytocide in a forest environment within 30 meters of a watercourse during an aerial application of a height of less than 5 meters from the ground. Recognition of offense.
Criminal and Penal Chamber of Quebec, Canada

July 4, 2008
Negative
The prosecution failed to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that there was spraying in the 30-meter zone of the watercourse and, therefore, the accused was acquitted.

The defendant is alleged to have applied a phytocide in a forest environment within 30 meters of a watercourse during an aerial application of a height of less than 5 meters from the ground. This is an offense under the Pesticides Management Code and the Pesticides Act.