Public Advisory: Sexton Lumber Company Convicted for Forestry Act Violations
An investigation conducted by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture’s Resource Enforcement Division has resulted in Sexton Lumber Company being convicted for four violations of the Forestry Act.
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, the company appeared in Provincial Court at Grand Falls-Windsor where it pled guilty to the violations. The company was found guilty of one charge of neglect to perform an obligation imposed by an order of a forestry official and three charges of failing to comply with the terms and conditions stated on their cutting permits. The company received a total fine of $3,100 plus a 30 per cent victim surcharge fee.
The public can report suspicious activity anonymously at any time by calling 1-877-820-0999 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous reports can also be submitted online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or www.stoppoaching.ca.
Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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