Proposal to Repeal the Timber Marking Act and Rules - 3 of 3

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Existing Timber Mark Registrations

Research has been done on the Timber Marks Register to identify any timber marks that are currently owned by companies still in existence, so that these owners could be contacted for information and/or consultation. Given the age of most registrations, the research disclosed less than 20 timber marks that are owned by companies that appear to still be operating. On February 3, 2009 a letter was sent to these rights holders to inform them of the assessment that was being done and to ask for information regarding the practice of floating and marking timber. They were also asked if they were still utilizing their timber marks. No written responses were received.

Comments

CIPO would appreciate receiving your comments on this proposal. Please consider the following questions before submitting comments.

Questions for all stakeholders:

  1. What are your views on this proposal?
  2. Do you see a benefit to repealing this legislation? Risks? Disadvantages?
  3. How would repealing the Timber Marking Act and Rules affect or impact the forestry sector?
  4. Would repealing the Timber Marking Act and Rules affect or impact your business in any way? If yes, how?

Questions for owners of timber mark registrations:

  1. Do you, as a timber mark owner, utilize your registered timber mark(s)? If yes, how are you utilizing it, and when was the last time you utilized your timber mark?
  2. What is the importance of your timber mark registration to your business?
  3. Would you favour maintaining your existing rights for a certain period of time before a full repeal would take effect, i.e. by including a "grand fathering provision" in the Act? If yes, for what reason and for what period of time?

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