CCRA extends grace period for AMPS
OTTAWA, Ont. (April 2, 2002) — Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is extending the grace period for the completed implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System to Oct. 7, 2002.
A review of the state of readiness of both the importing community and CCRA has concluded that a longer transition period is required. CCRA is advising importers to use the extra time to improve compliance before the remaining penalties are put in place.
The notice does not affect travellers’ contraventions, which are to continue under the present enforcement regime until a date to be determined.
AMPS is a civil penalty regime that will secure compliance with customs legislation, including the new Customs Self-Assessment program, through the application of monetary penalties.
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