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Legislation and Authorizations Related to Algonquin Cottage Lots
Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act (PPCRA)
Most regulations that park users must follow are found in Ontario Regulation 347/07, however, cottagers should be aware that the requirement to obtain a work permit is found directly in the act itself. Section 22 of the PPCRA requires that any person who plans on constructing, expanding or placing any building, structure or thing; constructing a trail or road; clearing land or dredging or filling shore lands may only do so under the authority of a work permit, even when work is being done on lands held under a lease or license of occupation. This requirement extends to "placing a thing", including pre-fabricated structures such as sheds, hot tubs, sauna’s, etc.
See "Obtaining an Authorization" below for information on how to obtain an authorization from the Ministry for various activities under this section.