| #Q001 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Pre-2025 Permit Application Standard | other | Permit applications must be submitted using the 2012 Building Code | Until December 31, 2024 | high |
| #Q002 | administrative | unknown | guidance | Early 2025 Permit Application Standard (New Code) | other | Permit applications may be submitted using the new 2024 Building Code | January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 | high |
| #Q003 | administrative | unknown | guidance | Early 2025 Permit Application Standard (Legacy Code) | other | Permit applications may be submitted using the 2012 Building Code if the applicant demonstrates that their working drawings were substantially complete by December 31, 2024 | January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025 | high |
| #Q004 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Post-March 2025 Permit Application Standard | other | Permit applications must be submitted using the 2024 Building Code | April 1, 2025 onwards | high |
| #Q005 | operational | operational | recommended | Digital Compendium Version Check | other | If you have already downloaded a digital copy of the 2024 Building Code Compendium, we recommend checking the filing date on the title page to make sure you have the most up-to-date version. | | high |
| #Q006 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Post-March 2026 Exam Booking Standard | other | Only 2024 Building Code exams may be booked. | March 9, 2026, onward | high |
| #Q007 | administrative | operational | recommended | Exam Preparation Study Guides | other | Candidates are encouraged to review the 2024 Building Code exam study guides to prepare for the updated exams. | | high |
| #Q008 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting Specially Protected Wildlife | other | A person shall not hunt or trap specially protected wildlife or any bird that belongs to a species that is wild by nature and is not a game bird. | Subject to exceptions in subsection 5(2) | high |
| #Q009 | operational | operational | mandatory | Safe Handling of Firearms | other | A person who is in possession of a firearm for the purpose of hunting, trapping or fishing shall not discharge or handle the firearm, or cause it to be discharged or handled, without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for people or property. | | high |
| #Q010 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Requirement to Report Firearm Injuries | other | A person shall notify a conservation officer as soon as practicable if an injury requiring treatment by a physician is caused by the discharge of a firearm while the person is in possession of the firearm for the purpose of hunting, trapping or fishing. | Applies when injury requires treatment by a physician | high |
| #Q011 | operational | operational | mandatory | Duty to Prevent Escape of Captive Wildlife | other | A person who keeps a farmed animal or who keeps game wildlife or specially protected wildlife in captivity shall ensure that it does not escape. | | high |
| #Q012 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Escaped Wildlife Notification and Recovery | other | If... a farmed animal or game wildlife or specially protected wildlife escapes or is released without authorization... the person who kept it in captivity, (a) shall immediately notify the Minister; and (b) unless otherwise directed by the Minister, shall return the farmed animal or wildlife to captivity or kill it as soon as practicable. | Applies upon unauthorized release or escape | high |
| #Q013 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Licence Carriage Requirement | other | A person who is hunting, trapping or fishing shall carry on his or her person any licence or authorization issued under this Act. | | high |
| #Q014 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Production of Licence to Conservation Officer | other | On the request of a conservation officer, the holder of a licence or authorization shall produce and show it to the officer. | Upon request of a conservation officer | high |
| #Q015 | operational | operational | mandatory | Duty to Stop Conveyance for Inspection | other | On the conservation officer’s signal to stop, the operator of the conveyance shall immediately stop and produce for inspection any wildlife, invertebrate, fish, document or other thing requested by the officer for the purpose of this Act. | Upon officer's signal to stop | high |
| #Q016 | operational | operational | mandatory | Provision of Information During Inspection | other | A person shall, during the inspection, provide information requested by the conservation officer that is relevant to the inspection. | During a lawful inspection under section 90 | high |
| #Q017 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Obstructing Conservation Officers | other | A person shall not, (a) knowingly make a false or misleading statement to a conservation officer who is acting under this Act; or (b) otherwise obstruct a conservation officer who is acting under this Act. | | high |
| #Q018 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Licence Requirement for Hunting or Trapping | other | Except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations, a person shall not hunt or trap, (a) big game; (b) a game mammal that is not referred to in clause (a); (c) a game bird; (d) a furbearing mammal; (e) a game reptile; (f) a game amphibian; (g) a bird referred to in subsection 5 (2); or (h) wildlife that is not referred to in clauses (a) to (g), the hunting of which is not prohibited by section 5. | Subject to exceptions for trappers, farmers, and prescribed circumstances. | high |
| #Q019 | operational | operational | mandatory | Hunter Clothing Requirement | other | A person who holds a licence to hunt or trap shall, while hunting, wear coloured clothing in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q020 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition of Meat Abandonment | other | A hunter or trapper who kills game wildlife other than a furbearing mammal shall not abandon it if its flesh may become unsuitable for human consumption. | | high |
| #Q021 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition of Fish Abandonment | aquatic life | A person who takes a fish whose flesh is suitable for human consumption shall not, (a) abandon the fish if its flesh may become unsuitable for human consumption; or (b) permit the flesh to become unsuitable for human consumption. | | high |
| #Q022 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Commercial Fish Net Possession Licence | aquatic life | Except under the authority of a licence, a person shall not possess a commercial fish net. | | high |
| #Q023 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Wildlife in Captivity Licence Requirement | other | A person shall not keep live game wildlife or live specially protected wildlife in captivity except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | Subject to exceptions in subsection 40(2) | high |
| #Q024 | operational | operational | mandatory | Duty of Occupant to Safeguard Seized Things | other | If any thing is left in the custody of an occupant under subsection (3.1), the occupant shall safeguard the thing until, (a) a conservation officer removes the thing; (b) the occupant is notified by a conservation officer that the investigation has concluded and that a charge will not be laid; or (c) if a charge is laid, the defendant is acquitted or the charge is dismissed, withdrawn or is finally disposed of. | Applies when a conservation officer leaves a seized thing in the custody of the occupant. | high |
| #Q025 | prohibition | reporting | mandatory | Prohibition of False Statements | other | A person shall not make a false or misleading statement in an application for a licence or authorization or in any document or data required to be created, kept or submitted under this Act or the regulations. | | high |
| #Q026 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Nest and Egg Protection | other | A person shall not destroy, take or possess the nest or eggs of a bird that belongs to a species that is wild by nature. | Subject to exceptions in Section 7(2)-(4) | high |
| #Q027 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Night Hunting Prohibition | other | A person shall not, during the period from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, (a) hunt wildlife; (b) have a firearm in the person’s possession in an area usually inhabited by wildlife, unless the firearm is unloaded and encased; or (c) shine a light for the purpose of hunting wildlife. | Subject to prescribed exceptions in Section 20(2) | high |
| #Q028 | monitoring | reporting | mandatory | Marking and Record Keeping for Birds of Prey | other | A person who keeps a specially protected raptor in captivity, or who keeps another bird of prey prescribed by the regulations in captivity, shall mark it in the manner prescribed by the regulations and shall keep the records prescribed by the regulations. | | high |
| #Q029 | reporting | reporting | mandatory | Container Marking for Transport | aquatic life, other | A person shall not transport a container that contains game wildlife, specially protected wildlife or fish unless the container is plainly marked on the outside with a description of the contents, the name and address of the person who is sending the container and the name and address of the person to whom the container is being sent. | Subject to exceptions in Section 57(2)-(3) | high |
| #Q030 | operational | operational | mandatory | Licence Conditions Compliance | other | The holder of a licence or authorization shall comply with any conditions to which the licence or authorization is subject. | | high |
| #Q031 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Licence Transfer Prohibition | other | A person shall not, (a) transfer a licence or any component of a licence; or (b) buy or sell a licence or any component of a licence. | Subject to Section 68(3) exceptions | high |
| #Q032 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Amendment Notice Attachment | other | The holder of a licence or authorization who receives a notice of amendment shall attach the notice to the licence or authorization or otherwise keep the notice with the licence or authorization. | Upon receipt of notice of amendment | high |
| #Q033 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Black Bear Den Protection | other | A person shall not interfere with a black bear in its den or intentionally damage or destroy a black bear’s den. | | high |
| #Q034 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Beaver Dam Interference | other | A person shall not damage or destroy a beaver dam unless the person holds a licence to trap furbearing mammals. | Exception for protection of property under Section 8(4) | high |
| #Q035 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Trespassing for Hunting or Fishing | other, recreational water | A person shall not enter premises in contravention of the Trespass to Property Act or the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 for the purpose of hunting or fishing. | | high |
| #Q036 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Hunting or Trapping for Gain | other | Except with the authorization of the Minister, a person shall not hunt or trap for hire, gain or the expectation of gain. | Subject to exceptions in Section 11(2)-(5) | high |
| #Q037 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Loaded Firearms in Conveyance | other | A person who is in an area usually inhabited by wildlife or who is on the way to or from an area usually inhabited by wildlife shall not have a loaded firearm in or on a conveyance or discharge a firearm from a conveyance. | Subject to exceptions for non-motorboats and migratory birds in Section 17(1)(a) | high |
| #Q038 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Set Firearms Prohibition | other | A person shall not use a firearm to hunt wildlife in a manner designed to permit the firearm to discharge when it is not being physically held by the person. | | high |
| #Q039 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Poison Usage Prohibition | other | A person shall not use poison to kill, injure or capture wildlife. | Subject to Section 29(2) regulations | high |
| #Q040 | prohibition | health | mandatory | Adhesives Usage Prohibition | other | A person shall not use adhesives to kill, injure or capture wildlife. | Subject to Section 30(2) regulations | high |
| #Q041 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Black Bear Gall Bladder Possession | other | A person shall not possess a black bear gall bladder that has been removed from the bear’s carcass. | | high |
| #Q042 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Laws of Other Jurisdictions | aquatic life, other | A person shall not possess wildlife, invertebrates or fish that were killed, captured, taken, possessed, transported, bought or sold contrary to the laws of another jurisdiction. | | high |
| #Q043 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Fees and Royalties Payment | other | A person shall pay any fees or royalties charged by the Minister under this Act. | | high |
| #Q044 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Interference with Lawful Hunting, Trapping or Fishing | other | A person shall not interfere with lawful hunting, trapping or fishing by, (a) tampering with traps, nets, bait, firearms or any other thing used for hunting, trapping or fishing; (b) placing himself or herself in a position, for the purpose of interfering, that hinders or prevents hunting, trapping or fishing; or (c) engaging in an activity, for the purpose of interfering, that | | high |
| #Q045 | design | operational | mandatory | Shotgun Modification Requirement | other | A person shall not hunt with a shotgun unless the shotgun has been permanently plugged or altered so that it cannot hold a total of more than three shells at one time in the chamber and magazine. | | high |
| #Q046 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Trapping Big Game or Game Birds | other | A person shall not kill, capture or injure big game by means of a trap, baited line or similar device. | Includes a baited line or similar device; applies to big game and game birds per Section 21(3) | high |
| #Q047 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Use of Body-Gripping Traps | other | A person shall not trap wildlife or a domestic animal by means of a body-gripping trap. | Subject to exceptions in Section 22(2) | high |
| #Q048 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Hunting Big Game While Swimming Prohibition | other | A person shall not hunt big game while it is swimming. | | high |
| #Q049 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Use of Vehicles or Boats for Hunting | other | A person shall not use a vehicle for the purpose of killing, injuring, capturing, harassing, pursuing or chasing wildlife. | Applies similarly to boats and aircraft under Section 24(2)-(3) | high |
| #Q050 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Permitting Dogs to Run at Large | other | The owner of a dog or any other person responsible for a dog shall not permit it to run at large, (a) during the open season for a species of big game in an area prescribed for the purpose of subsection (2); or (b) during the closed season for a species of big game in an area usually inhabited by that species. | Owner or responsible person is the actor | high |
| #Q051 | prohibition | operational | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting with Ferrets | other | A person shall not hunt with a ferret. | | high |
| #Q052 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Hunting Animals in Captivity | other | A person shall not hunt or permit the hunting of, (a) a farmed animal; or (b) game wildlife, specially protected wildlife or any other wildlife prescribed by the regulations, if the wildlife is in captivity at the time it is hunted. | Subject to exceptions for game bird preserves | high |
| #Q053 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Wildlife Rehabilitation and Care Authorization | other | A person may keep injured, sick or immature game wildlife or specially protected wildlife in captivity for the purpose of rehabilitating or caring for them only if the person does so, (a) in accordance with the authorization of the Minister; or (b) in the circumstances prescribed by the regulations. | Applies to 'wildlife custodians' as defined | high |
| #Q054 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Licence for Buying or Selling Wildlife and Pelts | other | A person shall not buy or sell game wildlife or specially protected wildlife, including pelts, except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | Subject to exceptions in Section 48(3)-(5) | high |
| #Q055 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Licence for Buying or Selling Fish | aquatic life | A person shall not buy or sell fish that belong to a species that exists in Ontario waters or fish prescribed by the regulations, except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q056 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Serving Wildlife or Fish | aquatic life, other | A person shall not list game wildlife, specially protected wildlife or fish on a menu, or charge for serving it. | Subject to exceptions in Section 52(2)-(3) | high |
| #Q057 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Licence Requirement for Transport into Ontario | other | A person shall not transport into Ontario game wildlife or specially protected wildlife for which a licence or permit is required by the regulations without first obtaining the licence or permit. | | high |
| #Q058 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Releasing Imported Wildlife | other | A person shall not release wildlife or an invertebrate that has been transported into Ontario or has been propagated from stock that was transported into Ontario. | Subject to authorization in Section 54(1.1) | high |
| #Q059 | operational | operational | mandatory | Duty to Prevent Escape of Imported Wildlife | other | A person who possesses wildlife or an invertebrate referred to in subsection (1) shall ensure that it does not escape. | Notification and recovery duties apply under Section 54(3) if escape occurs | high |
| #Q060 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Licence Requirement for Transport out of Ontario | other | A person shall not transport out of Ontario game wildlife or specially protected wildlife for which a licence or permit is required by the regulations without first obtaining the licence or permit. | | high |
| #Q061 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Removal of Pelt Seals Prohibition | other | If a pelt is transported into Ontario from a jurisdiction that requires the pelt to be sealed or marked, a person shall not remove the seal or mark or possess the pelt without the seal or mark. | | high |
| #Q062 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Enabling Use of Licence Prohibition | other | A person shall not do anything to enable someone else to use a licence, or any component of a licence, that was issued to the person. | | high |
| #Q063 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Possession of Incomplete Licences | other | A person shall not possess a licence that does not identify the holder of the licence, that is dated earlier than its date of issuance or that is incomplete in any material respect. | | high |
| #Q064 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition on Use of Void Licences | other | A person shall not possess, use, display or cause or permit to be displayed a void licence or authorization. | | high |
| #Q065 | administrative | operational | mandatory | Duty to Surrender Cancelled Licence | other | A person whose licence or authorization is cancelled under this section shall promptly surrender the licence or authorization to the Minister. | Applies after court order under Section 104 | high |
| #Q066 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Furbearing Mammal Den Protection | other | A person shall not intentionally damage or destroy the den or habitual dwelling of a furbearing mammal, other than a fox or skunk, unless the person holds a licence to trap furbearing mammals. | Excludes fox or skunk; applies unless person holds trapping licence | high |
| #Q067 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Prohibition in Provincial Parks and Crown Game Preserves | other | A person shall not hunt, trap or possess wildlife in a provincial park or Crown game preserve. | Subject to prescribed circumstances in Section 9(3) | high |
| #Q068 | prohibition | unknown | mandatory | Possession of Illegally Killed Wildlife | other | A person shall not possess wildlife that has been killed, injured or captured contrary to this Act or the regulations. | | high |
| #Q069 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Wildlife Propagation Licence Requirement | other | A person shall not propagate or offer to propagate game wildlife or specially protected wildlife, or possess it for the purpose of propagation, except under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | Subject to Minister's authorization in Section 45(2) | high |
| #Q070 | administrative | unknown | mandatory | Aquaculture Species and Licence Compliance | aquatic life | A person shall not engage in aquaculture unless the fish that are cultured, (a) belong to a species prescribed by the regulations; and (b) are cultured under the authority of a licence and in accordance with the regulations. | | high |
| #Q071 | operational | health | mandatory | Wildlife Disease Control Order Compliance | other | No person shall fail to comply with an order made under this section or engage in an activity prohibited or restricted in the order. | Applies to orders establishing wildlife disease control and surveillance zones | high |