Noxious Weeds Notice

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING NOXIOUS WEEDS

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons in possession of any land or a lot in a registered
plan of subdivision or on any lot not exceeding ten acres, in accordance with the Weed
Control Act, Statutes of Ontario, 1990, Chapter W.5, Section 3, 13, 16, 18 and 23, that
unless noxious weeds growing on their lands within the municipalities listed below are
destroyed by June 14th, 2024 and throughout the season, the municipality may then
enter upon the said lands and have the weeds destroyed, charging the costs against the
land as set out in the Act.

The main purpose of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, is to reduce the impact of noxious
weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. Primarily this act applies to
agricultural and horticultural lands that generate income or other benefits to agriculture;
this excludes lawns, gardens and private areas for personal enjoyment and leisure.
Under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5 Section 3, 16 and 23 that you are
requested to destroy all noxious weeds on your property.

In Urban Areas
Section 3, 13, 16 and 18 do not apply to noxious weeds or weed seeds that are far
enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, as they do not
interfere with that use.

All properties within the Township of Southwold, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
and Municipality of West Elgin are hereby requested to be in compliance with the
Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 by the 14th day of June 2024 and throughout the
growing season.

THE COOPERATION OF ALL CITIZENS IS EARNESTLY SOLICITED.

For a list of the weeds or for further information, please contact Jeff Lawrence, Weed
Inspector at (519) 631-1270.

Lisa Higgs, CAO/Clerk, Township of Southwold
Tara Kretschmer, Clerk, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich
Terri Towstiuc, Clerk, Municipality of West Elgin

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