By Rosalind Russell – According to the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forests, an Elliot Lake man will not be able to camp on public lands for two years.
According to the release, the man was charged and was convicted in Elliot Lake court of unlawfully occupying public lands for more than the permitted 21 days.
He was fined $1,500 and received a two-year probation order prohibiting him from camping on any public lands in Ontario, except those associated with his mining claim.
To report a natural resources violation, MNR TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667.
Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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