Travel Industry Act, 2002 Flashcards
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Under the Travel Industry Act, 2002, what are the consequences of operating as a travel agent in Ontario without being registered with TICO?
Answer: It is an offence under the Act, with fines of up to $50,000 for an individual and $250,000 for a corporation upon conviction
Operating without registration is an offence under the Travel Industry Act, 2002, with significant fines for both individuals and corporations.
A travel agent's registration is suspended by the TICO Registrar. During the suspension, the agent may:
Answer: Take no bookings and make no representations as a travel agent during the suspension period
During a suspension, the agent cannot carry on the business of a travel agent. Taking new bookings or representing themselves as a travel agent is prohibited.
The Travel Industry Act, 2002 provides the TICO Registrar with the authority to issue a 'proposal to refuse' a registration renewal. What right does the registrant have in response?
Answer: The right to request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal to contest the refusal
A registrant who receives a proposal to refuse renewal has the right to request a hearing before the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
The Travel Industry Act, 2002 requires all registrants to notify TICO promptly when which event occurs?
Answer: A change in the registrant's business address, ownership, or key personnel such as the broker of record
Registrants must promptly notify TICO of material changes such as address changes, ownership changes, or changes in the broker of record.
Under the Travel Industry Act, 2002, which individual is specifically designated as having enhanced accountability obligations for the agency's compliance?
Answer: The broker of record, who is the registered individual responsible for the agency's compliance with all legislative requirements
The broker of record is the registered individual designated under the Act as having primary accountability for the agency's compliance with the Travel Industry Act and regulations.
Under the Travel Industry Act, 2002, which of the following scenarios would trigger the Registrar's authority to revoke a registration?
Answer: A registrant has been convicted of fraud in connection with their travel agency business
A criminal conviction for fraud related to the travel business is a clear ground for registration revocation under the Travel Industry Act, 2002.