106.1(1)Notwithstanding section 95 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, a conservation officer may, on oath or solemn affirmation, apply to a judge for, and the judge, considering the nature of the investigation into the offence, may grant, an extension of the limitation period within which proceedings may be commenced in relation to a resident, but in no case shall the limitation period extend beyond two years after the date on which the offence was, or is alleged to have been, committed.

106.1(2)An application may be made under subsection (1) either before or after the expiration of the limitation period under section 95 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.

106.1(3)Where an application is made under subsection (1), all documents relating to the application shall, subject to any terms and conditions that the judge considers appropriate, be placed in a packet and sealed by the judge and shall not be dealt with except in accordance with any terms and conditions specified by the judge.