Tree Protection Act (R.S.Q., c. P-37). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Québec Document type Legislation Date 1964 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the protection of trees. Any person causing a damage to trees shall have to pay to the owner of such tree, sapling, shrub or underwood, in addition to actual damages, punitive damages in an amount not exceeding $200 for each tree. However, this prohibition shall not apply in cases where such trees or shrubs accidentally come in contact with wires or apparatus of a public utility in a manner to endanger life or property or to interrupt service Full text English Website legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca