Section 217 — retention of records
43.—(1)  A record made under section 217(2)(f) by or on behalf of the body administering an institution aiding persons with intellectual disabilities must be retained by that body for 4 years after the date on which the relevant copy is made under that section.
(2)  Subject to paragraph (3), if paragraph (1) is not complied with, the following persons shall each be guilty of an offence:
(a)the body administering the institution aiding persons with intellectual disabilities;
(b)the administrator of the institution.
(3)  It is a defence for a person to prove that the person took all reasonable steps to ensure that paragraph (1) is complied with.
(4)  A person convicted of an offence under paragraph (2) shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.