b'Appendix 4Frequently Asked Questions36Appendix 4Frequently Asked Questions Is this a criminal proceeding? No, this is not a criminal proceeding. If the review determines that you committed the AMP, you simply have to pay the AMP. There is no criminal record; the violation is simply registered in a file that is kept for five years. After five years, you may write to the Minister to request that the AMP be removed from your file.What if I was diligent and the AMP still occurred? When making your submissions, either in writing or at the hearing, you must includethe reasons that suggest you did not commit the facts that are alleged in the noticeof violation. However, being diligent is not a defence under subsection 18(1) of the AAAMP Act.What if I didnt know I was breaking the law? Unfortunately, this is the case for many people. Not knowing you were in violation of the law is not in itself a defence to the AMP. However, you may have other defences to the violation, or the agency may not be able to prove all the essentials elements of the violation against you. In both instances, you can request a review of the matter. Otherwise, you will have to pay the AMP set out in the notice of violation.What are the costs associated with having the Tribunal review my notice of violation? Other than the costs that you incur on your own, there are no costs associated with having your notice of violation reviewed by the Tribunal or the Minister. The costs for which you are personally responsible include any expenditures related to representation, sending in documents, travel expenses, reproduction of documents, and translation or interpretation of documents or evidence in a language other than English or French.'