OPPI Act
On December 9, 1994, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act, 1994 received Royal Assent and came into force. This Private Act grants full and retired members of OPPI the right to use the designations "Registered Professional Planner" and "R.P.P.," and enables OPPI to govern the rights and responsibilities of its members. Some of its key provisions:
Protected Title: The designations "Registered Professional Planner" and "R.P.P." may be used only by professional planners who have fulfilled the academic, experience and examination requirements prescribed by OPPI's bylaws, and have been elected full members of the Institute
Code of Practice: Registered Professional Planners and all other OPPI members are governed by the OPPI Professional Code of Practice. The Code prescribes rules of conduct and standards of practice. Members in breach of the Code are subject to a disciplinary process, and may face suspension, expulsion or other penalties.
Use of Initials: Full and retired members of OPPI may use the initials "R.P.P.", following the initials "M.C.I.P." which indicate full membership in CIP. Retired members should add "(Ret.)" or "(Retired)" to "R.P.P."
Penalty for Misuse: Persons in Ontario who are not full or retired members of OPPI, but use the designations "Registered Professional Planner" or "R.P.P.", are, upon conviction, subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.
Right to Practise: OPPI members who are not Registered Professional Planners, and non-members of OPPI, may continue to call themselves and practise as planners or professional planners. The OPPI Act does not affect or interfere with the rights of these persons.