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AGRICULTURAL MARSHLAND CONSERVATION ACT
- AGRICULTURAL MARSHLAND CONSERVATION ACT (S.N.S. 2000, c. 22) NEW!
- Non-Agricultural Use Land Exemption Regulations (N.S. Reg. 31/2003) NEW!
- Permit for Variance Regulations (N.S. Reg. 80/2001) NEW!
AMUSEMENT DEVICES SAFETY ACT
- AMUSEMENT DEVICES SAFETY ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 12) NEW!
- Amusement Devices General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 139/2005) NEW!
BLIND WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT
- BLIND WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 41) NEW!
BUILDING CODE ACT
- BUILDING CODE ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 46) NEW!
- Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (N.S. Reg. 322/2009) NEW!
CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION (NOVA SCOTIA)ACT
- CANADA-NOVA SCOTIA OFFSHORE PETROLEUM RESOURCES ACCORD IMPLEMENTATION (NOVA SCOTIA)ACT (S.N.S. 1987, c. 3) NEW!
- Nova Scotia Offshore Area Petroleum Installations Regulations (N.S. Reg. 166/97) NEW!
- Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Drilling and Production Regulations (N.S. Reg. 336/2009) NEW!
CLEAN NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION ACT
- CLEAN NOVA SCOTIA FOUNDATION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989. c. 72) NEW!
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ACT
- CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ACT (S.N.S. 2001, c. 28) NEW!
- Archaeological Sites Regulations (N.S. Reg. 64/2007) NEW!
- Designation of Eligible Bodies Regulations (N.S. Reg. 12/2002) NEW!
CRANE OPERATORS AND POWER ENGINEERS ACT (REPEALED)
- CRANE OPERATORS AND POWER ENGINEERS ACT (REPEALED) (S.N.S. 2000, c. 23) NEW!
- Crane Operators Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 115/2001) NEW!
- Power Engineers Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 108/2001) NEW!
CROWN LANDS ACT
- CROWN LANDS ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 114) NEW!
DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT
- DANGEROUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 119) NEW!
- Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 152/85) NEW!
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION ACT
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 141) NEW!
- Electrical Code Regulations (N.S. Reg. 95/99) NEW!
ELECTRICITY ACT (Not currently available)
- ELECTRICITY ACT (Not currently available) (S.N.S. 2004, c. 25) NEW!
- Renewable Electricity Regulations (N.S. Reg. 155/2010) NEW!
ELEVATORS AND LIFTS ACT
- ELEVATORS AND LIFTS ACT (S.N.S. 2002, c. 4) NEW!
- Elevators and Lifts General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 46/2003) NEW!
ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
- ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (S.N.S. 1998, c. 11) NEW!
- Species at Risk List Regulations (N.S. Reg. 109/2000) NEW!
ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION ACT
- ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 147) NEW!
- Gas Plant Facility Regulations (N.S. Reg. 22/2000) NEW!
- Nova Scotia Department of Energy Code of Practice Liquified Natural Gas Facilities (Version 1, July 13, 2005) NEW!
- Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations (N.S. Reg. 24/2000) NEW!
- Withdrawal of Energy Resources from the Act Regulations (N.S. Reg. 280/2007) NEW!
ENVIRONMENT ACT
- ENVIRONMENT ACT (S.N.S. 1995, c. 1) NEW!
- Activities Designation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 47/95) NEW!
- Air Quality Regulations (N.S. Reg. 28/2005) NEW!
- Approval and Notification Procedures Regulations (N.S. Reg. 17/2013) NEW!
- Approvals Procedure Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 48/95) NEW!
- Asbestos Waste Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 53/95) NEW!
- Contaminated Sites Regulation (N.S. Reg. 64/2012) NEW!
- Dangerous Goods Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 56/95) NEW!
- Emergency Spill Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 59/95) NEW!
- Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations (N.S. Reg. 29/2012) NEW!
- Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 75/2009) NEW!
- Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 45/2011) NEW!
- Environmental Assessment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 26/95) NEW!
- Environmental Assessment Review Panel Regulations (N.S. Reg. 19/2013) NEW!
- Environmental Emergency Regulations (N.S. Reg. 16/2013) NEW!
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (N.S. Reg. 260/2009) NEW!
- Guidelines for Management of Contaminated Sites in Nova Scotia (March 27, 1996) NEW!
- Guidelines for Monitoring Public Drinking Water Supplies (July 15, 2003) NEW!
- Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations (N.S. Reg. 21/96) NEW!
- Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment Board Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 27/95) NEW!
- Nova Scotia Environmental Trust Regulations (N.S. Reg. 50/95) NEW!
- On-site Services Advisory Board Regulations (N.S. Reg. 149/2002) NEW!
- On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations (N.S. Reg. 194/2007) NEW!
- Ozone Layer Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 54/95) NEW!
- PCB Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 52/95) NEW!
- Pesticide Regulations (N.S. Reg. 61/95) NEW!
- Petroleum Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/2002) NEW!
- Solid Waste-Resource Management Regulations (N.S. Reg. 25/96) NEW!
- Sulphide Bearing Material Disposal Regulations (N.S. Reg. 57/95) NEW!
- Used Oil Regulations (N.S. Reg. 51/95) NEW!
- Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations (N.S. Reg. 186/2005) NEW!
- Well Construction Regulations (N.S. Reg. 382/2007) NEW!
ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS AND SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY ACT
- ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS AND SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY ACT (S.N.S. 2007, c. 7) NEW!
FIRE SAFETY ACT
- FIRE SAFETY ACT (S.N.S. 2002, c. 6) NEW!
- Fire Safety Regulations (N.S. Reg. 48/2003) NEW!
- Fuel Safety Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 186/2006) NEW!
FISHERIES AND COASTAL RESOURCES ACT
- FISHERIES AND COASTAL RESOURCES ACT (S.N.S. 1996, c. 25) NEW!
FOREST ENHANCEMENT ACT
- FOREST ENHANCEMENT ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 178) NEW!
FORESTS ACT
- FORESTS ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 179) NEW!
- Forest Fire Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 55/87) NEW!
- Wildlife Habitat and Watercourses Protection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 138/2001) NEW!
HEALTH ACT
- HEALTH ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 195) NEW!
- Industrial and Construction Camps Regulations (N.S. Reg. 40/42) NEW!
- Occupational Health Regulations (N.S. Reg. 112/76) NEW!
HEALTH PROTECTION ACT
- HEALTH PROTECTION ACT (S.N.S. 2004, c. 4) NEW!
- Food Safety Regulations (N.S. Reg. 206/2005) NEW!
HOSPITALS ACT (Not currently available)
- HOSPITALS ACT (Not currently available) (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 208) NEW!
- General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 16/79) NEW!
MINERAL RESOURCES ACT
- MINERAL RESOURCES ACT (S.N.S. 1990, c. 18) NEW!
- Mineral Resources Regulations (N.S. Reg. 222/2004) NEW!
MOTOR CARRIER ACT
- MOTOR CARRIER ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 292) NEW!
- Board Public Passenger Motor Carrier Act Regulations (N.S. Reg. 283/92) NEW!
MOTOR VEHICLE ACT
- MOTOR VEHICLE ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 293) NEW!
- Carriage of Freight by Vehicle (N.S. Reg. 24/95) NEW!
- Classes of Vehicles to be Inspected at Official Testing Stations Regulations (N.S. Reg. 206/2009) NEW!
- Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations (N.S. Reg. 84/2005) NEW!
- Commercial Vehicle Drivers' Hours of Service Regulations (N.S. Reg. 332/2009) NEW!
- Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection and Records Regulation (N.S. Reg. 223/90) NEW!
- Designation of Temporary Work Areas Regulations (N.S. Reg. 285/2008) NEW!
- Exemption from Examination and Licensing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 145/2010) NEW!
- Helmet Regulations (N.S. Reg. 99/2003) NEW!
- Highway Racing Definitions Regulations (N.S. Reg. 284/2008) NEW!
- Securing Loads on Vehicles Regulations (N.S. Reg. 226/2006) NEW!
- Slow Moving Vehicles Regulation (N.S. Reg. 41/77) NEW!
- Standards of Vehicle Equipment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 51/85) NEW!
- Trailer Couplings and Other Safety Devices Regulations (Regs. Of N.S. 1973 (2nd Session), p. 102) NEW!
- Vehicle Inspection Regulations (N.S. Reg. 214/2006) NEW!
- Vehicle Warning Lights Regulations (N.S. Reg. 20/2007) NEW!
- Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles Regulations (N.S. Reg. 137/2001) NEW!
NON-ESSENTIAL PESTICIDES CONTROL ACT
- NON-ESSENTIAL PESTICIDES CONTROL ACT (S.N.S. 2010) NEW!
- Exceptions to Prohibitions on Non-essential Pesticides Regulations (N.S. Reg. 184/2010) NEW!
- List of Allowable Pesticides Regulations (N.S. Reg. 181/2010) NEW!
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT
- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (S.N.S. 1996, c. 7) NEW!
- A Guide to the First Aid Regulations (2004) NEW!
- Blasting Safety Regulations (N.S. Reg. 89/2008) NEW!
- Code of Practice for Working With Lead NEW!
- Code of Practice: Managing Asbestos in Buildings (February 2009) NEW!
- Code of Practice: Removal of Friable Asbestos Containing Materials (March 12, 2003) NEW!
- Code of Practice: Working with Inorganic Lead (February 10, 2009) NEW!
- Disclosure of Information Regulations (N.S. Reg. 220/86) NEW!
- Fall Protection and Scaffolding Regulations (N.S. Reg. 2/96) NEW!
- Guidelines for Entry into Confined Spaces (REPEALED) NEW!
- Guidelines for Establishing Operating Procedures for the Use of Isocyanate Containing Materials NEW!
- Guidelines for Maintenance Operations NEW!
- Guidelines for Outdoor Work With Asbestos (Removal Projects) NEW!
- Occupational Diving Regulations (N.S. Reg. 174/2005) NEW!
- Occupational Health and Safety Administrative Penalties Regulations (N.S. Reg. 291/2009) NEW!
- Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Panel Regulations (N.S. Reg. 25/97) NEW!
- Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulations (N.S. Reg. 155/96) NEW!
- Occupational Safety General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 44/99) NEW!
- Temporary Workplace Traffic Control Regulations (N.S. Reg. 172/91) NEW!
- Underground Mining Regulations (N.S. Reg. 296/2008) NEW!
- Violence in the Workplace Regulations (N.S. Reg. 209/2007) NEW!
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information (WHMIS) Regulations (N.S. Reg. 196/88) NEW!
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ACT
- OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 323) NEW!
- Off-highway Vehicles General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 13/88) NEW!
- Off-highway Vehicles Safety and Training Regulations (N.S. Reg. 43/2006) NEW!
- Off-highway Vehicles Vulnerable Areas Licensing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 47/2006) NEW!
PIPELINE ACT
- PIPELINE ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 345) NEW!
- Deep Panuke Project Regulations (N.S. Reg. 202/2006) NEW!
- Land Acquisition Regulations (N.S. Reg. 67/98) NEW!
- Pipeline Benefits Plan Regulations (N.S. Reg. 151/97) NEW!
- Pipeline Regulations (Nova Scotia) (N.S. Reg. 66/98) NEW!
- Sable Offshore Energy Project Regulations (N.S. Reg. 32/2005) NEW!
RAILWAYS ACT
- RAILWAYS ACT (S.N.S. 1993, c. 11) NEW!
- Railway Safety Regulations (N.S. Reg. 144/2001) NEW!
SAFER NEEDLES IN HEALTHCARE WORKPLACES ACT
- SAFER NEEDLES IN HEALTHCARE WORKPLACES ACT (S.N.S. 2006, c. 7) NEW!
- Safer Needles in Healthcare Workplaces Regulations (N.S. Reg. 115/2008) NEW!
SMOKE-FREE PLACES ACT
- SMOKE-FREE PLACES ACT (S.N.S. 2002, c. 12) NEW!
- Smoke-free Places Regulations (N.S. Reg. 144/2002) NEW!
SPECIAL PLACES PROTECTION ACT
- SPECIAL PLACES PROTECTION ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 438) NEW!
STEAM BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACT (REPEALED)
- STEAM BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL ACT (REPEALED) (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 444) NEW!
- Regulations Made Pursuant to the Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act (REPEALED) (NS. Reg. 19/58) NEW!
TECHNICAL SAFETY ACT
- TECHNICAL SAFETY ACT ((S.N.S. 2008, c. 10)) NEW!
- Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 10/2011) NEW!
- Crane Operators Regulations (N.S. Reg. 13/2011) NEW!
- Fuel Safety Regulations (N.S. Reg 11/2011) NEW!
- Power Engineers Regulations (N.S. Reg. 12/2011) NEW!
- Technical Safety General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 9/2011) NEW!
- Technical Safety Standards Regulations (N.S. Reg. 183/2012) NEW!
- Technical Safety Standards Regulations (REPEALED) (N.S. Reg. 14/2011) NEW!
UNDERGROUND HYDROCARBONS STORAGE ACT
- UNDERGROUND HYDROCARBONS STORAGE ACT (S.N.S. 2001, c. 37) NEW!
- Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations (N.S. Reg. 148/2002) NEW!
WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT
- WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT (S.N.S. 2000, c. 10) NEW!
WILDERNESS AREAS PROTECTION ACT
- WILDERNESS AREAS PROTECTION ACT (S.N.S. 1998, c. 27) NEW!
WILDLIFE ACT
- WILDLIFE ACT (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504) NEW!
WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT
- WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT (S.N.S. 1994-95, c. 10) NEW!
- Chronic Pain Regulations (N.S. Reg. 187/2004) NEW!
- Firefighters' Compensation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 140/2003) NEW!
- Interjurisdictional Mutual Aid Agreements Regulations (N.S. Reg 143/91) NEW!
- Workers' Advisers Program Eligibility Regulations (N.S. Reg. 174/96) NEW!
- Workers' Advisers Program Transitional Regulations (N.S. Reg. 175/96) NEW!
- Workers' Compensation Appeal Backlog Regulations (N.S. Reg. 84/96) NEW!
- Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations (N.S. Reg. 105/98) NEW!
- Workers' Compensation General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 22/96) NEW!
- Workers' Compensation Temporary Benefits Regulations (N.S. Reg. 78/95) NEW!
- Workers' Compensation Transitional Appeal Regulations (N.S. Reg. 76/95) NEW!

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