Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. D-1). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Newfoundland Document type Legislation Date 1982 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Hazardous substances Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Inspection Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to the promotion of public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. The Act contains at the outset a definition clause referring to various terms therein employed, such as “analyst”, “container”, “handling”, “dangerousgood”, “highway”, “inspector”, “minister”, “packaging”, “safety mark”, “safety requirements”, “safety standards”, “shipping documents”. The central provision of this Act is contained in section 5 establishing that a person shall Full text English Website www.gov.nf.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (C.N.L.R. 5/96). Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2002) Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Inspection, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX