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Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.N.S.1989, c. 119).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the transportation of dangerous goods.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Transport/storage Inspection Certification
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the protection of people and the environment from dangerous goods carried by road. In particular, section 5 establishes that no person shall carry any dangerous goods in a vehicle on a highway unless: a) all applicable prescribed safety requirements are complied with; and b) the vehicle and all containers and packaging comply with all applicable prescribed safety standards. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, issues such as inspectors and analysts, certificate evidencing inspection of sealed sample, right to stop and inspect vehicles and their cargo, powers of inspector, right to seize and detain vehicles, duty to assist inspector, etc. The Act consists of 17 sections and 1 Schedule.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 152/85).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2002)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX