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 titleAn 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