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Dangerous Goods (Transportation) Act (R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. D-3).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Transport/storage Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act concerns the handling and transportation of dangerous goods in Prince Edward Island. Handling and transportation of dangerous goods can only be carried out with the appropriate permit and authorization (sect. 2) and there are general and specific limits for carrying out such activities. The Act contains provisions on inspectors, their powers and the execution of inspections (sects. 8 - 11), moreover under section 13, the Lieutenant Governor in Council is empowered to pass all regulation necessary for the implementation of the Act and the section spells out what can be subject matter for regulation. The Act is completed by one schedule that defines the classes of dangerous goods.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC319/85).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2004)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX