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Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Act ( RSA 2000, c. D-4).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Transport/storage Inspection Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

The aim of the above-mentioned Act is to regulate the carriage and handling of dangerous goods. With such a view, the Minister shall designate inspectors who may, at any reasonable time, stop, enter and inspect any means of transportation and inspect any facility, if they have reasonable grounds to believe that dangerous goods are being handled. However, it should be noted that an inspector may not enter a dwelling place except with the consent of the occupant or under the authority of a warrant. Where an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that any dangerous goods are being handled in a manner that does not comply with this Act, he may detain such goods until satisfied that they will be dealt with in compliance with this Act. The text consists of 32 sections and 1 Schedule classifying dangerous goods

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ab.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Dangerous Goods Transportation and Handling Regulation (Alta Reg. 157/97).

Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2011)

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX