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Dredging Regulations (N.W.T. Reg. 014-2014).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Mineral resources
Keyword
Lease Minerals Mining Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Regulations enter into force on 1 April 2014.
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under section 19 of the Northwest Territories Lands Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provisions relating to dredging activities. Section 2 establishes that the Minister may issue to an applicant a lease granting the exclusive right to dredge for minerals in the submerged bed of a river. The text - consisting of 17 sections - deals with the following aspects: leases, fees, royalties. One Schedule laying down the amount fees charged is enclosed.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nt.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Northwest Territories Lands Act (S.N.W.T. 2014, c. 13).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Indigenous peoples, Public land, Ownership, Lease, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Minerals, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX