Gas Distribution Act (S.N.S. 1997, c. 4). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the delivery and sale of natural gas in the Province. Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 3 September 1997. Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to: a) provide a framework for the orderly development and operation of a gas delivery system in the Province; and b) allow for fair competition in the sale of gas for consumption in the Province. The text – consisting of 45 sections – deals, amongst others, with the following aspects: grant of franchise, restriction and transfer of assignment, construction and operation of gas delivery system, sale of gas and costs. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Board Gas Marketers Regulations (Nova Scotia) (N.S. Reg. 138/2003). Legislation | Canada | 2003 Keyword: Natural gas, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Board Gas Distribution Regulations (Nova Scotia) (N.S. Reg. 85/2002). Legislation | Canada | 2002 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Institution, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Minerals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Gas Distribution Regulations (Nova Scotia) (N.S. Reg. 86/98). Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2016) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX