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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 title
An 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