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Mining and Metallurgy Compensation Act (C.C.S.M. c. M190).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Liability/compensation Air quality/air pollution Pollution control
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 1 February 1988.
Abstract

This Act concerns the liability of owners and operators of mining, milling, smelting and refining works and plants. Under section 4, a person erecting or constructing, or who has erected or constructed, or who is maintaining or operating, in any district any works or plants is not liable for damage occasioned, directly or indirectly, in any district by reason of (a) the emission or escapement into the atmosphere of (i) sulphur gases or other noxious smoke, fumes, or gases; or (ii) all kinds of dust including tailings dust; or (b) noise or vibration; or (c) tailings, slag, silt, or other waste or water, discharged or released in the course of operating the works or plant or plants. The Act provides for arbitration for damages occurring outside the districts and for compensation without arbitration.

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Website
www.gov.mb.ca