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Northwest Territories Waters Act (S.C. 1992, c. 39).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting water resources in the Northwest Territories.
Subject
Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Water abstraction Water charges Water supply Institution Waste domestic sources Offences/penalties Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act, made by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of the Commons of Canada, concerns the management of water resources in Northwest Territories. The Act consists of 51 sections and addresses all matters related to water resources. The Act is divided into the following parts: Short Title, Interpretation, General, Use of waters, Deposit of waste, Northwest Territories Water Board, Objects and powers of Board, Public hearing and procedure, Public register, Decisions and orders, Rights and duties of licensees and others, Regulations and orders, Enforcement, Offences and punishment, Transitional provisions and Consequential amendments.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Northwest Territories Waters Regulations (SOR/93-303).

Legislation | Canada | 1993 (2014)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Waste management, Freshwater resources management, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Expropriation Fees Regulations (SOR/2000-142).

Legislation | Canada | 2000

Keyword: Land tenure, Expropriation, Royalties/fees, Classification/declassification, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Water charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waters Act (S.N.W.T. 2014, c. 18).

Legislation | Canada | 2014

Keyword: Basic legislation, Integrated management, Indigenous peoples, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water supply, Institution, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Northwest Territories Act (S.C. 2014, c. 2, s. 2).

Legislation | Canada | 2014 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land tenure, Indigenous peoples, Public land, Property rights, Procedural matters, Court/tribunal, Access-to-justice, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX