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Nunavut Mining Regulations (SOR/2014-69).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
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 31 March 2014.
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Territorial Lands Act. The Regulations apply to Crown lands in Nunavut, including lands under the administration and control of the Commissioner of Nunavut. Section 3 establishes that any person 18 years old or older or a duly registered company can obtain a license which must be renewed annually. Only a licensee is authorized to acquire mineral rights and only a licensee or an individual acting on behalf of a licensee is authorized to perform transactions under the Regulations. Section 9 describes the application process to apply for prospecting permits. The text consists of 94 sections and 2 Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Territorial Lands Act (R.S. 1985, c. T-7).

Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Indigenous peoples, Land tenure, Vested rights/existing rights, Cadastre/land registration, Public land, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1516 C.R).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Mining, Minerals, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Exploration, Enforcement/compliance, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX