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Oil and Natural Gas Act (S.N.B. 1976, c. O-2.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
New Brunswick
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources
Keyword
Oil Natural gas Royalties/fees Exploration Mining Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act concerns the exploration and exploitation of natural gas and oil resources in New Brunswick. Under section 3, all oil and natural gas is hereby declared to be, and to have been at all times prior hereto, property separate from the soil and vested in the Crown in the right of the Province. The Act contains provisions on exploration rights, access rights, licences, exploration, leases, production rights, transfer and assignments and their registration, prevention of damage, royalties and fees and penalties.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gov.nb.ca

References - Legislation

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Geophysical Exploration Regulation - Oil and Natural Gas Act (N.B. Reg. 86-191).

Legislation | Canada | 1986 (2013)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Environmental planning, Exploration, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Licence to Search and Lease Regulation - Oil and Natural Gas Act (N.B. Reg. 2001-66).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2016)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Environmental planning, Exploration, Registration, Concession, Royalties/fees, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Survey System Regulation - Oil and Natural Gas Act (N.B. Reg. 86-190).

Legislation | Canada | 1986 (2004)

Keyword: Oil, Natural gas, Environmental planning, Exploration, Zoning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX