Petroleum Resources Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 342). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting petroleum resources. Subject Energy, Mineral resources Keyword Oil Exploration Authorization/permit Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to petroleum resources. It contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein such as, for example, “coal gas”, “petroleum”, “methane extraction”, “Directorate”. Section 14 establishes that the Minister may enter into exploration agreements for the exploration of petroleum in specified areas of Nova Scotia lands. In such an agreement he may specify provisions for the use of Nova Scotia labour, goods and services and Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations (N.S. Reg. 29/2001). Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2011) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Oil, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Exploration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Petroleum Resources Regulations (N.S. Reg. 178/85). Legislation | Canada | 1985 (2011) Keyword: Oil, Exploration, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Withdrawal of Petroleum Products from the Act Regulations (N.S. Reg. 279/2007). Legislation | Canada | 2007 Keyword: Oil, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX