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Sonic Devices Regulations (N.S. Reg. 169/2012).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Farming Agricultural development Enforcement/compliance Pollution control Noise pollution
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations are made under the Farm Practices Act. For the purpose of the present Regulations “sonic device” means any machinery that is able to produce sound of greater than 100 decibels in volume and is used to protect crops from birds and other animals. Section 8 establishes that an owner of a sonic device must check the device at least once a week to ensure that it meets the requirements of the present Regulations. The text consists of 8 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Farm Practices Act (S.N.S. 2000, c. 3).

Legislation | Canada | 2000

Keyword: Farming, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Agricultural development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX