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