Water Power Act (R.S.S. 1978, c. W-6).

Subject

Energy, Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Expropriation Land tenure Public land Survey/mapping Inland waters Surface water Waterworks

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

The present Act enters into force on 26 February 1979.

Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to regulate matters related to provincial water powers. It applies: a) to all provincial water powers; b) to all provincial lands connected with the development or working of those water powers; c) to all lands and properties that may be acquired under the terms of this Act; d) to the power and energy produced or producible from the waters on or within the said lands; e) to all undertakings established or carried on in respect of any provincial water powers. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, issues such as lease of lands within park or forest reserve, expropriation of lands by corporation, taking of private lands by applicants, joint development of water powers, surveys, measurements. The text consists of 21 sections.

Full text

English

Website

www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulations governing the administration of Provincial Water Powers and the Water Power Act (Sask. Reg. 906/68).

Legislation | Canada | 1943 (2006)

Keyword: Institution, Non-governmental entity, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Power Rental Regulations (R.R.S. c. W-6 Reg. 2).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Water charges, Hydropower generation, Non-governmental entity, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX