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Coastal Protection Act

País/Territorio
Canadá
Subdivisión territorial
Nova Scotia
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2019
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act Respecting Coastal Protection in Nova Scotia.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Mar
Palabra clave
Ordenación de áreas costeras Área marina Peligros Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Inundación Erosión
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation.
Resumen

The purpose of this Act is to protect the Province’s coast for future generations by preventing development and activity in locations adjacent to the coast that (a) damage the environment by interfering with the natural dynamic and shifting nature of the coast; or (b) put residences and buildings at risk of damage or destruction from sea-level rise, coastal flooding, storm surges and coastal erosion. This Act is based on the following principles: (a) portions of the Province’s coast are dynamic and naturally migrate landward and seaward as a result of the interaction of natural forces such as tides, winds, currents and wave action with varying geological conditions; and (b) the modification of an existing structure that materially extends its footprint or height, in the Coastal Protection Zone unless the application for the permit is accompanied by a recommendation from an independent designated professional certifying that the proposed structure or modification and its location are in compliance with this Act and the regulations. Nothing in this Act prevents commercial fishing, aquaculture, harvesting or processing activity conducted legally under a permit, lease, licence or other approval pursuant to federal or Provincial fisheries legislation.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
nslegislature.ca