Coastal Protection Act Pays/Territoire Canada Sous-division territoriale Nova Scotia Type du document Législation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act Respecting Coastal Protection in Nova Scotia. Sujet Environnement gén., Mer Mot clé Gestion des zones côtières Aire marine Risques Évaluation/gestion des risques Inondation Érosion Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Asie et Pacifique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Entry into force notes This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web nslegislature.ca