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Dangerous Goods Transportation Act (R.S.N.S.1989, c. 119).

Pays/Territoire
Canada
Sous-division territoriale
Nova Scotia
Type du document
Législation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act respecting the transportation of dangerous goods.
Sujet
Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Substances dangereuses Transport/dépôt Inspection Certification
Aire géographique
Amériques, Arctique, Asie et Pacifique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord
Résumé

The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the protection of people and the environment from dangerous goods carried by road. In particular, section 5 establishes that no person shall carry any dangerous goods in a vehicle on a highway unless: a) all applicable prescribed safety requirements are complied with; and b) the vehicle and all containers and packaging comply with all applicable prescribed safety standards. Furthermore, the Act deals with, amongst others, issues such as inspectors and analysts, certificate evidencing inspection of sealed sample, right to stop and inspect vehicles and their cargo, powers of inspector, right to seize and detain vehicles, duty to assist inspector, etc. The Act consists of 17 sections and 1 Schedule.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.gov.ns.ca

Références - Législation

Implementé par

Dangerous Goods Transportation Regulations (N.S. Reg. 152/85).

Législation | Canada | 1985 (2002)

Mot clé: Substances dangereuses, Transport/dépôt, Mise en application

Source: FAO, FAOLEX