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Part IIRegulations under the Regulations Act

Printed by the Queen’s Printer

Halifax, Nova Scotia Vol. 37, Special Issue April 12, 2013

ContentsAct Reg. No. Page

Agriculture and Marketing ActPackaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . 73/2013 400

Agriculture and Rural Credit ActNova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74/2013 400

Amusement Devices Safety ActAmusement Devices General Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75/2013 401

Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications ActApprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . 76/2013 402

Beaches ActBeaches Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77/2013 403

Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies ActFirst Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83/2013 405

Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 89/2013 411

Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement . . . . . . 119/2013 441

Business Electronic Filing Act & Partnerships and Business Names Registration ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 143/2013 461

Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 150/2013 465

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Business Electronic Filing Act & Societies ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 159/2013 472

Cemetery and Funeral Services ActCemetery and Funeral Services Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78/2013 403

Change of Name ActChange of Name Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79/2013 403

Collection Agencies ActCollection Agencies Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80/2013 404

Communications and Information ActRoyal Gazette Part I Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81/2013 404Royal Gazette Part II Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82/2013 405

Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing ActFirst Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83/2013 405

Condominium ActCondominium Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84/2013 407

Consumer Protection ActConsumer Protection Act Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85/2013 409Payday Lenders Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86/2013 409

Consumer Reporting ActConsumer Reporting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87/2013 409

Co-operative Associations ActCo-operative Associations Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88/2013 410

Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 89/2013 411

Correctional Services ActCorrectional Services Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90/2013 411

Costs and Fees ActFees and Allowances Under Part I and Part II of the Act–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91/2013 411

Court Houses and Lockup House ActManagement and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . 92/2013 425

Credit Union ActCredit Union Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93/2013 425

Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act

Direct Sellers Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94/2013 427

Education ActGovernor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95/2013 427

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Electrical Installation and Inspection ActElectrical Code Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96/2013 428

Elevators and Lifts ActElevators and Lifts General Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97/2013 428

Embalmers and Funeral Directors ActEmbalmers and Funeral Directors Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98/2013 430

Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources ActOnshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99/2013 430

Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline ActGas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100/2013 430

Environment ActFees Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68/2013 375

Ferries ActFerriage Charges Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101/2013 431

Fire Safety ActFire Safety Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102/2013 432

Fisheries and Coastal Resources ActAquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103/2013 433Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104/2013 433Fish Inspection Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105/2013 434Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations–replacement . . . . . 69/2013 387Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106/2013 434

Forests ActForest Fire Protection Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107/2013 434

Gaming Control ActAtlantic Lottery Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108/2013 435Bingo Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109/2013 435Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/2013 435Carnival and Charitable Gaming Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111/2013 436Casino Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112/2013 436Video Lottery Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113/2013 437

Health Protection ActFood Safety Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114/2013 437

Health Services and Insurance ActAmbulance Fee Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70/2013 388

Insurance ActInsurance Adjusters Licensing Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115/2013 438Insurance Agents Licensing Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116/2013 438Licensing of Insurers Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117/2013 439



Land Registration ActLand Registration General Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118/2013 439

Limited Partnerships Act & Business Electronic Filing ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement . . . . . . 119/2013 441

Liquor Control ActLiquor Licensing Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/2013 442

Lobbyists’ Registration ActLobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121/2013 442

Maintenance Enforcement ActMaintenance Enforcement Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122/2013 443

Mineral Resources ActMineral Resources Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123/2013 443

Mortgage Brokers’ and Lenders’ Registration ActMortgage Brokers and Lenders Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124/2013 444

Motor Carrier ActMotor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125/2013 445

Motor Vehicle ActAlcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126/2013 445Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment . . . . 127/2013 445Documents and Services Fees–replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128/2013 446Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129/2013 449Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130/2013 449Non-Resident Registration Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131/2013 450Prorated Registration Fees for Inter-jurisdictional Commercial

Trucks Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132/2013 450Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133/2013 452Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134/2013 452Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . 136/2013 454Registration Fees for Farmers and Fishermen Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135/2013 453Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137/2013 455Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138/2013 456Restricted Permits and Special Permits Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139/2013 456Vehicle Inspection Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140/2013 457

Occupational Health and Safety ActUnderground Mining Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141/2013 458

Off-highway Vehicles ActOff-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142/2013 460

Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 143/2013 461



Pension Benefits ActPension Benefits Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144/2013 462

Personal Property Security ActPersonal Property Security Act General Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145/2013 463

Petroleum Resources ActOnshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146/2013 463Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147/2013 464

Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation ActOnshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99/2013 430

Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation ActGas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100/2013 430

Private Career Colleges Regulation ActPrivate Career Colleges General Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148/2013 465

Private Investigators and Private Guards ActPrivate Investigators and Private Guards Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149/2013 465

Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 150/2013 465

Provincial Parks ActProvincial Parks Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151/2013 466

Public Archives ActPublic Archives Fees Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152/2013 467

Regulations ActRegulations under the Regulations Act–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153/2013 468

Residential Tenancies ActResidential Tenancies Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154/2013 469

Revenue ActRevenue Act Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155/2013 469

Small Claims Court ActSmall Claims Court Forms and Procedures Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156/2013 470Small Claims Court Residential Tenancies Appeal Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . 157/2013 471Small Claims Court Taxation of Costs Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158/2013 471

Societies Act & Business Electronic Filing ActSchedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment . . . . . . . 159/2013 472

Solemnization of Marriage ActSolemnization of Marriage Fee Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160/2013 472



Summary Proceedings ActSummary Offence Tickets Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71/2013 389

Technical Safety ActTechnical Safety Fees Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72/2013 390

Theatres and Amusements ActTheatres and Amusements Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161/2013 473

Tourist Accommodations ActTourist Accommodations Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162/2013 474

Underground Hydrocarbons Storage ActUnderground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163/2013 475

Vital Statistics ActFees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164/2013 475

Wildlife ActBear Harvesting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165/2013 476Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166/2013 476Deer Hunting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167/2013 476Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168/2013 477Fur Harvesting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169/2013 477General Wildlife Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170/2013 477Guide Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171/2013 478Liscomb Game Sanctuary Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172/2013 478Moose Hunting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173/2013 478Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174/2013 479Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175/2013 479Small Game Hunting Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176/2013 479Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area Regulations–amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177/2013 480

In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force isdetermined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act. The date a regulation is made, the date aregulation is approved, the date a regulation is filed and any date specified in a regulation are importantto determine when the regulation is in force.

*Date that subsections 3(6) and (7) and Sections 11 and 13 of the Regulations Act and amendments to the Regulations Actmade by Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2004 were proclaimed in force.


N.S. Reg. 68/2013 Royal Gazette Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue

N.S. Reg. 68/2013 Made: February 27, 2013Filed: March 28, 2013

Fees Regulations

Order dated February 27, 2013Regulations made by the Minister of Environmentpursuant to clause 8A(1)(a) of the Environment Act

In the matter of clause 8A(1)(a) of Chapter 1 of theActs of 1994-95,

the Environment Act

and

In the matter of Regulations Establishing Feesfor the Environment Act and Regulations

made by the Minister of Environment

Order

I, Sterling Belliveau, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a fee increasehaving been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to clause 8A(1)(a) of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act,hereby

(a) repeal the Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 29/2012 made January 10, 2012, effective February 1, 2012;and

(b) make regulations establishing fees for the Environment Act and regulations in the form set forth inthe attached Schedule “A”.

This order is effective on and after April 1, 2013.

Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 27, 2013.

Sgd.: Sterling BelliveauHonourable Sterling BelliveauMinister of Environment

Schedule “A”

Regulations Establishing Fees for the Environment Act and Regulationsmade by the Minister under clause 8A(1)(a) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act

Citation1 These regulations may be cited as the Fees Regulations.

Part 1: Environment Act

Filing fees for remediation reports2 (1) In this Section, a “remediation report” includes any report filed with the Department that documents



a risk assessment, site management, or site remediation of a residual contamination on a siteregardless of whether or not active site remediation was necessary.

(2) The types of remediation reports are as follows:

(a) Type A – a remediation report for a domestic fuel oil spill, if the report is either

(i) criteria-based, or

(ii) Tier I risk assessment or remediation;

(b) Type B – a remediation report for a domestic fuel oil spill, if the report is either

(i) Tier II risk assessment or remediation, or

(ii) Tier III risk assessment or remediation;

(c) Type C – a remediation report for a non-domestic site, if the report is either:

(i) criteria-based, or

(ii) Tier I risk assessment or remediation;

(d) Type D – a remediation report for a non-domestic site with a single contaminant of concern ifthe report, with risk-based corrective action, is either


(ii) Tier III risk assessment or remediation

and the report has no use restrictions, no controls and no off-site impacts;

(e) Type E – a remediation report for a non-domestic site with multiple contaminants of concern ifthe report, with risk-based corrective action, is either



and the report has no use restrictions, no controls and no off-site impacts;

(f) Type F – a remediation report for a non-domestic site if the report, with risk-based correctiveaction, is either



and the report has use restrictions, controls or off-site impacts.

(3) The filing fees for a report on the remediation of contaminated sites and releases under Part VI andPart VIII of the Environment Act, by the type of report identified in subsection (2), are as set out inthe following table:



Table 1Remediation Report Filing Fees

Type of Remediation Report Filing Fee

Type A $145.25

Type B $302.40

Type C $302.40

Type D $665.30

Type E $998.00

Type F $1481.85

(4) If a remediation report does not adequately demonstrate that the requirements of the Department aremet and a new report is required by the Department, the filing fee prescribed in subsection (3) mustbe repaid in full when the report is re-filed.

(5) Confirmatory monitoring conditions may be included in a Record of Site Compliance, Certificate ofCompliance or other conditional release from site action requirements, and if the person responsibleasks the Department to be formally released from further confirmatory monitoring obligations, theapplicable fee prescribed in subsection (3) must be paid in full to the Department.

Fee for request for information from the environmental registry3 The fee for a request for information from the environmental registry established under Section 10 of the

Environment Act is $25.75 for each civic address submitted for a search.

Industrial air emission fees4 (1) In this Section, “pollutants” means a total release to air including any one of or combination of the

following:

(a) sulphur dioxide;

(b) particulate matter, which includes reported annual emissions of total particulate matter, PM10,or PM2.5, whichever is greatest;

(c) other releases to air, as listed in subsection (2).

(2) The other releases to air referred to in clause (1)(c) are as set out in the following table:

Table 2Other Releases To Air Pollutants

ammonia (total)antimony and its compoundscarbon monoxidechlorinechromium and its compoundscobalt and its compoundscopper and its compounds

volatile organic compounds(VOCs), including:-1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene-7H-dibenzo(c,g)carbazole-acetaldehyde-benzene-benzo(a)anthracene

-ethylbenzene-ethylene-ethylene glycol-flouranthene-formaldehyde-isopropyl alcohol-methanol



cresol (mixed isomers and theirsalts)di-ethanolamine and its saltshydrochloric acidhydrogen cyanidehydrogen sulphidemanganese and its compoundsnickel and its compoundsoxides of nitrogen (NO2)phosphorus (total)selenium and its compoundssulphuric acidvanadium (except when in analloy) and its compoundszinc and its compounds

-benzo(a)phenathrene-benzo(a)pyrene-benzo(b)flouranthene-benzo(e)pyrene-benzo(g,h,i)perylene-benzo(j)flouranthene-benzo(k)flouranthene-biphenyl-chloromethane-cumene-cyclohexane-dibenz(a,j)acridine-dibenzo(a,h)anthracene-dibenzo(a,i)pyrene-dibutyl phthalate-dichloromethane

-naphthalene-n-hexane-perylene-phenanthrene-phenol and its salts-propylene-pyrene-styrene-toluene-trichloroethylene-xylene (all isomers)

(3) The industrial air emission fees per year for facilities in Nova Scotia are based on the rates set out inthe following table:

Table 3Industrial Air Emission Fees

Class Threshold(tonnes of pollutants/year)

Rate(per tonne of pollutants)

1 $30 $7.15/tonne

2 <30 no fee

Application fee for appeal to Minister5 The application fee for a person who is aggrieved to appeal to the Minister under Section 137 of the

Environment Act is $105.80.

Part 2: Regulations made under the Environment Act

Activities Designation Regulations

Application fee for Division I water (water withdrawal) approval or renewal6 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the application fee for an initial water withdrawal approval or

for a renewal of the approval for each term as required under clause 5(1)(a) of Division I of theActivities Designation Regulations is $322.10.

(2) The application fee in subsection (1) does not apply to agriculture, aquaculture or recreational waterwithdrawal activities.

Annual administration fee for Division I water (water withdrawal) approval7 The administration fee per year for a water withdrawal approval holder, under clause 5(1)(a) of Division I

of the Activities Designation Regulations, by category of use of water withdrawal approval is as follows:

(a) Category I – for hydroelectric use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $644.15



(b) Category II – for domestic, industrial, bottled water, or public drinking watersupply use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257.65

Annual approval to use fee for Division I water (water withdrawal) approval8 (1) In addition to the administrative fee in Section 7, subject to the minimum annual approval to use fee

set out in subsection (2), and except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), the approval to use feeper year for a water withdrawal approval holder, under clause 5(1)(a) of Division I of the ActivitiesDesignation Regulations is as follows:

(a) for municipal, recreational, industrial or domestic purposes, the approval to use fee is the totalof all amounts calculated as follows:

(i) for each 1 000 000 L per day up to 2 000 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141.70

(ii) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over2 000 000 L and up to 9 000 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.05

(iii) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over9 000 000 L and up to 27 000 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05

(iv) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over27 000 000 L and up to 90 000 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $167.45

(v) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over90 000 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $173.90

(b) for a fish farming or a fish hatchery operation use, the approval to use fee is 20% of theamount determined under clause (a);

(c) for hydroelectric power generation use, the approval to use fee is calculated at the rate of $2.05per horsepower of rated hydraulic capacity.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), the minimum approval to use fee per year for a waterwithdrawal approval is $64.20.

(3) The holder of a water withdrawal approval authorizing the use of water for agriculture, conservation,or beautification purposes is exempt from the approval to use fee.

(4) To retain a water withdrawal approval if the approval holder temporarily suspends their use of waterfor more than 90 days, the approval to use fee per year may be reduced to the greater of

(a) 10% of the amount calculated under subsection (1); and

(b) $257.65.

(5) The fee reduction provided for in subsection (4) does not apply to a water withdrawal approval thatauthorizes water withdrawal for use only during one season of the year.

Application fee for Division I water (non-water withdrawal) approval or renewal9 (1) The activities requiring a Division I water (non-water withdrawal) approval and included in the

categories referred to in subsections (2) and (3) are as set out in the following table:



Table 4Categories of Non-Water Withdrawal Activities

Category I activities:

construction or maintenance of aculvert

construction or maintenance of awharf

placement of a rock or othererosion protection material in asurface watercourse

construction or maintenance of abridge where:(i) a portion of the structure of

the bridge is in a watercourse,or

(ii) the use of equipment in thewatercourse or 3 m from theedge of the watercourse isrequired

construction or maintenance of aweir, fishway or other in-streamstructure

installation or maintenance offishing equipment, a fish-way, acounting fence, a fish habitatimprovement structure, anaquaculture cage or any similarstructure in a watercourse

Category II activities:

Any other alteration of a surface watercourse or the flow of the water in a surface watercourse requiring aDivision I water (non-water withdrawal) approval which is not listed as activity under another category.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the application fees for an initial water approval or for arenewal of the approval for each term as required under Division I of the Activities DesignationRegulations, other than for a water withdrawal approval under clause 5(1)(a), by category of water(non-water withdrawal) approval are as follows:

(a) Category I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.95(b) Category II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $302.40

(3) The application fee set out in subsection (2) does not apply to an application by the Department ofTransportation and Infrastructure Renewal.

Application fee for Division IV salvage yard approval or renewal10 The application fee for an initial salvage yard approval or a renewal of the approval for ten years under

Division IV of the Activities Designation Regulations is $320.45.

Application fees for Division V industrial approval or renewal11 (1) The activities requiring an industrial approval as listed in the “Parts” under the Division V-Industrial

Approvals provisions of the Activities Designation Regulations and included in the categoriesreferred to in subsection (2) are as set out in the following table:

Table 5Categories of Activities Requiring Industrial Approval

Category I activities:

Part 1: Chemical plants-chemical manufacturing-fertilizer manufacturing-explosives manufacturing-pesticide manufacturing

Part 2: Construction-cement plant

Part 3: Food or fish and animalbyproduct- fish meal plant



-petrochemical manufacturing-coke or carbon manufacturing-pharmaceutical manufacturing

Part 4: Metal- iron and steel mill

Part 5: Mineral-mineral processing plant

Part 6: Oil and gas-oil refinery-natural gas processing plant

Part 7: Wood product plants-pulp manufacturing-pulp and paper manufacturing-wood treatment

Part 8: Primarymanufacturing plants-textile manufacturing-tire manufacturing

Part 9: Power plants- power plant

Part 11: Biotechnology-biotechnology productsmanufacturing plant

Part 12: Miscellaneous -industrial incinerator-industrial landfill

Category II activities:

An activity designated in the Division V industrial approvals under the Activities Designation Regulationswhich is not listed as an activity under another category.

Category III activities:

Part 1: Chemical-fertilizer storage facility-industrial cleaners manufacturingfacility

Part 2: Construction-asphalt paving plant-stationary ready mix concreteplant-pit-topsoil removal operation

Part 3: Food or fish and animalbyproducts-inland fish processing plant-fish silage operation

Part 5: Minerals-bulk sample site-bulk solids handling loadoutfacility

Part 6: Oil and gas-brine storage pond-used oil collection facility withstorage capacity of less than50 000 L (otherwise undercategory II)

Part 12: Miscellaneous-crematorium-cemetery

(2) The application fee for an initial industrial approval or for a renewal of the approval for each term asrequired under Division V of the Activities Designation Regulations is as follows:

(a) Category I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 373.95

(b) Category II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 220.75

(c) Category III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 288.30

Environmental Assessment Regulations

Fees for undertakings requiring environmental assessments12 (1) The undertakings requiring environmental assessments and included in the categories referred to in

subsection (2), are as set out in the following table:



Table 6Categories of Undertakings Requiring Environmental Assessment

Category I undertakings:

An undertaking designated as a “class II undertaking” as listed in Schedule “A” to the EnvironmentalAssessment Regulations.

Category II undertakings:

An undertaking designated as a “class I undertaking” as listed in Schedule “A” to the EnvironmentalAssessment Regulations except if the undertaking is set out as a Category III undertaking.

Category III undertakings:

A facility for manufacturing wood products that are pressure-treated with chemical products designated as a“class I undertaking” under Section 2 of Part A: Industrial facilities of the Class I Undertakings as listed inSchedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations.

An undertaking designated as a “class I undertaking” under Part E: Waste Management of the Class IUndertakings as listed in Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations.

An undertaking designated as a “class I undertaking” under Part F: Other of the Class I Undertakings as listedin Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations.

(2) The fees for a undertaking[s] requiring an assessments under the Environmental AssessmentRegulations are as follows:

(a) Category I undertaking registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 747.95

(b) Category II undertaking registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 821.75

(c) Category III undertaking registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 183.85

(d) approval transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $643.55

(e) focus report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 441.50

(f) environmental assessment report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 747.95

(g) additional information request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 registration fee

(3) The approval transfer fee set out in clause (2)(d) applies if an approval is transferred from oneproponent to another.

(4) The fees set out in clauses (2)(e), (f) and (g) apply only to Category II and III undertakings and onlyif the Minister decides that the report or information is required.

(5) In addition to the fees set out in subsection (2), a proponent is responsible for

(a) all costs associated with an environmental assessment review panel review and hearing; and

(b) all costs associated with a joint Federal-Provincial environmental assessment panel.



Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations

Application fee for initial motive fuel and fuel oil approval13 The application fee for an initial motive fuel and fuel oil approval for one year under the Motive Fuel and

Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is as follows:

(a) motive fuel wholesaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1935.45

(b) motive fuel retailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(c) fuel oil wholesaler or fuel oil retailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

Transfer and amendment fee14 The fee for a transfer of or an amendment to any approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval

Regulations is $128.80.

Application fee for renewal of motive fuel wholesaler approval15 (1) Subject to the minimum application fee set out in subsection (2), the application fee for a renewal of

a motive fuel wholesaler approval per year under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil ApprovalRegulations is calculated based on the total motive fuel volume sold at the rate per litre of$0.000440.

(2) The minimum fee for applying to renew a motive fuel wholesaler approval per year is $1935.45.

Application fee for renewal of motive fuel retailer approval16 The application fee for a renewal of a motive fuel retailer approval per year under the Motive Fuel and

Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is calculated based on the number of motive fuel nozzles under theapproval at the rate per nozzle of $25.75.

Application fee for renewal of fuel oil approval17 (1) Except as provided for in subsection (3), the application fee for the renewal of a fuel oil approval per

year, either wholesale or retail, is as follows:

(a) if the volume is less than 50 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(b) if the volume is greater than 50 000 L, subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), theapplication fee for the renewal of a fuel oil wholesaler or fuel oil retailer approval per yearunder the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Regulations is calculated based on the total fuel oilvolume sold at the rate per litre of $0.000130.

(2) The minimum application fee for applying to renew a fuel oil wholesaler or fuel oil retailer approvalper year for a volume greater than 50 000 L is $128.80.

(3) The application fee for the renewal of a fuel oil retailer approval is waived if the applicant is alsoapplying to renew a fuel oil wholesaler approval.

On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations

Fee for reviewing subdivision report18 The fees for reviewing a subdivision report are as follows:

(a) for a subdivision with fewer than 3 lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no charge



(b) for a subdivision with at least 3 lots and no more than 10 lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225.60

(c) for a subdivision with more than 10 lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $612.10

Application fee for on-site sewage installer certificate of qualification or renewal19 The application fee for an initial on-site sewage installer certificate of qualification or for a renewal of the

certificate of qualification per year as required under the On-site Sewage Disposal Regulations is $161.20.

Application fee for on-site sewage disposal system approval or renewal20 The application fee for an initial on-site sewage disposal system approval, for installation within in a

specified term, or for a renewal of the approval as required under the On-site Sewage Disposal SystemsRegulations is $64.40.

Pesticide Regulations

Application fee for pesticide certificate of qualification or renewal21 (1) Subject to the reduced fee for applications for additional certificates of qualification provided for in

subsection (2), the application fee for an initial certificate of qualification or a renewal of thecertificate of qualification for five years and by class of certificate of qualification as establishedunder the Pesticide Regulations are as follows:

(a) Class I – Vendor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(b) Class II – Structural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(c) Class III (A) – Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(d) Class III (B) – Greenhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(e) Class III (C) – Industrial Vegetation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(f) Class III (D) – Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(g) Class IV – Mosquito and Biting Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(h) Class V – Aquatic Vegetation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(i) Class VI – Fumigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(j) Class VII – Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(k) Class VIII – Agricultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(l) Class X – Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(2) If a person applies for more than one class of pesticide certificate of qualification or renewal, the feeis $64.40 for the first application plus $12.90 for each additional class applied for.

(3) The application fee for an initial certificate of qualification or a renewal of the certificate ofqualification for a one year period for a Class IX – Business Operator under the PesticideRegulations is $32.05.



Application fee for pesticide approval or renewal22 The application fees for an initial pesticide approval or a renewal of the approval asrequired under Division

II of the Activities Designation Regulations and the Pesticide Regulations are as follows:

(a) a pesticide (non-forestry) approval for an area up to 20 ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80plus add for each additional ha over 20 ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.15

(b) a pesticide (forestry) approval for an area up to 6 ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40plus add for each additional ha over 6 ha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.15

Petroleum Management Regulations

Annual registration fees for petroleum storage tank or system23 (1) Subject to the fee reduction provided for in subsection (2), the registration fees per year for a

petroleum storage tank or a petroleum storage tank system that is either:

(i) an underground tank with a nominal capacity of 2000 L or greater, or

(ii) an above-ground tanks with a nominal capacity of 4000 L or greater,

are as follows:

(a) at a bulk plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(b) at a motive fuel outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(c) at an industrial facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(d) at a commercial facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(e) at a marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(f) at a government facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(2) The registration fee per year for a petroleum storage tank or petroleum storage tank system isreduced by 50% if the person registering the tank or system voluntarily obtains and provides proof ofinsurance coverage for a leak or release from the tank or system which is acceptable to theDepartment.

Used Oil Regulations

Application fees for a used oil collector approval or renewal24 (1) Subject to the minimum application fee set out in subsection (2), the application fees for an initial

used oil collector approval or for a renewal of the approval as required under the Used OilRegulations are as follows:

(a) for facility with storage capacity of less than 50 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80

(b) for facility with storage capacity of greater than 50 000 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.002576/L

(2) The minimum application fee for a used oil collector approval or renewal is $128.80.



Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations

Application fee for facility classification or reclassification25 The application fee for a water and wastewater facility classification or re-classification as required under

the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations is $128.80.

Examination fee for operator in training operator certification exam26 The examination fee for the writing of the exam for an operator in training operator certification under the

Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations is $26.45.

Application fees for operator certification certificate or renewal27 The application fees for an initial operator certification certificate or a renewal of the operator certification

certificate for four years as required under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking WaterSupplies Regulations for all types are as follows:

(a) initial operator certification certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $97.10

(b) renewal of operator certification certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.35

Well Construction Regulations

Application fees for well construction certificate of qualification or renewal28 The application fees for an initial well driller, well digger and pump installer certificate of qualification or

for a renewal of the certificate of qualification per year as required under the Well ConstructionRegulations are as follows:

(a) for a well driller using 1 machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $339.80plus add for each additional machine to be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141.50

(b) for a well digger using 1 machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $113.25plus add for each additional machine to be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.05

(c) for a Class I well pump installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $113.25

(d) for a Class II well pump installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56.60



N.S. Reg. 69/2013Made: March 7, 2013Filed: March 28, 2013

Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations

Order dated March 7, 2013made by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture

pursuant to clause 6(j) of the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act

Ministerial Order

Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulationsmade under clause 6(j)

of Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, of theFisheries and Coastal Resource[s] Act

I, Sterling Belliveau, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of afee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 8 ofthe Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to clause 6(j) of Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries andCoastal Resources Act, hereby

(a) repeal the schedule of fees for the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board, N.S. Reg.151/2011, made on March 29, 2011, and

(b) establish a new schedule of fees for the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board as follows:

Mortgage release fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.40

Application fee for net loans up to $10 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $302.40

Application fee for net loans from $10 000 to $100 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $483.85

Application fee for net loans from $100 000 to $300 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1451.60

Application fee for net loans from $300 000 to $500 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3629.00

Application fee for net loans over $500 000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6048.35


Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 7, 2013.

Sgd.: Sterling BelliveauHonourable Sterling BelliveauMinister of Fisheries and Aquaculture




Ambulance Fee Regulations

Order dated March 18, 2013Amendment to regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness

pursuant to Section 17A of the Health Services and Insurance Act

In the Matter of: Section 17A of Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the HealthServices and Insurance Act

In the Matter of: Amendments to the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by the Minister of Health andWellness pursuant to Section 17A of the Health Services and Insurance Act

Order

I, David A. Wilson, Minister of Health and Wellness for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a feeincrease having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 8 of theActs of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to Section 17A of Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia,1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, hereby amend the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by order ofthe Minister of Health and Wellness dated October 24, 2002 and amended by order of the Minister of Healthand Wellness dated May 5, 2004, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness datedFebruary 27, 2007, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated March 27, 2008,and further amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated June 29, 2012, to increase the fees inthe manner set forth in Schedule “A”, effective on and after April 1, 2013.

Dated and made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 18,2013.

Sgd.: David A. WilsonHonourable David A. WilsonMinister of Health and Wellness

Schedule “A”

Amendment to the Ambulance Fee Regulationsmade by the Minister of Health [and Wellness] pursuant to Section 17A of Chapter 197

of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,of the Health Services and Insurance Act

The Ambulance Fee Regulations[, N.S. Reg. 133/2002,] made by order of the Minister of Health dated October24, 2002, as amended by orders of the Minister of Health dated May 5, 2004; February 27, 2007; [and] March27, 2008; and [by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated] June 29, 2012; are amended as follows:

Section 3 is amended by:

(a) striking out “$134.52” and substituting “$142.30”;

(b) striking out $50.00 and substituting “$52.90”

(c) striking out “$672.57” wherever it appears and substituting “$711.60”; and


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(d) striking out “$1008.84” wherever it appears and substituting “$1067.35”.

Section 6 is amended by striking out “$100.00” and substituting “$105.80”.


Summary Offence Tickets Regulations

Order dated March 19, 2013Amendment to regulations made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice

pursuant to clause 8(3)(ae) of the Summary Proceedings Act

Order

made under clause 8(3)(ae) of Chapter 450of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Summary Proceedings Act

I, Ross Landry, Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 8(3)(ae) of Chapter450 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Summary Proceedings Act, hereby amend the SummaryOffence Tickets Regulations, N.S. Reg. 281/2011, made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice onOctober 4, 2011, to increase the fee for an application to strike out a conviction under subsection 8(18) of theAct, in the manner set forth in the attached Schedule “A”.

This Order is effective on and after April 1, 2013.

Dated and made March 19, 2013, at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia.

Sgd.: Ross LandryHonourable Ross LandryAttorney General and Minister of Justice

Schedule “A”

Amendment to the Summary Offence Tickets Regulationsmade by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice

pursuant to clause 8(3)(ae) of Chapter 450 of theRevised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Summary Proceedings Act

Subsection 18(1) of the Summary Offence Tickets Regulations, N.S. Reg. 281/2011, made by the AttorneyGeneral and Minister of Justice on October 4, 2011, is amended by

(a) striking out “50.00” in clause (a) and substituting “52.90”; and

(b) striking out “75.00” in clause (b) and substituting “79.35”.




Technical Safety Fees Regulations

Order dated March 27, 2013Regulations made by the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education

pursuant to Section 50 of the Technical Safety Act

Prescription

In the matter of Section 50 of Chapter 10 of theActs of 2008, the Technical Safety Act

and

In the matter of the Technical Safety Fees Regulations

I, Frank Corbett, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of afee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 8 ofthe Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to Section 50 of Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2008, the TechnicalSafety Act, hereby

(a) repeal the Technical Safety Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 46/2011, made on March 23, 2011, effectiveon April 1, 2011; and

(b) make new Technical Safety Fees Regulations in the form set forth in the attached Schedule “A”.


Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 27, 2013.

Sgd.: Frank CorbettHonourable Frank CorbettMinister of Labour and Advanced Education

Schedule “A”Regulations Respecting Technical Safety Fees

made by the Minister [of Labour and Advanced Education]under Section 50 of Chapter 10 of theActs of 2008, the Technical Safety Act

Interpretation

Citation1 These regulations may be cited as the Technical Safety Fees Regulations.

2 The fees for services provided pursuant to the Technical Safety Act or regulations are as set by thisregulation.

Definitions3 A term used in these regulations has the same meaning as the definition for the term provided in the

regulation made under the Technical Safety Act that the fees are set for.



Fees

Technical Safety General fees4 (1) The fees for general services provided pursuant to the Technical Safety General Regulations are as

set out in this Section.

Reinstatement fees(2) The fee for an application for a reinstatement of an authorization, registration, licence or permit that

is suspended or revoked under the Act is one and a half times the initial application fee for thatauthorization, registration, licence or permit.

Alternative compliance method fees(3) The fee for an application for an approval of an alternative compliance method is $53.95 plus the

cost for a review of the alternative compliance method, calculated at a rate of $93.80 for each hour orpart hour required for the review of the application.

Minor variance fees(4) The fee for an application for a minor variance is $21.60.

Boilers and Pressure Equipment fees5 (1) The BPE fees for boiler and pressure equipment services provided pursuant to the Boiler and

Pressure Equipment Regulations are as set out in this Section.

Design registration fees(2) Except as set out in subsections (6) and (7), the fees for the registration of a design are as follows:

(a) for a boiler

(i) up to and including 232.5 m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112.60

(ii) over 232.5 m2 to 464.5 m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.15

(iii) over 464.5 m2 to 929.5 m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.25

(iv) over 929.5 m2 to 2323.5 m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.40

(v) over 2323.5 m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.40plus an additional $3.75 per 5 m2 or any part of 5 m2 in excess of 2323.5 m2

(b) for pressure equipment, other than a heat exchanger, if the product of the diameter or the widthof the pressure equipment multiplied by its length over the heads is

(i) not greater than 1.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.55

(ii) greater than 1.0 m2 but not greater than 3.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.05

(iii) greater than 3.0 m2 but not greater than 5.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.55

(iv) greater than 5.5 m2 but not greater than 11.5 m2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190.80

(v) greater than 11.5 m2 but not greater than 23.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.15

(vi) greater than 23.5 m2 but not greater than 46.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.25



(vii) greater than 46.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.40

(c) for a heat exchanger

(i) up to and including 5.0 m2 heating surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101.75

(ii) over 5.0 m2 to 18.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10

(iii) over 18.5 m2 to 28.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190.80

(iv) over 28.0 m2 to 46.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.15

(v) over 46.5 m2 of heating surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $317.95

(d) for a pressure piping system in a power plant

(i) up to and including 500 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10

(ii) over 500 HP to 1000 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.15

(iii) over 1000 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.25

Design survey fees(3) In addition to the design registration fee in subsection (2), the fees for surveying the design for a

boiler, heat-exchanger or pressure equipment are as follows:

(a) for a heat-exchanger or pressure equipment, that has a flange requiring calculations inaccordance with the BPE standards, the fee is $75.05 for each flange that requires separatecalculations;

(b) for a heat-exchanger or pressure equipment, that has more than 5 openings that requirecalculation, the fee is $37.55 for each opening that requires separate calculation;

(c) for a request that a survey be expedited, the fee is the costs and expenses of the expedition.

Amendment fees for registered designs(4) Except as set out in subsection (5), the fees for the registration of an amendment to any registered

design in subsection (2) are as follows:

(a) for an amendment to any registered design, with no calculations required, the fee is $37.55;

(b) for an amendment to any registered design, with calculations required, the fee is $75.05.

(5) Design changes involving shell thickness, diameter, working pressure or tensile strength of materialfor a registered design constitute a new design, and a new registration must be made and the fees forthe registration of a new design in subsection (2) must be paid.

Design registration fees for pressure piping systems(6) The fees for the registration of a design for the layout of a pressure piping system are as follows:

(a) for a pressure piping system used in an oil refinery, petrochemical plant or other similarinstallation, the fee is $62.55 for each 152.5 m of piping or any part of 152.5 m;



(b) for the registration of design drawings and specifications for an addition to or alteration of apressure piping system in clause (a), the fee is the same as for the initial design registration;

(c) for pressure piping systems not listed in subsection (a), the fee is as in clause 5(2)(d).

Design survey and registration fees for fittings(7) The fees for the survey and registration of a design for a fitting are as follows:

(a) for a single fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.55

(b) for a range of fittings in a single category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137.60

Welding procedure registration fees(8) The fee for the registration of a procedure, in one thickness material and quality of plate, for one

process, and surveyed separately is $50.05 for each procedure.

Pressure welder licence and proficiency test fees(9) The fees for a pressure welder licence or proficiency test are as follows:

(a) for an all position pressure welder licenceproficiency test in one procedure (for 2-year term) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.55

(b) for the pressure welder licence proficiencyre-test of a pressure welder for one position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.55

(c) to transfer and change the named pressure welding employeron a pressure welder licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00

(d) for the renewal of a pressure welder licencewithout proficiency re-test (for 2-year term) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.55

BPE contractor licence fees(10) The fees for a BPE contractor licence are as follows:

(a) for an initial BPE contractor licence (for one year), the fee is $257.65 plus the cost for the timerequired for a review and to approve the quality program calculated at a rate of $93.80 perhour or part hour;

(b) for a review of an amendment to an approved quality program, the fee is the cost for the timerequired for the review calculated at the rate of $93.80 per hour or part hour;

(c) for the renewal of a BPE contractor licence (per year). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

Installation and periodic inspection fees(11) The fees for an installation or periodic inspection are as follows:

(a) for a power boiler

(i) up to and including 23.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05

(ii) over 23.5 m2 to 70.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $101.75

(iii) over 70.0 m2 to 186.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.10



(iv) over 186.0 m2 to 464.5 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $218.90

(v) over 464.5 m2 to 1394.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $268.90

(vi) over 1394.0 m2 to 2788.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $337.70

(vii) over 2788.0 m2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $337.70plus an additional $3.75 per 46.5 m2 or part thereofin excess of 2788 m2 to a maximum fee of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $938.10

(b) for the first 3 m of the length of a pressure vessel, heat-exchanger or pressure equipment

(i) up to 610 mm diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.55

(ii) over 610 mm diameter to 762 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.05

(iii) over 762 mm diameter to 1270 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.05

(iv) over 1270 mm diameter to 1778 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $112.60

(v) over 1778 mm diameter to 2540 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.10

(vi) over 2540 mm diameter to 3048 mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.10

(vii) over 3048 mm diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.15

(c) for a regulated product in clause (b) that is over 3 m in length, in addition to the fee in clause(b), an additional $25.00 for each 3 m or any part of 3 m in overall length beyond the first 3 min length;

(d) for a digester

(i) up to and including 100 m3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.10

(ii) over 100 m3 capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $337.70

(e) for dryer rolls

(i) a set of 20 or more contained in 1 machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $675.45

(f) for the inspection of a pressure plant, pressure piping, fitting or valving for a new installationunder construction or for an alteration made to an existing installation, the fee is the specialinspection and service fee in subsection (13).

Inspection fees outside of regular work hours(12) The fees for conducting an inspection outside of regular work hours and on the written request of the

owner, are as follows:

(a) for after hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $140.70 perhour for each hour or part hour required for the inspection and for a minimum of 3 hours;

(b) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $187.60 per hour for eachhour or part hour required for the inspection and for a minimum of 3 hours.



Special inspection and special service fees(13) The fees for conducting a special inspection or special service are as follows:

(a) if the pressure system or the testing of a pressure welder is subject to the provisions of the Act,and

(i) for hours within regularly scheduled work hours, the fee is calculated at a rate of $93.85per hour for each hour or part hour required,

(ii) for after hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $140.70per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours,

(iii) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $187.60 per hour foreach hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours;

(b) if the pressure system or the testing of a pressure welder is not subject to the provisions of theAct, and

(i) for hours within the regularly scheduled work hours, the fee is calculated at a rate of$143.90 per hour for each hour or part hour required,

(ii) for after hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $212.65per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours,

(iii) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $287.70 per hour foreach hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours;

(c) the special inspection or service fees in clauses (a) or (b) also apply to the following services:

(i) for witnessing the setting and sealing of safety valve,

(ii) for viewing radiographs,

(iii) for shop inspections of a boiler, pressure vessel, heat-exchanger or digester during theirfabrication, alteration, repair or field assembly, or

(iv) for returning for or continuing an inspection or test, if a BPE inspector is unable in onevisit to commence or complete an inspection or testing because of failure of the owner,contractor or the employer to comply with the BPE inspector’s requirements.

Transportation and other reasonable expenses(14) In addition to the applicable fees for the service, if an owner or contractor requests any of the

following services;

(i) conducting of a special inspection or special service in subsection (13),

(ii) conducting of an installation inspection,

(iii) conducting of a shop inspection,

(iv) rendering of a special service for a pressure system, or

(v) conducting of a pressure welder licence proficiency test,



the owner or contractor must also pay the cost of transportation for the BPE inspector, calculated atthe mileage rate allowed for a BPE inspector using their own vehicle, and also for the reasonableexpenses of the BPE inspector while conducting the inspection or service.

Miscellaneous fees(15) The fees for the following miscellaneous services are:

(a) for adjusting a pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.55

(b) for the copying of an inspection report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.05

(c) for the filing of an affidavit or data report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.25

(d) for stamping an extra copy of a design drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.75

BPE permit fee(16) The fee for a BPE permit is $60.65.

Equipment licence fee(17) The fee for an equipment licence is $60.65 per year.

BPE certificate of competency (inspections)(18) The fees for a BPE certificate of competency (inspections) are as follows:

(a) for an initial BPE certificate of competency (inspections) (for one year), the fee is $257.65plus the cost for the time required for a review of the applicant’s qualifications at a rate of$93.80 per hour or part hour,

(b) for the renewal of a BPE certificate of competency (inspections)(per year). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

General fees(19) The general fees listed in Section 4.

Crane Operators Regulations fees6 (1) The CO fees for crane operator services provided pursuant to the Crane Operators Regulations are

as set out in this Section.

CO certificate of competency fees(2) (a) The fee for an examination for a CO certificate of competency (per paper) . . . . . . . . . . $38.65

(b) The fee to rewrite an examination (per paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.65

(c) The fee for re-marking an examination (per paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.65

(d) The fee for an oral examination (per paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77.30

(e) The fee for a requested special examination, is calculated at the rate of $93.80 for each hour orany part of an hour required for the examination,

(f) The fee for an application for a CO certificate of competencyor for an endorsement on a CO certificate of competency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.75



CO licence fees(3) (a) The fee for an application for an initial CO licence or for an initial endorsement on a CO

licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.75

(b) The fee for the renewal of a CO licence and any endorsements(per year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.75


Fuel Safety Regulations fees7 (1) The FS fees for fuel safety services provided pursuant to the Fuel Safety Regulations are as set out in

this Section.

Gas business licence fees(2) The fees for an initial application for a gas business licence (for one year) are as follows:

(a) for a Class 1 (gas storage/distribution) (for one location)

(i) to operate a propane plant (aggregate storage capacity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.0513/USWG(minimum $128.85)

(ii) to operate a propane dispensing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.0513/USWG(minimum $128.85)

(iii) to operate a business transporting propane in bulk or propane cylinders . . . . . . $128.85

(iv) to operate a gas storage facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(b) for a Class 2 (contractor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(c) for a Class 2A (contractor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257.70

(d) a Class 3 (industrial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(e) a Class 4 (natural gas dispensing station) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(3) The fee for the renewal of a gas business licence (per year) is the same as the initial application feefor the class and type in subsection (2), except for the renewal of a Class 2A (contractor) gasbusiness licence for which the renewal fee is $193.25 per year.

(4) The fees set out in subsections (2) and (3) include the cost of any inspections carried out under theFuel Safety Regulations.

Gas technician licence fees(5) (a) The fee for an application for an initial gas technician licence or for a liquid propane

endorsement (for one year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.20

(b) The fee for a renewal of a gas technician licence and any endorsements (per year) . . . . $32.20

FS certificate of competency fees(6) (a) The fees for an FS certificate of competency are as follows:



(i) for an application for an FS certificate of competency,in a class other than class F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.75

(ii) for an application for an FS certificate of competency,in class F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.20

(b) The fee for a duplicate FS certificate of competency in any class in clause (a) is $19.35.

(c) The fees set out in clause (a) do not include applicable training fees.

Gas operator licence(7) (a) The fees for a gas operator licence are as follows:

(i) for an initial application for a gas operator licence(for one year), in a class other than class F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.55

(ii) for an initial application for a gas operator licence(for one year), in class F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.20

(b) The fee for a renewal of an FS gas operator licence in any class is the same as the fee for theinitial application for that class in clause (a).

Gas permit fees(8) (a) The fees for a gas permit are as follows:

(i) for an installation with total load of 3 000 000 BTU/hor less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.30

(ii) for an installation with total load of more than 3 000 000 BTU/h and

(A) for a new installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.0723/1000 BTU/h of total load(max. $12,507.80)

(B) addition or alteration to existing installation . . $0.0723/1000 BTU/h of total load(min. $125.10 to max. $12,507.80)

(iii) for installing or altering a digester gas or landfill gas installation, the fee is as determinedand charged by the certification agency

(iv) for installing or altering a propane dispenser with less than 5000 USWG aggregatecapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.55

(v) for building new propane bulk plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.0060/USWG of total storage

(vi) for altering a bulk plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.65

(vii) for installing or altering a natural gas vehicle refuelling station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.65

Gas registration fees(9) The fee for a gas registration for the installation or alteration of a regulated product, authorized to be

registered by the Fuel Safety Regulations, is $30.30.



Special inspection fees(10) The fee for a requested special inspection is calculated at the rate of $125.10 per hour or any part of

an hour of time required.

Oil burner technician licence fee(11) The fee for an oil burner technician licence is $72.00 per year.


Power Engineers fees8 (1) The PE fees for power engineer services provided pursuant to the Power Engineers Regulations are

as set out in this Section.

PE certificate of qualification fees(2) (a) The fee for examination, re-examination or re-marking

of examination (per paper) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.65

(b) The fee for application for a PE certificate of qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(c) The fee for replacement of a PE certificate of qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.20

PE licence fees(3) (a) The fee for initial PE licence (for one year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(b) The fee for replacement pocket PE licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.20

(c) The fee for renewal of PE licence (per year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

Plant registration certificate fees(4) The fee for registration, re-registration, re-classification or replacement of a plant registration

certificate (per year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $187.60

Special inspection or services fees(5) The fee for a requested special inspection or special service for

(i) a plant registration, or

(ii) an examination for PE certification of qualification,

is calculated at the rate of $93.80, for each hour or any part of an hour of time required.



N.S. Reg. 73/2013 to 177/2013 - 74/2013 Royal Gazette Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue

N.S. Reg. 73/2013 to 177/2013 Made: March 28, 2013Filed: March 28, 2013

Fee Increases

Order in Council 2013-105 dated March 28, 2013Regulations and amendment to regulations made and approved

by the Governor in Council pursuant to various Acts

The Governor in Council on the joint report and recommendation of the Chair of Treasury Board and theMinister of Finance dated March 19, 2013, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk ofthe Assembly in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to thePublic General Statutes of Nova Scotia, and in particular such statutes as are referenced in Schedules “A” and“B” attached to and forming part of this Order, is pleased to

(a) amend and approve amendments to various regulations respecting costs and fees in the manner setout in Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on andafter April 1, 2013, or such later date as may be set out in the Schedule with respect to any particularamendment; and

(b) amend Schedule “C” of Order in Council 96-454 dated June 18, 1996, respecting the terms andconditions of campsite leases, to increase the fees, in the manner set forth in Schedule “B” attachedto and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective April 1, 2013.[clause (b) not filed as a regulation.]

Schedule “A”

N.S. Reg. 73/2013Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations

Amendment to the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 166 ofChapter 6 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Agriculture and Marketing Act

Subsection 5(1) of the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 225/87,made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-1304 dated October 27, 1987, is amended by strikingout “$11.43” and substituting “$12.10”.

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N.S. Reg. 74/2013Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations

Amendment to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulationsmade by the Farm Loan Board under Section 8 of

Chapter 7 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Agriculture and Rural Credit Act

1 Clause 5(1)(a) of the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations, N.S. Reg. 248/92, made by the NovaScotia Farm Loan Board and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 92-1162 datedDecember 1, 1992, is amended by



(a) striking out “$343.00” and substituting “$362.90”; and

(b) striking out “$1143.36” and substituting “$1209.70”.

2 Clause 5(1)(b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$1371.39” and substituting “$1450.95”.

3 Clause 5(5)(a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$33.93” and substituting “$35.90”.

4 Clause 5(5)(b) of the regulations is amended by



5 Clause 5(5)(c) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$113.11” and substituting “$119.65”.

6 Clause 5(5)(d) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$56.55” and substituting “$59.83”.

Made at Truro, Nova Scotia, March 19, 2013.

Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board

Per: Sgd.: Philip GreenPhilip GreenA/Director and Chief Executive Officer

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N.S. Reg. 75/2013Amusement Devices General Regulations

Amendment to the Amusement Devices General Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 20 of

Chapter 12 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Amusement Devices Safety Act

Section 16 of the Amusement Devices General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 139/2005, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2005-285 dated July 8, 2005, is repealed and the following Section substituted:

16 The fees prescribed under the Act for licences and inspections are as set out in the following table:

Licence or Inspection Fee

Initial inspection and granting of newlicence

$187.60 for first year of licence term

Licence renewal (includes annualinspection)

$125.10 for each year of licence term

Special inspections $125.10 for each inspection



N.S. Reg. 76/2013Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations

Amendment to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 29 of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2003,the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act

Section 44 of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 129/2003, madeby the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-304 dated June 27, 2003, is repealed and the followingSection substituted:

44 (1) The fee for registration of an apprenticeship agreement is $125.10.

(2) The fee for an in-class technical training course is $87.60.

(3) The fee for a technical training course delivered by Internet is $87.60.

(4) The fee for a written examination application is $125.10.

(5) The fee for a practical examination application is $125.10.

(6) The fee for a certificate renewal application is $62.60.

(7) The fee for arranging a special examination sitting is

(a) $375.25 for up to 25 participants; and

(b) $625.40 for 26 or more participants.

(8) The fee for a trade qualification application under Section 30 is $625.40.

(9) The fee for a certificate of proficiency application under subsection 30A(2) or renewal applicationunder subsection 30A(7) is $125.10.

(10) The fee for issuance of a certificate and identity card to a journeyperson from another jurisdiction is$62.60.

(11) The fee for a training provider accreditation application is $1250.80.

(12) The fee for approval of a program provided by a training provider is $625.40.

(13) The fee for a certificate replacement application is $31.35.

(14) The fee for a photo identification replacement application is $12.55.

(15) The fee for a transcript is $12.55.

(16) The fee for an additional invigilator is $250.15.



N.S. Reg. 77/2013Beaches Regulations

Amendment to the Beaches Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under clause 13(b) ofChapter 32 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Beaches Act

Subsection 5(2) of the Beaches Regulations, N.S. Reg. 70/89, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 89-580 dated May 16, 1989, is amended by

(a) striking out “$22.87” in clause (a) and substituting “$24.17”; and

(b) striking out clause (b) and substituting the following clause:

(b) an administration fee of $24.17 plus a charge of $0.54 per cubic yard/$0.71 per cubic metre or $0.37per ton/$0.41 per tonne for more than 10 cubic yards when used for personal or domestic purposes.

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N.S. Reg. 78/2013Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Cemetery and Funeral Servicesmade by the Governor in Council under Section 28 of

Chapter 62 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act

The regulations respecting cemetery and funeral services, N.S. Reg. 16/84, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 84-156 dated February 7, 1984, are amended, effective June 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$60.60” in clause 2(f) and substituting “$64.10”; and

(b) striking out “$30.30” in clause 3(d) and substituting “$32.05”.

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N.S. Reg. 79/2013Change of Name Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Changes of Namesmade by the Governor in Council under Section 21 of

Chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Change of Name Act

The regulations respecting changes of names, N.S. Reg. 74/77, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 77-942 dated August 2, 1977, are amended by

(a) repealing Section 1;

(b) striking out “$152.02” in Section 6 and substituting “$160.85”;



(c) striking out “$22.86” in Section 6 and substituting “$24.20”;

(d) striking out “$17.13” in Section 7 and substituting “$18.10”; and

(e) repealing Form A.

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N.S. Reg. 80/2013Collection Agencies Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Collection Agenciesmade by the Governor in Council under Section 28 of

Chapter 77 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Collection Agencies Act

Section 17 of the regulations respecting collection agencies, N.S. Reg. 104/75, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 75-880 dated July 29, 1975, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$426.46” in clause (a) and substituting “$451.20”;

(b) striking out “$152.02” in clause (b) and substituting “$160.85”;

(c) striking out “$60.60” in clause (c) and substituting “$64.10”;

(d) striking out “$34.26” in clause (d) and substituting “$36.25”; and

(e) striking out “$45.72” in clause (e) and substituting “$48.35”.

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N.S. Reg. 81/2013Royal Gazette Part I Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Royal Gazette Part I Fees Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 18 of

Chapter 79 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Communications and Information Act

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette Part I Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 41/99, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 1999-185 dated April 21, 1999, is amended by


(b) striking out “$24.02” in clauses (b), (c) and (d) and substituting “$25.43”;

(c) striking out “$54.88” in subclause (c)(iii) and substituting “$58.04”;

(d) striking out “$12.13” in clause (e) and substituting “$12.83”.



N.S. Reg. 82/2013Royal Gazette Part II Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Royal Gazette Part II Fees Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 18 of

Chapter 79 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Communications and Information Act

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette Part II Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 41/99, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 1999-185 dated April 21, 1999, is amended by


(b) repealing clause (b).

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N.S. Reg. 83/2013First Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)

Alteration of the First Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)made by the Governor in Council under subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of

Chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Companies Act

and Section 5 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96,the Business Electronic Filing Act

Tables B and C of the First Schedule to the Companies Act, as altered by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011, N.S. Reg. 57/2011, are repealed and the following tables substituted:

Table BFees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

under subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of the Companies Actand Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act

1 For incorporation of company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $326.60

2 For registering change of company’s name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $193.55

3 For certificate under Section 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

4 For providing certified or stamped copy of

(a) articles of association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20(b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20(c) any other document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

5 For photocopy of the following documents:

(a) articles of association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20(b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20(c) any other document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10



6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

7 For filing any Order of Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

8 For filing management or dissident’s information circular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

9 For filing documents in support of amalgamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $326.60

10 For filing documents striking name from register under Section 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.05

11 For certificate of status for company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.30

12 For issuance of exemption order under Section 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $326.60

13 For filing documents of discontinuance under Section 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.05

14 For filing documents of continuance under Section 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $326.60

15 For every search in person not involving the federal database(Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) or RegistryInformation System (REGIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05

16 For every search by mail not involving the federal database(Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) or RegistryInformation System (REGIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

17 For providing company profile from electronically stored information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

18 For direct access to electronically stored information,monthly rate of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.39 (plus HST)plus, for each hour of online access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.57 (plus HST)

19 For search of proposed company name utilizing the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system), either at the request of the submitting party or where the Registrar considers it appropriate

(a) for full database search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.39 (plus HST)(b) for Atlantic provinces search including federal

trade names and trade marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.52 (plus HST)

20 For reserving company name based on Newly Updated Automated Name Search system search performed outside the Office of the Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.87 (plus HST)



Table CFees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

by a Company Not Having a Capital Divided into Sharesunder subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of the Companies Act

and Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act

1 For registration of company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $326.60

2 For registering change of company’s name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

3 For providing any certificate other than originalcertificate of incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

4 For filing any Order of Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10___________________________________________________________________

N.S. Reg. 84/2013Condominium Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Condominiumsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 46 of

Chapter 85 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Condominium Act

The regulations respecting condominiums, N.S. Reg. 60/71, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 71-1173 dated November 23, 1971, are amended by repealing Schedule “B” and substituting thefollowing:

Schedule “B” Fees

1 (1) The following fees are payable to the Registrar of Condominiums:

(a) for examination of a description

(i) where the units have been constructed for residential use or are bare-land units, $2.45per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale,

(ii) where the units have been constructed for recreational use, $4.80 per $1000.00 ofadvertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale,

(iii) where the units have been constructed for commercial use, $7.25 per $1000.00 per unitof advertised sale price in the initial offering of the units by the developer, or assessedmarket value, whichever is greater;

(b) for re-examination of a description

(i) where the units have been constructed for residential use or are bare-land units, $0.60per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale or assessedmarket value, whichever is greater;



(ii) where the units have been constructed for recreational use, $1.20 per $1000.00 ofadvertised sale price per unit in the initial offer or assessed market value, whichever isgreater;

(iii) where the units have been constructed for commercial use, $2.45 per $1000.00 ofadvertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale or assessed market value,whichever is greater;

(c) for examination of a declaration: $120.95;

(d) for acceptance of a declaration and a description: $241.95;

(e) for examination of the by-laws: $90.70;

(f) for acceptance for registration of the by-laws at the time of registration of the corporation:$120.95;

(g) subject to clause (i), for acceptance for registration of amendments to the by-laws: $60.50;

(h) subject to clause (i), for acceptance for registration of amendments to the declaration,including examination of ballots: $241.95;

(i) for acceptance for registration of amendments to the declaration or the by-laws when theRegistrar determines that a comprehensive review of the document is necessary, the applicablefees in clause (c) or (e) plus the applicable fees in clause (g) or (h);

(j) for acceptance for registration of the diagram of a consolidated unit and the form required bysubsection 14(5) of the Act: $120.95;

(k) for certifying a copy of a document: $12.10;

(l) for the arbitration process:

(i) for the training course for arbitrators: $302.40,

(ii) for an application for arbitration: $120.95;

(m) for the amalgamation of corporations, an additional fee of $120.95 to examine the ballots;

(n) for acceptance for deregistration of a condominium corporation: $241.95;

(o) for filing an application for a hearing before a condominium dispute officer: $120.95;

(p) for filing a notice of appeal with the Registrar to have a condominium appeals officer hear anappeal: $60.50.

(2) In this Section, “advertised sale price” means the sales price inclusive of HST.

Fees payable at land registration office2 The following fees are payable at a land registration office:

(a) for registration of a declaration and description: $129.45 plus $12.95 per unit;



(b) for registration of any other document: $42.35;

(c) for certifying a copy of any document filed: $30.25.

Fees payable to Registrar of Joint Stock Companies3 The following fees are payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies:

(a) for filing a declaration and description or the documents pertaining to an amalgamation of twoor more corporations: $60.50;

(b) for certifying a document of 10 or fewer pages: $12.10;

(c) for certifying a document of more than 10 pages: $24.20.

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N.S. Reg. 85/2013Consumer Protection Act Regulations

Amendment to the Consumer Protection Act Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 33 of

Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Consumer Protection Act

Clause 3(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 160/2000, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2000-464 dated September 20, 2000, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, bystriking out “$122.36” and substituting “$129.45”.

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N.S. Reg. 86/2013Payday Lenders Regulations

Amendment to the Payday Lenders Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 18U ofChapter 92 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Consumer Protection Act

Section 6 of the Payday Lenders Regulations, N.S. Reg. 248/2009, made by the Governor in Council by Orderin Council 2009-324 dated July 17, 2009, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by striking out “$3060” andsubstituting “$3237.50”.

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N.S. Reg. 87/2013Consumer Reporting Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Consumer Reportingmade by the Governor in Council under Section 25 of

Chapter 93 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Consumer Reporting Act

Section 3 of the regulations respecting consumer reporting, N.S. Reg. 12/74, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 74-93 dated February 1, 1974, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by



(a) striking out “$122.36” in clause (1) and substituting “$129.45”;

(b) striking out “$28.37” in clauses (2) and (4) and substituting “$30.00”; and

(c) striking out “$30.30” in clause (3) and substituting “$32.05”.

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N.S. Reg. 88/2013Co-operative Associations Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Co-operative Associationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 64 of

Chapter 98 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Co-operative Associations Act

1 Clauses 33(a) to (d) of the regulations respecting co-operative associations, N.S. Reg. 155/78, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 78-833 dated July 25, 1978, are repealed and the followingclauses substituted:

(a) for registering articles of incorporation and bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.45

(b) for registering an amalgamation or continuance agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.45

(c) for registering a change of name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.50

(d) for providing a photocopy, certified copy or stamped copy of

(i) bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(ii) a document other than bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

2 Clause 33(e) of the regulations is repealed, effective May 1, 2013, and the following clause substituted:

(e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.05

3 Clause 33(f) of the regulations is repealed and the following clause substituted:

(f) for searching a proposed association name using the Newly UpdatedAutomated Name Search (NUANS) system

(i) Atlantic provinces search including federal trade names and trademark . . . . $51.52 (plus HST)

(ii) Canada-wide database search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.39 (plus HST)



N.S. Reg. 89/2013Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies

Amendment to the Schedule of Fees Payable to theRegistrar of Joint Stock Companies

made by the Governor in Council under Section 12 ofChapter 101 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Corporations Registration Actand Section 5 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96,

the Business Electronic Filing Act

The schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 128/96, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 96-562 dated July 17, 1996, is amended by

(a) striking out items 2, 3, and 4; and

(b) striking out “$11.43” in items 5 and 6 and substituting “$12.10”.

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N.S. Reg. 90/2013Correctional Services Regulations

Amendment to the Correctional Services Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 94 of

Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2005,the Correctional Services Act

Subsection 103(1) of the Correctional Services Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2006, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2006-317 dated June 28, 2006, is amended by striking out “$21.41” andsubstituting “$22.65”.

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N.S. Reg. 91/2013Fees and Allowances Under Part I and Part II of the Act

Amendment to the Regulations under the Costs and Fees Actmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 2(1) ofChapter 104 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Costs and Fees Act

1 The regulations under the Costs and Fees Act are amended by repealing items (1) through (26) under theheading “Fees to be taken at the Department of Justice” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governorand the Great Seal of the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.30

(2) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governorand the seal-at-arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.75

(3) For every instrument or certificate under the hand and seal of theProvincial Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.75



(4) For registering diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(5) For registering or filing any other document or making a recordof any fact by law authorized or required to be recorded by theAttorney General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.85

(6) For copies of any papers in the Attorney General’s office, per folio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.17

(7) For searching books or documents in the Attorney General’s office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.39

(8) For search on request by mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds,registrar of probate, each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(10) For commission for coroner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(11) For commission for notary public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.75

(12) For appointment for a term of five years of commissioner toadminister oaths, et cetera, within the Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

The Minister of Justice may waive the fee where the appointee is an employee of the Province, theGovernment of Canada, a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district; an officer oremployee of a society incorporated under the Societies Act; a member of an elected council of an Indianband within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act (Canada); or a member of a council of a city,an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district who undertakes not to charge a fee forservices rendered.

(13) For commission for person appointed commissioner abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.65

(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(15) For commission for provincial constable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(16) For commission for judge of the Supreme Court actingwithin the district for which the judge is appointed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(17) For commission for Queen’s Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $322.10

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company tohave its suretyship bonds authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan companyas a safe company for investment of trust funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust companyto be accepted by Supreme Court for certain purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90



(23) For order in council approving of such company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(24) For examining and passing upon application of trust companyto hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(25) For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinkingfund accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(26) For order in council approving by-law of any company save suchas relate solely to educational, charitable or religious purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

2 The regulations are amended under the heading “Fees to be taken at the Department of Natural Resources”by repealing items (1) through (7) under the heading “Crown Lands” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.30 per hour

(2) Copy of any grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.26

(3) For copy of a plan attached to a grant, such reasonable sumas the Minister approves, not less than . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.26

(4) For every copy of, or portion of, or an entire general planof a county, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves,not less than . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.26

(5) Copies of other documents, per folio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.22

(6) For every certificate under the hand and seal of the Ministeror Registrar of Crown Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.26

(7) Oak Island Treasure Act

(a) licence fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $604.85(b) transfer fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90(c) ratification fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

3 The regulations are amended under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” by repealingitems (1) to (30) under the heading “Court Fees” and substituting the following items:

(1) (a) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action orapplication commenced in the Supreme Court other than adivorce action or an action for custody, access or support inthe Family Division, and including a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $211.70

(b) Despite item (1)(a), filing a defence to an action commencedin the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or action forcustody, access or support in the Family Division or a defencefiled in conjunction with a counterclaim or cross-claim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.80



(c) Despite item (1)(a), entering and filing an interlocutory noticeor interim application in the Supreme Court, including theSupreme Court (Family Division) in an action for custody,access or support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

(d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceedingpursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.35

(2) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend thetime to file a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia,including an objection to a Family Court Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141.55

(3) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend thetime to file a notice of appeal to the Nova Scotia Court of Appealor the Supreme Court of Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $211.70

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order to enforce a compensationor restitution order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.35

(5) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial without a jury beforethe Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceedingin the Supreme Court (Family Division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $284.25

(6) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial with a jury before theSupreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $423.40

(7) Obtaining a settlement conference prior to setting down or schedulinga matter for trial before the Supreme Court other than a divorce actionor any proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.45

(8) (a) Where a settlement conference has been held prior to thesetting down or scheduling of the matter for trial withouta jury before the Supreme Court, and the matter is not settled,setting down or scheduling the matter for trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154.85

(b) Where a settlement conference has been held prior to thesetting down or scheduling of the matter for trial witha jury before the Supreme Court and the matter is not settled,setting down or scheduling the matter for trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296.35

(c) Where a settlement conference is held after the matter hasbeen set down or scheduled for trial with or without a jurybefore the Supreme Court, and the matter is settled and aconsent dismissal order is filed with the Court within 30 daysof the settlement conference, $107.80 shall be reimbursed tothe party who filed the notice of trial.

(9) (a) Requesting an adjournment of a hearing to a new date inthe Nova Scotia Court of Appeal within the 30-day periodpreceding the date on which that hearing was scheduledto be heard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $284.25



(b) Requesting an adjournment of a trial to a new date in theSupreme Court of Nova Scotia within the 90-day periodpreceding the date on which that trial was scheduled to beheard other than a divorce action or any proceeding in theSupreme Court (Family Division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $284.25

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted ElectionsAct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $354.45

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an executionorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $84.70

(12) Copies of any document made, per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

(13) Certifying any document on file, not including copy charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.43(no charge for one certified copy requested at the time of filing the document)

(14) (a) Filing and entry of all other documents in the Supreme Court,except a contingency fee agreement, that do not commence anaction other than a divorce action or proceeding in the SupremeCourt (Family Division) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.35

(b) Filing and entry of a contingency fee agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(15) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action for divorceor matrimonial cause (includes $10.00 fee to Government of Canada forprocessing the registration of divorce forms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $283.05

(16) Despite item (15), issuing and filing an answer or other document indefence in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial cause except acounter-petition or counterclaim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71.05

(17) Despite item (15), issuing and filing an answer and counter-petitionor defence and counterclaim in a divorce proceeding ormatrimonial cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $141.55

(18) (a) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for divorce(divorce kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.22

(b) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for variation(variation kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.22

(19) (a) For mediation in the Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actionsunder the Children and Family Services Act, all parties shall pay hourly fees in accordancewith the number of their dependants and income as follows:

Gross IncomeFees per Hour per Party Based on Number of

Dependants Including Self

1 2 3 4 5 or more

up to $20 000 no fee no fee no fee no fee no fee

$20 001-$23 000 $7.10 no fee no fee no fee no fee



$23 001-$26 000 $14.20 $7.10 no fee no fee no fee

$26 001-$29 000 $21.15 $14.20 $7.10 no fee no fee

$29 001-$32 000 $28.45 $21.15 $14.20 $7.10 no fee

$32 001-$35 000 $35.40 $28.45 $21.15 $14.20 $7.10

$35 001-$38 000 $42.65 $35.40 $28.45 $21.15 $14.20

$38 001-$41 000 $49.60 $42.65 $35.40 $28.45 $21.15

$41 001-$44 000 $56.85 $49.60 $42.65 $35.40 $28.45

$44 001-$47 000 $71.05 $56.85 $49.60 $42.65 $35.40

$47 001-$50 000 $85.30 $71.05 $56.85 $49.60 $42.65

$50 001-$53 000 $99.20 $85.30 $71.05 $56.85 $49.60

$53 001-$56 000 $113.70 $99.20 $85.30 $71.05 $56.85

$56 001-$59 000 $113.70 $113.70 $99.20 $85.30 $71.05

$59 001-$62 000 $113.70 $113.70 $113.70 $99.20 $85.30

$62 001-$65 000 $113.70 $113.70 $113.70 $113.70 $99.20

$65 001 and up $113.70 $113.70 $113.70 $113.70 $113.70

(b) The fees set out in item (19)(a) are payable in advance and apply to each party for each hour ofmediation.

(c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (18)(a) and (b),

(i) “each party” refers to the parties directly involved in the mediation but does not includeanyone who accompanies a party for advice or support,

(ii) “income” shall be determined in the manner set out in Section 16 of the Federal ChildSupport Guidelines made pursuant to the Divorce Act (Canada),

(iii) “number of dependants” includes the party and any children supported or partiallysupported by that party and any other person for whom the party is financiallyresponsible; children supported or partially supported by both parents may be counted asdependants by both parents.

(d) Where the total amount of the hourly fees for mediation payable by all parties pursuant toitems (19)(a) and (b) exceeds the actual hourly cost of mediation, the fees shall be proratedbased on the parties’ incomes.

(e) The Court may order one party to pay part or all of the mediation fees attributable to anotherparty where, in the determination of the Court, to order otherwise would cause seriousfinancial hardship to that other party or for any other appropriate reason.

(20) (a) For the research for and preparation of a Court-ordered custody/access assessment report in theSupreme Court, Family Court or Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation toprotection actions under the Children and Family Services Act or the Adult Protection Act orassessments under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), all parties shall pay fees inaccordance with their income as follows:



Income DepositPercentage of Costof Report Payable

Up to $20 000 0 0%

$20 001–$25 000 $61.05 6.44%

$25 001–$30 000 $122.15 12.89%

$30 001–$35 000 $183.20 19.33%

$35 001–$40 000 $244.30 25.77%

$40 001–$45 000 $366.45 38.65%

$45 001–$50 000 $488.60 51.52%

$50 001–$55 000 $610.75 64.41%

$55 001–$60 000 $732.90 90.17%

$60 001–$65 000 $1038.25 100%

$65 001 and over $1221.50 100%

(b) The fees set out in item (20)(a) apply to each party and are payable as follows:

(i) the applicable deposit set out in item (20)(a) upon the Court ordering an assessmentreport, and

(ii) the amount of the applicable percentage of the cost of the assessment report set out initem (20)(a) upon completion of the report, less the applicable deposit.

(c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (20)(a) and (b),

(i) “each party” refers to the parties directly involved in the Court application for which theassessment report is being prepared,

(ii) “income” shall be determined in the manner set out in Section 16 of the Federal ChildSupport Guidelines made pursuant to the Divorce Act (Canada).

(d) Where the total amount of the fees for an assessment report payable by all parties pursuant toitems (20)(a) and (b) exceeds the actual cost of the assessment report, the fees shall be proratedbased on the parties’ incomes.

(e) The Court may order one party to pay part or all of the cost of an assessment reportattributable to another party where, in the determination of the Court, to order otherwise wouldcause serious financial hardship to that other party or for any other appropriate reason.

(21) Searching a file, including a telephone search, except bulk-rate searches(free to parties to the action or their solicitors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.30

(22) Despite item (21), searching a file, if an agreement has been entered intowith the Department of Justice for bulk-rate search fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.22

(23) Purchasing a tape of proceedings heard in any court, per tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.91

(24) (a) For transcript of a preliminary hearing held in any court,per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.52



(b) For transcript of an oral decision in any court, per page (no chargefor one copy to the parties to the action or their solicitors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.52

(c) For transcript of a matter in any court, per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.52

(d) For copies of transcripts prepared pursuant to items (24)(a), (b) or(c), per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

(25) (a) For administering an oath by a commissioner of oaths or a notarypublic, per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.35

(b) For certifying documents by a notary public,per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.35

(26) Where an applicant meets the financial eligibility criteria set out in item (27) and completes anapplication in Form 1, the clerk of the court shall waive the court filing fees in items (1), (2), (3), (5),(6), (7), (8), (15) except the $10.00 Government of Canada fee for processing the registration ofdivorce forms, (16), (17) and (23) and the following shall be provided free of charge:

(a) a maximum of 25 photocopies,

(b) a maximum of 3 court file searches, and

(c) the administration of an oath for an affidavit relating to the deponent’s court action.

(27) Where an applicant has the following number of dependants and the applicant’s income is less thanor equal to the following amounts, the applicant meets the financial eligibility criteria required tohave the court fees set out in item (26) waived:

Monthly Income and Number of Dependants

One adult $1067.00 Two adults $1424.00

and 1 child $1416.00 and 1 child $1708.00

and 2 children $1700.00 and 2 children $1932.00






(28) An applicant shall attach proof of income in the form of a current pay stub, a current benefit stub, acopy of the applicant’s most recent income tax return or a copy of the applicant’s most recent noticeof assessment to the application form for the waiver of fees set out in item (26).

(29) Where an applicant is in receipt of no income, the applicant shall attach to the application form forthe waiver of fees set out in item (26) a letter signed by the applicant’s medical doctor, priest or otherofficial confirming that the applicant is in receipt of no income and is not surviving from anysavings.



(30) Where applicable, the fees set out under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” in thisSchedule are payable in the Family Court, Provincial Court or in any proceeding before a justice ofthe peace.

(31) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” in thisSchedule prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search orservice set out in an item under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” in thisSchedule.

4 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (21) under the heading “Sheriff’s Fees” andsubstituting the following items:

(1) Originating notice, petition for divorce, writ, summons, subpoena, order, notice or document,

(a) service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71.10

(b) where more than one defendant, for each defendantover one, service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.05

(2) Execution order,

(a) service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45

(b) where service not by sheriff, service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.70plus commission set out in item (9)

(c) where execution returned “NOT SATISFIED” afterdemand made and no chattels on which to levy,service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45

(3) Attachment order,

(a) service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45

(b) where attachment made and chattels released without sale, service charge . . . . . . . . . . $83.45plus commission of 25.76% of first $1000.00 of amount claimed and 12.89%of remainder, to a maximum total of $2576.60

(4) Recovery order or any direct order of the Court, servicecharge plus $77.30 per person per hour or part thereoffor each person required to assist sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45

(5) For removing defendant and delivering possession, servicecharge plus $77.30 per person per hour or part thereoffor each person required to assist sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45

(6) For taking and filing bond of defendant, either in cash or suretiesand depositing with prothonotary, service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45

(7) On sale of personal property under execution, commission of 25.76% of first $1000.00 realized and12.89% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2576.60



(8) Where after demand made and payment made to sheriff or settlement made with plaintiff’s solicitoror agent, commission of 25.76% of first $1000.00 realized, including total amount of any settlementand 12.89% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2576.60

(9) Where after demand or levy made and plaintiff or plaintiff’s solicitor accepts payment, the executionshall be immediately returned and the commission shall be 25.76% of first $1000.00 and 12.89% ofremainder based on full amount of execution, to a maximum total of $2576.60

(10) Where after levy made defendant makes an assignment in bankruptcy, commission of value ofproperty levied–as determined by sheriff causing property levied to be appraised by 2 swornappraisers at actual cash value of the property, that value being the amount which, in the opinion ofthe appraisers, the property would realize if offered at public auction after reasonable notice–but inno case exceeding amount claimed by plaintiff, together with plaintiff’s taxed costs.

(11) In all cases where notices, orders or processes of any type or description are returned without beingserved or executed because defendant cannot be found, because notice, order or process is recalledby plaintiff’s solicitor, or for any other reason, service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.70

(12) On sale of land under the Partition Act,

(a) service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45plus commission of 12.89% of amount claimed or realized,whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2576.60

(b) where sale is abandoned after being advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board,commission of 6.44% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of$1288.30

(13) On sale of land under execution,

(a) service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45plus commission of 25.76% of first $1000.00 realized and12.89% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2576.60

(b) where sale is abandoned after being advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board,commission of 6.44% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of$1288.30

(c) where sale is postponed after being advertised or postedon sheriff’s bulletin board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.83

(14) On sale of land under foreclosure or other equitable suit,

(a) service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45plus commission of 12.89% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to amaximum total of $2576.60

(b) where sale is abandoned after property has been advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletinboard, commission of 6.44% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to amaximum of $1288.30

(c) where sale is postponed after being advertised or postedon sheriff’s bulletin board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.83



(15) For making inventory and appraising goods seized under courtorder, service charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83.45plus $77.30 per person per hour or part thereof for each personrequired to assist sheriff

(16) The cost of actual travel at the rates set out in the Kilometrage Rates, Monthly Allowances andTransportation Allowances Regulations made under the Civil Service Act, relating to service on eachdefendant or other party required to be served, with minimum charge of $12.10 per document, shallbe added to fees for all notices and other processes.

(17) The sheriff shall be entitled to charge for all expenses incurred in processing each document servedincluding bridge tolls, ferry charges, towing, insurance on chattels, storage, assistants required in thecourse of taking inventory or possession of chattels and other unforeseen expenses, and suchexpenses shall be a charge against each individual document as incurred.

(18) For every certificate issued by the sheriff including certificateunder the Creditors’ Relief Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.70

(19) For copies of any document, per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

(20) When it is necessary for the sheriff to remove goods and chattels on a recovery or attachment orderor on any other order of the court, the plaintiff shall supply the necessary vehicles and personnelsuitable for the removal, loading and storage of the recovered goods and advance the sheriff suchamount as the sheriff estimates as the cost and fees to effect the order.

(21) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “Sheriff’s Fees” in this Schedule prevails overany conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service set out in an itemunder the heading “Sheriff’s Fees” in this Schedule.

5 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (17) under the heading “5. Courts of Probate”and substituting the following items:

(1) Upon the issuing of a dedimus (including the application or hearing, for dedimus, preparation of acompared copy of a will, certifying and filing same, filing of all necessary papers, and documentsand letter if any, postage, and forwarding dedimus to person appointed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.35

(2) Upon the issuing of a citation (other than original citation to close), including

(a) the order therefor, filing fees, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.35

(b) preparing each compared copy of a citation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30

(3) Preparing each compared copy of a will:

where the will does not exceed 3 pages

(a) plain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.43

(b) certified (in addition to fee for plain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.43

where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30

(4) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of letters testamentary, letters of administration cumtestamento annexo, resealed letters testamentary of exemplification, resealed letters of



administration cum testamento annexo or exemplification (including in each case a compared copyof the will) with certificate of grant:

(a) where the will does not exceed 3 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.87

(b) where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30

(5) (a) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of letters of administration withcertificate of grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.87

(b) Preparing a plain certificate of administration, probateor resealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.43

(6) Except as herein otherwise specifically provided, preparing each compared copy of any order,decree, decision, letters, paper or document recorded or filed in the registry of probate

(a) per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30

(b) certifying same, per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.43

(c) filing any plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.87

Where any document or copy is tendered to a registrar to be compared and certified or eithercompared or certified, the fee therefor shall be the same as if the document or copy had also beenprepared by the registrar.

The fees payable to the registrar shall be paid to the registrar by the party on whose behalf theproceedings are had, and shall be paid at the time the proceedings are taken.

(7) Filing each attested claim, trust agreement, additional inventory or declaration or other document orpaper where the charging of a filing fee has not been prohibited or where the filing fee has not beenprovided for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.87

(8) Upon perusal or inspection of documents, papers and records by a barristeror other person, per file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.57

(9) Upon each perusal or inspection of documents and records in each estate for anyparty by staff (not to include copies thereof or summaries of proceedings), andsupplying information required per file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.43

(10) (a) Filing each caveat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(b) Filing each notice of appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.35

(11) Upon an application for letters of guardianship and including the issuing of the letters and thepreparation of one compared copy of the letters and certifying same . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.70

(12) Upon an application, either pursuant to subsection 50(1) or Section 64 of the Probate Act, for licenceto sell, mortgage or lease real property and including the issuing of the licence and preparation ofone compared copy of the licence to be recorded in a registry of deeds and certifying same,per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.80plus an additional fee for each page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30



(13) (a) Upon an application for the partition or sale of lands and including the issuing of the warrantto commissioners and subscribing their oaths, the surveyor, vesting orders and generally suchother similar acts or steps necessary to determine the matter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(b) Upon an application for an insolvency order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.70

(c) Upon an application for a maintenance order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.70

(d) Upon an application to show cause for Proof in Solemn Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

(e) Upon application to remove Executor or Administratorper day or part thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

(f) Upon application for other show cause hearings per dayor part thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

(14) (a) Upon an application to prove a will in common form other than the affidavit oraffidavits of the subscribing witness or witnesses only, or upon the hearing of anycitation to determine the persons to whom a grant shall be made, or upon any otherhearing preliminary to a grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.35

(b) Upon the adjudication of any claim against an estate per dayor any part thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(c) Upon an application for the revocation of a grant, or upon any application the fee of which isnot otherwise provided for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(d) Upon an application for any order on appeal from a decision of the registrar of probate $64.40

(e) Transmitting appeal with statement of decision and such copies or dockets as required by theSupreme Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(f) Upon the resumption of a hearing previously partiallycompleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(g) Where there is a contest, in addition to the fee payable where there is no contest, on everyapplication or hearing or the resumption of a hearing previously partially completed . . $64.40

The fees set out in items (a) to (g) are per item, or hearing per day or part thereof, including taking ofevidence where applicable.

(h) Where an election is filed, the fee for

(i) recording the election at the registry of deedsshall be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.35plus $1.30 for each page

(ii) certifying the election shall be the same fees as in Items (6)(a) and (b),

(iii) filing the election shall be the same fees as in item (7).

(i) Where a will is tendered, the fee for



(i) proving and filing the will only shall be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(ii) certifying the will shall be the same fee as in item (6)(b),

(iii) recording the will at each registry of deeds in the Provincewhere probate is not sought shall be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.35plus $1.30 for each page

(15) There are no fees payable or collectable for the following:

(a) the filing of any vouchers or receipts in a registry of probate;

(b) the preparation of any paper or document or copy thereof for recording in any registry ofprobate or the recording of any such paper, document or copy;

(c) the making and maintaining of any index or indexes to estates, books, papers or records in aregistry of probate or the making of any entry or card in connection with any such index;

(d) the making of any minute or similar memoranda and entering the same in a minute book orbooks of acts;

(e) the perusal by any barrister or other person of any of the indexes in a registry of probate;

(f) the administering of an oath to a person giving evidence in a court of probate;

(g) the certifying and transmitting of a certified copy of a will, petition for election, or any otherdocument required to be filed with registry(s) of deeds.

(16) Fees payable to a commissioner appointed under dedimus, fees payable to a commissioner or specialexaminer under a partition order for sale of land, appraisers’ fees and surveyors’ fees and other feesnot specifically mentioned shall be at the discretion of the registrar of probate.

(17) For each grant over one issued on an estate for which an order under Section 72 of the Probate Acthas not been made . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.45

6 The regulations are amended under the heading “9. Fees for Services under the Registry Act”

(a) effective June 1, 2013, by striking out item (8)(a) and substituting the following item:

(a) to file or register a document under the Registry Act, other than a document under the Condominium Act, by any means, per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00

(b) effective April 1, 2013, by striking out items (8)(b) to (g) and substituting the following items:

(b) for documents under the Condominium Act that are filed or registered under the Registry Act,the fees set out in Schedule “B” to the Condominium Regulations made under theCondominium Act

(c) for supplying a certified copy of a document that was filed or registered under the RegistryAct, per certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95plus the fee per page prescribed in items (e) and (f)



(d) to search any records at a registry of deeds, per person, per half-day or anypartial half-day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.40

(e) for supplying a copy of a document or part of a document that was filed or registered under theRegistry Act, or an extract from electronic data or images, that is reproduced by a photocopieror printer and is 11 × 17 in. (27.94 × 43.81 cm) or smaller,per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20

(f) for supplying a copy of a document or part of a document that was filed or registered under theRegistry Act, or an extract from electronic data or images, that is reproduced by a photocopieror printer and is

(i) larger than 11 × 17 in. (27.94 × 43.81 cm) but no larger than24 × 36 in. (60.96 × 76.2 cm), per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.05

(ii) larger than 24 × 36 in. (60.96 × 76.2 cm) but no larger than 36 × 42 in. (76.2 × 106.68 cm), per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

(iii) larger than 36 × 42 in. (76.2 × 106.68 cm), per metre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.05

(g) for a fee payment returned to a registry of deeds because ofinsufficient funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.20plus, if the fee payment remains outstanding 30 days afternotice has been provided by a registrar, an additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.20

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N.S. Reg. 92/2013Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting the Management and Operationof Penal Institutions made by the Governor in Council under Section 15 of

Chapter 109 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Court Houses and Lockup Houses Act

Subsection 11(2) of the regulations respecting the management and operation of penal institutions, N.S. Reg.32/79, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 79-197 dated February 20, 1979, is amended by



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N.S. Reg. 93/2013Credit Union Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Credit Unionsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 257 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994, the Credit Union Act

Section 34 of the regulations respecting credit unions, N.S. Reg. 45/95, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 95-304 dated April 11, 1995, is repealed and the following Section substituted:



34 Fees are payable under the Act as follows:

(a) on issuance by the Superintendent of a certificate of

(i) incorporation of a credit union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257.65

(ii) amendment of articles other than an amendment under (iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(iii) amendment of articles correcting a clerical error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(iv) restated articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(v) amalgamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257.65

(vi) articles of reorganization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(vii) revival of a credit union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(viii) intent to dissolve or revocation of intent to dissolve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.35

(b) for the approval of charter by-laws or any amendment, repeal or replacementthereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(c) for filing any notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(d) for filing an annual return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.75

(e) for late filing of an annual return, for each day after the date the annual return isdue to be filed (maximum total $500 per return) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(f) for a request to reserve one name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(g) for a search by mail of documents filed by a credit union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45

(h) for an order of the Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

(i) for a certificate of status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(j) for certified copies or photocopies of

(i) any articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90

(ii) any document not otherwise herein provided- for the first page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.35- for the second and any subsequent pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.60 each

(k) for limited registration of an extra-provincial credit union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

(l) for filing an offering statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $154.60

(m) for filing a statement of change in facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77.30



N.S. Reg. 94/2013Direct Sellers Regulations

Amendment to the Direct Sellers Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 35 of

Chapter 129 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act

The Direct Sellers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 93/76, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 76-1186dated October 12, 1976, are amended, effective June 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$5.10” wherever it appears in subsection 2(7) and substituting “$5.40”;

(b) striking out “$122.36” in clause 9(1)(a) and substituting “$129.45”;

(c) striking out “$243.55” in clause 9(1)(b) and substituting “$257.70”;

(d) striking out “$365.86” in clause 9(1)(c) and substituting “$387.10”;

(e) striking out “$48.60” in Section 10 and substituting “$51.40”;

(f) striking out “$34.26” in Section 10 and substituting “$36.25”;

(g) striking out “$22.86” in Section 10 and substituting “$24.20”;

(h) striking out “$11.45” in Section 10 and substituting “$12.10”; and

(i) striking out “$34.26” in Section 11 and substituting “$36.25”.

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N.S. Reg. 95/2013Governor in Council Education Act Regulations

Amendment to the Governor in Council Education Act Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 146 of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act

1 Section 18A of the Governor in Council Education Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 74/97, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 97-405 dated June 24, 1997, is repealed and the followingSection substituted:

18A (1) An applicant for an initial certificate shall pay a fee of $103.05.

(2) An applicant for renewal of a certificate shall pay a fee of $45.10.

(3) An applicant for a duplicate certificate shall pay a fee of $45.10.

2 Subsection 19A(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(2) An applicant for a statement of professional standing shall submit a fee of $32.20 with theirapplication.



N.S. Reg. 96/2013Electrical Code Regulations

Amendment to the Electrical Code Regulationsmade by the Fire Marshal and as approvedby Governor in Council under Section 6 of

Chapter 141 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act

Order

I, Harold Pothier, Fire Marshal for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon a notice of a fee increase having beenpresented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with Section 4 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the FeesAct, and pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter 141 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, [1989,] the ElectricalInstallation and Inspection Act, hereby order, subject to approval by Governor in Council, that

(a) clause 5(2)(c) of the Electrical Code Regulations, N.S. Reg. 95/99, made by the Fire Marshal andapproved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1999-470 dated October 6, 1999, isamended by striking out “$30.45” and substituting “$32.20”; and

(b) subsection 5(9) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$6.09” and substituting “$6.45”.

Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on February 27, 2013.

Sgd.: Harold PothierHarold PothierFire Marshal for the Province of Nova Scotia

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N.S. Reg. 97/2013Elevators and Lifts General Regulations

Amendment to the Elevators and Lifts General Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 23 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2002, the Elevators and Lifts Act

Schedule A to the Elevators and Lifts General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 46/2003, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2003-81 dated February 28, 2003, is repealed and the following Schedulesubstituted:

Schedule APrescribed Fees

(Elevators and Lifts Act)

Item Nature of Fee or Circumstance Amount

1 Grant*, renewal, or reinstatement of a licence (includes compliance audit), per year, for(a) a passenger elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05(b) a freight elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05(c) an escalator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05(d) a dumb waiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85(e) a manlift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05



(f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.65(g) a rope tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $193.25(h) a pony lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $193.25(i) a chair ski lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.30(j) a T-bar lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.90(k) a gondola lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.30(l) a reversible ropeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.30

(*For a licence for a new installation applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year isone-half the applicable amount listed.)

2 Transfer of a licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

3 Issue or renewal of a certificate of competency, per year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40

4 Issue of an installation permit, for(a) a passenger elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281.40(b) a freight elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281.40(c) an escalator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281.40(d) a dumb waiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281.40(e) a manlift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281.40(f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.05(g) a rope tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.35(h) a pony lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.35(i) a chair ski lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.30(j) a T-bar lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375.25(k) a gondola lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.30(l) a reversible ropeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.30

5 Initial registration* of a contractor, for first year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $257.65(*For the initial registration of a contractor applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the firstyear is one-half the applicable amount listed.)

6 Registration or renewal of a registration of a contractor after first year,per year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85

7 Any inspection, per hour, of(a) a passenger elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(b) a freight elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(c) an escalator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(d) a dumb waiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(e) a manlift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.55(g) a rope tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(h) a pony lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(i) a chair ski lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(j) a T-bar lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(k) a gondola lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10(l) a reversible ropeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.10

8 Fee for a duplicate of a lost, mislaid or damaged(a) licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40(b) certificate of competency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40(c) notice (metal plate-mounted, or label) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.40



N.S. Reg. 98/2013Embalmers and Funeral Directors Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Embalmers and Funeral Directorsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 33 of

Chapter 144 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act

Subsection 17(4) of the regulations respecting embalmers and funeral directors, N.S. Reg. 215/83, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 83-1131 dated October 4, 1983, is amended, effective June 1, 2013,by striking out “$122.36” and substituting “$129.45”.

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N.S. Reg. 99/2013Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations

Amendment to the Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 29 of

Chapter 147 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Energy Resources Conservation Act

and Section 27 of Chapter 342 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Petroleum Resources Act

Section 9 of the Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations, N.S. Reg. 24/2000, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2000-73 dated February 23, 2000, is amended by

(a) striking out “$114.35” in subsection (4) and substituting “$121.00”; and

(b) striking out “$114.35” in subsection (5) and substituting “$121.00”.

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N.S. Reg. 100/2013Gas Plant Facility Regulations

Amendment to the Gas Plant Facility Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 29 of

Chapter 147 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Energy Resources Conservation Act

and Section 44 of Chapter 345 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Pipeline Act

Section 12 of the Gas Plant Facility Regulations, N.S. Reg. 22/2000, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 2000-63 dated February 16, 2000, is amended by





N.S. Reg. 101/2013Ferriage Charges Regulations

Amendment to the Ferriage Charges Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 6 of

Chapter 168 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Ferries Act

1 Section 2 of the Ferriage Charges Regulations, N.S. Reg. 235/2006, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 2006-575 dated December 20, 2006, is repealed and the following Section substituted:

2 The ferriage charges on the respective ferries are as set out in the following table:

CountryHarbour

Englishtown LaHaveLittle

Narrows

Petit &Grand

Passage

TancookIsland

Book of 10tickets

$13.50 $13.50 $13.50 $13.50 $13.50* $21.75*

Cash $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50* $5.50*

Trucksweighing 1ton or more

$5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $5.50 $6.50* n/a

*One ticket or cash payment covers a round trip.

2 Section 3 of the regulations is repealed and the following Section substituted:

3 Ferry passes valid for 1 calendar year may be issued to a person who owns 1 or more trucksweighing 1 ton or more each at the rates set out in the following table for the applicable number oftrucks owned by the person:

Numberof Trucks

Cost of Annual Pass

PurchasedJan. 1–Mar. 31

PurchasedApr. 1–June 30

PurchasedJuly 1–Sept. 30

PurchasedOct. 1–Dec. 31

1 $648 $540 $432 $270

2 $863 $701 $540 $324

3 $1079 $863 $648 $378

4 $1295 $1025 $755 $432

5 $1511 $1187 $863 $486

6 $1727 $1349 $971 $540

7 $1943 $1511 $1079 $594

8 $2158 $1673 $1187 $648



9 $2374 $1910 $1295 $701

10 $2590 $2050 $1403 $755

3 Subsection 4 of the regulations is amended by

(a) striking out “$153” in subsection (1) and substituting “$162”;

(b) striking out “$25.50” in subsection (2) and substituting “$27.00”; and

(c) striking out the table in subsection (3) and substituting the following table:

Month Issued Cost

January $162.00

February $151.50

March $141.00

April $130.50

May $120.00

June $109.50

July $99.00

August $88.50

September $78.00

October $67.50

November $46.50

December $25.50

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N.S. Reg. 102/2013Fire Safety Regulations

Amendment to the Fire Safety Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 51 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002, the Fire Safety Act

1 Subsection 12(2) of the Fire Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 48/2003, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 2003-83 dated February 28, 2003, is amended by striking out “$88.55” and substituting“$93.70”.

2 Section 15 of the regulations is amended by striking out “$88.55” and substituting “$93.70”.




N.S. Reg. 103/2013Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations

Amendment to the Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 64 of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996,the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act

Subsection 6(1) of the Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations, N.S. Reg. 15/2000, made by the Governorin Council by Order in Council 2000-31 dated February 2, 2000, is amended by

(a) striking out “$365.30” in clause (b) and substituting “$386.50”;



(d) striking out “$608.83” in clause (d) and substituting “$644.15”;

(e) striking out “$243.52” in clause (e) and substituting “$257.65”;

(f) striking out “$365.30” in clause (f) and substituting “$386.50”; and

(g) striking out “$121.76” in clause (g) and substituting “$128.80”.

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N.S. Reg. 104/2013Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations

Amendment to the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 77(2) of


1 Section 5 of the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2000, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2000-286 dated June 1, 2000, is amended by striking out“$243.53” and substituting “$257.65”.

2 Subsection 14(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$30.44” and substituting “$32.20”.



5 Schedule “A” to the regulations is amended by

(a) striking out “$487.07” in item 1 and substituting “$515.30”;

(b) striking out “$121.76” in items 2, 4 and 5 and substituting “$128.80”; and

(c) striking out “$243.53” in item 3 and substituting “$257.65”.



N.S. Reg. 105/2013Fish Inspection Regulations

Amendment to the Fish Inspection Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 77(2) of


1 Section 4 of the Fish Inspection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 286/84, made by the Governor in Council by Orderin Council 84-1404 dated December 4, 1984, is amended by



2 Subsection 6A(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$30.44” and substituting “$32.20”.

3 Subsection 6B(3) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$228.67” and substituting “$241.95”.

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N.S. Reg. 106/2013Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations

Amendment to the Rock Weed Harvesting Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 71 of


1 Subsection 21(1) of the Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 55/2001, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2001-240 dated May 25, 2001, is amended by striking out “$608.83” andsubstituting “$644.15”.


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N.S. Reg. 107/2013Forest Fire Protection Regulations

Amendment to the Forest Fire Protection Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 40 of

Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Forests Act

Subsection 3A(1) of the Forest Fire Protection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 55/87, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 87-341 dated March 26, 1987, is amended by


(b) striking out “$57.16” in clause (b) and substituting “$60.50”.



N.S. Reg. 108/2013Atlantic Lottery Regulations

Amendment to the Atlantic Lottery Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 127 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95,the Gaming Control Act

Subsection 18(1) of the Atlantic Lottery Regulations, N.S. Reg. 36/95, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 95-255 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$250” and substituting “264.50”.

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N.S. Reg. 109/2013Bingo Regulations

Amendment to the Bingo Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 127 of


Section 8 of the Bingo Regulations, N.S. Reg. 37/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council95-256 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by

(a) striking out “$28.51” in subclause (1)(a)(i) and substituting “$30.15”;

(b) striking out “$85.53” in subclause (1)(a)(ii) and substituting “$90.45”;

(c) striking out “$304.41” in subclause (1)(b)(i) and substituting “$322.05”;

(d) striking out $304.41” in subclause (1)(b)(ii) and substituting “$322.05”; and

(e) striking out “12.18%” in clause (2)(b) and substituting “12.89%”.

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N.S. Reg. 110/2013Bingo Suppliers Regulations

Amendment to the Bingo Suppliers Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 127 of


Subsection 6(1) of the Bingo Suppliers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 38/95, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 95-257 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$3653.03” and substituting“$3864.90”.



N.S. Reg. 111/2013Carnival and Charitable Gaming Regulations

Amendment to the Carnival and Charitable Gaming Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 127 of


Section 7 of the Carnival and Charitable Gaming Regulations, N.S. Reg. 39/95, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 95-258 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by


(b) striking out “$5.70” in clause (c) and substituting “$6.05”; and

(c) striking out “$28.51” in clause (d) and substituting “$30.15”.

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N.S. Reg. 112/2013Casino Regulations

Amendment to the Casino Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 127 of


Section 22 of the Casino Regulations, N.S. Reg. 40/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council95-259 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by

(a) striking out “$121 767.79” in clause (1)(a) and substituting “$128 830.30”;

(b) striking out “3.63%” in clause (1)(b) and substituting “3.84%”;

(c) striking out “$121.77” in clause (2)(a) and substituting “$128.85”; and

(d) striking out “$547.95” in clause (2)(b) and substituting “$579.75”.



N.S. Reg. 113/2013Video Lottery Regulations

Amendment to the Video Lottery Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 127 of


Subsection 4A(2) of the Video Lottery Regulations, N.S. Reg. 42/95, made by the Governor in Council by Orderin Council 95-261 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$102” and substituting “$107.90”.

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N.S. Reg. 114/2013Food Safety Regulations

Amendment to the Food Safety Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 105 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2004,the Health Protection Act

1 Section 5 of the Food Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 206/2005, made by the Governor in Council by Orderin Council 2005-458 dated October 14, 2005, is amended by striking out the table and substituting thefollowing table:

Class of Permit Term of PermitFee for Permit

(plus HST)

temporary event 1 day $11.96

temporary event 2 days or longer $25.13

multiple temporary event 2–5 events $38.30

seasonal 4 months or less $38.30

foodshop 1 year $63.43

eating establishment 1 year $95.74

mobile 1 year $38.30

public market 1 year $38.30






N.S. Reg. 115/2013Insurance Adjusters Licensing Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Insurance Adjusters Licensingmade by the Superintendent of Insurance under Section 55 of

Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Insurance Act

Section 14 of the regulations respecting insurance adjusters licensing, N.S. Reg. 245/92, made by theSuperintendent of Insurance and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 92-1145 datedNovember 24, 1992, is amended by striking out “$365.30” in clauses (a) and (b) and substituting “$386.50”.

Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 13, 2013.

Sgd.: Doug MurphyDoug MurphySuperintendent of Insurance

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N.S. Reg. 116/2013Insurance Agents Licensing Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Insurance Agents Licensingmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 5(3) ofChapter 231 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Insurance Act

1 Clause 6(b) of the regulations respecting insurance agents licensing, N.S. Reg. 81/93, approved by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 93-461A dated May 31, 1993, is repealed and the followingclause substituted:

(b) pays upon registration a fee of $64.40 for each qualifying examination and $32.20 for eachsupplemental examination.

2 (1) Section 9 of the regulations is amended by

(a) striking out “$365.30” in clauses (1)(a) and (b) and substituting “$386.50”;

(b) striking out “$243.53” in subsection (1A) and substituting “$257.65”; and

(c) striking out “$60.88” in subsection (5) and substituting “$64.40”.

(2) Section 9 of the regulations is further amended by adding the following subsection immediately aftersubsection (5):

(6) The fee payable for a certificate of status respecting a license is $12.90.



N.S. Reg. 117/2013Licensing of Insurers Regulations

Amendment to the Licensing of Insurers Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 5(3) ofChapter 231 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Insurance Act

1 Subsection 5(2) of the Licensing of Insurers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 142/90, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 90-629 dated May 22, 1990, is amended by striking out “$1826.53” andsubstituting “$1932.45”.

2 Schedule “A” to the regulations is repealed and the following Schedule substituted:

Schedule “A”

The yearly rate for license fees and license renewal fees is as set out in the following table for the class ofinsurance to be carried on by the insurer:

Class of Insurance Yearly Rate for License Fee andLicense Renewal Fee

1. Accident and sickness insurance $966.252. Aircraft insurance $386.503. Automobile insurance $644.154. Boiler and machinery insurance $386.505. Credit insurance $386.506. Credit protection insurance $386.507. Fidelity insurance $386.508. Hail insurance $386.509. Legal expense insurance $386.5010. Liability insurance $644.1511. Life insurance $966.2512. Marine insurance $644.1513. Mortgage insurance $386.5014. Property insurance $644.1515. Surety insurance $386.5016. Title insurance $386.50

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N.S. Reg. 118/2013Land Registration General Regulations

Amendment to the Land Registration General Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 93 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2001,the Land Registration Act

The Land Registration General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 45/2012, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 2012-41 dated February 21, 2012, are amended

(a) effective June 1, 2013, by repealing clause 12(a) and substituting the following clause:



(a) to register or record a document, other than a documentunder the Condominium Act, by any means,per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00

(b) effective April 1, 2013, by repealing clauses 12(b) to 12(g) and substituting the following clauses:

(b) for documents under the Condominium Act that are registered or recorded under the Act, the fees setout in Schedule “B” to the Condominium Regulations made under the Condominium Act

(c) for supplying a certified copy of a document that was registered or recorded under the Act, per certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95plus the fee per page prescribed in clauses (e) and (f)

(d) to search any records at a land registration office, per person, per half-day or any partial half-day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.40

(e) for supplying a copy of a document or part of a documentthat was registered or recorded under the Act, or an extractfrom electronic data or images, that is reproduced by a photocopier or printer and is 11 × 17 in. (27.94 × 43.81 cm)or smaller, per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20

(f) for supplying a copy of a document or part of a document that was registered or recorded under theAct, or an extract from electronic data or images, that is reproduced by a photocopier or printer andis

(i) larger than 11 × 17 in. (27.94 × 43.81 cm)but no larger than 24 × 36 in. (60.96 × 76.2 cm),per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.05

(ii) larger than 24 × 36 in. (60.96 × 76.2 cm)but no larger than 36 × 42 in. (76.2 × 106.68 cm),per page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

(iii) larger than 36 × 42 in. (76.2 × 106.68 cm),per metre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.05

(g) for a fee payment returned to the land registration officebecause of insufficient funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.20plus, if the fee payment remains outstanding 30 days after noticehas been provided by a registrar, an additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.20

(c) effective June 1, 2013, by repealing subclause 13(a)(vi) and substituting the following subclause:

(vi) a form prescribed under the Land Registration Administration Regulations, other than a Form 6, 10,16, 19, 20, 46, 47 or 48,




Schedule of Fees Payable to theRegistrar of Joint Stock Companies


the Limited Partnerships Actand Section 5 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96,


The schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 93/2011, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011, is repealed and the followingschedule substituted:

1 For issuing a certificate of registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $193.55

2 For filing any amendments under Section 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.30

3 For filing dissolution documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

4 For filing a certificate of limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.30

5 For providing a certified copy of the following documents:

(a) limited partnership agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(b) certificate of limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(c) amendment to limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(d) any other document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

6 For photocopying the following documents:

(a) limited partnership agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(b) certificate of limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(c) amendment to limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(d) any other document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

7 Annual registration fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.30



N.S. Reg. 120/2013Liquor Licensing Regulations

Amendment to the Liquor Licensing Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 50 of

Chapter 260 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Liquor Control Act

The Liquor Licensing Regulations, N.S. Reg. 365/2007, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council2007-445 dated August 17, 2007, are amended by

(a) striking out “$285.84” wherever it appears in subsection 5(1) and substituting “$302.40”;

(b) striking out “$114.02” wherever it appears in subsection 5(1) and substituting “$120.65”;

(c) striking out “$514.50” wherever it appears in subsection 6(1) and substituting “$544.35”;

(d) striking out “$1715.04” in subsection 6(1) and substituting “$1814.55”;

(e) striking out “$114.02” in clause 21(1)(b) and substituting “$120.65”;

(f) striking out “$11.43” in Section 38 and substituting “$12.10”;

(g) striking out “$22.88” in Section 38 and substituting “$24.20”; and

(h) striking out “$57.17” wherever it appears in Section 38 and substituting “$60.50”.

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N.S. Reg. 121/2013Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations

Amendment to the Lobbyists’ Registration Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 19 of

Chapter 34 of the Acts of 2001,the Lobbyists’ Registration Act

Section 3 of the Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations, N.S. Reg. 116/2002, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 2002-415 dated September 13, 2002, is amended, effective May 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$121.77” in subclause (a)(i) and substituting “$128.85”;

(b) striking out “$60.88” in subclause (a)(ii) and substituting “$64.40”;

(c) striking out “$30.44” in subclause (a)(iii) and substituting “$32.20”;

(d) striking out “$121.77” in subclause (b)(i) and substituting “$128.85”;

(e) striking out “$60.88” in subclause (b)(ii) and substituting “$64.40”;

(f) striking out “$30.44” in subclause (b)(iii) and substituting “$32.20”;



(g) striking out “$60.88” in subclause (c)(i) and substituting “$64.40”; and

(h) striking out “$30.44” in subclause (c)(iii) and substituting “$32.20”.

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N.S. Reg. 122/2013Maintenance Enforcement Regulations

Amendment to the Maintenance Enforcement Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 61 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 1994-95,the Maintenance Enforcement Act

1 Subsection 12(1) of the Maintenance Enforcement Regulations, N.S. Reg. 40/96, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 96-137 dated March 5, 1996, is amended by




(d) striking out “$243.53” in subclauses (d)(i) and (v) and substituting “$257.65”;

(e) striking out “$91.32” in subclause (d)(ii) and substituting “$96.60”; and

(f) striking out “$60.88” in subclauses (d)(iii) and (iv) and substituting “$64.40”.


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N.S. Reg. 123/2013Mineral Resources Regulations

Amendment to the Mineral Resources Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 174 of

Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1990,the Mineral Resources Act

1 The Mineral Resources Regulations, N.S. Reg. 222/2004, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 2004-435 dated November 4, 2004, are amended by repealing clauses 70(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i),(j), (k) and (l) and substituting the following clauses:

(d) lease rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.90/claim/year

(e) payment in lieu of assessment work, for years1 to 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $242.00/claim11 to 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $484.05/claim16 and after . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $968.05/claim

(f) assignment or transfer of exploration licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05



(g) assignment or transfer of special licence, minerallease, special lease or non-mineral registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.40

(h) registration of any document affecting titleof mineral right or non-mineral registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

(i) search of any document relating to mineralright or non-mineral registration, per document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.25

(j) copy of any licence, lease or non-mineralregistration, or any paper affecting title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.22/page

(k) issuance of prospector’s identification card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

(l) miscellaneous services not listed above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.87/hour

2 Section 71 of the regulations is amended by



(c) striking out “$1.09” in clause (d) and substituting “$1.15”;

(d) striking out “$0.21” in clause (h) and substituting “$0.22”; and

(e) striking out “$0.11” in clause (i) and substituting “$0.12”.

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N.S. Reg. 124/2013Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Mortgage Brokers and Lendersmade by the Governor in Council under Section 18 of

Chapter 291 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Mortgage Brokers’ and Lenders’ Registration Act

Section 2 of the regulations respecting mortgage brokers and lenders, N.S. Reg. 35/66, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council dated July 20, 1966, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by





N.S. Reg. 125/2013Motor Carrier Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Motor Carrier Fees Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 26(1) ofChapter 292 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Motor Carrier Act

1 Section 2 of the Motor Carrier Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 153/2002, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 2002-571 dated December 17, 2002, is amended by

(a) striking out “$472.87” in clauses (a) and (d) and substituting “$500.30”; and

(b) striking out “$236.44” in clauses (b) and (c) and substituting “$250.15”.





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N.S. Reg. 126/2013Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations

Amendment to the Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsections 67(13) and 68(3) of

Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Motor Vehicle Act

Section 4 of the Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2001, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2001-373 dated July 30, 2001, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by striking out“$417.52” and substituting “$441.75”.

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N.S. Reg. 127/2013Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations

Amendment to theCommercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations

made by the Governor in Council under Section 303G ofChapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Motor Vehicle Act

Clause 7(1)(f) of the Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations, N.S. Reg.84/2005, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2005-145 dated March 31, 2005, is amended,effective June 1, 2013, by striking out “$60.60” and substituting “$64.10”.



N.S. Reg. 128/2013Documents and Services Fees

Repeal and Replacement of the Schedule of Fees for Documents and Servicesdetermined by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) of

Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act

The schedule of fees for documents and services provided by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, N.S. Reg.102/2011, determined by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011, isrepealed, effective June 1, 2013, and the following schedule of fees is substituted:

Driver’s Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00

Administration of written or oral knowledge test required to obtainany class of license under Section 1 or endorsement under Section 2of the regulations respecting the classification of drivers’ licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.78

Issuance of learner license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Administration of road test required to obtain class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6driver’s license under Section 1 or an endorsement under Section 2of the regulations respecting the classification of drivers’ licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.74

Driver’s license: fee set out below opposite applicable classin column for period of time for which license is valid:

Driver’s License Class 1Year

2Year

5Year

1 $18.10 n/a $90.602 $16.90 n/a $84.403 $15.65 n/a $78.154 $14.50 n/a $72.505 $13.25 $26.50 $66.256 $13.25 $26.50 $66.258 $12.00 n/a $60.05

Production of photo license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.55

Administration fee for registration for lessthan 12 months of inter-jurisdictional commercialtruck registered under International Registration Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

Administration fee for registration for less than 12months of vehicle that has registered weight of5001 kg or more and that is not registered underInternational Registration Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Motorcycle permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.75

Motor-driven cycle permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25



Permit for hearse, ambulance, service truck equippedwith permanently mounted crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.75

Permit for miscellaneous equipment including backhoes,well drillers and mobile cranes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.75

Permit for self-propelled farm equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.35

Antique auto permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25

Semi-trailer permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.75

Nominal registration fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.15

Automobile dealer’s license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.35

Sub-dealer’s license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.35

Supplemental license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.15

Dealer’s plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

Motorcycle dealer’s plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.35

Searches (vehicle ownership inquiries and similar searches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Appointment as recognized authority, underSection 6 of the regulations respecting classificationof drivers’ licenses

Initial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.35Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10

Abstract of driver operating record, accident reportor accident information as permitted by subsection 98(7)or 241(1) of Motor Vehicle Act (hard copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.10

Abstract of driver operating record as permitted bysubsection 241(1) of Motor Vehicle Act (electronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.10

Application for restoration or reinstatement of driver’s license orprivilege of obtaining driver’s license following revocation orsuspension other than under clause 279(1)(c) or subsection 285(1)of Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.70

Interview conducted under subsection 282(4), 283(2)or 283(5) of Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00

Administration of one or more conditions or requirementsfor restoration of license under subsection 67(17)of Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00

Administration of examination or re-examination pursuantto subsection 280(2) of Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.00



Replacement re-validation sticker(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25

Application for (conditional) driver’s license undersubsection 284(1) of Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.15

Interlock license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.35

Duplicate permit, license, certificate of registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Certificate of Competence issued by Signing Authorityunder Section 6 of the regulations respecting classificationof drivers’ licenses

Initial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.15

Replacement license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.65

Administration fee for initial issuance of veteran’s number plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.65

Administration fee for initial issuance of conservation number plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.35

Conservation fund fee for initial issuance of conservation number plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.50

Replacement fee for conservation number plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.35

Administration of refund issued by Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.78

In-transit permit (single move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Automotive dealer application processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.10 each

Issue, re-issue or renewal of prorated registration permit or cab card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Temporary Breakdown Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.50

Recording applicant as vehicle owner, initially or byway of transfer (except no fee if insurer takes possessionof vehicle under subsection 99A(3) of Motor Vehicle Act) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Personalized number plateInitial application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.61Annual retention (payable with registration renewal fee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.39Duplicate or replacement place (per set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.35Replacement plate for motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25

Sample license plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.65

Temporary number permit, issued by Registrar of Motor Vehiclesfor the purposes and period endorsed on the permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Book of 20 temporary number permits to be issued by a licenseddealer for up to 30 days for $12.80 each, pending issue of numberplate and permit as required by the Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $205.60



Temporary unladen weight permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00

Dishonoured/non-negotiable chequesif reimbursement made within 30 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00if reimbursement not made within 30 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.00

Reinstatement of Registry of Motor Vehicles services for personrefused services under subsection 269(2) of Motor Vehicle Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.75

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N.S. Reg. 129/2013Driver Training Schools Regulations

Amendment to the Driver Training Schools Regulationsmade by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations under

Section 63 of Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act

The Driver Training Schools Regulations, N.S. Reg. 212/2004, made by the Minister of Service Nova Scotiaand Municipal Relations and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2004-389 datedSeptember 30, 2004, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$60.81” wherever it appears in clause 4(2)(a) and substituting “$64.35”;

(b) striking out “$60.81” wherever it appears in subsection 5(5) and substituting “$64.35”;

(c) striking out “$60.81” in clause 6(2)(a) and substituting “$64.35”;

(d) striking out “$30.30” in clause 15(2)(a) and substituting “$32.05”;

(e) striking out “$152.02” in subsection 16(5) and substituting “$160.85”;

(f) striking out “$152.02” in clause 17(2)(a) and substituting “$160.85”.

Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on , 2013. [sic]

Sgd.: John MacDonellHonourable John MacDonell,Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

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N.S. Reg. 130/2013Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations

Amendment to the Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) of


Section 3 of the Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations, N.S. Reg. 100/99, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 1999-488 dated October 13, 1999, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by striking out“$30.41” and substituting “$32.15”.



N.S. Reg. 131/2013Non-Resident Registration Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Non-Resident Registrationmade by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations under

Section 25 of Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Motor Vehicle Act

Subsection 7(3) of the regulations respecting non-resident registration, N.S. Reg. 72/74, made by the Minister ofHighways and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 74-868 dated August 13, 1974, isrepealed, effective June 1, 2013, and the following subsection substituted:

(3) The Registrar of Motor Vehicles is authorized to issue a single trip permit on payment of one of thefollowing fees:

(a) for a single vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.45

(b) for a combination of vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.45

(c) for a truck or truck-tractor with a trailer or semi-trailerattached, that is operated without a load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

Made at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 6, 2013.


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N.S. Reg. 132/2013Prorated Registration Fees for Inter-jurisdictional Commercial Trucks Regulations

Amendment to the Prorated Registration Fees forInter-jurisdictional Commercial Trucks Regulations

made by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) ofChapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,


Table A to the Prorated Registration Fees for Inter-jurisdictional Commercial Trucks Regulations, N.S. Reg.61/97, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 97-322 dated June 3, 1997, is repealed, effectiveJune 1, 2013, and the following table is substituted:

Table A: Mileage Prorated Registration Feesfor Inter-jurisdictional Commercial Trucks

Weight Range (kg) Fee ($)5001–6000 371.306001–7000 433.007001–8000 494.758001–9000 556.35



9001–10 000 618.1010 001–11 000 679.8011 001–12 000 741.4512 001–13 000 804.4013 001–14 000 866.0514 001–15 000 927.7515 001–16 000 989.5016 001–17 000 1051.1017 001–18 000 1112.8518 001–19 000 1174.5519 001–20 000 1236.2020 001–21 000 1299.1521 001–22 000 1360.9022 001–23 000 1422.5023 001–24 000 1484.2524 001–25 000 1545.9525 001–26 000 1607.6026 001–27 000 1670.4527 001–28 000 1731.0528 001–29 000 1793.8029 001–30 000 1855.6530 001–31 000 1917.2531 001–32 000 1979.0032 001–33 000 2040.7033 001–34 000 2102.3034 001–35 000 2164.0535 001–36 000 2225.8036 001–37 000 2287.4037 001–38 000 2350.4038 001–39 000 2412.0039 001–40 000 2473.7540 001–41 000 2535.4541 001–42 000 2597.2042 001–43 000 2658.8043 001–44 000 2720.5544 001–45 000 2782.2545 001–46 000 2845.1046 001–47 000 2906.8547 001–48 000 2968.6048 001–49 000 3030.2049 001–50 000 3091.9050 001–51 000 3153.5551 001–52 000 3215.2552 001–53 000 3277.0053 001–54 000 3338.6054 001–55 000 3398.2055 001–56 000 3463.2056 001–57 000 3524.9557 001–58 000 3586.6558 001–58 500 3618.0558 501–59 000 3648.4059 001–60 000 3710.1560 000–61 000 3771.85



61 001–62 000 3833.6062 001–62 500 3895.30

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N.S. Reg. 133/2013Refund of Registration Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respectingthe Refund of Registration Fees



The regulations respecting the refund of registration fees, N.S. Reg. 211/94, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 94-945 dated November 22, 1994, are amended, effective June 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$12.10” in subsection 1(1) and substituting “$12.80”;

(b) striking out “$12.10” in subsection 1(2) and substituting “$12.80”;

(c) striking out “$12.10” in clause 1(6)(b) and substituting “$12.80”;

(d) striking out “$12.10” in subsection 1(7) and substituting “$12.80”;

(e) striking out “$12.10” in subsection 2(a) and substituting “$12.80”; and

(f) striking out “$12.10” in subsection 2(b) and substituting “$12.80”.___________________________________________________________________

N.S. Reg. 134/2013Registration Fees For Campers Regulations

Amendment to the Registration Fees For Campers Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) of


Subsection 3(3) of the Registration Fees for Campers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 62/77, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 77-763 dated July 5, 1977, is repealed, effective June 1, 2013, and the followingsubsection substituted:

(3) The registration fees for campers are as follows:

Class 1 Camper 0–1500 kg $85.85 per year






N.S. Reg. 135/2013Registration Fees for Farmers and Fishermen Regulations

Amendment to the Registration Fees for Farmers and Fishermen Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) of


Section 2 of the Registration Fees for Farmers and Fishermen Regulations, N.S. Reg. 204/2012, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2012-335 dated October 30, 2012, is repealed, effective June 1, 2013,and the following Section substituted:

2 The annual permit fee for a vehicle displaying an FM number plate issued for that vehicle under theNumber Plates for Farmers and Fishermen Regulations made under the Motor Vehicle Act is theamount set out below opposite the weight range within which the vehicle falls:

Weight (kg) Fee ($) Weight (kg) Fee ($)

0000–3200 11.60 33 001–34 000 230.953201–4100 14.15 34 001–35 000 237.054101–5000 18.00 35 001–36 000 243.055001–6000 28.30 36 001–37 000 250.306001–7000 36.25 37 001–38 000 257.557001–8000 43.50 38 001–39 000 263.708001–9000 50.80 39 001–40 000 271.15

9001–10 000 62.85 40 001–41 000 276.9510 001–11 000 71.35 41 001–42 000 284.2011 001–12 000 78.60 42 001–43 000 291.4512 001–13 000 85.85 43 001–44 000 297.5513 001–14 000 94.35 44 001–45 000 303.5514 001–15 000 101.60 45 001–46 000 312.0515 001–16 000 107.60 46 001–47 000 318.0516 001–17 000 114.85 47 001–48 000 324.1517 001–18 000 122.10 48 001–49 000 331.4018 001–19 000 129.35 49 001–50 000 338.6519 001–20 000 135.45 50 001–51 000 344.6520 001–21 000 141.45 51 001–52 000 351.9021 001–22 000 149.95 52 001–53 000 358.0522 001–23 000 155.95 53 001–54 000 365.3023 001–24 000 162.10 54 001–55 000 372.1024 001–25 000 169.35 55 001–56 000 378.5525 001–26 000 176.60 56 001–57 000 384.6526 001–27 000 182.60 57 001–58 000 393.1527 001–28 000 189.85 58 001–58 500 397.3028 001–29 000 195.95 58 501–59 000 399.3529 001–30 000 203.20 59 001–60 000 405.6030 001–31 000 209.20 60 001–61 000 411.7031 001–32 000 216.45 61 001–62 000 417.9532 001–33 000 222.55 62 001–62 500 424.20



N.S. Reg. 136/2013Registration Fees For Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations

Amendment to the Registration Fees For Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) of


Sections 3 and 4 of the Registration Fees For Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations, N.S. Reg. 57/89, madeby the Governor in Council by Order in Council 89-502 dated May 2, 1989, are repealed, effective June 1, 2013,and the following Sections substituted:

3 The registration fees for Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 Vehicles are as follows:

Class 1 Vehicle (0–1500 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.85 per year

Class 2 Vehicle (1501–3200 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107.60 per year



4 The annual registration fee for a Class 5 Vehicle is the amount set out below opposite the weight rangewithin which the vehicle falls:

Weight Range (kg) Fee ($)5001–6000 371.306001–7000 433.007001–8000 494.758001–9000 556.35

9001–10 000 618.1010 001–11 000 679.8011 001–12 000 741.4512 001–13 000 804.4013 001–14 000 866.0514 001–15 000 927.7515 001–16 000 989.5016 001–17 000 1051.1017 001–18 000 1112.8518 001–19 000 1174.5519 001–20 000 1236.2020 001–21 000 1299.1521 001–22 000 1360.9022 001–23 000 1422.5023 001–24 000 1484.2524 001–25 000 1545.9525 001–26 000 1607.6026 001–27 000 1670.4527 001–28 000 1731.0528 001–29 000 1793.8029 001–30 000 1855.6530 001–31 000 1917.25



31 001–32 000 1979.0032 001–33 000 2040.7033 001–34 000 2102.3034 001–35 000 2164.0535 001–36 000 2225.8036 001–37 000 2287.4037 001–38 000 2350.4038 001–39 000 2412.0039 001–40 000 2473.7540 001–41 000 2535.4541 001–42 000 2597.2042 001–43 000 2658.8043 001–44 000 2720.5544 001–45 000 2782.2545 001–46 000 2845.1046 001–47 000 2906.8547 001–48 000 2968.6048 001–49 000 3030.2049 001–50 000 3091.9050 001–51 000 3153.5551 001–52 000 3215.2552 001–53 000 3277.0053 001–54 000 3338.6054 001–55 000 3398.2055 001–56 000 3463.2056 001–57 000 3524.9557 001–58 000 3586.6558 001–58 500 3618.0558 501–59 000 3648.4059 001–60 000 3710.1560 001–61 000 3771.8561 001–62 000 3833.6062 001–62 500 3895.30

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N.S. Reg. 137/2013Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations RespectingRegistration Fees For Passenger Motor Vehicles



Section 2 of the regulations respecting registration fees for passenger motor vehicles, N.S. Reg. 3/92, made bythe Governor in Council by Order in Council 92-14 dated January 14, 1992, is repealed, effective June 1, 2013,and the following Section substituted:

2 The registration fees for Passenger Classes 1, 2, and 3 are as follows:

Class 1 Vehicle (0–1000 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.55 per year



Class 2 Vehicle (1001–1500 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.85 per year

Class 3 Vehicle (1501–3200 kg) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107.60 per year___________________________________________________________________

N.S. Reg. 138/2013Registration Fees For Trailers Regulations

Amendment to the Registration Fees For Trailers Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 302(1) of


Subsection 3(1) of the Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 38/2002, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2002-133 dated March 28, 2002, is repealed, effective June 1, 2013, and thefollowing subsection substituted:

(1) The annual registration fee for a trailer weighing up to 5000 kg is as set out below opposite the weightrange within which the trailer falls:

Weight (kg) Registration Fee

0–1500 $44.75

1501–3200 $107.60

3201–4100 $134.20

4101–5000 $162.10

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N.S. Reg. 139/2013Restricted Permits and Special Permits Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Fees forRestricted Permits and Special Permits



1 Section 1 of the regulations respecting fees for restricted permits and special permits, N.S. Reg. 35/72,made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 72-533 dated May 30, 1972, is amended effectiveJune 1, 2013, by striking out “$23.98” and substituting “$25.35”.

2 Section 5 of the regulations is amended by striking out the table following clause (b) and substitutingthe following table:

Overdimension Single AnnualOverwidth>2.60-3.05 m $12.80 $129.35>3.05-4.27 m $19.25 $129.35>4.27-5.49 m $25.35 N/A>5.49 m $32.15 N/A



Overlength>23-25 m $19.25 $129.35>25-30 m $25.35 $129.35>30 m $32.15 N/AOverheight>4.15-4.27 m $19.25 $129.35>4.27 m $32.15 $129.35Front overhang>1.0 m $3.40 $19.25Rear overhang>2.00-3.05 m $12.80 $129.35>3.05-5.0 m $19.25 $129.35>5.0 m $32.15 $129.35Non-conformingvehicle $32.15 $129.35

3 Section 6 of the regulations is amended by striking out the table following clause (b) and substitutingthe following table:

Vehicle Weight Range Single AnnualUp to 50 000 kg $32.15 $257.55>50 000-61 200 kg $64.35 $772.90>61 200-69 800 kg $96.70 $1288.30>69 800 kg $257.55 N/A

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N.S. Reg. 140/2013Vehicle Inspection Regulations

Amendment to the Vehicle Inspection Regulationsmade by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations under

subsection 201(7) of Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Motor Vehicle Act

The Vehicle Inspection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 214/2006, made by the Minister of Service Nova Scotia andMunicipal Relations and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2006-505 dated November28, 2006, are amended, effective June 1, 2013, by

(a) striking out “$10.71” in subsection 9(5) and substituting “$11.35”;

(b) striking out “$5.36” in subsection 9(6) and substituting “$5.65”;

(c) striking out “$3.21” in subsection 13(1) and substituting “$3.40”;

(d) striking out subsection 25(1) and substituting the following subsection:

(1) For each completed inspection, an official testing station may charge a fee up to the applicablemaximum fee set out in the following table:



Class of Vehicle MaximumFee

1 Vehicle with single rear axle designed for 2wheels, including passenger car, station wagon,truck or motorized home

$28.30

2 Motorcycle or motor-driven cycle $15.85

3 Truck or truck tractor, bus or motorized homewith hydraulic brakes and single rear axledesigned for 4 wheels (4500 kg or less)

$39.65

4 Truck or truck tractor, bus or motorized home(over 4500 kg)

$95.15

5 Trailer or semi-trailer not equipped with brakes(4500 kg or less)

$15.90

6 Trailer or semi-trailer equipped with electric orsurge hydraulic brakes (4500 kg or less)

$21.70 (1 axle) plus$11.10 for eachadditional axle

7 Trailer or semi-trailer with registered weight ofover 4500 kg

$39.65

(e) striking out “$57.28” in clause 31(a) and substituting “[$]60.60”; and

(f) striking out “$122.26” in subsection 37(4) and substituting “$129.35”.

Made at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 6, 2013.


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N.S. Reg. 141/2013Underground Mining Regulations

Amendment to the Underground Mining Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 82 of

Chapter 7 of the Acts of 1996,the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Schedule A: Fees for Filing and Review of Documents to the Underground Mining Regulations, N.S. Reg.296/2008, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2008-306 dated June 3, 2008, is amended byrepealing Tables 1 and 2 and substituting the following Tables:

Table 1: All Mines

The following are the fees required in accordance with Section 59 for the filing of documents by an employerfor review by the Director:



Description of DocumentSection in

Regulations Fee

1 Code of practice to re-enter a mine without significantlydisturbing the ground of the mine

3(3)(b) $7554.10

2 Revision made to a document required to be filed with theDirector under regulations

12(2)(b) $1618.75

3 Mine plan 34 and 58 $2697.90

4 Electrical installations plan 34 and 58 $7554.10

5 Ground control procedure 34 and 58 $3777.05

6 Ventilation plan 34 and 58 $22 262.35

7 Report on proposal to proceed with the development orconstruction of a mine, or re-entry into a mine that ceaseddevelopment or production for 60 consecutive days or more

37 $11 331.20

8 Report on a proposal to shut down, close or abandon a mine 39 $11 331.20

9 Report on a proposal to designate an area of a coal mine as anon-explosion risk zone

46 $1079.15

10 Report on a proposal to install equipment at a coal mine that isnot intrinsically safe or not flameproof

47(1) $2158.30

11 Financial expert’s report on the employer’s business plan andfeasibility study

49(3) $2697.90

12 Plan and procedure for proposed work within 100 m of an arealisted in clauses 109(1)(a) to (d)

111(1) $539.60

13 Report prepared by an engineer for employer who notifies theDirector of their intention not to backfill an abandoned panel orabandoned stope

117(1)(b) $2158.30

14 Coal dust minimization procedure 186(1) $1079.15

15 Annual summary of job training program 518 $539.60

Table 2: Subsea Coal Mines

The following are the fees required in accordance with Section 59 for the filing of documents by an employer ata subsea coal mine for approval by the Director:

Description of DocumentSection in

Regulations Fee

1 Report on proposed significant change or experimental activity 35(8) $2158.30

2 Report on a proposal to shut down, close or abandon a mine 35(8) $5395.80

3 Report on shaft sinking or deepening 35(8) $5935.40

4 Report on installation or major alteration of mine hoisting plant 35(8) $2158.30

5 Report on installation of fuel systems 35(8) $2158.30

6 Report on construction of barrier, dam, bulkhead, stopping orsealing off abandoned areas

35(8) $4316.65



7 Report on construction of battery charging station 35(8) $1618.75

8 Report on transporting persons for the first time 35(8) $2697.90

9 Report on designation of an area as a non-explosion risk zone 35(8) $3237.50

10 Report on use of equipment that is not intrinsically safe orflameproof

35(8) $2158.30

11 Report on shortest distance between primary or auxiliary accessand any working

35(8) $2158.30

12 Procedure for advancing towards a geological fault 35(8) $1618.75

13 Emergency preparedness program 35(7) $1618.75

14 Hot work procedures 35(8) $1079.15

15 Mine explosion suppression procedure 35(8) $1079.15

16 Mechanical work procedure 35(8) $539.60

17 Information on installing, energizing or using pneumatic-poweredor hydraulic-powered equipment

35(8) $1618.75

18 Report on operating and maintaining booster fan 35(8) $539.60

19 Information on installing or operating an internal combustionengine

35(8) $1618.75

20 Procedures for fuelling mobile equipment 35(8) $1079.15

21 Procedures for operating mobile equipment 35(8) $1079.15

22 Procedures for using remote controlled equipment 35(8) $1079.15

23 Procedures for operating a mine hoisting plant 35(8) $1079.15

24 Using a raise climber 35(8) $539.60

25 Procedure for using explosives 35(8) $1079.15

26 Using temporary storage boxes 35(8) $539.60

27 Procedure for drilling near loaded holes 35(8) $1079.15

28 Procedure for handling misfires 35(8) $539.60

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N.S. Reg. 142/2013Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 25 of

Chapter 323 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Off-highway Vehicles Act

Section 2 of the Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 103/2004, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 2004-138 dated March 30, 2004, is repealed, effective June 1, 2013, and the followingSection substituted:

2 The fees payable to the Registrar for off-highway vehicles are as follows:



(a) certificate of registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.65

(b) dealer’s license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.15

(c) dealer’s plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.25

(d) dealer’s license renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.15

(e) registration permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

(f) registration permit renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

(g) transfer of ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

(h) duplicate of replacement certificate of registration,permit or identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

(i) assigned special identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25

(j) search of department records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.80

(k) Off-highway Vehicle Infrastructure Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00

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made by the Governor in Council under Sections 17 and 26 ofChapter 335 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Actand Section 5 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96,


1 The schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 117/2011, made bythe Governor in Council by Order in Council 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011, is amended by repealingitems 1 and 2, effective May 1, 2013, and substituting the following items:

1 Annual registration fee for partnership other than Nova Scotia LLPor extra-provincial LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

2 Annual registration fee for Nova Scotia LLP or extra-provincialLLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90.70

2 The regulations are further amended by repealing items 3 through 12 and substituting the followingitems:

3 For filing declaration under Section 5 of the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55



4 For filing declaration to register as Nova Scotia LLP or extra-provincial LLP under Section 7A of the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $302.40

5 For certificate of change of name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.30

6 For every search not involving the Newly Updated Automated Name Search (NUANS) system or Registry Information System(REGIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05

7 For each certificate other than original certificate of registrationunder Partnerships and Business Names Registration Actwhen required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

8 For reserving a partnership or business name using the Newly Updated Automated Search (NUANS) system for Atlantic provinces search including federal trade names and trademark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.52 (plus HST)

9 For reserving a partnership or business name using the Newly Updated Automated Search (NUANS) system for full Canada-wide database search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.39 (plus HST)

10 For reserving a partnership name based on a Newly Updated Automated Name Search (NUANS) system search that was performed outside the Office of the Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.87 (plus HST)

11 For a certified copy of the following documents:

(a) amendment to extra-provincial limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(b) any other document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

12 For a photocopy of the following documents:

(a) amendment to extra-provincial limited partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(b) any other document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10___________________________________________________________________

N.S. Reg. 144/2013Pension Benefits Regulations

Amendment to the Pension Benefits Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 105 of

Chapter 340 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Pension Benefits Act

The Pension Benefits Regulations, N.S. Reg. 164/2002, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council2002-607 dated December 20, 2002, are amended by

(a) striking out “$5.35” in subsections 3(1) and (2) and substituting “$5.65”;



(b) striking out “$107.05” in subsections 3(1) and (2) and substituting “$113.25”;

(c) striking out “$8029.21” in subsections 3(1) and (2) and substituting “$8494.90”;

(d) striking out “$5.35” in clauses 17(2)(a) and (b) and substituting “$5.65”;

(e) striking out “$107.05” in subsection 17(2) and substituting $113.25”;

(f) striking out “$8029.21” in subsection 17(2) and substituting “$8494.90”;

(g) striking out “$8.02” in clauses 17(3)(a) and (b) and substituting “$8.50”;

(h) striking out “$160.58” in subsection 17(3) and substituting “$169.90”;

(i) striking out “$12 043.81” in subsection 17(3) and substituting “$12 742.35”;

(j) striking out “$1070.56” in clause 23(12)(a) and substituting “$1132.65”;

(k) striking out “$267.63” in clause 23(12)(b) and substituting “$283.15”;

(l) striking out “$0.53” in clause 47(2) and substituting “$0.55”;

(m) striking out “$5.35” in clause 47(2) and substituting “$5.65”; and

(n) striking out “$107.05” in Section 87 and substituting “$113.25”.

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N.S. Reg. 145/2013Personal Property Security Act General Regulations

Amendment to the Personal Property Security Act General Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 72 of

Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1995-96,the Personal Property Security Act

Clause 83(1)(i) of the Personal Property Security Act General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 129/97, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 97-621 dated October 1, 1997, is amended by striking out “$8.03” andsubstituting “$8.50”.

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N.S. Reg. 146/2013Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations

Amendment to the Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 27 of

Chapter 342 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Petroleum Resources Act

Section 14 of the Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations, N.S. Reg. 29/2001, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 2001-167 dated March 30, 2001, is amended by





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N.S. Reg. 147/2013Petroleum Resources Regulations

Amendment to the Petroleum Resources Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 27 of

Chapter 342 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Petroleum Resources Act

Schedule I to the Petroleum Resources Regulations, N.S. Reg. 178/85, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 85-1180 dated October 29, 1985, is repealed and the following Schedule substituted.

Schedule I–Fees and RentalsPetroleum Resources Regulations

1 The following fees shall be payable at the time of filing:(a) exploration license application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.00(b) exploration agreement proposal (this filing fee shall be refunded

by the Minister if the proposal is not accepted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1210.60(c) exploration agreement renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.00(d) drilling renewal permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.00(e) development program submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no fee required(f) lease application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.00(g) lease renewals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.00(h) transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.00(i) surrender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no fee required(j) termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no fee required

2 The following rentals shall be payable in advance annually:(a) exploration agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.15 per hectare(b) lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.15 per hectare

3 The following inspection fees shall be payable in advance:(a) exploration license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05(b) exploration agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05(c) lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05(d) notice of transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.05



N.S. Reg. 148/2013Private Career Colleges General Regulations

Amendment to the Private Career Colleges General Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 37 of

Chapter 23 of the Acts of 1998,the Private Career Colleges Regulation Act

Section 21 of the Private Career Colleges General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 97/99, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 1999-482 dated October 6, 1999, is repealed and the following Section substituted:

21 (1) The registration fee for a college shall be $604.85 and shall accompany the application.

(2) The registration fee for each program shall be $120.95 and shall accompany the application.___________________________________________________________________

N.S. Reg. 149/2013Private Investigators and Private Guards Regulations

Amendment to the Private Investigators and Private Guards Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 26 of

Chapter 356 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act

Subsection 9(1) of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Regulations, N.S. Reg. 180/2005, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2005-413 dated September 14, 2005, is amended by



(c) striking out “$24.02” in clauses (c), (d) and (f) and substituting “$25.40”; and

(d) striking out “$36.59” in clause (e) and substituting “$38.70”.

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the Private Investment Holding Companies Actand Section 5 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96,


1 Item 1 of the schedule of fees payable to the registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 107/2004,made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2004-138 dated March 30, 2004, is amended bystriking out “$308.71” and substituting “$326.60”.



2 Item 2 of the regulations is amended, effective May 1, 2013, by striking out “$34.30” and substituting“$36.30”.

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N.S. Reg. 151/2013Provincial Parks Regulations

Amendment to the Provincial Parks Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council pursuant to Section 37 ofChapter 367 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,

the Provincial Parks Act

1 (1) Subsection 16(1) of the Provincial Parks Regulations, N.S. Reg. 69/89, made by the Governorin Council by Order in Council 89-579 dated May 16, 1989, is amended by

(a) striking out “$18.36 per day” in clause (a) and substituting “$19.40 per day”; and

(b) striking out “$24.48 per day”in clause (b) and substituting “$25.90 per day”.

(2) Subsection 16(1B) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$32.64 per day” andsubstituting “$34.55 per day”.

(3) Subsection 16(1E) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(1E) Despite subsection (1), the fee for a campsite permit to use a campsite that provides ayurt is $58.20, inclusive of any applicable tax, for up to 4 people, plus an additional$10.60 per person for each person in excess of 4, inclusive of any applicable tax.

(4) Subsection 16(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(2) The fees for group camping permits are as follows:

(a) in a park with no flush toilet and shower, $19.40 per day, inclusive of anyapplicable tax, plus $2.30 per day, inclusive of any tax, for each person inexcess of 6;

(b) in a park with a flush toilet and shower, $25.90 per day, inclusive of anyapplicable tax, plus $2.30 per day, inclusive of any tax, for each person inexcess of 6.

(5) Subsection 16(4) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$6.00” and substituting “$6.35”.

(6) Subsection 16(6) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$7.63” and substituting “$8.05”.

2 (1) Subsections 16A(1) and (1A) of the regulations are repealed and the following subsections aresubstituted:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (1A) for a yearly permit, the daily fees, inclusive ofany applicable tax, for a permit to use Cape Chignecto Provincial Park are as set out inthe following table:



Category of Person Fee PerPerson

child 6 years old or younger free

child at least 7 years old but younger than 17 years old $4.30

person 65 years old or older $4.30

family (at least 1 adult, maximum 2 children) $16.20

member of a school group $2.15

member of a corporate group (minimum 20 persons) $3.80

all other persons $5.40

(1A) The fee for a yearly permit to use Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is $27.00 per personolder than 6 years old, inclusive of any applicable tax.

(2) Subsection 16A(3) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(3) Despite the fees prescribed in clauses 16(1)(a) and (b), the following campsite andrental fees, inclusive of any applicable tax, apply in Cape Chignecto Provincial Park:

Service Fee Per Day

campsite $25.90

bunkhouse or cabin rental $57.65 for up to 4 people, plusadditional $11.50 per person per nightfor up to 4 additional people


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N.S. Reg. 152/2013Public Archives Fees Regulations

Amendment to the Public Archives Fees Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 23 of

Chapter 24 of the Acts of 1998,the Public Archives Act

Section 2 of the Public Archives Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 70/2007, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 2007-125 dated March 2, 2007, is amended by





N.S. Reg. 153/2013Regulations under the Regulations Act

Amendment to the Regulations under the Regulations Actmade by the Governor in Council under Section 21 of

Chapter 393 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Regulations Act

Schedule A to the Regulations under the Regulations Act, N.S. Reg. 42/99, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 1999-186 dated April 21, 1999, is repealed and the following Schedule substituted:

Schedule AFees Charged By the Registrar of Regulations

(Section 5 of the Regulations under the Regulations Act)

Original documents1 (1) The fee for a copy of an original document filed with the Registrar is

(a) for a photocopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.35 per page(b) for a faxed copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65 per page

(2) The fee for certification of a copy of an original document filed with the Registrar is anadditional $2.52.

Consolidated regulations2 (1) The fee for a copy of a consolidation of an individual set of regulations is

(a) for a hard copy

(i) by photocopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.39 per page(ii) by fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.70 per page

(b) for an electronic copy

(i) on disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.26 per pageplus the cost of the disk if supplied by the Registrar

(ii) by e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.26 per page

(2) The Registrar may limit the choice of format in which the electronic information is sent.

(3) In this Section, “page” means a page of text as formatted by the Office of the Registrar, whethercopied in single- or double-sided format.

Minimum charge3 The fees prescribed in Sections 1 and 2 are subject to a $5.65 minimum charge.

Research4 The fee for historical or archival research is $12.87 per day, plus fees for any copies of documents

provided.



N.S. Reg. 154/2013Residential Tenancies Regulations

Amendment to the Residential Tenancies Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 26 of

Chapter 401 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Residential Tenancies Act

Section 33 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations, N.S. Reg. 190/89, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 89-1118 dated September 26, 1989, is amended by striking out “$28.59” and substituting“$30.25”.

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N.S. Reg. 155/2013Revenue Act Regulations

Amendment to the Revenue Act Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 92 of

Chapter 17 of the Acts of 1995-96,the Revenue Act

Subsection 3B(1) of the Revenue Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 63/96, made by the Governor in Council by Orderin Council 96-230 dated March 29, 1996, is repealed and the following Section substituted:

(1) Pursuant to clause 92(2)(o) of Part IV of the Act, the following fees apply to the following services:

(a) $120.95 for issuing a bulk sales clearance certificate;

(b) $60.50 for issuing a contractor’s clearance;

(c) $24.20 for issuing a letter of good standing;

(d) $60.50 for issuing a judgment;

(e) $60.50 for issuing a letter of satisfaction regarding a judgment;

(f) $90.70 for issuing or renewing a Consumer’s Exemption Permit;

(g) for issuing a single-trip permit, the greater of

(i) $11.35, and

(ii) an amount equal to the tax estimated on the consumption of gasoline or diesel oil basedon kilometres of travel in the Province;

(h) $120.95 minimum for issuing an advance ruling and an additional $67.95 per hour after the first2 hours;

(i) $30.25 for processing an NSF cheque;



(j) $120.95 minimum for issuing an approval for brands of imported tobacco and an additional$67.95 per hour after the first 2 hours;

(k) $30.25 for issuing an International Fuel Tax Agreement licence or renewal of such licence;

(l) $6.05 for each International Fuel Tax Agreement decal;

(m) $120.95 for issuing or renewing a tobacco retail vendor’s permit;

(n) $120.95 for issuing or renewing a tobacco wholesale vendor’s permit.

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N.S. Reg. 156/2013Small Claims Court Forms and Procedures Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Small Claims CourtForms and Procedures made by the Governor in Council

under Section 33 of Chapter 430 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Small Claims Court Act

1 Section 2 of the regulations respecting Small Claims Court forms and procedures, N.S. Reg. 17/93,made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 93-110 dated February 2, 1993, is amended by

(a) striking out “$91.47” in clauses (a) and (c) and substituting “$96.80”;







(c) striking out “$6.09” in clause (c) and substituting “$6.43”; and

(d) striking out “$0.60” in clause (d) and substituting “$0.65”.


(a) striking out “$91.47” in subsection (1) and substituting “$96.80”;

(b) striking out “$182.94” in subsection (2) and substituting “$193.55”, and

(c) striking out “182.94” in subsection (3) and substituting “$193.55”.



N.S. Reg. 157/2013Small Claims Court Residential Tenancies Appeal Regulations

Amendment to the Small Claims Court Residential Tenancies Appeal Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 33 of

Chapter 430 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Small Claims Court Act

Subsection 4(1) of the Small Claims Court Residential Tenancies Appeal Regulations, N.S. Reg. 18/2003, madeby the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-29 dated January 31, 2003, is amended by


(b) striking out “$91.47” in clause (b) and substituting “$96.80”; and

(c) striking out “$182.94” in clause (c) and substituting “$193.55”.

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N.S. Reg. 158/2013Small Claims Court Taxation of Costs Regulations

Amendment to the Small Claims Court Taxation of Costs Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 33 of

Chapter 430 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Small Claims Court Act

1 Clause 3(1)(c) of the Small Claims Court Taxation of Costs Regulations, N.S. Reg. 37/2001, made bythe Governor in Council by Order in Council 2001-162 dated March 30, 2001, is amended by strikingout “$91.47” and substituting “$96.80”.




(c) striking out “$6.09” in clause (c) and substituting “$6.43”; and

(d) striking out “$0.60” in clause (d) and substituting “$0.65”.





made by the Governor in Council under Section 31 ofChapter 435 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Societies Act

and Section 5 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96,the Business Electronic Filing Act

The schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 132/2011, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011, is amended by

(a) repealing items 1 through 4 and substituting the following items:

1 For filing and registering memorandum and bylawsand issuing certificate of incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.35

2 For issuing certificate of change of name or any certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

3 For filing any special resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.00

4 For providing a certified copy of the following documents:

(a) bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(b) document other than bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

(b) repealing item 5, effective May 1, 2013, and substituting the following item:

5 For annual registration of society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.25

(c) repealing item 6 and substituting the following item:

6 For a photocopy of the following documents:

(a) bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.20

(b) document other than bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.10

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N.S. Reg. 160/2013Solemnization of Marriage Fee Regulations

Amendment to the Solemnization of Marriage Fee Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 33 of

Chapter 436 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Solemnization of Marriage Act

The Solemnization of Marriage Fee Regulations, N.S. Reg. 153/2000, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 2000-442 dated September 6, 2000, are amended by



(a) striking out “$121.78” in Section 2 and substituting “$128.85”;

(b) striking out “$17.13” in Section 3 and substituting “$18.10”;

(c) striking out “$89.54” in Section 4 and substituting “$94.75”; and

(d) striking out “$89.54” in Section 5 and substituting “$94.75”.

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N.S. Reg. 161/2013Theatres and Amusements Regulations

Amendment to the Theatres and Amusements Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 4 of

Chapter 466 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Theatres and Amusements Act

Schedule A to the Theatres and Amusements Regulations, N.S. Reg. 90/2005, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 2005-164 dated April 22, 2005, is repealed and the following Schedule substituted:

Schedule A: Fees

Table 1: Licensing Fees

Licence Initial Fee Renewal Fee

Class A theatre licence $386.55 $386.55

Class B theatre licence (drive-in theatre) $193.20 $193.20

Class A film exchange licence (film retailer) $193.20 $193.20

Class B film exchange licence (film distributor) $1352.70 $1352.70

Class C film exchange licence (film distributor dealing only invideo games)

$676.20 $676.20

Place of amusement licence $289.95 $289.95

Table 2: Examination Fees

Film Submitted Examination Fee

Theatrical release $3.85/minute

Film for home use not previously examined orclassified–Adult films and prohibited films

$3.85/minute

Film for home use not previously examined orclassified–other than Adult films and prohibited films

$38.65/film



N.S. Reg. 162/2013Tourist Accommodations Regulations

Amendment to the Tourist Accommodations Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 18

of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 1994-95,the Tourist Accommodations Act

The Tourist Accommodations Regulations, N.S. Reg. 185/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 2003-461 dated November 6, 2003, are amended by repealing Schedule A - Licence Fees andsubstituting the following Schedule:

Schedule A: Licence Fees

Roofed accommodations1 The fee for a roofed accommodation licence is based on the number of rental units in the

accommodation, and is as set out in the following table:

Number of rental units Fee

1–2 $90.25

3–4 $120.35

5–10 $180.50

11–20 $240.65

21–50 $300.85

51–100 $361.00

101–150 $481.35

151–200 $601.70

201–250 $722.05

251–300 $842.35

300+ $962.70

Camping establishment2 The fee for a camping establishment licence is based on the number of campsites, including fully

serviced, partially serviced and unserviced campsites, and campsites with camping cabins or rentedrecreational vehicle camping units, and is as set out in the following table:

Number of campsites Fee

1-50 $90.25

51-75 $120.35

76-100 $150.45

101+ $180.50

Special event camping area3 The fee for a special event camping area licence is $180.50.



N.S. Reg. 163/2013Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations

Amendment to the Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 33 of

Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2001,the Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act

1 Subsection 7(6) of the Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations, N.S. Reg. 148/2002, made bythe Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-544 dated December 6, 2002, is amended by strikingout “$114.35” and substituting “$121.00”.





(a) striking out “$25.50” in clause (3)(b) and substituting “$27.00”; and


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N.S. Reg. 164/2013Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations

Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Fees for Searches and Transactionsmade by the Governor in Council under Section 51 of

Chapter 494 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Vital Statistics Act

Section 1 of the regulations respecting fees for searches and transactions, N.S. Reg. 26/94, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 94-125 dated February 15, 1994, is amended by

(a) striking out “$30.29” in clause (c) and substituting “$32.05”;

(b) striking out “$36.62” in clause (c) and substituting “$38.75”;


(d) striking out “$17.13” in clause (e) and substituting “$18.10”;

(e) striking out “$11.45” in clause (e) and substituting “$12.10”; and

(f) striking out “$22.86” in clause (f) and substituting “$24.20”.



N.S. Reg. 165/2013Bear Harvesting Regulations

Amendment to the Bear Harvesting Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of

Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989,the Wildlife Act

Subsection 3(1) of the Bear Harvesting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 60/88, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 88-349 dated March 29, 1988, is amended by

(a) striking out “$24.35” in clauses (a) and (b) and substituting “$25.78”; and

(b) striking out “$114.30” in clause (c) and substituting “$120.91”.

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N.S. Reg. 166/2013Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations

Amendment to the Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


1 Clause 5(1)(b) of the Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations, N.S. Reg. 1/91, madeby the Governor in Council by Order in Council 91-17 dated January 3, 1991, is amended by strikingout “$120.46” and substituting “$127.43”.



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N.S. Reg. 167/2013Deer Hunting Regulations

Amendment to the Deer Hunting Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


1 Subsection 3(1) of the Deer Hunting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 59/88, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 88-348 dated March 29, 1988, is amended by


(b) striking out “$125.78” in clause (b) and substituting “$133.09”; and




2 Subsection 6(3) of the regulations is amended by



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N.S. Reg. 168/2013Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulations

Amendment to the Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Subsection 3(1) of the Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulations, N.S. Reg. 207/87, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 87-1183 dated September 29, 1987, is amended by


(b) striking out “$11.43” in clauses (c) and (e) and substituting “$12.10”.

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N.S. Reg. 169/2013Fur Harvesting Regulations

Amendment to the Fur Harvesting Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Subsection 3(3) of the Fur Harvesting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 165/87, made by the Governor in Council byOrder in Council 87-956 dated August 18, 1987, is amended by striking out “$19.45” and substituting “$20.57”.

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N.S. Reg. 170/2013General Wildlife Regulations

Amendment to the General Wildlife Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


1 Clause 3B(1)(a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$5.00” and substituting “$5.30”.

2 Subsection 3C(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$7.14” and substituting “$7.57”.

3 Subsection 5(11A) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$5.71” and substituting “$6.05”.




N.S. Reg. 171/2013Guide Regulations

Amendment to the Guide Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Subsection 3(1) of the Guide Regulations, N.S. Reg. 206/87, made by the Governor in Council by Order inCouncil 87-1182 dated September 29, 1987, is amended by



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N.S. Reg. 172/2013Liscomb Game Sanctuary Regulations

Amendment to the Liscomb Game Sanctuary Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Clause 4(3)(c) of the Liscomb Game Sanctuary Regulations, N.S. Reg. 113/96, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 96-478 dated June 25, 1996, is amended by


(b) striking out “$11.43” and substituting $12.09”.

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N.S. Reg. 173/2013Moose Hunting Regulations

Amendment to the Moose Hunting Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


1 Subsection 3(3) of the Moose Hunting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 90/88, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 88-405 dated April 20, 1988, is amended by




3 Subsection 4A(4) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$22.87” and substituting “$24.22”.



N.S. Reg. 174/2013Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations

Amendment to the Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Subsection 3(1) of the Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations, N.S. Reg. 89/88, made by the Governor inCouncil by Order in Council 88-404 dated April 20, 1988, is amended by striking out “$57.15” and substituting“$60.45”.

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N.S. Reg. 175/2013Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations

Amendment to the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


1 Subsection 5(2) of the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations, N.S. Reg. 78/2008, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 2008-54 dated February 19, 2008, is amended by striking out“$4.25” and substituting “$4.50”.


3 Subsection 5(4) of the regulations is amended by



4 Subsection 5(5) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$34.00” and substituting “$36.00”.___________________________________________________________________

N.S. Reg. 176/2013Small Game Hunting Regulations

Amendment to the Small Game Hunting Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Subsection 3(1) of the Small Game Hunting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 166/87, made by the Governor in Councilby Order in Council 87-957 dated August 18, 1987, is amended by





N.S. Reg. 177/2013Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area Regulations

Amendment to the Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area Regulationsmade by the Governor in Council under subsection 113(1) of


Clause 4(2A)(c) of the Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area Regulations, N.S. Reg. 139/94, made by theGovernor in Council by Order in Council 94-682 dated August 17, 1994, is amended by


(b) striking out “$11.43” and substituting $12.09”.
