Coastal Protection Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS106, “Coastal Protection Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Coastal Protection Act in Nova Scotia is now law after receiving Royal Assent. This bill aims to protect the province's coastlines by establishing a framework for coastal planning and management. It will help identify areas at risk of erosion and flooding, and provide a process for mitigating these impacts. The act will also ensure that any coastal development is done in a way that minimizes harm to the environment and communities.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Coastal Protection Act.
- 02The Minister of Environment is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 03The Minister may make regulations respecting the protection of coastal areas.
- 04No person shall engage in an activity that causes significant harm to a coastal area.
- 06A court that convicts a person under subsection (5) may, in addition to any other penalty, order the person to pay a fine.
Vote roll
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