Wilderness Areas Protection Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS17, “Wilderness Areas Protection Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-56-session-6.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Wilderness Areas Protection Act bill, currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly, does several things. It aims to protect wilderness areas by establishing a system for their identification, classification, and management. The bill would also create a Wilderness Areas Protection Act to govern these areas, and it would give the Minister of Natural Resources the power to designate and manage these areas.
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Key provisions
- 01This bill establishes the Wilderness Areas Protection Act to protect and preserve wilderness areas in Nova Scotia.
- 02The Minister of Environment is responsible for designating wilderness areas and developing management plans for these areas.
- 03The Minister must consult with the public and other stakeholders before designating a wilderness area or amending a management plan.
- 04The Minister may enter into agreements with other parties to protect and preserve wilderness areas.
- 05Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000.
- 06The Minister must report annually to the Assembly on the progress and activities under this Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.