Maintenance Enforcement Act (amended)*
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Bill overview
Bill NS237, “Maintenance Enforcement Act (amended)*”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-59-session-1.
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 Maintenance Enforcement Act (amended) bill in Nova Scotia, NS237, has received Royal Assent. This means it's now a law. The bill likely makes changes to the existing Maintenance Enforcement Act, which helps ensure that people who owe child or spousal support pay it as required. The exact changes are not specified, but the bill's passage means the amendments are now in effect, helping to enforce support payments in Nova Scotia.
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Key provisions
- 01The Maintenance Enforcement Act is amended to include provisions for the enforcement of spousal and child support orders.
- 02The amendments to the Maintenance Enforcement Act come into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 03The Minister of Community Services is responsible for the administration of the Maintenance Enforcement Act.
- 04The amendments to the Maintenance Enforcement Act apply to all support orders made on or after the date of royal assent.
- 05A person who fails to comply with a support order may be subject to penalties and fines under the Maintenance Enforcement Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.