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NS242INTRODUCEDOTHERNOVA SCOTIA

Small Business Commissioner Act

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Bill overview

Bill NS242, “Small Business Commissioner Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-65-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.

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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY

What you need to know

The Small Business Commissioner Act in Nova Scotia is currently at First Reading. This bill establishes a Small Business Commissioner to promote and protect the interests of small businesses in the province. The Commissioner will investigate complaints, provide information and guidance, and work with government to resolve issues affecting small businesses. The bill also sets out the Commissioner's powers and duties, as well as the process for resolving complaints.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act may be cited as the Small Business Commissioner Act.
  2. 02The Minister of Business is responsible for the administration of this Act.
  3. 03The Small Business Commissioner is appointed by the Governor in Council.
  4. 04The Small Business Commissioner has the powers and duties set out in this Act.
  5. 05The Small Business Commissioner may investigate complaints regarding small business matters.
  6. 06The Small Business Commissioner must report annually to the Minister of Business on their activities.

Vote roll

No division has been recorded for this bill yet.