Cape Breton Strip Mines Moratorium Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS26, “Cape Breton Strip Mines Moratorium Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-60-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
This bill, the Cape Breton Strip Mines Moratorium Act, is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly. It is proposed to establish a moratorium on strip mining in Cape Breton, effectively halting this type of mining activity in the region.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Cape Breton Strip Mines Moratorium Act.
- 02The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 03Strip mining in Cape Breton is prohibited for a period of 5 years from the date this Act comes into force.
- 04The Minister may grant exemptions to this prohibition for specific projects or areas.
- 05The Minister must provide public notice and opportunity for comment before granting any exemptions.
- 06The Minister must report annually to the Assembly on the administration of this Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.