Maintenance and Custody Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS40, “Maintenance and Custody Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-62-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Maintenance and Custody Act (amended) bill, NS40, is currently in effect in Nova Scotia. This bill allows the government to make changes to the act that deals with the maintenance and custody of children, as well as the rights of parents and guardians. The changes were made effective on May 1, 2014, and the bill received royal assent, giving it the force of law in the province.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Maintenance and Custody Act to provide for changes in maintenance and custody orders.
- 02The amendments to the Act come into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 03The Minister of Justice is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 04The Act is binding on Her Majesty in right of Nova Scotia and on all persons in the province.
- 05The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations for the purposes of this Act.
- 06This Act receives Royal Assent on the date specified in the Status field.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.