Public Archives Act*
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Bill overview
Bill NS43, “Public Archives Act*”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-57-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 Public Archives Act in Nova Scotia is currently in effect, having received Royal Assent. This bill establishes the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, which is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible the province's historical records and documents. The act also sets out the powers and duties of the Public Archives, including the acquisition and management of archival materials, and the provision of research and educational services.
AI-generated from official records and reviewed against our editorial guardrails.
Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Public Archives Act.
- 02The Public Archives of Nova Scotia are hereby established as a repository for the records of the province.
- 03The Public Archives shall be responsible for the preservation, conservation and administration of the records in its custody.
- 04The Public Archives shall have the power to acquire, by gift, purchase or otherwise, any records that are deemed to be of historical or cultural significance.
- 05The Public Archives shall be responsible for the provision of research facilities and services to the public.
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