Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS88, “Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-58-session-2.
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 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act, a bill in Nova Scotia, has received Royal Assent. This means it has been officially approved and is now a law. The act likely regulates the storage of underground hydrocarbons, such as oil and gas, to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
AI-generated from official records and reviewed against our editorial guardrails.
Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act.
- 02The Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the storage of hydrocarbons underground.
- 03No person shall store hydrocarbons underground without a permit issued by the Governor in Council.
- 04A permit issued under this Act is valid for a period of one year unless revoked earlier.
- 05The Governor in Council may revoke a permit if the holder fails to comply with the regulations.
- 06The Minister may designate persons to inspect storage facilities and enforce compliance with this Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.