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Page Agriculture and Marketing Act P a c k a g e d A p p l e s C o n t r o l l e d A t m o s p h e r e D e s i g n a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t........ 7 3 /2013 400 Agriculture and Rural Credit Act N o v a S c o t i a F a r m L o a n B o a r d R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .......................... 7 4 /2013 400 Amusement Devices Safety Act Amusement Devices General Regulations–amendment ........................... 7 5 / 2013 401 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations–amendment ....... 7 6 / 2013 402 Beaches Act Beaches Regulations–amendment ............................................ 7 7 / 2013 403 Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies Act First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement ................. 8 3 / 2013 405 Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 8 9 / 2013 411 Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 119/2013 441 Business Electronic Filing Act & Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 143/2013 461 Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies Act

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 159/2013 472 Cemetery and Funeral Services Act Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations–amendment .......................... 7 8 / 2013 403 Change of Name Act C h a n g e o f N a m e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 7 9 / 2013 403 Collection Agencies Act C o l l e c t i o n A g e n c i e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t................................... 8 0 /2013 404 Communications and Information Act Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 8 1 / 2013 404 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 8 2 / 2013 405 Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement ................. 8 3 / 2013 405 Condominium Act Condominium Regulations–amendment ....................................... 8 4 / 2013 407 Consumer Protection Act C o n s u m e r P r o t e c t i o n A c t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t............................... 8 5 /2013 409 P a y d a y L e n d e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 8 6 / 2013 409 Consumer Reporting Act C o n s u m e r R e p o r t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................. 8 7 /2013 409 Co-operative Associations Act C o - o p e r a t i v e A s s o c i a t i o n s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.............................. 8 8 /2013 410 Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 8 9 / 2013 411 Correctional Services Act Correctional Services Regulations–amendment .................................. 9 0 / 2013 411 Costs and Fees Act Fees and Allowances Under

Part I and

Part II of the Act–amendment ................ 9 1 / 2013 411 Court Houses and Lockup House Act Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations–amendment ............ 9 2 / 2013 425 Credit Union Act C r e d i t U n i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 9 3 / 2013 425 Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act D i r e c t S e l l e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 9 4 / 2013 427 Education Act Governor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment ...................... 9 5 / 2013 427 370 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Electrical Installation and Inspection Act E l e c t r i c a l C o d e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 9 6 / 2013 428 Elevators and Lifts Act E l e v a t o r s a n d L i f t s G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................. 9 7 /2013 428 Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act E m b a l m e r s a n d F u n e r a l D i r e c t o r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................ 9 8 /2013 430 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 9 9 / 2013 430 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 100/2013 430 Environment Act Fees Regulations ......................................................... 6 8 / 2013 375 Ferries Act F e r r i a g e C h a r g e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 101/2013 431 Fire Safety Act F i r e S a f e t y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .......................................... 102/2013 432 Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations–amendment .......................... 103/2013 433 F i s h B u y e r s ’ L i c e n s i n g a n d E n f o r c e m e n t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................104/2013 433 F i s h I n s p e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t....................................... 105/2013 434 Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations–replacement ..... 6 9 / 2013 387 R o c k W e e d H a r v e s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ................................106/2013 434 Forests Act F o r e s t F i r e P r o t e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................107/2013 434 Gaming Control Act A t l a n t i c L o t t e r y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 108/2013 435 Bingo Regulations–amendment .............................................. 109/2013 435 Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment ...................................... 110/2013 435 C a r n i v a l a n d C h a r i t a b l e G a m i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .........................111/2013 436 C a s i n o R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................................. 112/2013 436 V i d e o L o t t e r y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t........................................ 113/2013 437 Health Protection Act Food Safety Regulations–amendment ......................................... 114/2013 437 Health Services and Insurance Act A m b u l a n c e F e e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 7 0 / 2013 388 Insurance Act I n s u r a n c e A d j u s t e r s L i c e n s i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...........................115/2013 438 I n s u r a n c e A g e n t s L i c e n s i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.............................116/2013 438 L i c e n s i n g o f I n s u r e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................117/2013 439 © NS Registry of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Land Registration Act L a n d R e g i s t r a t i o n G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................118/2013 439 Limited Partnerships Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 119/2013 441 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations–amendment ..................................... 120/2013 442 Lobbyists’ Registration Act Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment ................................ 121/2013 442 Maintenance Enforcement Act M a i n t e n a n c e E n f o r c e m e n t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................122/2013 443 Mineral Resources Act Mineral Resources Regulations–amendment .................................... 123/2013 443 Mortgage Brokers’ and Lenders’ Registration Act M o r t g a g e B r o k e r s a n d L e n d e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..........................124/2013 444 Motor Carrier Act Motor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment .................................... 125/2013 445 Motor Vehicle Act Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment ........................ 126/2013 445 Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment .... 127/2013 445 Documents and Services Fees–replacement ..................................... 128/2013 446 Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment ............................... 129/2013 449 Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment ........................... 130/2013 449 N o n - R e s i d e n t R e g i s t r a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .............................131/2013 450 Prorated Registration Fees for Inter-jurisdictional Commercial T r u c k s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t............................................ 132/2013 450 Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment ............................ 133/2013 452 Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment ........................... 134/2013 452 Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ........... 136/2013 454 Registration Fees for Farmers and Fishermen Regulations–amendment ............... 135/2013 453 Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ............. 137/2013 455 Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment ........................... 138/2013 456 Restricted Permits and Special Permits Fees Regulations–amendment ................ 139/2013 456 V e h i c l e I n s p e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................... 140/2013 457 Occupational Health and Safety Act Underground Mining Regulations–amendment .................................. 141/2013 458 Off-highway Vehicles Act Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment ............................. 142/2013 460 Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Pension Benefits Act P e n s i o n B e n e f i t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 144/2013 462 Personal Property Security Act P e r s o n a l P r o p e r t y S e c u r i t y A c t G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................145/2013 463 Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment ............................. 146/2013 463 Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment .................................. 147/2013 464 Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 9 9 / 2013 430 Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 100/2013 430 Private Career Colleges Regulation Act P r i v a t e C a r e e r C o l l e g e s G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .........................148/2013 465 Private Investigators and Private Guards Act P r i v a t e I n v e s t i g a t o r s a n d P r i v a t e G u a r d s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................149/2013 465 Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 150/2013 465 Provincial Parks Act P r o v i n c i a l P a r k s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................................... 151/2013 466 Public Archives Act Public Archives Fees Regulations–amendment .................................. 152/2013 467 Regulations Act Regulations under the Regulations Act–amendment .............................. 153/2013 468 Residential Tenancies Act R e s i d e n t i a l T e n a n c i e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................154/2013 469 Revenue Act R e v e n u e A c t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 155/2013 469 Small Claims Court Act S m a l l C l a i m s C o u r t F o r m s a n d P r o c e d u r e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.................156/2013 470 S m a l l C l a i m s C o u r t R e s i d e n t i a l T e n a n c i e s A p p e a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...........157/2013 471 S m a l l C l a i m s C o u r t T a x a t i o n o f C o s t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ....................158/2013 471 Societies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 159/2013 472 Solemnization of Marriage Act S o l e m n i z a t i o n o f M a r r i a g e F e e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..........................160/2013 472 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 373

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Summary Proceedings Act S u m m a r y O f f e n c e T i c k e t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .............................. 7 1 /2013 389 Technical Safety Act Technical Safety Fees Regulations ........................................... 7 2 / 2013 390 Theatres and Amusements Act T h e a t r e s a n d A m u s e m e n t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................161/2013 473 Tourist Accommodations Act T o u r i s t A c c o m m o d a t i o n s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..............................162/2013 474 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment ...................... 163/2013 475 Vital Statistics Act Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment ....................... 164/2013 475 Wildlife Act B e a r H a r v e s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 165/2013 476 Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment ............. 166/2013 476 D e e r H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 167/2013 476 F u r B u y e r s , H i d e D e a l e r s a n d T a x i d e r m i s t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ................168/2013 477 F u r H a r v e s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ....................................... 169/2013 477 G e n e r a l W i l d l i f e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 170/2013 477 G u i d e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .............................................. 171/2013 478 L i s c o m b G a m e S a n c t u a r y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..............................172/2013 478 M o o s e H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 173/2013 478 Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment ............................. 174/2013 479 Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations–amendment ............................ 175/2013 479 S m a l l G a m e H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................176/2013 479 T o b e a t i c W i l d l i f e M a n a g e m e n t A r e a R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .....................177/2013 480 In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act.

The date a regulation is made, the date a regulation is approved, the date a regulation is filed and any date specified in a regulation are important to determine when the regulation is in force. *Date that subsections 3(6) and (7) and Sections 11 and 13 of the Regulations Act and amendments to the Regulations Act made by

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 68/2013 Made: February 27, 2013 Filed: March 28, 2013 Fees Regulations Order dated February 27, 2013 Regulations made by the Minister of Environment pursuant to clause 8A(1)(

a) of the Environment Act In the matter of clause 8A(1)(

a) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act and In the matter of Regulations Establishing Fees for the Environment Act and Regulations made by the Minister of Environment Order I, Sterling Belliveau, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to clause 8A(1)(

a) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act, hereby (

a) repeal the Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 29/2012 made January 10, 2012, effective February 1, 2012; and (

b) make regulations establishing fees for the Environment Act and regulations in the form set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”. This order is effective on and after April 1, 2013. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 27, 2013. Sgd.: Sterling Belliveau Honourable Sterling Belliveau Minister of Environment

Schedule “A” Regulations Establishing Fees for the Environment Act and Regulations made by the Minister under clause 8A(1)(

a) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Fees Regulations.

Part 1: Environment Act Filing fees for remediation reports 2( 1 ) In this Section, a “remediation report” includes any report filed with the Department that documents © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 375

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue a risk assessment, site management, or site remediation of a residual contamination on a site regardless of whether or not active site remediation was necessary.

(2) The types of remediation reports are as follows: (

a) Type A – a remediation report for a domestic fuel oil spill, if the report is either (

i) criteria-based, or (ii) Tier I risk assessment or remediation; (

b) Type B – a remediation report for a domestic fuel oil spill, if the report is either (

i) Tier II risk assessment or remediation, or (ii) Tier III risk assessment or remediation; (

c) Type C – a remediation report for a non- domestic site, if the report is either: (

i) criteria-based, or (ii) Tier I risk assessment or remediation; (

d) Type D – a remediation report for a non-domestic site with a single contaminant of concern if the report, with risk-based corrective action, is either (

i) Tier II risk assessment or remediation, or (ii) Tier III risk assessment or remediation and the report has no use restrictions, no controls and no off-site impacts; (

e) Type E – a remediation report for a non-domestic site with multiple contaminants of concern if the report, with risk-based corrective action, is either (

i) Tier II risk assessment or remediation, or (ii) Tier III risk assessment or remediation and the report has no use restrictions, no controls and no off-site impacts; (

f) Type F – a remediation report for a non-domestic site if the report, with risk-based corrective action, is either (

i) Tier II risk assessment or remediation, or (ii) Tier III risk assessment or remediation and the report has use restrictions, controls or off-site impacts.

(3) The filing fees for a report on the remediation of contaminated sites and releases under

Part VI and

Part VIII of the Environment Act, by the type of report identified in subsection (2), are as set out in the following table: 376 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Table 1 Remediation Report Filing Fees Type of Remediation Report Filing Fee Type A $145.25 Type B $302.40 Type C $302.40 Type D $665.30 Type E $998.00 Type F $1481.85

(4) If a remediation report does not adequately demonstrate that the requirements of the Department are met and a new report is required by the Department, the filing fee prescribed in subsection (3) must be repaid in full when the report is re-filed.

(5) Confirmatory monitoring conditions may be included in a Record of Site Compliance, Certificate of Compliance or other conditional release from site action requirements, and if the person responsible asks the Department to be formally released from further confirmatory monitoring obligations, the applicable fee prescribed in subsection (3) must be paid in full to the Department. Fee for request for information from the environmental registry 3 The fee for a request for information from the environmental registry established under

Section 10 of the Environment Act is $25.75 for each civic address submitted for a search. Industrial air emission fees 4( 1 ) In this Section, “pollutants” means a total release to air including any one of or combination of the following: (

a) sulphur dioxide; (

b) particulate matter, which includes reported a nnual emissions of total particulate matter, PM 10, or PM2.5, whichever is greatest; (

c) other releases to air, as listed in subsection (2).

(2) The other releases to air referred to in clause (1)(

c) are as set out in the following table: Table 2 Other Releases To Air Pollutants ammonia (total) antimony and its compounds carbon monoxide chlorine chromium and its compounds cobalt and its compounds copper and its compounds volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including: -1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene -7H-dibenzo(c,g)carbazole -acetaldehyde -benzene -benzo(a)anthracene -ethylbenzene -ethylene -ethylene glycol -flouranthene -formaldehyde -isopropyl alcohol -methanol © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 377

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue cresol (mixed isomers and their salts) di-ethanolamine and its salts hydrochloric acid hydrogen cyanide hydrogen sulphide manganese and its compounds nickel and its compounds oxides of nitrogen (NO 2) phosphorus (total) selenium and its compounds sulphuric acid vanadium (except when in an alloy) and its compounds zinc and its compounds -benzo(a)phenathrene -benzo(a)pyrene -benzo(b)flouranthene -benzo(e)pyrene -benzo(g,h,i)perylene -benzo(j)flouranthene -benzo(k)flouranthene -biphenyl -chloromethane -cumene -cyclohexane -dibenz(a,j)acridine -dibenzo(a,h)anthracene -dibenzo(a,i)pyrene -dibutyl phthalate -dichloromethane -naphthalene -n-hexane -perylene -phenanthrene -phenol and its salts -propylene -pyrene -styrene -toluene -trichloroethylene -xylene (all isomers)

(3) The industrial air emission fees per year for facilities in Nova Scotia are based on the rates set out in the following table: Table 3 Industrial Air Emission Fees Class Threshold (tonnes of pollutants/year) Rate (per tonne of pollutants) 1 $30 $7.15/tonne 2 <30 no fee Application fee for appeal to Minister 5 The application fee for a person who is aggrieved to appeal to the Minister under

Section 137 of the Environment Act is $105.80.

Part 2: Regulations made under the Environment Act Activities Designation Regulations Application fee for Division I water (water withdrawal) approval or renewal 6( 1 ) Except as provided in subsection (2), the application fee for an initial water withdrawal approval or for a renewal of the approval for each term as required under clause 5(1)(

a) of Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations is $322.10.

(2) The application fee in subsection (1) does not apply to agriculture, aquaculture or recreational water withdrawal activities. Annual administration fee for Division I water (water withdrawal) approval 7 The administration fee per year for a water withdrawal approval holder, under clause 5(1)(

a) of Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations, by category of use of water withdrawal approval is as follows: (

a) C a t e g o r y I – f o r h y d r o e l e c t r i c u s e ......................................... $644.15 378 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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b) Category II – for domestic, industrial, bottled water, or public drinking water supply use ........................................................... $257.65 Annual approval to use fee for Division I water (water withdrawal) approval 8( 1 ) In addition to the administrative fee in

Section 7, subject to the minimum annual approval to use fee set out in subsection (2), and except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), the approval to use fee per year for a water withdrawal approval holder, under clause 5(1)(

a) of Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations is as follows: (

a) for municipal, recreational, industrial or domes tic purposes, the approval to use fee is the total of all amounts calculated as follows: (

i) for each 1 000 000 L per day up to 2 000 000 L ......................... $141.70 (ii) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 2 000 000 L and up to 9 000 000 L ................................... $148.05 (iii) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 9 000 000 L and up to 27 000 000 L .................................. $161.05 (iv) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 27 000 000 L and up to 90 000 000 L ................................. $167.45 (

v) plus for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 90 000 000 L .................................................... $173.90 (

b) for a fish farming or a fish hatchery opera tion use, the approval to use fee is 20% of the amount determined under clause (a); (

c) for hydroelectric power generation use, the appr oval to use fee is calculated at the rate of $2.05 per horsepower of rated hydraulic capacity.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), the minimum approval to use fee per year for a water withdrawal approval is $64.20.

(3) The holder of a water withdrawal approval authorizing the use of water for agriculture, conservation, or beautification purposes is exempt from the approval to use fee.

(4) To retain a water withdrawal approval if the approval holder temporarily suspends their use of water for more than 90 days, the approval to use fee per year may be reduced to the greater of (a) 10% of the amount calculated under subsection (1); and (b) $257.65.

(5) The fee reduction provided for in subsection (4) does not apply to a water withdrawal approval that authorizes water withdrawal for use only during one season of the year. Application fee for Division I water (non-water withdrawal) approval or renewal 9( 1 ) The activities requiring a Division I water (non-water withdrawal) approval and included in the categories referred to in subsections (2) and (3) are as set out in the following table: © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 379

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Table 4 Categories of Non-Water Withdrawal Activities Category I activities: construction or maintenance of a culvert construction or maintenance of a wharf placement of a rock or other erosion protection material in a surface watercourse construction or maintenance of a bridge where: (

i) a portion of the structure of the bridge is in a watercourse, or (ii) the use of equipment in the watercourse or 3 m from the edge of the watercourse is required construction or maintenance of a weir, fishway or other in-stream structure installation or maintenance of fishing equipment, a fish-way, a counting fence, a fish habitat improvement structure, an aquaculture cage or any similar structure in a watercourse Category II activities: Any other alteration of a surface watercourse or the flow of the water in a surface watercourse requiring a Division I water (non-water withdrawal) approval which is not listed as activity under another category.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the application fees for an initial water approval or for a renewal of the approval for each term as required under Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations, other than for a water withdrawal approval under clause 5(1)(a), by category of water (non-water withdrawal) approval are as follows: (

a) C a t e g o r y I ........................................................... $120.95 (

b) C a t e g o r y I I ........................................................... $302.40

(3) The application fee set out in subsection (2) does not apply to an application by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. Application fee for Division IV salvage yard approval or renewal 10 The application fee for an initial salvage yard approval or a renewal of the approval for ten years under Division IV of the Activities Designation Regulations is $320.45. Application fees for Division V industrial approval or renewal 11

(1) The activities requiring an industrial approval as listed in the “Parts” under the Division V-Industrial Approvals provisions of the Activities Designation Regulations and included in the categories referred to in subsection (2) are as set out in the following table: Table 5 Categories of Activities Requiring Industrial Approval Category I activities:

Part 1: Chemical plants -chemical manufacturing -fertilizer manufacturing -explosives manufacturing -pesticide manufacturing

Part 2: Construction -cement plant

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Part 4: Metal - iron and steel mill

Part 5: Mineral -mineral processing plant

Part 6: Oil and gas -oil refinery -natural gas processing plant

Part 7: Wood product plants -pulp manufacturing -pulp and paper manufacturing -wood treatment

Part 8: Primary manufacturing plants -textile manufacturing -tire manufacturing

Part 9: Power plants - power plant

Part 11: Biotechnology -biotechnology products manufacturing plant

Part 12: Miscellaneous -industrial incinerator -industrial landfill Category II activities: An activity designated in the Division V industrial approvals under the Activities Designation Regulations which is not listed as an activity under another category. Category III activities:

Part 1: Chemical -fertilizer storage facility -industrial cleaners manufacturing facility

Part 2: Construction -asphalt paving plant -stationary ready mix concrete plant -pit -topsoil removal operation

Part 3: Food or fish and animal byproducts -inland fish processing plant -fish silage operation

Part 5: Minerals -bulk sample site -bulk solids handling loadout facility

Part 6: Oil and gas -brine storage pond -used oil collection facility with storage capacity of less than 50 000 L (otherwise under category II)

Part 12: Miscellaneous -crematorium -cemetery

(2) The application fee for an initial industrial approval or for a renewal of the approval for each term as required under Division V of the Activities Designation Regulations is as follows: (

a) C a t e g o r y I ..........................................................$ 8 373.95 (

b) C a t e g o r y I I ..........................................................$ 3 220.75 (

c) C a t e g o r y I I I .........................................................$ 1 288.30 Environmental Assessment Regulations Fees for undertakings requiring environmental assessments 12

(1) The undertakings requiring environmental assessments and included in the categories referred to in subsection (2), are as set out in the following table: © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 381

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Table 6 Categories of Undertakings Requiring Environmental Assessment Category I undertakings: An undertaking designated as a “class II undertaking” as listed in

Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations. Category II undertakings: An undertaking designated as a “class I undertaking” as listed in

Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations except if the undertaking is set out as a Category III undertaking. Category III undertakings: A facility for manufacturing wood products that are pressure-treated with chemical products designated as a “class I undertaking” under

Section 2 of Part A: Industrial facilities of the Class I Undertakings as listed in

Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations. An undertaking designated as a “class I undertaking” under Part E: Waste Management of the Class I Undertakings as listed in

Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations. An undertaking designated as a “class I undertaking” under Part F: Other of the Class I Undertakings as listed in

Schedule “A” to the Environmental Assessment Regulations.

(2) The fees for a undertaking[s] requiring an assessments under the Environmental Assessment Regulations are as follows: (

a) Category I undertaking registration ...................................... $16 747.95 (

b) Category II undertaking registration ..................................... $10 821.75 (

c) Category III undertaking registration ......................................$ 6 183.85 (

d) a p p r o v a l t r a n s f e r ...................................................... $643.55 (

e) f o c u s r e p o r t .........................................................$ 6 441.50 (

f) environmental assessment report ........................................ $16 747.95 (

g) a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n r e q u e s t ................................... 1 / 2 r e g i s t r a t i o n f e e

(3) The approval transfer fee set out in clause (2)(

d) applies if an approval is transferred from one proponent to another.

(4) The fees set out in clauses (2)(e), (

f) and (

g) apply only to Category II and III undertakings and only if the Minister decides that the report or information is required.

(5) In addition to the fees set out in subsection (2), a proponent is responsible for (

a) all costs associated with an environmental assessment review panel review and hearing; and (

b) all costs associated with a joint Fede ral-Provincial environmental assessment panel. 382 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations Application fee for initial motive fuel and fuel oil approval 13 The application fee for an initial motive fuel and fuel oil approval for one year under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is as follows: (

a) motive fuel wholesaler ................................................. $1935.45 (

b) m o t i v e f u e l r e t a i l e r..................................................... $128.80 (

c) fuel oil wholesaler or fuel oil retailer ....................................... $128.80 Transfer and amendment fee 14 The fee for a transfer of or an amendment to any approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is $128.80. Application fee for renewal of motive fuel wholesaler approval 15

(1) Subject to the minimum application fee set out in subsection (2), the application fee for a renewal of a motive fuel wholesaler approval per year under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is calculated based on the total motive fuel volume sold at the rate per litre of $0.000440.

(2) The minimum fee for applying to renew a motive fuel wholesaler approval per year is $1935.45. Application fee for renewal of motive fuel retailer approval 16 The application fee for a renewal of a motive fuel retailer approval per year under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is calculated based on the number of motive fuel nozzles under the approval at the rate per nozzle of $25.75. Application fee for renewal of fuel oil approval 17

(1) Except as provided for in subsection (3), the application fee for the renewal of a fuel oil approval per year, either wholesale or retail, is as follows: (

a) if the volume is less than 50 000 L ......................................... $12.90 (

b) if the volume is greater than 50 000 L, subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), the application fee for the renewal of a fuel oil wholesaler or fuel oil retailer approval per year under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Regulations is calculated based on the total fuel oil volume sold at the rate per litre of $0.000130.

(2) The minimum application fee for applying to renew a fuel oil wholesaler or fuel oil retailer approval per year for a volume greater than 50 000 L is $128.80.

(3) The application fee for the renewal of a fuel oil retailer approval is waived if the applicant is also applying to renew a fuel oil wholesaler approval. On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations Fee for reviewing subdivision report 18 The fees for reviewing a subdivision report are as follows: (

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b) for a subdivision with at least 3 lots and no more than 10 lots ................... $225.60 (

c) for a subdivision with more than 10 lots .................................... $612.10 Application fee for on-site sewage installer certificate of qualification or renewal 19 The application fee for an initial on-site sewage installer certificate of qualification or for a renewal of the certificate of qualification per year as required under the On-site Sewage Disposal Regulations is $161.20.

Application fee for on-site sewage disposal system approval or renewal 20 The application fee for an initial on-site sewage disposal system approval, for installation within in a specified term, or for a renewal of the approval as required under the On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations is $64.40. Pesticide Regulations Application fee for pesticide certificate of qualification or renewal 21

(1) Subject to the reduced fee for applications for additional certificates of qualification provided for in subsection (2), the application fee for an initial certificate of qualification or a renewal of the certificate of qualification for five years and by class of certificate of qualification as established under the Pesticide Regulations are as follows: (

a) Class I – Vendor ....................................................... $64.40 (

b) Class II – Structural ..................................................... $64.40 (

c) Class III (A) – Forestry .................................................. $64.40 (

d) Class III (B) – Greenhouse ............................................... $64.40 (

e) Class III (C) – Industrial Vegetation ........................................ $64.40 (

f) Class III (D) – Landscape ................................................ $64.40 (

g) Class IV – Mosquito and Biting Fly ........................................ $64.40 (

h) Class V – Aquatic Vegetation ............................................. $64.40 (

i) Class VI – Fumigation ................................................... $64.40 (

j) Class VII – Aerial ...................................................... $64.40 (

k) Class VIII – Agricultural ................................................. $64.40 (

l) Class X – Special ....................................................... $64.40

(2) If a person applies for more than one class of pesticide certificate of qualification or renewal, the fee is $64.40 for the first application plus $12.90 for each additional class applied for.

(3) The application fee for an initial certificate of qualification or a renewal of the certificate of qualification for a one year period for a Class IX – Business Operator under the Pesticide Regulations is $32.05. 384 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Application fee for pesticide approval or renewal 22 The application fees for an initial pesticide approval or a renewal of the approval asrequired under Division II of the Activities Designation Regulations and the Pesticide Regulations are as follows: (

a) a p e s t i c i d e ( n o n - f o r e s t r

y) a p p r o v a l f o r a n a r e a u p t o 2 0 h a ......................$128.80 plus add for each additional ha over 20 ha .................................... $ 5 . 1 5 (

b) a p e s t i c i d e ( f o r e s t r

y) a p p r o v a l f o r a n a r e a u p t o 6 h a............................$64.40 plus add for each additional ha over 6 ha ..................................... $ 5 . 1 5 Petroleum Management Regulations Annual registration fees for petroleum storage tank or system 23

(1) Subject to the fee reduction provided for in subsection (2), the registration fees per year for a petroleum storage tank or a petroleum storage tank system that is either: (

i) an underground tank with a nominal capacity of 2000 L or greater, or (ii) an above-ground tanks with a nominal capacity of 4000 L or greater, are as follows: (

a) a t a b u l k p l a n t......................................................... $128.80 (

b) a t a m o t i v e f u e l o u t l e t .................................................. $128.80 (

c) at an industrial facility .................................................. $128.80 (

d) at a commercial facility ................................................. $128.80 (

e) a t a m a r i n a ........................................................... $128.80 (

f) at a government facility .................................................. $64.40

(2) The registration fee per year for a petroleum storage tank or petroleum storage tank system is reduced by 50% if the person registering the tank or system voluntarily obtains and provides proof of insurance coverage for a leak or release from the tank or system which is acceptable to the Department. Used Oil Regulations Application fees for a used oil collector approval or renewal 24

(1) Subject to the minimum application fee set out in subsection (2), the application fees for an initial used oil collector approval or for a renewal of the approval as required under the Used Oil Regulations are as follows: (

a) for facility with storage capacity of less than 50 000 L ......................... $128.80 (

b) for facility with storage capacity of greater than 50 000 L .................. $ 0 . 002576/L

(2) The minimum application fee for a used oil collector approval or renewal is $128.80. © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 385

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations Application fee for facility classification or reclassification 25 The application fee for a water and wastewater facility classification or re-classification as required under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations is $128.80.

Examination fee for operator in training operator certification exam 26 The examination fee for the writing of the exam for an operator in training operator certification under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations is $26.45. Application fees for operator certification certificate or renewal 27 The application fees for an initial operator certification certificate or a renewal of the operator certification certificate for four years as required under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations for all types are as follows: (

a) initial operator certification certificate ....................................... $97.10 (

b) r e n e w a l o f o p e r a t o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n c e r t i f i c a t e ...................................$59.35 Well Construction Regulations Application fees for well construction certificate of qualification or renewal 28 The application fees for an initial well driller, well digger and pump installer certificate of qualification or for a renewal of the certificate of qualification per year as required under the Well Construction Regulations are as follows: (

a) for a well driller using 1 machine ......................................... $339.80 plus add for each additional machine to be used .............................. $141.50 (

b) f o r a w e l l d i g g e r u s i n g 1 m a c h i n e ......................................... $113.25 plus add for each additional machine to be used ............................... $32.05 (

c) for a Class I well pump installer .......................................... $113.25 (

d) for a Class II well pump installer ........................................... $56.60 386 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 69/2013 Made: March 7, 2013 Filed: March 28, 2013 Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations Order dated March 7, 2013 made by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture pursuant to clause 6(

j) of the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Ministerial Order Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations made under clause 6(

j) of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, of the Fisheries and Coastal Resource[s] Act I, Sterling Belliveau, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to clause 6(

j) of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act, hereby (

a) repeal the

schedule of fees for the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board, N.S. Reg. 151/2011, made on March 29, 2011, and (

b) establish a new

schedule of fees for the Nova Sco tia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board as follows: Mortgage release fee ...................................................... $48.40 Application fee for net loans up to $10 000 ................................... $302.40 Application fee for net loans from $10 000 to $100 000 ......................... $483.85 Application fee for net loans from $100 000 to $300 000 ....................... $1451.60 Application fee for net loans from $300 000 to $500 000 ....................... $3629.00 Application fee for net loans over $500 000 .................................. $6048.35 This order is effective on and after April 1, 2013.

Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 7, 2013. Sgd.: Sterling Belliveau Honourable Sterling Belliveau Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 387

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 70/2013 Made: March 18, 2013 Filed: March 28, 2013 Ambulance Fee Regulations Order dated March 18, 2013 Amendment to regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness pursuant to

Section 17A of the Health Services and Insurance Act In the Matter of:

Section 17A of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act In the Matter of: Amendments to the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness pursuant to

Section 17A of the Health Services and Insurance Act Order I, David A. Wilson, Minister of Health and Wellness for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to

Section 17A of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, hereby amend the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated October 24, 2002 and amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated May 5, 2004, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated February 27, 2007, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated March 27, 2008, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated June 29, 2012, to increase the fees in the manner set forth in

Schedule “A”, effective on and after April 1, 2013. Dated and made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 18, 2013. Sgd.: David A. Wilson Honourable David A. Wilson Minister of Health and Wellness

Schedule “A” Amendment to the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by the Minister of Health [and Wellness] pursuant to

Section 17A of

Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, of the Health Services and Insurance Act The Ambulance Fee Regulations[, N.S. Reg. 133/2002,] made by order of the Minister of Health dated October 24, 2002, as amended by orders of the Minister of Health dated May 5, 2004; February 27, 2007; [and] March 27, 2008; and [by order of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated] June 29, 2012; are amended as follows:

Section 3 is amended by: (

a) striking out “$134.52” and substituting “$142.30”; (

b) striking out $50.00 and substituting “$52.90” (

c) striking out “$672.57” wherever it appears and substituting “$711.60”; and 388 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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d) striking out “$1008.84” wherever it appears and substituting “$1067.35”.

Section 6 is amended by striking out “$100.00” and substituting “$105.80”. N.S. Reg. 71/2013 Made: March 19, 2013 Filed: March 28, 2013

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations Order dated March 19, 2013 Amendment to regulations made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice pursuant to clause 8(3)(ae) of the

Summary Proceedings Act Order made under clause 8(3)(ae) of

Chapter 450 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the

Summary Proceedings Act I, Ross Landry, Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 8(3)(ae) of

Chapter 450 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the

Summary Proceedings Act, hereby amend the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations, N.S. Reg. 281/2011, made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice on October 4, 2011, to increase the fee for an application to strike out a conviction under subsection 8(18) of the Act, in the manner set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”. This Order is effective on and after April 1, 2013. Dated and made March 19, 2013, at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia. Sgd.: Ross Landry Honourable Ross Landry Attorney General and Minister of Justice

Schedule “A” Amendment to the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice pursuant to clause 8(3)(ae) of

Chapter 450 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the

Summary Proceedings Act Subsection 18(1) of the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations, N.S. Reg. 281/2011, made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice on October 4, 2011, is amended by (

a) striking out “50.00” in clau se (

a) and substituting “52.90”; and (

b) striking out “75.00” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “79.35”. © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 389

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 72/2013 Made: March 27, 2013 Filed: March 28, 2013 Technical Safety Fees Regulations Order dated March 27, 2013 Regulations made by the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education pursuant to

Section 50 of the Technical Safety Act Prescription In the matter of

Section 50 of

Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2008, the Technical Safety Act and In the matter of the Technical Safety Fees Regulations I, Frank Corbett, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to

Section 50 of

Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2008, the Technical Safety Act, hereby (

a) repeal the Technical Safety Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 46/2011, made on March 23, 2011, effective on April 1, 2011; and (

b) make new Technical Safety Fees Regulations in the form set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”. This order is effective on and after April 1, 2013. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 27, 2013. Sgd.: Frank Corbett Honourable Frank Corbett Minister of Labour and Advanced Education

Schedule “A” Regulations Respecting Technical Safety Fees made by the Minister [of Labour and Advanced Education] under

Section 50 of

Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2008, the Technical Safety Act

Interpretation Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Technical Safety Fees Regulations. 2 The fees for services provided pursuant to the Technical Safety Act or regulations are as set by this regulation.

Definitions 3 A term used in these regulations has the same meaning as the definition for the term provided in the regulation made under the Technical Safety Act that the fees are set for. 390 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Fees Technical Safety General fees 4( 1 ) The fees for general services provided pursuant to the Technical Safety General Regulations are as set out in this Section. Reinstatement fees

(2) The fee for an application for a reinstatement of an authorization, registration, licence or permit that is suspended or revoked under the Act is one and a half times the initial application fee for that authorization, registration, licence or permit. Alternative compliance method fees

(3) The fee for an application for an approval of an alternative compliance method is $53.95 plus the cost for a review of the alternative compliance method, calculated at a rate of $93.80 for each hour or part hour required for the review of the application. Minor variance fees

(4) The fee for an application for a minor variance is $21.60. Boilers and Pressure Equipment fees 5( 1 ) The BPE fees for boiler and pressure equipment services provided pursuant to the Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations are as set out in this Section. Design registration fees

(2) Except as set out in subsections (6) and (7), the fees for the registration of a design are as follows: (

a) for a boiler (

i) up to and including 232.5 m 2 ........................................ $112.60 (ii) over 232.5 m 2 to 464.5 m2 .......................................... $250.15 (iii) over 464.5 m 2 to 929.5 m2 .......................................... $375.25 (iv) over 929.5 m 2 to 2323.5 m2 ......................................... $625.40 (

v) over 2323.5 m 2 ................................................... $625.40 plus an additional $3.75 per 5 m2 or any part of 5 m2 in excess of 2323.5 m2 (

b) for pressure equipment, other than a heat excha nger, if the product of the diameter or the width of the pressure equipment multiplied by its length over the heads is (

i) not greater than 1.0 m 2. ............................................. $62.55 (ii) greater than 1.0 m 2 but not greater than 3.0 m2. ........................... $89.05 (iii) greater than 3.0 m 2 but not greater than 5.5 m2. .......................... $133.55 (iv) greater than 5.5 m 2 but not greater than 11.5 m2 ......................... $190.80 (

v) greater than 11.5 m 2 but not greater than 23.5 m2. ........................ $250.15 (vi) greater than 23.5 m 2 but not greater than 46.5 m2. ........................ $375.25 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 391

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue (vii) greater than 46.5 m 2................................................ $625.40 (

c) for a heat exchanger (

i) up to and including 5.0 m 2 h e a t i n g s u r f a c e ............................. $101.75 (ii) over 5.0 m 2 to 18.5 m2.............................................. $125.10 (iii) over 18.5 m 2 to 28.0 m2............................................. $190.80 (iv) over 28.0 m 2 to 46.5 m2............................................. $250.15 (

v) over 46.5 m 2 o f h e a t i n g s u r f a c e ...................................... $317.95 (

d) for a pressure piping system in a power plant (

i) up to and including 500 HP ......................................... $125.10 (ii) over 500 HP to 1000 HP ........................................... $250.15 (iii) over 1000 HP .................................................... $375.25 Design survey fees

(3) In addition to the design registration fee in subsection (2), the fees for surveying the design for a boiler, heat-exchanger or pressure equipment are as follows: (

a) for a heat-exchanger or pressure equipment, that has a flange requiring calculations in accordance with the BPE standards, the fee is $75.05 for each flange that requires separate calculations; (

b) for a heat-exchanger or pressure equipment, that has more than 5 openings that require calculation, the fee is $37.55 for each opening that requires separate calculation; (

c) for a request that a survey be expedited, th e fee is the costs and expenses of the expedition. Amendment fees for registered designs

(4) Except as set out in subsection (5), the fees for the registration of an amendment to any registered design in subsection (2) are as follows: (

a) for an amendment to any registered design, with no calculations required, the fee is $37.55; (

b) for an amendment to any registered design, with calculations required, the fee is $75.05.

(5) Design changes involving shell thickness, diameter, working pressure or tensile strength of material for a registered design constitute a new design, and a new registration must be made and the fees for the registration of a new design in subsection (2) must be paid. Design registration fees for pressure piping systems

(6) The fees for the registration of a design for the layout of a pressure piping system are as follows: (

a) for a pressure piping system used in an oil refinery, petrochemical plant or other similar installation, the fee is $62.55 for each 152.5 m of piping or any part of 152.5 m; 392 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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b) for the registration of design drawings and speci fications for an addition to or alteration of a pressure piping system in clause (a), the fee is the same as for the initial design registration; (

c) for pressure piping systems not listed in subsection (a), the fee is as in clause 5(2)(d). Design survey and registration fees for fittings

(7) The fees for the survey and registration of a design for a fitting are as follows: (

a) for a single fitting ....................................................... $37.55 (

b) for a range of fittings in a single category ................................... $137.60 Welding procedure registration fees

(8) The fee for the registration of a procedure, in one thickness material and quality of plate, for one process, and surveyed separately is $50.05 for each procedure. Pressure welder licence and proficiency test fees

(9) The fees for a pressure welder licence or proficiency test are as follows: (

a) for an all position pressure welder licence p r o f i c i e n c y t e s t i n o n e p r o c e d u r e ( f o r 2 - y e a r t e r m ) .............................$62.55 (

b) for the pressure welder licence proficiency re-test of a pressure welder for one position .................................. $37.55 (

c) to transfer and change the named pressure welding employer on a pressure welder licence .............................................. $50.00 (

d) for the renewal of a pressure welder licence without proficiency re-test (for 2-year term) .................................. $62.55 BPE contractor licence fees

(10) The fees for a BPE contractor licence are as follows: (

a) for an initial BPE contractor licence (for one y ear), the fee is $257.65 plus the cost for the time required for a review and to approve the quality program calculated at a rate of $93.80 per hour or part hour; (

b) for a review of an amendment to an approved quality program, the fee is the cost for the time required for the review calculated at the rate of $93.80 per hour or part hour; (

c) f o r t h e r e n e w a l o f a B P E c o n t r a c t o r l i c e n c e ( p e r y e a r ) ..........................$128.85 Installation and periodic inspection fees

(11) The fees for an installation or periodic inspection are as follows: (

a) for a power boiler (

i) up to and including 23.5 m 2. ......................................... $50.05 (ii) over 23.5 m 2 to 70.0 m2............................................. $101.75 (iii) over 70.0 m 2 to 186.0 m2............................................ $150.10 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 393

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue (iv) over 186.0 m 2 to 464.5 m2........................................... $218.90 (

v) over 464.5 m 2 to 1394.0 m2.......................................... $268.90 (vi) over 1394.0 m 2 to 2788.0 m2......................................... $337.70 (vii) over 2788.0 m 2. .................................................. $337.70 plus an additional $3.75 per 46.5 m2 or part thereof in excess of 2788 m2 t o a m a x i m u m f e e o f.............................. $938.10 (

b) for the first 3 m of the length of a pressu re vessel, heat-exchanger or pressure equipment (

i) up to 610 mm diameter .............................................. $37.55 (ii) over 610 mm diameter to 762 mm ..................................... $75.05 (iii) over 762 mm diameter to 1270 mm .................................... $89.05 (iv) over 1270 mm diameter to 1778 mm .................................. $112.60 (

v) over 1778 mm diameter to 2540 mm .................................. $150.10 (vi) over 2540 mm diameter to 3048 mm .................................. $175.10 (vii) over 3048 mm diameter ............................................ $200.15 (

c) for a regulated product in clause (

b) that is ove r 3 m in length, in addition to the fee in clause (b), an additional $25.00 for each 3 m or any part of 3 m in overall length beyond the first 3 m in length; (

d) for a digester (

i) up to and including 100 m 3 ......................................... $175.10 (ii) over 100 m 3 c a p a c i t y .............................................. $337.70 (

e) for dryer rolls (

i) a s e t o f 2 0 o r m o r e c o n t a i n e d i n 1 m a c h i n e ............................. $675.45 (

f) for the inspection of a pressure plant, pressure piping, fitting or valving for a new installation under construction or for an alteration made to an existing installation, the fee is the special inspection and service fee in subsection (13). Inspection fees outside of regular work hours

(12) The fees for conducting an inspection outside of regular work hours and on the written request of the owner, are as follows: (

a) for after hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $140.70 per hour for each hour or part hour required for the inspection and for a minimum of 3 hours; (

b) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $187.60 per hour for each hour or part hour required for the inspection and for a minimum of 3 hours. 394 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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(13) The fees for conducting a special inspection or special service are as follows: (

a) if the pressure system or the testing of a pressure welder is subject to the provisions of the Act, and (

i) for hours within regularly scheduled work hours, the fee is calculated at a rate of $93.85 per hour for each hour or part hour required, (ii) for after hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $140.70 per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours, (iii) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $187.60 per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours; (

b) if the pressure system or the testing of a pressure welder is not subject to the provisions of the Act, and (

i) for hours within the regularly scheduled work hours, the fee is calculated at a rate of $143.90 per hour for each hour or part hour required, (ii) for after hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $212.65 per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours, (iii) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $287.70 per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours; (

c) the special inspection or service fees in clau ses (

a) or (

b) also apply to the following services: (

i) for witnessing the setting and sealing of safety valve, (ii) for viewing radiographs, (iii) for shop inspections of a boiler, pressure vessel, heat-exchanger or digester during their fabrication, alteration, repair or field assembly, or (iv) for returning for or continuing an inspection or test, if a BPE inspector is unable in one visit to commence or complete an inspection or testing because of failure of the owner, contractor or the employer to comply with the BPE inspector’s requirements. Transportation and other reasonable expenses

(14) In addition to the applicable fees for the service, if an owner or contractor requests any of the following services; (

i) conducting of a special inspection or special service in subsection (13), (ii) conducting of an installation inspection, (iii) conducting of a shop inspection, (iv) rendering of a special service for a pressure system, or (

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(15) The fees for the following miscellaneous services are: (

a) for adjusting a pressure gauge ............................................. $37.55 (

b) f o r t h e c o p y i n g o f a n i n s p e c t i o n r e p o r t ...................................... $50.05 (

c) f o r t h e f i l i n g o f a n a f f i d a v i t o r d a t a r e p o r t ..................................... $ 6 . 2 5 (

d) f o r s t a m p i n g a n e x t r a c o p y o f a d e s i g n d r a w i n g ............................... $18.75 BPE permit fee

(16) The fee for a BPE permit is $60.65. Equipment licence fee

(17) The fee for an equipment licence is $60.65 per year. BPE certificate of competency (inspections)

(18) The fees for a BPE certificate of competency (inspections) are as follows: (

a) for an initial BPE certificate of competency (inspections) (for one year), the fee is $257.65 plus the cost for the time required for a review of the applicant’s qualifications at a rate of $93.80 per hour or part hour, (

b) for the renewal of a BPE certificate of competency (inspections) ( p e r y e a r ) ............................................................. $128.85 General fees

(19) The general fees listed in

Section 4. Crane Operators Regulations fees 6( 1 ) The CO fees for crane operator services provided pursuant to the Crane Operators Regulations are as set out in this Section. CO certificate of competency fees (2) (

a) T h e f e e f o r a n e x a m i n a t i o n f o r a C O c e r t i f i c a t e o f c o m p e t e n c y ( p e r p a p e r ) .......... $38.65 (

b) T h e f e e t o r e w r i t e a n e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r )................................. $38.65 (

c) T h e f e e f o r r e - m a r k i n g a n e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r ).............................$38.65 (

d) T h e f e e f o r a n o r a l e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r ) .................................. $77.30 (

e) The fee for a requested special examination, is calculated at the rate of $93.80 for each hour or any part of an hour required for the examination, (

f) The fee for an application for a CO certificate of competency or for an endorsement on a CO certificate of competency ........................ $70.75 396 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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a) The fee for an application for an initial CO licence or for an initial endorsement on a CO l i c e n c e ............................................................... $70.75 (

b) The fee for the renewal of a CO licence and any endorsements ( p e r y e a r ) ............................................................. $70.75 General fees

(4) The general fees listed in

Section 4. Fuel Safety Regulations fees 7( 1 ) The FS fees for fuel safety services provided pursuant to the Fuel Safety Regulations are as set out in this Section. Gas business licence fees

(2) The fees for an initial application for a gas business licence (for one year) are as follows: (

a) for a Class 1 (gas storage/distribution) (for one location) (

i) t o o p e r a t e a p r o p a n e p l a n t ( a g g r e g a t e s t o r a g e c a p a c i t y ) .............$ 0 .0513/USWG (minimum $128.85) ( i

i) t o o p e r a t e a p r o p a n e d i s p e n s i n g u n i t ............................$ 0 .0513/USWG (minimum $128.85) (iii) to operate a business transporting propane in bulk or propane cylinders ...... $128.85 (iv) to operate a gas storage facility ...................................... $128.85 (

b) for a Class 2 (contractor) ................................................ $128.85 (

c) for a Class 2A (contractor) ............................................... $257.70 (

d) a Class 3 (industrial) ................................................... $128.85 (

e) a Class 4 (natural gas dispensing station) ................................... $128.85

(3) The fee for the renewal of a gas business licence (per year) is the same as the initial application fee for the class and type in subsection (2), except for the renewal of a Class 2A (contractor) gas business licence for which the renewal fee is $193.25 per year.

(4) The fees set out in subsections (2) and (3) include the cost of any inspections carried out under the Fuel Safety Regulations. Gas technician licence fees (5) (

a) The fee for an application for an initial gas technician licence or for a liquid propane endorsement (for one year) ............................................... $32.20 (

b) The fee for a renewal of a gas technici an licence and any endorsements (per year) .... $32.20 FS certificate of competency fees (6) (

a) The fees for an FS certificate of competency are as follows: © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 397

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i) for an application for an FS certificate of competency, in a class other than class F .......................................... $70.75 (ii) for an application for an FS certificate of competency, in class F ......................................................... $32.20 (

b) The fee for a duplicate FS certificate of co mpetency in any class in clause (

a) is $19.35. (

c) The fees set out in clause (

a) do not include applicable training fees. Gas operator licence (7) (

a) The fees for a gas operator licence are as follows: (

i) for an initial application for a gas operator licence (for one year), in a class other than class F .............................. $51.55 (ii) for an initial application for a gas operator licence (for one year), in class F ............................................. $32.20 (

b) The fee for a renewal of an FS gas operator licence in any class is the same as the fee for the initial application for that class in clause (a). Gas permit fees (8) (

a) The fees for a gas permit are as follows: (

i) for an installation with total load of 3 000 000 BTU/h or less .......................................................... $30.30 (ii) for an installation with total load of more than 3 000 000 BTU/h and (

A) f o r a n e w i n s t a l l a t i o n .................... $ 0 . 0723/1000 BTU/h of total load (max. $12,507.80) (

B) addition or alteration to existing in stallation . . $0.0723/1000 BTU/h of total load (min. $125.10 to max. $12,507.80) (iii) for installing or altering a digester gas or landfill gas installation, the fee is as determined and charged by the certification agency (iv) for installing or altering a propane dispenser with less than 5000 USWG aggregate c a p a c i t y ......................................................... $62.55 (

v) f o r b u i l d i n g n e w p r o p a n e b u l k p l a n t ............... $ 0 .0060/USWG of total storage ( v

i) f o r a l t e r i n g a b u l k p l a n t ............................................. $60.65 ( v i

i) f o r i n s t a l l i n g o r a l t e r i n g a n a t u r a l g a s v e h i c l e r e f u e l l i n g s t a t i o n ..............$60.65 Gas registration fees

(9) The fee for a gas registration for the installation or alteration of a regulated product, authorized to be registered by the Fuel Safety Regulations, is $30.30. 398 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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(10) The fee for a requested special inspection is calculated at the rate of $125.10 per hour or any part of an hour of time required. Oil burner technician licence fee

(11) The fee for an oil burner technician licence is $72.00 per year. General fees

(12) The general fees listed in

Section 4. Power Engineers fees 8( 1 ) The PE fees for power engineer services provided pursuant to the Power Engineers Regulations are as set out in this Section. PE certificate of qualification fees (2) (

a) The fee for examination, re-examination or re-marking o f e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r )................................................ $38.65 (

b) T h e f e e f o r a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a P E c e r t i f i c a t e o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n ......................$64.40 (

c) The fee for replacement of a PE certificate of qualification ...................... $32.20 PE licence fees (3) (

a) The fee for initial PE licence (for one year) .................................. $64.40 (

b) The fee for replacement pocket PE licence ................................... $32.20 (

c) T h e f e e f o r r e n e w a l o f P E l i c e n c e ( p e r y e a r ) ................................. $64.40 Plant registration certificate fees

(4) The fee for registration, re-registration, re-classification or replacement of a plant registration c e r t i f i c a t e ( p e r y e a r )......................................................... $187.60 Special inspection or services fees

(5) The fee for a requested special inspection or special service for (

i) a plant registration, or (ii) an examination for PE certification of qualification, is calculated at the rate of $93.80, for each hour or any part of an hour of time required. General fees

(6) The general fees listed in

Section 4. © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 399

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 73/2013 to 177/2013 Made: March 28, 2013 Filed: March 28, 2013 Fee Increases Order in Council 2013-105 dated March 28, 2013 Regulations and amendment to regulations made and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to various Acts The Governor in Council on the joint report and recommendation of the Chair of Treasury Board and the Minister of Finance dated March 19, 2013, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to the Public General Statutes of Nova Scotia, and in particular such statutes as are referenced in Schedules “A” and “B” attached to and forming part of this Order, is pleased to (

a) amend and approve amendments to various regulations respecting costs and fees in the manner set out in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after April 1, 2013, or such later date as may be set out in the

Schedule with respect to any particular amendment; and (

b) amend

Schedule “C” of Order in Council 96-454 dated June 18, 1996, respecting the terms and conditions of campsite leases, to increase the fees, in the manner set forth in

Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective April 1, 2013. [clause (

b) not filed as a regulation.]

Schedule “A” N.S. Reg. 73/2013 Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations Amendment to the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 166 of

Chapter 6 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Agriculture and Marketing Act Subsection 5(1) of the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 225/87, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-1304 dated October 27, 1987, is amended by striking out “$11.43” and substituting “$12.10”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 74/2013 Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations Amendment to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations made by the Farm Loan Board under

Section 8 of

Chapter 7 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Agriculture and Rural Credit Act 1 Clause 5(1)(

a) of the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations, N.S. Reg. 248/92, made by the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 92-1162 dated December 1, 1992, is amended by 400 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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a) striking out “$343.00” a nd substituting “$362.90”; and (

b) striking out “$1143.36” and substituting “$1209.70”. 2 Clause 5(1)(

b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$1371.39” and substituting “$1450.95”. 3 Clause 5(5)(

a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$33.93” and substituting “$35.90”. 4 Clause 5(5)(

b) of the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$228.67” a nd substituting “$241.90”; and (

b) striking out “$343.00” and substituting “$362.90”. 5 Clause 5(5)(

c) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$113.11” and substituting “$119.65”. 6 Clause 5(5)(

d) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$56.55” and substituting “$59.83”. Made at Truro, Nova Scotia, March 19, 2013. Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Per: Sgd.: Philip Green Philip Green A/Director and Chief Executive Officer ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 75/2013 Amusement Devices General Regulations Amendment to the Amusement Devices General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 20 of

Chapter 12 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Amusement Devices Safety Act

Section 16 of the Amusement Devices General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 139/2005, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2005-285 dated July 8, 2005, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 16 The fees prescribed under the Act for licences and inspections are as set out in the following table: Licence or Inspection Fee Initial inspection and granting of new licence $187.60 for first year of licence term Licence renewal (includes annual inspection) $125.10 for each year of licence term Special inspections $125.10 for each inspection © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 401

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 76/2013 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations Amendment to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 29 of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2003, the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act

Section 44 of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 129/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-304 dated June 27, 2003, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 44

(1) The fee for registration of an apprenticeship agreement is $125.10.

(2) The fee for an in-class technical training course is $87.60.

(3) The fee for a technical training course delivered by Internet is $87.60.

(4) The fee for a written examination application is $125.10.

(5) The fee for a practical examination application is $125.10.

(6) The fee for a certificate renewal application is $62.60.

(7) The fee for arranging a special examination sitting is (a) $375.25 for up to 25 participants; and (b) $625.40 for 26 or more participants.

(8) The fee for a trade qualification application under

Section 30 is $625.40.

(9) The fee for a certificate of proficiency application under subsection 30A(2) or renewal application under subsection 30A(7) is $125.10.

(10) The fee for issuance of a certificate and identity card to a journeyperson from another jurisdiction is $62.60.

(11) The fee for a training provider accreditation application is $1250.80.

(12) The fee for approval of a program provided by a training provider is $625.40.

(13) The fee for a certificate replacement application is $31.35.

(14) The fee for a photo identification replacement application is $12.55.

(15) The fee for a transcript is $12.55.

(16) The fee for an additional invigilator is $250.15. 402 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 77/2013 Beaches Regulations Amendment to the Beaches Regulations made by the Governor in Council under clause 13(

b) of

Chapter 32 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Beaches Act Subsection 5(2) of the Beaches Regulations, N.S. Reg. 70/89, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 89-580 dated May 16, 1989, is amended by (

a) striking out “$22.87” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$24.17”; and (

b) striking out clause (

b) and substituting the following clause: (

b) an administration fee of $24.17 plus a charge of $0.54 per cubic yard/$0.71 per cubic metre or $0.37 per ton/$0.41 per tonne for more than 10 cubic yards when used for personal or domestic purposes. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 78/2013 Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Cemetery and Funeral Services made by the Governor in Council under

Section 28 of

Chapter 62 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act The regulations respecting cemetery and funeral services, N.S. Reg. 16/84, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 84-156 dated February 7, 1984, are amended, effective June 1, 2013, by (

a) striking out “$60.60” in clau se 2(

f) and substituting “$64.10”; and (

b) striking out “$30.30” in clau se 3(

d) and substituting “$32.05”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 79/2013 Change of Name Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Changes of Names made by the Governor in Council under

Section 21 of

Chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Change of Name Act The regulations respecting changes of names, N.S. Reg. 74/77, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 77-942 dated August 2, 1977, are amended by (

a) repealing

Section 1; (

b) striking out “$152.02” in S ection 6 and substituting “$160.85”; © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 403

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c) striking out “$22.86” in S ection 6 and substituting “$24.20”; (

d) striking out “$17.13” in Sec tion 7 and substituting “$18.10”; and (

e) repealing Form A. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 80/2013 Collection Agencies Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Collection Agencies made by the Governor in Council under

Section 28 of

Chapter 77 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Collection Agencies Act

Section 17 of the regulations respecting collection agencies, N.S. Reg. 104/75, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 75-880 dated July 29, 1975, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by (

a) striking out “$426.46” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$451.20”; (

b) striking out “$152.02” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$160.85”; (

c) striking out “$60.60” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$64.10”; (

d) striking out “$34.26” in clau se (

d) and substituting “$36.25”; and (

e) striking out “$45.72” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$48.35”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 81/2013 Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations Amendment to the Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18 of

Chapter 79 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Communications and Information Act

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 41/99, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1999-185 dated April 21, 1999, is amended by (

a) striking out “$121.77” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$128.83”; (

b) striking out “$24.02” in clauses (b), (

c) and (

d) and substituting “$25.43”; (

c) striking out “$54.88” in subcla use (c)(iii) and substituting “$58.04”; (

d) striking out “$12.13” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$12.83”. 404 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II Fees Regulations Amendment to the Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18 of

Chapter 79 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Communications and Information Act

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 41/99, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1999-185 dated April 21, 1999, is amended by (

a) striking out “$91.32” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$96.61”; and (

b) repealing clause (b). ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 83/2013 First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and

C) Alteration of the First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and

C) made by the Governor in Council under subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of

Chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Companies Act and

Section 5 of

Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Business Electronic Filing Act Tables B and C of the First

Schedule to the Companies Act, as altered by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011, N.S. Reg. 57/2011, are repealed and the following tables substituted: Table B Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies under subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of the Companies Act and

Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 F o r i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f c o m p a n y ...................................................... $326.60 2 F o r r e g i s t e r i n g c h a n g e o f c o m p a n y ’ s n a m e............................................ $193.55 3 For certificate under

Section 17 ...................................................... $66.55 4 For providing certified or stamped copy of (

a) articles of association ......................................................... $24.20 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ................................. $24.20 (

c) a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t .......................................................... $12.10 5 For photocopy of the following documents: (

a) articles of association ......................................................... $24.20 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ................................. $24.20 (

c) a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t .......................................................... $12.10 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 405

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue 6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11) ................................ $66.55 7 F o r f i l i n g a n y O r d e r o f C o u r t ....................................................... $66.55 8 F o r f i l i n g m a n a g e m e n t o r d i s s i d e n t ’ s i n f o r m a t i o n c i r c u l a r .................................$66.55 9 For filing documents in support of amalgamation ....................................... $326.60 10 For filing documents striking name from register under

Section 137 ........................ $133.05 1 1 F o r c e r t i f i c a t e o f s t a t u s f o r c o m p a n y.................................................. $36.30 12 For issuance of exemption order under

Section 124 ..................................... $326.60 13 For filing documents of discontinuance under

Section 133 ............................... $133.05 14 For filing documents of continuance under

Section 133 .................................. $326.60 15 For every search in person not involving the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) or Registry I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m ( R E G I S ) ........................................................ $ 6 . 0 5 16 For every search by mail not involving the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) or Registry I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m ( R E G I S ) ....................................................... $12.10 17 For providing company profile from electronically stored i n f o r m a t i o n ..................................................................... $12.10 18 For direct access to electronically stored information, m o n t h l y r a t e o f ......................................................... $64.39 (plus HST) plus, for each hour of online access .......................................... $ 2 . 5 7 ( p l u s H S T ) 19 For search of proposed company name utilizing the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system), either at the request of the submitting party or where the Registrar considers it appropriate (

a) for full database search .............................................. $64.39 (plus HST) (

b) for Atlantic provinces search including federal t r a d e n a m e s a n d t r a d e m a r k s .......................................... $51.52 (plus HST) 20 For reserving company name based on Newly Updated Automated Name Search system search performed o u t s i d e t h e O f f i c e o f t h e R e g i s t r a r........................................... $12.87 (plus HST) 406 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue Table C Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies by a Company Not Having a Capital Divided into Shares under subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of the Companies Act and

Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 F o r r e g i s t r a t i o n o f c o m p a n y ....................................................... $326.60 2 F o r r e g i s t e r i n g c h a n g e o f c o m p a n y ’ s n a m e............................................. $66.55 3 For providing any certificate other than original c e r t i f i c a t e o f i n c o r p o r a t i o n ......................................................... $12.10 4 F o r f i l i n g a n y O r d e r o f C o u r t ....................................................... $12.10 ___________________________________________________________________ N.S.

Reg. 84/2013 Condominium Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Condominiums made by the Governor in Council under

Section 46 of

Chapter 85 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Condominium Act The regulations respecting condominiums, N.S. Reg. 60/71, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 71-1173 dated November 23, 1971, are amended by repealing

Schedule “B” and substituting the following:

Schedule “B” Fees 1( 1 ) The following fees are payable to the Registrar of Condominiums: (

a) for examination of a description (

i) where the units have been constructed fo r residential use or are bare-land units, $2.45 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale, (ii) where the units have been construc ted for recreational use, $4.80 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale, (iii) where the units have been constructe d for commercial use, $7.25 per $1000.00 per unit of advertised sale price in the initial offering of the units by the developer, or assessed market value, whichever is greater; (

b) for re-examination of a description (

i) where the units have been constructed fo r residential use or are bare-land units, $0.60 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale or assessed market value, whichever is greater; © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 407

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 37, Special Issue (ii) where the units have been construc ted for recreational use, $1.20 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer or assessed market value, whichever is greater; (iii) where the units have been construc ted for commercial use, $2.45 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale or assessed market value, whichever is greater; (

c) for examination of a declaration: $120.95; (

d) for acceptance of a declaration and a description: $241.95; (

e) for examination of the by-laws: $90.70; (

f) for acceptance for registration of the by-laws at the time of registration of the corporation: $120.95; (

g) subject to clause (i), for acceptance for regi stration of amendments to the by-laws: $60.50; (

h) subject to clause (i), for acceptance for regi stration of amendments to the declaration, including examination of ballots: $241.95; (

i) for acceptance for registration of amendments to the declaration or the by-laws when the Registrar determines that a comprehensive review of the document is necessary, the applicable fees in clause (

c) or (

e) plus the applicable fees in clause (

g) or (h); (

j) for acceptance for registration of the diagram of a consolidated unit and the form required by subsection 14(5) of the Act: $120.95; (

k) for certifying a copy of a document: $12.10; (

l) for the arbitration process: (

i) for the training course for arbitrators: $302.40, (ii) for an application for arbitration: $120.95; (

m) for the amalgamation of corporations, an additional fee of $120.95 to examine the ballots; (

n) for acceptance for deregistration of a condominium corporation: $241.95; (

o) for filing an application for a heari ng before a condominium dispute officer: $120.95; (

p) for filing a notice of appeal with the Regist rar to have a condominium appeals officer hear an appeal: $60.50.

(2) In this Section, “advertised sale price” means the sales price inclusive of HST. Fees payable at land registration office 2 The following fees are payable at a land registration office: (

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b) for registration of any other document: $42.35; (

c) for certifying a copy of any document filed: $30.25. Fees payable to Registrar of Joint Stock Companies 3 The following fees are payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies: (

a) for filing a declaration and description or the documents pertaining to an amalgamation of two or more corporations: $60.50; (

b) for certifying a document of 10 or fewer pages: $12.10; (

c) for certifying a document of more than 10 pages: $24.20. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 85/2013 Consumer Protection Act Regulations Amendment to the Consumer Protection Act Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 33 of

Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act Clause 3(1)(

b) of the Consumer Protection Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 160/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-464 dated September 20, 2000, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by striking out “$122.36” and substituting “$129.45”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 86/2013 Payday Lenders Regulations Amendment to the Payday Lenders Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18U of

Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act

Section 6 of the Payday Lenders Regulations, N.S. Reg. 248/2009, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2009-324 dated July 17, 2009, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by striking out “$3060” and substituting “$3237.50”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 87/2013 Consumer Reporting Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Consumer Reporting made by the Governor in Council under

Section 25 of

Chapter 93 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Consumer Reporting Act

Section 3 of the regulations respecting consumer reporting, N.S. Reg. 12/74, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 74-93 dated February 1, 1974, is amended, effective June 1, 2013, by © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 409

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a) striking out “$122.36” in cl ause (1) and substituting “$129.45”; (

b) striking out “$28.37” in clauses (2 ) and (4) and substituting “$30.00”; and (

c) striking out “$30.30” in cl ause (3) and substituting “$32.05”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 88/2013 Co-operative Associations Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Co-operative Associations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 64 of

Chapter 98 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Co-operative Associations Act 1 Clauses 33(

a) to (

d) of the regulations respecting co -operative associations, N.S. Reg. 155/78, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 78-833 dated July 25, 1978, are repealed and the following clauses substituted: (

a) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a r t i c l e s o f i n c o r p o r a t i o n a n d b y l a w s ................................$129.45 (

b) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a n a m a l g a m a t i o n o r c o n t i n u a n c e a g r e e m e n t ..........................$129.45 (

c) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a c h a n g e o f n a m e ................................................ $60.50 (

d) for providing a photocopy, certif ied copy or stamped copy of (

i) b y l a w s ............................................................... $24.20 ( i

i) a d o c u m e n t o t h e r t h a n b y l a w s ............................................. $12.10 2 Clause 33(

e) of the regulations is repealed, eff ective May 1, 2013, and the following clause substituted: (

e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report ............................................ $32.05 3 Clause 33(

f) of the regulations is rep ealed and the following clause substituted: (

f) for searching a proposed association name using the Newly Updated Automated Name Search (NUANS) system (

i) Atlantic provinces search including federal trade names and trademark .... $51.52 (plus HST) (ii) Canada-wide database search .................................... $64.39 (plus HST) 410 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies Amendment to the

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies made by the Governor in Council under

Section 12 of

Chapter 101 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Corporations Registration Act and

Section 5 of

Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Business Electronic Filing Act The

schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 128/96, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 96-562 dated July 17, 1996, is amended by (

a) striking out items 2, 3, and 4; and (

b) striking out “$11.43” in items 5 and 6 and substituting “$12.10”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 90/2013 Correctional Services Regulations Amendment to the Correctional Services Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 94 of

Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2005, the Correctional Services Act Subsection 103(1) of the Correctional Services Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2006, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2006-317 dated June 28, 2006, is amended by striking out “$21.41” and substituting “$22.65”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 91/2013 Fees and Allowances Under

Part I and

Part II of the Act Amendment to the Regulations under the Costs and Fees Act made by the Governor in Council under subsection 2(1) of

Chapter 104 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Costs and Fees Act 1 The regulations under the Costs and Fees Act are amended by repealing items (1) through (26) under the heading “Fees to be taken at the Department of Justice” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor a n d t h e G r e a t S e a l o f t h e P r o v i n c e............................................... $19.30

(2) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor and the seal-at-arms .......................................................... $25.75

(3) For every instrument or certificate under the hand and seal of the P r o v i n c i a l S e c r e t a r y.......................................................... $25.75 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 411

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(5) For registering or filing any other document or making a record of any fact by law authorized or required to be recorded by the A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l ............................................................. $ 3 . 8 5 ( 6 ) F o r c o p i e s o f a n y p a p e r s i n t h e A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l ’ s o f f i c e , p e r f o l i o ..................... $ 0 . 1 7

(7) For searching books or documents in the Attorney General’s office ..................... $ 0 . 3 9

(8) For search on request by mail ................................................... $ 0 . 6 5

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each ...................................................... $12.90 ( 1 0 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r c o r o n e r..................................................... $ 6 . 4 5 ( 1 1 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r n o t a r y p u b l i c ............................................... $25.75

(12) For appointment for a term of five years of commissioner to administer oaths, et cetera, w i t h i n t h e P r o v i n c e ................................... $128.85 The Minister of Justice may waive the fee where the appointee is an employee of the Province, the Government of Canada, a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district; an officer or employee of a society incorporated under the Societies Act; a member of an elected council of an Indian band within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act (Canada); or a member of a council of a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district who undertakes not to charge a fee for services rendered.

(13) For commission for person appointed commissioner abroad ........................... $ 9 . 6 5

(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace ............................. $128.85 ( 1 5 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r p r o v i n c i a l c o n s t a b l e.......................................... $12.90

(16) For commission for judge of the Supreme Court acting within the district for which the judge is appointed ................................... $ 6 . 4 5 ( 1 7 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r Q u e e n ’ s C o u n s e l ........................................... $322.10

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized ............................................. $12.90

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds ....................................... $64.40

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment of trust funds .................................... $12.90

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment ................................... $64.40

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust company to be accepted by Supreme Court for certain purposes ............................... $12.90 412 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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(23) For order in council approving of such company ................................... $64.40

(24) For examining and passing upon application of trust company to hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act ............................... $12.90

(25) For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinking fund accounts .............................................................. $64.40

(26) For order in council approving by-law of any company save such a s r e l a t e s o l e l y t o e d u c a t i o n a l , c h a r i t a b l e o r r e l i g i o u s p u r p o s e s ......................... $ 6 . 4 5 2 The regulations are amended under the heading “Fees to be taken at the Department of Natural Resources” by repealing items (1) through (7) under the heading “Crown Lands” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every search ...................................................... $36.30 per hour ( 2 ) C o p y o f a n y g r a n t ............................................................ $ 7 . 2 6

(3) For copy of a plan attached to a grant, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than ............................................ $ 7 . 2 6

(4) For every copy of, or portion of, or an entire general plan of a county, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than ................................................................. $ 7 . 2 6 ( 5 ) C o p i e s o f o t h e r d o c u m e n t s , p e r f o l i o.............................................. $ 1 . 2 2

(6) For every certificate under the hand and seal of the Minister o r R e g i s t r a r o f C r o w n L a n d s .................................................... $ 7 . 2 6

(7) Oak Island Treasure Act (

a) l i c e n c e f e e ........................................................... $604.85 (

b) t r a n s f e r f e e ............................................................ $12.90 (

c) r a t i f i c a t i o n f e e .......................................................... $ 6 . 4 5 3 The regulations are amended under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” by repealing items (1) to (30) under the heading “Court Fees” and substituting the following items: (1) (

a) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action or application commenced in the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or an action for custody, access or support in the Family Division, and including a counterclaim, cross- c l a i m o r t h i r d - p a r t y a c t i o n ............................................... $211.70 (

b) Despite item (1)(a), filing a defence to an action commenced in the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or action for custody, access or support in the Family Division or a defence filed in conjunction with a counterclaim or cross-claim ......................... $96.80 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 413

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c) Despite item (1)(a), entering a nd filing an interlocutory notice or interim application in the Supreme Court, including the Supreme Court (Family Division) in an action for custody, access or support ....................................................... $64.10 (

d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceeding pursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act ................................ $42.35

(2) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, i n c l u d i n g a n o b j e c t i o n t o a F a m i l y C o u r t R e p o r t ..................................$141.55

(3) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal o r t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t o f C a n a d a ............................................... $211.70

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order to enforce a compensation or restitution order ........................................................... $42.35

(5) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial without a jury before the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceeding i n t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t ( F a m i l y D i v i s i o n ) ......................................... $284.25

(6) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial with a jury before the S u p r e m e C o u r t ............................................................. $423.40

(7) Obtaining a settlement conference prior to setting down or scheduling a matter for trial before the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division) .......................... $129.45 (8) (

a) Where a settlement conferen ce has been held prior to the setting down or scheduling of the matter for trial without a jury before the Supreme Court, and the matter is not settled, s e t t i n g d o w n o r s c h e d u l i n g t h e m a t t e r f o r t r i a l ...............................$154.85 (

b) Where a settlement conference has been held prior to the setting down or scheduling of the matter for trial with a jury before the Supreme Court and the matter is not settled, s e t t i n g d o w n o r s c h e d u l i n g t h e m a t t e r f o r t r i a l ...............................$296.35 (

c) Where a settlement conference is held after the matter has been set down or scheduled for trial with or without a jury before the Supreme Court, and the matter is settled and a consent dismissal order is filed with the Court within 30 days of the settlement conference, $107.80 shall be reimbursed to the party who filed the notice of trial. (9) (

a) Requesting an adjournment of a hearing to a new date in the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal within the 30-day period preceding the date on which that hearing was scheduled t o b e h e a r d ........................................................... $284.25 414 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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b) Requesting an adjournment of a trial to a new date in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia within the 90-day period preceding the date on which that trial was scheduled to be heard other than a divorce action or any proceeding in the S u p r e m e C o u r t ( F a m i l y D i v i s i o n ) ......................................... $284.25

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted Elections Act ...................................................................... $354.45

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an execution o r d e r ..................................................................... $84.70 ( 1 2 ) C o p i e s o f a n y d o c u m e n t m a d e , p e r p a g e ........................................... $ 0 . 6 5 ( 1 3 ) C e r t i f y i n g a n y d o c u m e n t o n f i l e , n o t i n c l u d i n g c o p y c h a r g e ..........................$13.43 (no charge for one certified copy requested at the time of filing the document) (14) (

a) Filing and entry of all other documents in the Supreme Court, except a contingency fee agreement, that do not commence an action other than a divorce action or proceeding in the Supreme C o u r t ( F a m i l y D i v i s i o n ).................................................. $32.35 (

b) F i l i n g a n d e n t r y o f a c o n t i n g e n c y f e e a g r e e m e n t...............................$12.90

(15) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action for divorce or matrimonial cause (includes $10.00 fee to Government of Canada for processing the registration of divorce forms) ..................................... $283.05

(16) Despite item (15), issuing and f iling an answer or other document in defence in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial cause except a counter-petition or counterclaim ................................................ $71.05

(17) Despite item (15), issuing and f iling an answer and counter-petition or defence and counterclaim in a divorce proceeding or m a t r i m o n i a l c a u s e .......................................................... $141.55 (18) (

a) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for divorce ( d i v o r c e k i t ) ........................................................... $24.22 (

b) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for variation ( v a r i a t i o n k i t ) .......................................................... $24.22 (19) (

a) For mediation in the Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actions under the Children and Family Services Act, all parties shall pay hourly fees in accordance with the number of their dependants and income as follows: Gross Income Fees per Hour per Party Based on Number of Dependants Including Self 1234 5 o r m o r e up to $20 000 no fee no fee no fee no fee no fee $20 001-$23 000 $7.10 no fee no fee no fee no fee © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 415

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b) The fees set out in item (19)(

a) are payable in advance and apply to each party for each hour of mediation. (

c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (18)(

a) and (b), (i) “each party” refers to the parties directly involved in the mediation but does not include anyone who accompanies a party for advice or support, (ii) “income” shall be determined in the manner set out in

Section 16 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines made pursuant to the Divorce Act (Canada), (iii) “number of dependants” includes the pa rty and any children supported or partially supported by that party and any other person for whom the party is financially responsible; children supported or partially supported by both parents may be counted as dependants by both parents. (

d) Where the total amount of the hourly fees for mediation payable by all parties pursuant to items (19)(

a) and (

b) exceeds the actual hourly cost of mediation, the fees shall be prorated based on the parties’ incomes. (

e) The Court may order one party to pay part or all of the mediation fees attributable to another party where, in the determination of the Court, to order otherwise would cause serious financial hardship to that other party or for any other appropriate reason. (20) (

a) For the research for and preparation of a Court-ordered custody/access assessment report in the Supreme Court, Family Court or Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actions under the Children and Family Services Act or the Adult Protection Act or assessments under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), all parties shall pay fees in accordance with their income as follows: 416 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version.

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b) The fees set out in item (20)(

a) apply to each party and are payable as follows: (

i) the applicable deposit set out in item (20)(

a) upon the Court ordering an assessment report, and (ii) the amount of the applicable percentage of the cost of the assessment report set out in item (20)(

a) upon completion of the report, less the applicable deposit. (

c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (20)(

a) and (b), (i) “each party” refers to the parties directly involved in the Court application for which the assessment report is being prepared, (ii) “income” shall be determined in the manner set out in

Section 16 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines made pursuant to the Divorce Act (Canada). (

d) Where the total amount of the fees for an assessment report payable by all parties pursuant to items (20)(

a) and (

b) exceeds the actual cost of the assessment report, the fees shall be prorated based on the parties’ incomes. (

e) The Court may order one party to pay part or all of the cost of an assessment report attributable to another party where, in the determination of the Court, to order otherwise would cause serious financial hardship to that other party or for any other appropriate reason.

(21) Searching a file, including a telephone search, except bulk-rat