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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........133/2008 430 Amusement Devices Safety Act Amusement Devices General Regulations–amendment ........................... 134/2008 431 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations–amendment ....... 135/2008 431 Beaches Act Beaches Regulations–amendment ............................................ 136/2008 432 Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies Act F i r s t S c h e d u l e t o t h e C o m p a n i e s A c t ( T a b l e s B a n d C ) – a l t e r a t i o n ...................142/2008 434 Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 147/2008 439 Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 178/2008 478 Business Electronic Filing Act & Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 201/2008 496 Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 208/2008 499 Business Electronic Filing Act & Societies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 216/2008 504

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue 412 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Cemetery and Funeral Services Act Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations–amendment .......................... 137/2008 432 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 ..................................... 138/2008 433 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...................................139/2008 433 Communications and Information Act Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 140/2008 433 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 141/2008 434 Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act F i r s t S c h e d u l e t o t h e C o m p a n i e s A c t ( T a b l e s B a n d C ) – a m e n d m e n t .................142/2008 434 Condominium Act Condominium Regulations–amendment ....................................... 143/2008 436 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...............................144/2008 437 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 ..................................145/2008 437 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..............................146/2008 438 Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 147/2008 439 Correctional Services Act Correctional Services Regulations–amendment .................................. 148/2008 439 Costs and Fees Act Fees and Allowances Under

Part I and

Part II of the Act–amendment ................ 149/2008 439 Court Houses and Lockup Houses Act Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations–amendment ............ 150/2008 462 Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act C r a n e O p e r a t o r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................................... 151/2008 462 P o w e r E n g i n e e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 152/2008 463 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 ........................................ 153/2008 464 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 ........................................ 154/2008 465

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Web version. 413 Education Act Governor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment ...................... 155/2008 465 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 ...................................... 156/2008 466 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 .............................157/2008 466 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 ........................158/2008 468 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 160/2008 468 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 159/2008 468 Environment Act Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations–replacement ................... 132/2008 418 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 .......................................... 161/2008 469 F u e l 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.......................................... 162/2008 469 Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations–amendment .......................... 163/2008 471 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 ..................164/2008 471 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....................................... 165/2008 472 Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees–replacement ......................... 236/2008 516 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 ................................166/2008 472 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 .................................167/2008 472 Gaming Control Act Bingo Regulations–amendment .............................................. 168/2008 473 Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment ...................................... 169/2008 473 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 .........................170/2008 473 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 ............................................. 171/2008 474 Gypsum Mining Income Tax Act G y p s u m M i n i n g C a l c u l a t i o n o f I n c o m e R e g u l a t i o n s..............................172/2008 474 Health Protection Act Food Safety Regulations–amendment ......................................... 173/2008 475 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 ...................................... 131/2008 417

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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...........................174/2008 475 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.............................175/2008 476 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 ..................................176/2008 476 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..............................177/2008 477 Limited Partnerships Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 178/2008 478 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations–amendment ..................................... 179/2008 479 Lobbyists’ Registration Act Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment ................................ 180/2008 480 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..............................181/2008 480 Mineral Resources Act Mineral Resources Regulations–amendment .................................... 182/2008 481 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 ..........................183/2008 482 Motor Carrier Act Motor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment .................................... 184/2008 482 Motor Vehicle Act Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment ........................ 185/2008 482 Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment .... 186/2008 483 Documents and Services Fees–replacement ..................................... 187/2008 483 Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment ............................... 188/2008 486 Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment ........................... 189/2008 486 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 .............................190/2008 487 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............................................ 191/2008 487 Reduction and Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment ................ 192/2008 489 Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment ........................... 193/2008 489 Registration Fees for Commercial Farmers’ and Fishermen’s 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............................................ 194/2008 490 Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ........... 195/2008 491 Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ............. 196/2008 492 Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment ........................... 197/2008 493 Restricted Permits and Special Permits Fees Regulations–amendment ................ 198/2008 493 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 .................................... 199/2008 494 Off-highway Vehicles Act Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment ............................. 200/2008 495 Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 201/2008 496

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Web version. 415 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 ..................................... 202/2008 497 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 ...................203/2008 497 Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment ............................. 204/2008 498 Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment .................................. 205/2008 498 Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 160/2008 468 Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 159/2008 468 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 .........................206/2008 499 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...................207/2008 499 Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 208/2008 499 Public Archives Act Public Archives Fees Regulations–amendment .................................. 209/2008 500 Regulations Act Regulations under the Regulations Act–amendment .............................. 210/2008 500 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 .................................211/2008 501 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 ........................................ 212/2008 501 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.................213/2008 502 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...........214/2008 503 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 ....................215/2008 503 Societies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 216/2008 504 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 ..........................217/2008 504 Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations–amendment ........................ 218/2008 505

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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..............................219/2008 509 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment ...................... 220/2008 510 Vital Statistics Act Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment ....................... 221/2008 510 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 ...................................... 222/2008 511 Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment ............. 223/2008 511 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 ........................................ 224/2008 511 F i s h i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................................. 225/2008 512 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 ................226/2008 512 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 ....................................... 227/2008 513 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 ..................................... 228/2008 513 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 .............................................. 229/2008 513 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 ..............................230/2008 513 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 ...................................... 231/2008 514 Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment ............................. 232/2008 514 Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations–amendment ............................ 233/2008 514 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 ..................................234/2008 515 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 .....................235/2008 515 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

Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2004 were proclaimed in force.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 417 N.S. Reg. 131/2008 Made: March 27, 2008 Filed: March 31, 2008 Ambulance Fee Regulations Order dated March 27, 2008 Amendment to regulations made by the Minister of Health 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 - and - In the Matter of: Amendments to the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by the Minister of Health pursuant to

Section 17A of the Health Services and Insurance Act Order I, Chris d’Entremont, Minister of Health 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 dated October 24, 2002 and amended by order of the Minister of Health dated May 5, 2004, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health dated February 27, 2007, to increase the fees in the manner set forth in

Schedule “A”, effective on and after April 1, 2008. Dated and made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 27, 2008. Sgd.: Chris d’Entremont Honourable Chris d’Entremont Minister of Health

Schedule “A” Amendments to the Ambulance Fee Regulations made by the Minister of Health 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 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 and February 27, 2007, are amended as follows:

Section 3 is amended by: (

a) striking out “$128.16” and substituting “$130.60”; (

b) striking out “$640.80” wherever it appears and substituting “$652.98”; and (

c) striking out “$961.20” wherever it appears and substituting “$979.46”.

Section 6 is amended by striking out “$160.20” and substituting “$163.24”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue 418 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 132/2008 Made: March 20, 2008 Filed: March 31, 2008 Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations Order dated March 20, 2008 Repeal and replacement of regulations made by the Minister of Environment and Labour pursuant to clause 8(2)(

k) of the Environment Act In the matter of clause 8(2)(

k) 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 and Labour Order I, Mark Parent, Minister of Environment and Labour for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 8(2)(

k) of

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

a) repeal the Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations made March 27, 2007; and (

b) make new regulations establishing fees for the Environment Act and regulations in the form attached as

Schedule A. This order is effective on and after April 1, 2008. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 20, 2008. Sgd.: Mark Parent Honourable Mark Parent Minister of Environment and Labour

Schedule A Regulations Establishing Fees for the Environment Act and Regulations made by the Minister of Environment and Labour under clause 8(2)(

k) of

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

Part 1: Environment Act Fees for remediation reports 2( 1 ) In this Section, “remediation report” includes any submitted report that documents risk assessment, site management or site remediation of residual contamination, whether or not active site remediation was necessary, if the expected outcome is formal acceptance of the report by the Department.

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

a) Type A – remediation report for domestic fuel oil spill: criteria-based or Tier 1 risk assessment/remediation; (

b) Type B – remediation report for domestic fuel oil spill: Tier II or Tier III risk assessment/remediation; (

c) Type C – other remediation report (non-domestic): criteria-based or Tier I risk assessment/remediation; (

d) Type D – other remediation report (non-domestic): single contaminant of concern, risk-based corrective action (Tier II or III risk assessment/remediation), no use restrictions, no controls and no off-site impacts; (

e) Type E – other remediation report (non-domestic ): multiple contaminants of concern, risk- based corrective action (Tier II or III risk assessment/remediation), no use restrictions, no controls and no off-site impacts; (

f) Type F – other remediation report (non-domestic ): risk-based corrective action (Tier II or III risk assessment/remediation), with use restrictions or controls or off-site impacts.

(3) The administrative fees for reports on the remediation of contaminated sites and releases under

Part VI and

Part VIII of the Environment Act are as set out in the following table: Type of Remediation Report Fee Type A $130.60 Type B $272.07 Type C $272.07 Type D $598.56 Type E $897.84 Type F $1333.16

(4) If a remediation report does not adequately demonstrate that the requirements of the Department have been met, the applicable fee prescribed in subsection (3) must be paid in full when the report is re-submitted for acceptance by the Department.

(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 $23.18 for each civic address submitted for a search.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue 420 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Industrial air emission fees 4( 1 ) In this Section, “pollutants” means total releases to air including any 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; and (

c) other releases to air, as listed in subsection (3).

(2) The industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia are based on the rates set out in the following table: Class Threshold (tonnes of pollutants/year) Rate (per tonne of pollutants) 1 $30 $6.74/tonne 2 <30 no fee

(3) The other releases to air referred to in subsection (1) are as set out in the following list: • ammonia (total) • antimony and its compounds • carbon monoxide • chlorine • chromium and its compounds • cobalt and its compounds • copper and its compounds • cresol (mixed isomers and their salts) • diethanolamine 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 • volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including all of the following: - 1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene - 7H-dibenzo(c,g)carbazole - acetaldehyde - benzene - benzo(a)anthracene - benzo(a)phenathrene - benzo(a)pyrene - benzo(b)flouranthene - benzo(e)pyrene - benzo(g,h,i)perylene - benzo(j)flouranthene

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Part 2: Regulations made under the Environment Act Activities Designation Regulations Water withdrawal approval fee 5( 1 ) The fee for a water withdrawal approval under Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations is $289.76.

(2) A water withdrawal approval fee does not apply to agriculture, aquaculture or recreational water withdrawal activities. Water withdrawal approval annual administration fees 6 The annual administration fees for water withdrawal approvals under Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations are as follows: (

a) C a t e g o r y I – h y d r o e l e c t r i c ............................. $579.52/year (

b) Category II – industrial, bottled water, public drinking water supply ................................. $231.80/year Water withdrawal approval annual user fees 7( 1 ) Subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), and except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), the annual user fees for water withdrawal approvals under clause 5(1)(

a) of Division I of the

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue 422 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Activities Designation Regulations authorizing the withdrawal of water from a watercourse in an amount greater than 23 000 L per day are as follows: (

a) for a water withdrawal approval for municipa l, recreational, industrial or domestic purposes, the annual user 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 ............ $127.50 (ii) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 2 000 000 L and up to 9 000 000 L ...................... $133.29 (iii) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 9 000 000 L and up to 27 000 000 L ..................... $144.88 (iv) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 27 000 000 L and up to 90 000 000 L .................... $150.67 (

v) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 90 000 000 L ....................................... $156.47 (

b) for a water withdrawal approval for a fish fa rming or a fish hatchery operation, the annual user fee is 20% of the amount determined under clause (a); (

c) for a water withdrawal approval for hydroel ectric power generation, the annual user fee is calculated at the rate of $1.85 per horsepower of rated hydraulic capacity.

(2) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4), the minimum annual user fee for a water withdrawal approval is $57.95.

(3) A water withdrawal approval authorizing the use of water for agriculture, conservation, or beautification purposes is exempt from the annual user fee.

(4) To retain a water withdrawal approval when the approval holder temporarily suspends their use of water for more than 90 days, the annual user fee may be reduced to the greater of (a) 10% of the amount calculated under subsection (1); and (b) $231.80.

(5) The user fee reduction provided for in subsection (4) does not apply to a seasonal water withdrawal. Division I water approval fees 8( 1 ) Except as provided in subsection (2), the fees for water approvals under Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations are as follows: (

a) C a t e g o r y I w a t e r a p p r o v a l .................................. $54.41 (

b) C a t e g o r y I I w a t e r a p p r o v a l ................................. $108.83 (

c) Category III water approval ................................ $272.07

(2) The fees set out in subsection (1) do not apply to water approvals issued to the Department of Transportation and Public Works [Infrastructure Renewal].

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(3) Activities requiring water approvals are identified by category as set out in the following list: Category I: constructing or maintaining a culvert in a manner consistent with current applicable guidelines and standards issued by the Department, installing a culvert between June 1 and September 30 of any year (Culvert Notification or Notification).

Category II: • constructing or maintaining a culvert • constructing or maintaining a bridge if - a portion of the structure of the bridge is in a watercourse, - use of equipment in the watercourse or 3 m from the edge of the watercourse is required • constructing or maintaining a wharf • constructing or maintaining a weir, fishway or other instream structure • installing or maintaining fishing equipment, a fishway, a counting fence, a fish habitat improvement structure, an aquaculture cage or any similar structure in a watercourse • placing rock or other erosion protection material in a surface watercourse Category III: • constructing or maintaining a dam • storing water in amounts of 24 000 m³ or greater • constructing or maintaining a causeway • removing material from a surface watercourse • diverting a watercourse from its natural channel • dredging a surface watercourse or modifying it in any other way • installing or maintaining a pipeline, cable or other equipment in a surface watercourse • altering a surface watercourse or the flow of the water in a surface watercourse in any manner not described in the other activities under Category III Salvage yard approval fees 9 The fees for salvage yard approvals under Division IV of the Activities Designation Regulations are as follows: (

a) s a l v a g e y a r d a p p r o v a l a p p l i c a t i o n ............................ $28.84 (

b) s a l v a g e y a r d a p p r o v a l r e n e w a l ............................... $28.84 Division V industrial approval fees 10

(1) The fees for industrial approvals under Division V of the Activities Designation Regulations are as follows: (

a) Category I industrial approval ............................. $7533.70 (

b) Category II industrial approval ............................. $2897.58 (

c) Category III industrial approval ............................ $1159.03

(2) Activities requiring industrial approvals are identified by category as set out in the following list: Category I • biotechnology products manufacturing plant • cement plant • chemical manufacturing plant • coke or carbon manufacturing plant • explosives manufacturing plant • fertilizer manufacturing plant • fish meal plant

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Web version. • industrial incinerator • industrial landfill • iron and steel mill • mineral processing plant • natural gas processing plant • oil refinery • pesticide manufacturing plant • petrochemical manufacturing plant • pharmaceutical manufacturing plant • power plant • pulp manufacturing plant • pulp and paper manufacturing plant • textile manufacturing plant • tire manufacturing plant • wood treatment plant Category II • application to land of non-livestock-generated wastes • battery manufacturing plant • beer or wine processing plant • bio-remediation treatment station • brine processing plant • building product manufacturing plant • bulk petroleum storage facility • coal processing plant • compressor and pumping station • dairy or dairy products plant • distillery • electroplating plant • food additive or supplement manufacturing plant • foundry • fruit processing plant • industrial composting facility • in-situ leach mining operation • lime plant • paint manufacturing plant • peat moss harvesting operation • pewter ware manufacturing facility • poultry integrated plant • quarry • red meat integrated plant • re-refinery • rending plant • rolling stock manufacturing plant • smelter • sulphide-bearing material disposal operation • surface mine • tannery • treatment or processing of wastewater or wastewater sludges • underground mine • used oil collector with storage capacity >50 000 L • vegetable processing plant • wallpaper manufacturing plant

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 425 Category III • asphalt plant • brine storage pond • bulk sample site • bulk solids handling/loading facility • cemetery • crematorium • fertilizer storage facility • fish silage operation • industrial cleaners manufacturing facility • inland fish processing plant •p i t • stationary ready mix plant • topsoil removal operation • used oil collector with storage of 50 000 L or less Environmental Assessment Regulations Fees for undertakings requiring environmental assessments 11

(1) The fees for undertakings requiring assessments under the Environmental Assessment Regulations are as follows: (

a) Category I undertaking registration ........................ $15 067.40 (

b) Category II undertaking registration ......................... $9735.86 (

c) Category III undertaking registration ........................ $5563.35 (

d) a p p r o v a l t r a n s f e r ......................................... $578.98 (

e) f o c u s r e p o r t ............................................ $5795.15 (

f) environmental assessment report .......................... $15 067.40 (

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

(2) The approval transfer fee set out in clause (1)(

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

(3) The fees set out in clauses (1)(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.

(4) In addition to the fees set out in subsection (1), a proponent is responsible for (

a) all costs associated with Environmental Assessment Board reviews and hearings; and (

b) all costs associated with joint federa l-Provincial environmental assessment panels.

(5) Undertakings requiring environmental assessments are identified by category as set out in the following list:

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Category I: • cement plant • common or public highway that is 10 km or longer and designed for 4 or more lanes of traffic, or associated structures • corridor for one or more electric power transmission lines with a cumulative voltage rating that equals or exceeds 345 kilovolts electric generating facility with a production rating of 10 megawatts or more, including a hydroelectric generating facility when the cumulative power generation capacity on any single river system equals or exceeds 10 megawatts, but excluding an electric generating facility of any production rating that uses wind energy as its sole power source • ferro-alloy plant • heavy water plant • incineration facility for municipal solid waste • lead and battery plant • metal smelter • non-ferrous metal smelter • oil refinery • paper mill • petrochemical plant • pulp mill • pulp and paper mill • radioactive materials manufacturing, processing or reprocessing facility • water reservoir whose designed storage capacity exceeds the mean volume of the natural water body by at least 10 000 000 m 3 Category II • common or public highway that is longer than 2 km but less than 10 km and designed for 4 or more lanes of traffic, or associated structures • electric generating facility that has a producti on rating of 2 megawatts or higher derived from wind energy • facility engaged in the extraction or processing of metallic and non-metallic minerals, coal, peat moss, gypsum, limestone, bituminous shale or oil shale • fish meal production facility • onshore pipeline that is 5 km or longer excludi ng a pipeline of any length carrying natural gas with a maximum operating pressure below 500 psig (3450 kPa), water, steam or domestic wastewater • pit or quarry greater than 4 ha in area primarily engaged in the extraction of ordinary stone, building or construction stone, sand, gravel or ordinary soil • rendering plant • storage facility with a total capacity of over 5000 m 3 intended to hold liquid or gaseous substances including hydrocarbons or chemicals, but excluding water Category III • transformer station with an energy capacity greater than 230 kilovolts • permanent commercial facility for handling waste dangerous goods • project that involves the transfer of water betw een drainage basins where the drainage area to be diverted is greater than 1 km2 • enterprise, activity, project, structure or work that disrupts a total of 2 ha or more of any wetland • facility for manufacturing wood products that are pressure-treated with chemical products • facility engaged in the production, wholesale st orage or wholesale distribution of dangerous goods

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 427 Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations Fees for new motive fuel and fuel oil approvals 12 The fees for new motive fuel and fuel oil approvals under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations are as follows: (

a) fuel oil wholesaler approval ................................ $115.90 (

b) f u e l o i l r e t a i l e r a p p r o v a l ................................... $115.90 (

c) motive fuel wholesaler approval ............................ $1741.27 (

d) m o t i v e f u e l r e t a i l e r a p p r o v a l................................ $115.90 Transfer and amendment 13 The fee for a transfer of or an amendment to any approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is $115.90. Motive fuel wholesaler approval renewal fee 14

(1) Subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), the fee for renewing a motive fuel wholesaler approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is the total of all applicable amounts in the following table, calculated based on the rate per litre set out opposite each applicable amount: Numbers of Litres of Motive Fuel Rate/L for the first 50 000 000 L $0.000406 for the next 50 000 000 L $0.000289 for the next 100 000 000 L $0.000174 for the next 200 000 000 L $0.000058 for any excess over 400 000 000 L $0.000012

(2) The minimum fee for renewing a motive fuel wholesaler approval is $1741.27. Motive fuel retailer approval renewal fee 15 The fee for renewing a motive fuel retailer approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is the total of the following amounts: (

a) for each nozzle ........................................... $23.18 (

b) for each drum ............................................ $23.18 Fuel oil wholesaler and retailer approval renewal fee 16

(1) The fee for renewing a fuel oil wholesaler and retailer approval is as follows: (

a) if volume is less than 50 000 L ............................... $11.59 (

b) if volume is greater than 50 000 L, subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), the total of all applicable amounts in the following table, calculated based on the rate per litre set out opposite each applicable amount:

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(2) The minimum fee for renewing a fuel oil wholesaler and retailer approval for a volume greater than 50 000 L is $115.90. On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations Fees for preparation of subdivision reports 17 The fees for preparing a subdivision report are as follows: (

a) for a subdivision with fewer than 3 lots ...................... n o c h a r g e (

b) for a subdivision with at least 3 lots and no more than 10 lots ...... $202.96 (

c) for a subdivision with more than 10 lots ...................... $550.68 Fee for certificate of qualification as on-site sewage installer 18 The fee for an on-site sewage installer’s certificate of qualification under the On-site Sewage Disposal Regulations is $145.01. Fee for on-site sewage disposal system approval 19 The fee for an on-site sewage disposal system approval under the On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations is $57.95. Pesticide Regulations Fees for certificates of qualification 20

(1) Subject to the reduced fee for additional certificates of qualification provided for in subsection (2), the fees for certificates of qualification under the Pesticide Regulations that are valid for 5 years are as follows: (

a) Class I – Vendor .......................................... $57.95 (

b) Class II – Structural ....................................... $57.95 (

c) Class III (A) – Forestry ..................................... $57.95 (

d) Class III (B) – Greenhouse .................................. $57.95 (

e) Class III (C) – Industrial Vegetation ........................... $57.95 (

f) Class III (D) – Landscape ................................... $57.95 (

g) Class IV – Mosquito and Biting Fly ........................... $57.95 (

h) Class V – Aquatic Vegetation ................................ $57.95 (

i) Class VI – Fumigation ..................................... $57.95 (

j) Class VII – Aerial ......................................... $57.95 (

k) Class VIII – Agricultural ................................... $57.95 (

l) Class X – Special ......................................... $57.95

(2) If a person applies for more than one certificate of qualification, the fee is $57.95 for the initial certificate plus $11.59 for each additional certificate.

(3) The fee for a 1-year Class IX – Business Operator certificate of qualification is $28.84.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 429 Pesticide approval fees 21 The fees for pesticide approvals under the Pesticide Regulations are as follows: (

a) n o n - f o r e s t r y – u p t o 2 0 h a ...................................... $115.90 for each additional ha ....................................... $ 4 . 6 3 (

b) f o r e s t r y – u p t o 6 h a ............................................ $57.95 for each additional ha ....................................... $ 4 . 6 3 Petroleum Management Regulations Fees for registration of petroleum storage tanks 22

(1) Subject to the fee reduction provided for in subsection (2), the fees for registration of petroleum storage tanks or petroleum storage tank systems that have a nominal capacity of 2000 L or greater, for underground tanks, or 4000 L or greater, for above-ground tanks, are as follows: (

a) p e t r o l e u m s t o r a g e t a n k a t a b u l k p l a n t .................$115.90 per year (

b) p e t r o l e u m s t o r a g e t a n k a t a m o t i v e f u e l o u t l e t ...........$115.90 per year (

c) petroleum storage tank at an industrial facility ........... $115.90 per year (

d) petroleum storage tank at a commercial facility .......... $115.90 per year (

e) p e t r o l e u m s t o r a g e t a n k a t a m a r i n a ....................$115.90 per year (

f) petroleum storage tank at a government facility ........... $57.95 per year

(2) The registration fee 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, acceptable to the Department of Environment and Labour, for leaks or releases from petroleum storage tanks. Used Oil Regulations Used oil collector approval fees 23

(1) Subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), the fees for used oil collector approvals under the Used Oil Regulations are as follows: (

a) for facility with storage capacity less than 50 000 L ............. $115.90 (

b) for facility with storage capacity greater than 50 000 L ........$ 0 . 002318/L

(2) The minimum fee for a used oil collector approval is $115.90. Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations Facility classification fee 24 The fee for water and wastewater facility classification under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations is $115.90. Operator certification fee 25 The fee for an operator certification certificate under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations is $52.23.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue 430 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Well Construction Regulations Fees for certificates of qualification 26 The fees for well drillers’, well diggers’ and pump installers’ certificates of qualification under the Well Construction Regulations are as follows: (a) 1 well driller and 1 machine ................................ $305.70 for each additional machine ........................... $127.30 ( b ) 1 w e l l d i g g e r a n d 1 m a c h i n e................................ $101.90 for each additional machine ............................ $28.84 (

c) Class I well pump installer ................................. $101.90 (

d) Class II well pump installer ................................. $50.95 N.S. Reg. 133/2008 to 235/2008 Made: March 31, 2008 Filed: March 31, 2008 Fee Increases Order in Council 2008-176 dated March 31, 2008 Amendments 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 Minister of Treasury and Policy Board and the Minister of Finance dated March 27, 2008, and pursuant to the Public General Statutes of Nova Scotia, and in particular such statutes as are referenced in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Order, is pleased to 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, 2008, or such later date as may be set out in the

Schedule with respect to any particular amendment.

Schedule “A” N.S. Reg. 133/2008 Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations

Schedule “A” 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 “$10.68” and substituting “$10.88”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 431 N.S. Reg. 134/2008 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 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, are amended by repealing

Section 16 and substituting the following Section: 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 $173.85 for first year of licence term Licence renewal (includes annual inspection) $115.90 for each year of licence term Special inspections $115.90 for each inspection N.S. Reg. 135/2008 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 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, are amended by repealing

Section 44 and substituting the following Section: 44

(1) The fee for registration of an apprenticeship agreement is $115.90.

(2) The fee for an in-class technical training course is $81.18.

(3) The fee for a technical training course delivered by the Internet is $81.18.

(4) The fee for a written examination application is $115.90.

(5) The fee for a practical examination application is $115.90.

(6) The fee for a certificate renewal application is $58.00.

(7) The fee for arranging a special examination sitting is (a) $347.71 for up to 25 participants; and (b) $579.52 for 26 or more participants.

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(8) The fee for a trade qualification application under

Section 30 is $579.52.

(9) The fee for issuance of a certificate and identity card to a journeyperson from another jurisdiction is $58.00.

(10) The fee for a training provider accreditation application is $1159.03.

(11) The fee for approval of a program provided by a training provider is $579.52.

(12) The fee for a certificate replacement application is $29.06.

(13) The fee for a photo identification replacement application is $11.65.

(14) The fee for a transcript is $11.65.

(15) The fee for an additional invigilator is $231.80. N.S. Reg. 136/2008 Beaches Regulations Amendment to the Beaches Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 13 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 repealing clauses (

i) and (ii) and substituting the following clauses: (

a) an administration fee of $21.77 for 10 cubic yards or less when used for personal or domestic purposes approved by the Department; (

b) an administration fee of $21.77 plus a charge of $0.51 per cubic yard/$0.66 per cubic metre or $0.35 per ton/$0.38 per tonne for more than 10 cubic yards when used for personal or domestic purposes. N.S. Reg. 137/2008 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, 2008, by (

a) striking out “$56.60” in clau se 2(

f) and substituting “$57.68”; and (

b) striking out “$28.30” in clau se 3(

d) and substituting “$28.84”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 32, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 433 N.S. Reg. 138/2008 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) striking out “$142.00” in S ection 6 and substituting “$144.70”; (

b) striking out “$21.35” in Sec tion 6 and substituting “$21.76”; and (

c) striking out “$16.00” in S ection 7 and substituting “$16.30”. N.S. Reg. 139/2008 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, 2008, by (

a) striking out “$398.35” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$405.92”; (

b) striking out “$142.00” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$144.70”; (

c) striking out “$56.60” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$57.68”; (

d) striking out “$32.00” in clau se (

d) and substituting “$32.61”; and (

e) striking out “$42.70” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$43.51”. N.S. Reg. 140/2008 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 “$113.74” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$115.90”;

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b) striking out “$22.43” in clauses (b), (

c) and (

d) and substituting “$22.86”; (

c) striking out “$51.26” in subcla use (c)(iii) and substituting “$52.23”; (

d) striking out “$11.32” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$11.54”. N.S. Reg. 141/2008 Royal Gazette

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 “$85.30” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$86.92”; and (

b) striking out “$56.87” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$57.95”. N.S. Reg. 142/2008 First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and

C) Alteration of the First

Schedule to the Companies Act made by the Governor in Council under

Section 5 and subsection 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 The portion of

Schedule “A” of Order in Council 2007-160 dated March 26, 2007, that repeals Table B and Table C of the First

Schedule to the Companies Act and substitutes new tables, N.S. Reg. 87/2007, is repealed and the First

Schedule to the Companies Act is altered by repealing Table B and Table C and substituting the following tables: Table B Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies under

Section 5 and subsection 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 ...................................................... $293.84 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............................................ $174.13 3 For certificate under

Section 17 ...................................................... $59.86 4 For providing certified or stamped copy of (

a) articles of association ......................................................... $21.77

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b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ............................... $21.77 (

c) a l l o t h e r d o c u m e n t s .......................................................... $10.88 5 For photocopy of the following documents: (

a) articles of association ...................................................... $21.77 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ............................... $21.77 (

c) a l l o t h e r d o c u m e n t s .......................................................... $10.88 6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11) ............................... $59.86 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 ....................................................... $59.86 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 ...............................$59.86 9 For filing documents in support of amalgamation ....................................... $293.84 10 For filing documents striking name from register under

Section 137 ........................ $119.71 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.................................................. $32.65 12 For issuance of exemption order under

Section 124 ..................................... $293.84 13 For filing documents of discontinuance under

Section 133 ............................... $119.71 14 For filing documents of continuance under

Section 133 .................................. $293.84 15 For every search in person not involving the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) o r R e g i s t r y I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m ( R E G I S ) ............................................... $ 5 . 4 4 16 For every search by mail not involving the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) o r R e g i s t r y I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m ( R E G I S ) .............................................. $10.88 17 For providing company profile from electronically stored i n f o r m a t i o n ..................................................................... $10.88 18 For direct access to electronically stored information, m o n t h l y r a t e o f .................................................................. $57.95 plus, for each hour of on-line access ..........................................$ 2 . 3 1 ( 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 (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) search ............................................... $57.95 (plus HST)

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b) for Atlantic provinces search including federal t r a d e n a m e a n d t r a d e m a r k s ........................................... $46.36 (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........................................... $11.59 (plus HST) Table C Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies by a Company Not Having a Capital Divided into Shares under

Section 5 and subsection 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 ....................................................... $293.84 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............................................. $59.86 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 ......................................................... $10.88 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 ....................................................... $10.88 N.S.

Reg. 143/2008 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 1

Section 1 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations resp ecting condominiums, N.S. Reg. 60/71, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 71-1173 dated November 23, 1971, is amended, effective June 1, 2008, by (

a) striking out “$2.15” in subcla use (a)(

i) and substituting “$2.19”; (

b) striking out “$4.25” in subcla use (a)(ii) and substituting “$4.33”; (

c) striking out “$6.40” in subcla use (a)(iii) and substituting “$6.52”; (

d) striking out “$0.53” in subcla use (b)(

i) and substituting “$0.54”; (

e) striking out “$1.07” in subcla use (b)(ii) and substituting “$1.09”; (

f) striking out “$2.15” in subclau se (b)(iii) and substituting “$2.19”; (

g) striking out “$106.80” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$108.83”; (

h) striking out “$213.60” in cl ause (

d) and substituting “$217.66”; (

i) striking out “$80.10” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$81.62”;

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j) striking out “$106.80” in cl ause (

f) and substituting “$108.83”; (

k) striking out “$53.40” in cl ause (

g) and substituting “$54.41”; (

l) striking out “$106.80” in cl ause (

h) and substituting “$108.83”; (

m) striking out “$10.68” in cl ause (

i) and substituting “$10.88”; (

n) striking out “$267.00” in subclauses (j)(

i) and (ii) and substituting “$272.07”; (

o) striking out “$106.80” in subcla use (j)(iii) and substituting “$108.83”. 2

Section 2 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended, effective April 1, 2008, by (

a) striking out “$114.28 plus $11.43 per unit” in clause (1)(

a) and substituting “$116.45 plus $11.64 per unit”; (

b) striking out “$37.38” in clause (1)(

b) and substituting “$38.09”; and (

c) striking out “$26.70” in clau se (1)(

c) and substituting “$27.21”. 3

Section 3 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended, effective June 1, 2008, by (

a) striking out “$53.40” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$54.41”; (

b) striking out “$10.68” in clau se (

b) and substituting “$10.88”; and (

c) striking out “$21.36” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$21.77”. N.S. Reg. 144/2008 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, 2008, by striking out “$114.30” and substituting “$116.47”. N.S. Reg. 145/2008 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, 2008, by

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a) striking out “$114.30” in cl ause (1) and substituting “$116.47”; (

b) striking out “$26.50” in clauses (2 ) and (4) and substituting “$27.00”; and (

c) striking out “$28.30” in cl ause (3) and substituting “$28.84”. N.S. Reg. 146/2008 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

Section 33 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, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 33 The following fees are payable for services rendered by the Inspector and the Registrar: (

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................................$116.45 (

b) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g 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 s ............................$116.45 (

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 ................................................ $54.41 (

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

i) b y - l a w s............................................................... $21.77 ( 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 ............................................ $10.88 (

e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report ............................................ $28.84 (

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

i) Atlantic provinces search including federal trade n a m e s a n d t r a d e m a r k ........................................... $46.36 (plus HST) (ii) Canada-wide database search .................................... $57.95 (plus HST)

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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 1

Section 5 of 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 striking out “$10.68” and substituting “$10.88”. 2

Section 6 of the

schedule of fees is amended by striking out “$10.68” and substituting “$10.88”. N.S. Reg. 148/2008 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 “$20.00” and substituting “$20.38”. N.S. Reg. 149/2008 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

Section 2 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............................................... $17.38

(2) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor and the seal-at-arms .......................................................... $23.18

(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.......................................................... $23.18 ( 4 ) F o r r e g i s t e r i n g d i p l o m a ........................................................ $ 5 . 7 9

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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 . 4 7 ( 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 5

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

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each ...................................................... $11.59 ( 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..................................................... $ 5 . 7 9 ( 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 ............................................... $23.18

(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 ................................... $115.90 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 ........................... $ 8 . 6 8

(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace ............................. $115.90 ( 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.......................................... $11.59

(16) For commission for judge of the Supreme Court acting within the district for which the judge is appointed ................................... $ 5 . 7 9 ( 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 ........................................... $289.76

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized ............................................. $11.59

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds ....................................... $57.95

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment of trust funds .................................... $11.59

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment ................................... $57.95

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust company to be accepted by Supreme Court for certain purposes ............................... $11.59

(23) For order in council approving of such company ................................... $57.95

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(24) For examining and passing upon application of trust company to hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act ............................... $11.59

(25) For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinking fund accounts ............................................................. $57.95

(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 ......................... $ 5 . 7 9 2 The regulations are amended under the heading “Fees to be taken at the Department of Natural Resources” by repealing items (1) through (8) under the heading “Crown Lands” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every search ...................................................... $32.65 per hour ( 2 ) C o p y o f a n y g r a n t ............................................................ $ 6 . 5 3

(3) For copy of a plan attached to a grant, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than ............................................ $ 6 . 5 3

(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 .................................................................... $ 6 . 5 3 ( 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 . 0 9

(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 .................................................... $ 6 . 5 3

(7) Treasure Trove (

a) l i c e n c e f e e ........................................................... $544.15 (

b) t r a n s f e r f e e ............................................................ $11.59 (

c) r a t i f i c a t i o n f e e .......................................................... $ 5 . 7 9

(8) Beach aggregate removal (up to 10 3 y a r d s ) ........................................ $21.77 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 ............................................... $190.45 (

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 ......................... $87.06

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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 ....................................................... $57.68 (

d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceeding pursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act ................................ $38.09

(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 ..................................$127.33

(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 ............................................... $190.45

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order to enforce a compensation or restitution order ........................................................... $38.09

(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 ) ......................................... $255.75

(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 ............................................................. $380.90

(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) .......................... $116.45 (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 ...............................$139.30 (

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 ...............................$266.63 (

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, $101.90 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 ........................................................... $255.75

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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 ) ......................................... $255.75

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted Elections Act ...................................................................... $318.87

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an execution o r d e r ..................................................................... $76.18 ( 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 3 ( 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 ..........................$12.79 (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 ).................................................. $29.11 (

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...............................$11.59

(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) ................................... $254.66

(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 ................................................ $63.94

(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 .......................................................... $127.33 (17A) (

a) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for divorce ( d i v o r c e k i t ) ........................................................... $21.77 (

b) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for variation ( v a r i a t i o n k i t ) .......................................................... $21.77 (18) (

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 $6.37 no fee no fee no fee no fee

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Web version. $23 001-$26 000 $12.79 $6.37 no fee no fee no fee $26 001-$29 000 $19.05 $12.79 $6.37 no fee no fee $29 001-$32 000 $25.58 $19.05 $12.79 $6.37 no fee $32 001-$35 000 $31.83 $25.58 $19.05 $12.79 $6.37 $35 001-$38 000 $38.37 $31.83 $25.58 $19.05 $12.79 $38 001-$41 000 $44.62 $38.37 $31.83 $25.58 $19.05 $41 001-$44 000 $51.15 $44.62 $38.37 $31.83 $25.58 $44 001-$47 000 $63.94 $51.15 $44.62 $38.37 $31.83 $47 001-$50 000 $76.72 $63.94 $51.15 $44.62 $38.37 $50 001-$53 000 $89.24 $76.72 $63.94 $51.15 $44.62 $53 001-$56 000 $102.30 $89.24 $76.72 $63.94 $51.15 $56 001-$59 000 $102.30 $102.30 $89.24 $76.72 $63.94 $59 001-$62 000 $102.30 $102.30 $102.30 $89.24 $76.72 $62 001-$65 000 $102.30 $102.30 $102.30 $102.30 $89.24 $65 001 and up $102.30 $102.30 $102.30 $102.30 $102.30 (

b) The fees set out in item (18)(

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 (18)(

a) and (

b) exceeds the actual hourly cost of mediation, the fees shall be pro-rated 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. (19) (

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:

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

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

i) the applicable deposit set out in item (19)(

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 (19)(

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

c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (19)(

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 (19)(

a) and (

b) exceeds the actual cost of the assessment report, the fees shall be pro- rated 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.

(20) Searching a file, including a telephone search, except bulk-rate searches ( f r e e t o p a r t i e s t o t h e a c t i o n o r t h e i r s o l i c i t o r s ) ...................................... $ 6 . 9 5

(21) Despite item (20), searching a file, if an agreement has been entered into with the Department of Justice for bulk-rate search fees ............................... $ 1 . 1 6

(22) Purchasing a tape of proceedings heard in any court, per tape ......................... $19.71 (23) (

a) For transcript of a preliminary hearing held in any court, p e r p a g e ............................................................... $ 4 . 0 6

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b) For transcript of an oral decision in any court, per page (no charge f o r o n e c o p y t o t h e p a r t i e s t o t h e a c t i o n o r t h e i r s o l i c i t o r s ) ........................ $ 4 . 0 6 (

c) F o r t r a n s c r i p t o f a m a t t e r i n a n y c o u r t , p e r p a g e ................................ $ 4 . 0 6 (

d) For copies of transcripts prepared pursuant to items (23)(a), (

b) or ( c ) , p e r p a g e ............................................................ $ 0 . 6 3 (24) (

a) For administering an oath by a commissioner of oaths or a notary p u b l i c , p e r d o c u m e n t .................................................... $17.39 (

b) F o r c e r t i f y i n g d o c u m e n t s b y a n o t a r y p u b l i c , p e r d o c u m e n t ......................$17.39

(25) Where an applicant meets the financial eligib ility criteria set out in item (26) and completes an application in Form 1, the clerk of the court shall waive the court filing fees in items (1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (7), (8), (15) except the $10.00 Government of Canada fee for processing the registration of divorce forms, (16), (17) and (22) and the following shall be provided free of charge: (

a) a maximum of 25 photocopies, (

b) a maximum of 3 court file searches, and (

c) the administration of an oath for an affidavit relating to the deponent’s court action.

(26) Where an applicant has the following number of dependants and the applicant’s income is less than or equal to the following amounts, the applicant meets the financial eligibility criteria required to have the court fees set out in item (25) waived: Monthly Income and Number of Dependants: One adult - $1067.00 Two adults - $1424.00 and 1 child - $1416.00 and 1 child - $1708.00 and 2 children - $1700.00 and 2 children - $1932.00 and 3 children - $1924.00 and 3 children - $2156.00 and 4 children - $2148.00 and 4 children - $2380.00 and 5 children - $2372.00 and 5 children - $2604.00 and 6 children - $2596.00 and 6 children - $2828.00 and 7 children - $2820.00 and 7 children - $3052.00

(27) An applicant shall attach proof of income in the form of a current pay stub, a current benefit stub, a copy of the applicant’s most recent income tax return or a copy of the applicant’s most recent notice of assessment to the application form for the waiver of fees set out in item (25).

(28) Where an applicant is in receipt of no income, th e applicant shall attach to the application form for the waiver of fees set out in item (25) a letter signed by the applicant’s medical doctor, priest or other official confirming that the applicant is in receipt of no income and is not surviving from any savings.

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(29) Where applicable, the fees set out under the headi ng “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” in this

Schedule are payable in the Family Court, Provincial Court or in any proceeding before a justice of the peace.

(30) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” in this

Schedule prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service set out in an item under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” in this Schedule. 4 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1 ) through (5) under the heading “Fees to be taken by a Commissioner of the Supreme Court” and substituting the following items:

(1) For administering an oath, except when acting as a court officer i n t a k i n g t h e o a t h f o r a p a r t y o r t h e i r s o l i c i t o r ..................................... $15.29 ( 2 ) F o r a l l o w i n g a t t a c h m e n t o r d e r................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

(3) Taking depositions of witnesses, each witness ...................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 4 ) A n d f o r t a k i n g d e p o s i t i o n s , p e r f o l i o.............................................. $ 0 . 5 1

(5) Travelling fees when necessary, per mile .......................................... $ 0 . 2 0 5 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (21) under the heading “Sheriff’s Fees” and substituting the following items:

(1) Originating notice, petition for divorce, writ, summons, subpoena, order, notice or document, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $63.94 (

b) where more than one defendant, for each defendant o v e r o n e , s e r v i c e c h a r g e.................................................. $40.54

(2) Execution order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 (

b) w h e r e s e r v i c e n o t b y s h e r i f f , s e r v i c e c h a r g e .................................. $46.53 plus commission set out in item (9) (

c) where execution returned “NOT SATISFIED” after demand made and no chattels on which to levy, s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09

(3) Attachment order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 (

b) where attachment made and chattels released without sale, s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 plus commission of 23.18% of first $1000.00 of amount claimed and 11.59% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2318.06

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(4) Recovery order or any direct order of the Court, service charge plus $69.55 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff .......................................... $75.09

(5) For removing defendant and delivering possession, service charge plus $69.55 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff ......................................... $75.09

(6) For taking and filing bond of defe ndant, either in cash or sureties and depositing with prothonotary, service charge ................................... $75.09

(7) On sale of personal property under execution, co mmission of 23.18% of first $1000.00 realized and 11.59% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2318.06

(8) Where after demand made and payment made to sh eriff or settlement made with plaintiff’s solicitor or agent, commission of 23.18% of first $1000.00 realized, including total amount of any settlement and 11.59% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2318.06

(9) Where after demand or levy made and plaintiff or plaintiff’s solicitor accepts payment, the execution shall be immediately returned and the commission shall be 23.18% of first $1000.00 and 11.59% of remainder based on full amount of execution, to a maximum total of $2318.06

(10) Where after levy made defendant makes an assignment in bankruptcy, commission of value of property levied—as determined by sheriff causing property levied to be appraised by 2 sworn appraisers at actual cash value of the property, that value being the amount which, in the opinion of the appraisers, the property would realize if offered at public auction after reasonable notice—but in no case exceeding amount claimed by plaintiff, together with plaintiff’s taxed costs.

(11) In all cases where notices, orders or processes of an y type or description are returned without being served or executed because defendant cannot be found, because notice, order or process is recalled b y p l a i n t i f f ’ s s o l i c i t o r , o r f o r a n y o t h e r r e a s o n , s e r v i c e c h a r g e .........................$46.53

(12) On sale of land under the Partition Act, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 plus commission of 11.59% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2318.06 (

b) where sale is abandoned after being adver tised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.80% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1159.03

(13) On sale of land under execution, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 plus commission of 23.18% of first $1000.00 realized and 11.59% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2318.06 (

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c) where sale is postponed afte r being advertised or posted o n s h e r i f f ’ s b u l l e t i n b o a r d ............................................... $115.90

(14) On sale of land under foreclosure or other equitable suit, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 plus commission of 11.59% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2318.07 (

b) where sale is abandoned after property has b een advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.80% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1159.04 (

c) where sale is postponed afte r being advertised or posted o n s h e r i f f ’ s b u l l e t i n b o a r d ............................................... $115.90

(15) For making inventory and a ppraising goods seized under court o r d e r , s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $75.09 plus $69.55 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff

(16) The cost of actual travel at the rates set out in the Kilometrage Rates, Monthly Allowances and Transportation Allowances Regulations made under the Civil Service Act, relating to service on each defendant or other party required to be served, with minimum charge of $10.68 per document, shall be added to fees for all notices and other processes.

(17) The sheriff shall be entitled to charge for a ll expenses incurred in processing each document served including bridge tolls, ferry charges, towing, insurance on chattels, storage, assistants required in the course of taking inventory or possession of chattels and other unforeseen expenses, and such expenses shall be a charge against each individual document as incurred.

(18) For every certificate issued by the sheriff including certificate under the Creditors’ Relief Act ................................................. $23.13 ( 1 9 ) F o r c o p i e s o f a n y d o c u m e n t , p e r p a g e ............................................. $ 0 . 5 8

(20) When it is necessary for the sheriff to remove goods and chattels on a recovery or attachment order or on any other order of the court, the plaintiff shall supply the necessary vehicles and personnel suitable for the removal, loading and storage of the recovered goods and advance the sheriff such amount as the sheriff estimates as the cost and fees to effect the order.

(21) A fee or charge set out in an item under the h eading “Sheriff’s Fees” in this

Schedule prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service set out in an item under the heading “Sheriff’s Fees” in this Schedule. 6 The regulations are amended by repealing item (1 ) under the heading “Fees to be Taken by the Taxing Master” and substituting the following item:

(1) For taxing each bill of costs and certifying the same if required: (

a) in actions for the recovery of a debtor liquidated demand in money, where the amount involved does not exceed e i g h t y d o l l a r s ........................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

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b) in other cases ........................................................... $ 8 . 1 5 (

c) in any bill of costs between solicitor and client not to exceed, per hour .............................................................. $15.29 7 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1 ) through (2) under the heading “Fees to be Paid to an Appraiser” and substituting the following items:

(1) For appraising goods or real property levied on under attachment, each appraiser—not less than $2.04 nor more than $10.19 at the discretion of the taxing authority.

(2) Where property is extensive and business is complicated, for each day actually employed, each appraiser—not more than $25.48 at the discretion of the taxing authority. 8 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (3) under the heading “Witness’ Fees” and substituting the following items: ( 1 ) F o r a t t e n d a n c e , p e r d a y ........................................................ $ 5 . 1 0 ( 2 ) T r a v e l , p e r m i l e , o n e w a y ...................................................... $ 0 . 2 0

(3) Plaintiff or defendant, no witness fees, except where called by the opposite party. 9 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (3) under the heading “Constable’s Fees” and substituting the following items:

(1) Attending on sittings of Suprem e Court per day, provided that such amount may be increased by any municipality by by-law to a sum not exceeding $5.00, per day ............................................. $ 2 . 5 5 ( 2 ) S e r v i n g e v e r y w a r r a n t o r s u m m o n s ............................................... $ 0 . 5 1

(3) Travel per mile, the same as sheriff. 10 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1 ) through (5) under the heading “Fees of a Judge of the Supreme Court Acting within the District for which the Judge is Appointed” and substituting the following items:

(1) Every attendance on a reference, shown to have been necessary by affidavit, and approved of by the judge ......................................... $ 2 . 0 4 ( 2 ) E v e r y r e p o r t ................................................................. $ 2 . 0 4

(3) And for every folio beyond six folios, but not to exceed twenty f o l i o s i n a l l .................................................................. $ 0 . 2 0 ( 4 ) A d m i n i s t e r i n g e v e r y o a t h a n d s i g n i n g j u r a t ........................................ $ 0 . 5 1

(5) All necessary travel, going and returning, per mile ................................... $ 0 . 1 0 11 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (6) under the heading “Crier’s Fees” and substituting the following items:

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(1) For every trial of an action without a jury .......................................... $ 1 . 0 2 ( 2 ) F o r e v e r y t r i a l o f a n a c t i o n w i t h a j u r y ............................................ $ 1 . 5 3

(3) For each day in attendance at the trial of an action with or without a j u r y ...................................................................... $ 0 . 7 6

(4) For each half day in attendance at the trial of an action with or without a jury ............................................................... $ 0 . 5 1 ( 5 ) O n e v e r y c h a m b e r s m o t i o n ..................................................... $ 0 . 2 5

(6) On every default judgment entered ............................................... $ 0 . 2 5 12 The regulations are amended under the heading “Supr eme Court: Solicitor’s Fees” by repealing items (1) through (17) under the heading “Instructions” and substituting the following items: ( 1 ) T o s u e o r d e f e n d ............................................................ $10.19

(2) For statement of claim or special case ............................................ $10.19

(3) For defence, including counterclaim ............................................. $10.19

(4) For defence to counterclaim ................................................... $10.19 ( 5 ) F o r a n y f u r t h e r p l e a d i n g o r d e r e d b y t h e C o u r t ..................................... $10.19

(6) For third-party proceeding, including statement of claim ............................. $10.19

(7) For defence to third-party proceeding ............................................ $10.19 ( 8 ) F o r o r i g i n a t i n g a p p l i c a t i o n .................................................... $10.19 ( 9 ) F o r i n t e r l o c u t o r y a p p l i c a t i o n ................................................... $10.19

(10) For any petition or other originating document ..................................... $10.19

(11) For answer to a petition, including a counter-petition ................................ $10.19 ( 1 2 ) F o r e x a m i n a t i o n f o r d i s c o v e r y.................................................. $10.19

(13) For interrogatories, at taxing officer’s discretion, not exceeding ....................... $10.19

(14) For answer to interrogatories, at taxing officer’s discretion, not to exceed .................................................................. $10.19

(15) For each necessary affidavit .................................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 1 6 ) F o r s t r i k i n g s p e c i a l j u r y ........................................................ $ 2 . 0 4 ( 1 7 ) F o r p r e - t r i a l o r p r e - h e a r i n g c o n f e r e n c e ........................................... $10.19

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(1) Originating notice (application inter partes), at taxing officer’s discretion, not to exceed ...................................................... $17.32 ( 2 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3 ( 3 ) C o n c u r r e n t o r i g i n a t i n g n o t i c e ................................................... $ 3 . 5 7 ( 4 ) R e n e w a l o f o r i g i n a t i n g n o t i c e ................................................... $ 3 . 5 7

(5) Any other originating notice, other than a petition ................................... $ 7 . 1 3 ( 6 ) I n t e r l o c u t o r y n o t i c e ........................................................... $ 7 . 1 3

(7) Any other notice, at taxing officer’s discretion, not to exceed .......................... $ 7 . 1 3 ( 8 ) S t a t e m e n t o f c l a i m ............................................................ $ 7 . 6 4 ( 9 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3 ( 1 0 ) D e f e n c e .................................................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 1 1 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(12) Counterclaim ................................................................ $ 3 . 0 6 ( 1 3 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3 ( 1 4 ) A n y o t h e r p l e a d i n g o r d e r e d b y t h e C o u r t .......................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 1 5 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(16) Petition ..................................................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 1 7 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(18) Answer to petition, including any cross-petition ..................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 1 9 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(20) Amendments to any originating notice, pleading, petition or order ...................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 2 1 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3 ( 2 2 ) P a r t i c u l a r s ................................................................. $ 5 . 1 0

(23) Or at taxing officer’s discretion, not to exceed per page ............................... $ 1 . 5 3 ( 2 4 ) A f f i d a v i t.................................................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 2 5 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

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(26) One letter to each opposing party before proceeding, if actually s e n t........................................................................ $ 5 . 1 0

(27) Other letters, in course of the proceeding to opposite party or their solicitor, when necessary in the opinion of the taxing officer, each ....................................................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 2 8 ) I n t e r r o g a t o r i e s ............................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

(29) Or at taxing officer’s discretion, not to exceed per page ............................... $ 1 . 5 3 ( 3 0 ) A n s w e r t o i n t e r r o g a t o r i e s....................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

(31) Or at taxing officer’s discretion, not to exceed per page ............................... $ 1 . 5 3 ( 3 2 ) L i s t o f d o c u m e n t s ............................................................ $ 5 . 1 0

(33) Subpoena ................................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

(34) Letter of request for examination of witness outside of j u r i s d i c t i o n .................................................................. $ 5 . 1 0

(35) Any recovery order, attachment order, execution order, receivership order or contempt order .............................................. $ 5 . 1 0 ( 3 6 ) A n y o t h e r o r d e r .............................................................. $ 7 . 6 4 ( 3 7 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(38) Bill of costs, including notice of taxation .......................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 3 9 ) N o t i c e o f a p p e a l.............................................................. $ 7 . 6 4 ( 4 0 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3 ( 4 1 ) N o t i c e o f c r o s s - a p p e a l ......................................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 4 2 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3 ( 4 3 ) E n t r y o f a p p e a l............................................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 4 4 ) A p p l i c a t i o n f o r d e c r e e a b s o l u t e .................................................. $ 5 . 1 0

(45) Certificate of prothonotary ..................................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 4 6 ) W a r r a n t f o r a r r e s t o f d e f a u l t i n g w i t n e s s ........................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 4 7 ) S a t i s f a c t i o n p i e c e ............................................................. $ 5 . 1 0 ( 4 8 ) D e e d...................................................................... $10.19

(49) Bond, including execution and justification ....................................... $10.19

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(50) Special case, per page ......................................................... $ 1 . 5 3

(51) Accounts, statements and other documents for an application, p e r p a g e .................................................................... $ 1 . 5 3 ( 5 2 ) A d v e r t i s e m e n t s , i n c l u d i n g a t t e n d a n c e t h e r e f o r ...................................... $ 7 . 6 4 ( 5 3 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(54) Where pursuant to rules of court or on any other proper occasion, any pleading, special case, appeal, evidence or other matter is printed, the solicitor of the party furnishing the copy shall be allowed for a c o p y f o r t h e p r i n t e r , p e r p a g e.................................................... $ 1 . 5 3

(55) To the solicitor of the party furnishing the copy, for examining the p r o o f p r i n t , p e r p a g e .......................................................... $ 1 . 0 2

(56) And, for printing, the amount actually and properly paid to the printer.

(57) The allowance per page for supplying copy, readi ng proof, or printing is not to include headings or jurats, except one heading in the front.

(58) And where any

part is properly printed in a fo reign language, or as a facsimile, or in any unusual or special manner, or where an alteration in the document being printed becomes necessary after the first proof has been read, such further allowance shall be made as the taxing officer thinks reasonable.

(59) These allowances are to include all attendances on the printer.

(60) As to notices in a proceeding to wind up a company, for preparing or filling up each notice to creditors to attend and receive debts, or to contributories to settle list of contributories ...... $ 0 . 3 1

(61) For preparing or filling up each notice to contributories, to be served w i t h a g e n e r a l o r d e r f o r a c a l l , o r o r d e r f o r p a y m e n t o f a c a l l ........................... $ 0 . 3 1

(62) For drawing notice to be served on contributories or creditors, of a m e e t i n g , p e r p a g e............................................................. $ 1 . 5 3

(63) For each copy of the last mentioned notice to serve .................................. $ 0 . 5 1

(64) For preparing or filling up for service, in any other proceeding, each notice to creditors to prove claims, and each notice that payment may be received, specifying the amount to be received for p r i n c i p a l a n d i n t e r e s t a n d c o s t s , i f a n y............................................. $ 1 . 0 2

(65) In a proceeding to wind up a company, the usual ch arges relating to printing shall be allowed in lieu of copies for service where the fee for copies would exceed the charge for printing and amount to m o r e t h a n ................................................................. $12.00 Note: The fee prescribed for a document includes the preparation of all copies. 14 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (20) under the heading “Service and Attendances” and substituting the following items:

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(2) Where, in consequence of the distance of the party to be served it is proper to effect such service through an agent, for correspondence in addition ..................................................... $ 2 . 0 4 ( 3 ) O r , i f s e r v e d b y p o s t........................................................... $ 1 . 0 2

(4) Where any two of the documents have to be filed or served together, one fee only for filing or service is to be allowed.

(5) Travel for service of subpoena, 10¢ per mile for each mile actually travelled to place of service and return or $3.06, whichever is greater.

(6) To obtain consent of guardian ad litem to sue or defend in his n a m e....................................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

(7) To inspect, or produce for inspecti on, documents pursuant to a notice t o a d m i t o r p r o d u c e , o r a r u l e.................................................... $ 5 . 1 0 ( 8 ) T o e x a m i n e o r s i g n a d m i s s i o n s .................................................. $ 5 . 1 0

(9) To obtain appointment to examine any person for discovery ........................... $ 5 . 1 0

(10) On examination of witnesses before any examiner, commissioner, officer or other person including examination under an examination for discovery, not to exceed for each witness ...................................... $30.57

(11) On pre-trial or pre-hearing conference, not to exceed ................................ $25.48

(12) On an application at chambers or before the Court, not to exceed ...................... $30.57

(13) To enter, or set down a proceeding, special case or appeal for h e a r i n g o r t r i a l , n o t t o i n c l u d e c h a m b e r s ........................................... $ 2 . 0 4

(14) To hear judgment when same adjourned ........................................... $ 3 . 0 6 ( 1 5 ) O n t a x a t i o n o f c o s t s ........................................................... $ 5 . 1 0

(16) To obtain or give an undertaking to appear ......................................... $ 2 . 0 4

(17) To examine title in a proceeding, at the discretion of the taxing officer, not to exceed ......................................................... $50.95

(18) Every other attendance necessary to be made by the solicitor personally, including conferences with solicitor for opposite party ................................ $ 5 . 1 0

(19) To obtain or give any necessary or proper consent ................................... $ 2 . 0 4 ( 2 0 ) T o s t r i k e s p e c i a l j u r y .......................................................... $ 2 . 0 4 15 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (13) under the heading “Perusals” and substituting the following items:

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(1) Of any originating notice, interlocutory notice, pleading, petition, or affidavit, for each document ............................................................ $ 2 . 0 4 ( 2 ) O r , p e r p a g e ................................................................. $ 1 . 0 2 ( 3 ) O f a l i s t o f d o c u m e n t s ......................................................... $ 2 . 0 4 ( 4 ) O f i n t e r r o g a t o r i e s............................................................. $ 2 . 0 4 ( 5 ) O f a n o t i c e t o a d m i t ........................................................... $ 2 . 0 4 ( 6 ) O f a r e p o r t o f a n e x p e r t o r m e d i c a l e x a m i n a t i o n ..................................... $ 2 . 0 4

(7) Of a special case ............................................................. $ 2 . 0 4 ( 8 ) O f d o c u m e n t s p r e p a r a t o r y t o b r i e f , p e r p a g e ........................................ $ 1 . 0 2 ( 9 ) O f t r a n s c r i p t o f t r i a l e v i d e n c e , p e r p a g e............................................ $ 1 . 0 2

(10) Of letters in course of a proceeding, for each letter not exceeding ....................... $ 3 . 0 6

(11) Of a special case ............................................................. $ 2 . 0 4 ( 1 2 ) O f a n y o r d e r................................................................. $ 2 . 0 4

(13) Of a bill of costs .............................................................. $ 2 . 0 4 Note: The fee for perusal is only allowed in respect of any of the above documents received from an opposing party or his solicitor. 16 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1 ) through (6) under the heading “Briefs” and substituting the following items:

(1) Brief, and copy, of a party in a proceeding, (

a) on the trial; (

b) on appeal to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal; (

c) on a special case; (

d) on a special application before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal or a judge thereof; (

e) on a contested application before the Supreme Court, or a judge thereof; (

f) on an ex parte application before the Supreme Court, or a judge thereof, where a written brief is submitted at the request of the Court or judge; (

g) on an application to assess damages on default or to foreclose a mortgage; not to exceed in each instance ............................................ $203.80

(2) In cases in which the Supreme Court and county c ourt have concurrent jurisdiction and the amount involved does not exceed $500.00, the brief and copy shall not exceed in each instance ..... $50.95

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(3) On application at chambers, the brief shall not exceed $50.95, unless the Court or Judge certifies that the party is entitled to a larger amount and fixes it.

(4) In addition, for written submission when requested by the Court or judge not exceeding in each instance the amount allowable under items (1), (2) and (3).

(5) Pre-trial memorandum, not to exceed ............................................ $25.48

(6) Memorandum preliminary to an application, not to exceed ........................... $15.29 17 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (4) under the heading “Counsel Fees” and substituting the following items:

(1) In every proceeding after defence filed, or on every application or appeal where a brief fee is allowed, a counsel fee not exceeding in each instance $152.85 per day and not exceeding $76.43 per day for one associate counsel.

(2) In cases in which the Supreme Court and county c ourt have concurrent jurisdiction and the amount involved does not exceed $300.00 not exceeding in each of the above, per day ............ $61.14

(3) The taxing officer may, after consultation with a judge of the Supreme Court, increase the counsel fee, except in cases in the county court when he shall consult with the judge of the county court of the district in which the proceedings are carried on.

(4) The following items shall be taxable by a solicitor on a sale of land under execution: Searching title .............................................................. $15.29 P r e p a r i n g a d v e r t i s e m e n t o f s a l e a n d c o p i e s ......................................... $ 5 . 1 0 E a c h n o t i c e t o s u b s e q u e n t e n c u m b r a n c e r s a n d c o p i e s................................. $ 3 . 0 6 18 The regulations are amended under the heading “3.

N ova Scotia Supreme Court (in matrimonial matters)” by repealing items (1) though (22) under the heading “Fees of Counsel and Solicitor” and substituting the following: ( 1 ) R e t a i n i n g f e e f o r c o u n s e l .