Volume 47, No. 6 March 24, 2023

Part II Halifax, Nova Scotia Regulations under the Regulations Act Published by Authority Contents Act Reg. No.

Page Boxing Authority Act Proclamation of amendments to Act, S. 13, S.N.S. 2017, c. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/2023 121 Combat Sports Authority Act Combat Sports Authority Regulation–replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51/2023 122 Municipal Government Act Number of Councillors Order: Town of Middleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48/2023 120 Petroleum Products Pricing Act Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices (dispensed from publication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49/2023 120 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices (dispensed from publication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52/2023 135 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. 119

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 N.S. Reg. 48/2023 Made: March 2, 2023 Filed: March 6, 2023 Number of Councillors Order: Town of Middleton Order dated March 2, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M10851 Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Town of Middleton to confirm the number of councillors Before: Julia E. Clark, LL. B., Member Order The Town of Middleton made an application under s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board issued its written Decision on March 2, 2023; The Board approves the application and orders that the number of councillors for the Town is confirmed at six (6), to be elected at-large.

Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 2nd day of March, 2023. sgd. Bruce A. Kiley Chief Clerk of the Board N.S. Reg. 49/2023 Made: March 2, 2023 Filed: March 6, 2023 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices Order dated March 2, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations [Please note: Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices filed with the Office of the Registrar of Regulations on and after January 23, 2023, will no longer be published in the Royal Gazette

Part II. Publication of the Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices has been dispensed with by order of the Attorney General dated January 23, 2023, and published on page 63 of the February 10, 2023, issue of the Royal Gazette

Part II. Current and historical Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices are available for inspection in person at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations and can be viewed on the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s website at the following address: https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/mandates/gasoline-diesel-pricing .] 120

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 N.S. Reg. 50/2023 Made: March 7, 2023 Filed: March 7, 2023 Proclamation of amendments to Act, S. 13, S.N.S. 2017, c. 8 Order in Council 2023-63 dated March 7, 2023 Proclamation made by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 13 of

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage dated January 10, 2023, pursuant to

Section 13 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2017,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act , is pleased to order and declare by proclamation that

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2017,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act, do come into force on and not before March 7, 2023. L.S. Canada Province of Nova Scotia Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada, and His Other Realms and Territories, KING, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. To all [to] whom these presents shall come, or whom the same may in any wise concern, Greeting! A Proclamation

Whereas in and by

Section 13 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2017,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act , it is enacted as follows: 13 This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. And

Whereas it is deemed expedient that

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2017,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act , do come into force on and not before March 7, 2023; Now Know Ye That We, by and with the advice of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia, do by this Our Proclamation order and declare that

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2017,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act , do come into force on and not before March 7, 2023, of which all persons concerned are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. In Testimony Whereof We have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Nova Scotia to be hereunto affixed. Witness, Our Trusty and Well Beloved, Arthur J. LeBlanc, Chancellor of Our Order of Nova Scotia, one of Our Counsel learned in the law in the Province of Nova Scotia, Lieutenant Governor in and of Our Province of Nova Scotia.

Given at Our Government House in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this 7th day of March in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty-three and in the First year of Our Reign. 121

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 By Command: PROVINCIAL SECRETARY ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTER OF JUSTICE N.S. Reg. 51/2023 Made: January 13, 2023 Approved: March 7, 2023 Filed: March 7, 2023 Combat Sports Authority Regulations–replacement Order in Council 2023-64 dated March 7, 2023 Repeal of regulations and regulations made by the Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 10 of the Combat Sports Authority Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage dated January 10, 2023, and pursuant to

Section 10 of

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, the Combat Sports Authority Act, is pleased, effective on and after March 7, 2023, to (

a) approve the repeal of the Boxing Authority Regulations, N.S. Reg. 155/2002, made by the Nova Scotia Boxing Authority and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-579 dated December 17, 2002; and (

b) approve the making of new regulations respecting the combat sports authority by the Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation.

Schedule “A” Combat Sports Authority I certify that the Board of the Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority, at a meeting held on September 14, 2022, and pursuant to

Section 10 of

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Combat Sports Authority Act, carried a motion, effective on and after the date that

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2017,

An Act to Amend

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Boxing Authority Act , is proclaimed in force, to (

a) repeal the Boxing Authority Regulations, N.S. Reg. 155/2002, made by the Nova Scotia Boxing Authority and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-579 dated December 17, 2002; and (

b) make new regulations respecting combat sports in the form set forth in the attached. Dated and signed January 13, 2022 [2023], at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia. sgd. Michael MacDonald Michael MacDonald Chair, Nova Scotia Combat Sports Authority 122

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 Regulations Respecting the Combat Sports Authority made by the Combat Sports Authority under

Section 10 of

Chapter 43 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Combat Sports Authority Act

Interpretation Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Combat Sports Authority Regulations.

Definitions 2 In these regulations, “Act” means the Combat Sports Authority Act; “Authority” means the Authority as defined in the Act; “contest” means a contest as defined in the Act; “contestant” means a contestant as defined in the Act; “event” means an event in which 1 or more contests take place; “licence” means a licence issued by the Authority; “Medical Adviser” means a duly qualified physician appointed by the Authority to advise the Authority on medical matters; “Minister” means the member of the Executive Council responsible for sport; “promoter” means a promoter as defined in the Act; “ringside doctor” means a duly qualified physician appointed by the Authority to attend a contest and be present at ringside.

Authority Officers and Procedure Officers 3

(1) The Chair of the Authority presides at all meetings of the Authority.

(2) A Vice-Chair must be elected by the members of the Authority to hold office for 1 year.

(3) If the Chair is absent or unable to act, the Vice-Chair, or another member appointed by the Chair, must exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Chair.

(4) The Secretary-treasurer is responsible for all of the following: (

a) recording minutes of all meetings of the Authority; (

b) together with the Chair, or in the Chair’s absence, the Vice-Chair, the fiscal matters of the Authority. 123

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(1) A meeting of the Authority may be called by the Chair or a majority of the members of the Authority.

(2) An annual meeting must be held each year to review and approve year-end financial statements and reports.

(3) A majority of the members of the Authority constitutes a quorum.

(4) A motion may be passed at a meeting of the Authority by a simple majority.

(5) All applications, records and other documents filed with the Authority become the property of the Authority. Audit and budget 5

(1) The Minister must approve the manner by which the annual audit of the accounts of the Authority is prepared.

(2) The Minister must direct how the Authority submits its annual budget. Licensing Application for licence 6 An application for a licence must be on the form provided by the Authority for the type of licence being applied for, and must be submitted to the Authority together with the applicable licence fee. Contestant licence applications 7 In addition to the requirements of

Section 6, an application for a contestant’s licence must be accompanied by all of the following: (

a) a certificate signed by the Medical Adviser or another licensed medical doctor stating that the applicant has completed the annual medical examination required by

Section 19; (

b) a signed certificate of waiver stating that the applicant will submit to a post-contest urinalysis, if ordered by the Authority; (

c) any other information or documents the Authority may reasonably require. Assumed name 8 A contestant may use and be licensed under an assumed name, if the assumed name is approved by the Authority. Contestants may not be licensed under same name 9 A person must not be licensed as a contestant under the same name or a name deceptively similar to the name of another contestant or athlete. Applicant from outside Province 10 In addition to the requirements in

Section 6, an applicant from outside the Province must submit all of the following to the Authority with their application for a licence: (

a) proof of licence from a recognized licensing agency in the contestant’s jurisdiction; (

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c) any other information or documents the Authority may reasonably require. Minimum age 11 An individual must be 19 years or older to participate in a contest as a contestant. Promoter’s licence 12

(1) The Authority may grant or refuse to grant a promoter’s licence to an applicant.

(2) The Authority must provide written reasons to an applicant for a promoter’s licence who is refused a licence.

(3) The Authority may cancel or suspend a promoter’s licence for any of the following reasons: (

a) the licensee or a person who is a partner, agent, employee, stockholder or an associate of the licensee is associates with, or has associated with bookmakers, gamblers or persons involved in illegal gambling; (

b) the licensee has attempted any fraud or misrepresentations in connection with combat sports; (

c) the licensee has violated or attempted to violate the regulations or an order of the Authority; (

d) in the opinion of the Authority, the licensee has committed

an act detrimental to the interests of combat sports or safety.

(4) The Authority must provide written reasons to a licensee whose licence is cancelled or suspended under subsection (3). Applications for referee and judge’s licences 13 In addition to the requirements of

Section 6, an application for a referee or a judge’s licence must include a certificate signed by the Medical Adviser or another licensed medical doctor stating that the applicant has completed the medical examination required by

Section 20. Notice of change of address 14 If a licensee’s registered address changes, the licensee must immediately notify the Authority of the new address. Notice by Authority 15

(1) The Authority may provide notice to a licensee by any of the following methods: (

a) personal service on the licensee; (

b) ordinary mail to the licensee’s registered address; (

c) delivery by electronic mail.

(2) A notice sent by ordinary mail is deemed to have been received on the 5th business day after the notice was mailed.

(3) A notice sent by electronic mail is deemed to have been received on the business day the following the day the notice was sent. Issuing licence 16 A licence issued by the Authority must be signed by 2 of the following persons: 125

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a) Secretary-treasurer; (

b) Chair; (

c) Vice-Chair; (

d) Director of Combat Sports. Duration of licence 17 A licence is valid for 1 year from the date it is issued. Annual licence fees 18

(1) The annual fees for licences are as follows: (

a) promoter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 (

b) contestant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 (

c) manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 (

d) second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 (

e) agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 (

f) matchmaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 (

g) temporary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00

(2) The Authority may issue a temporary licence to a person to participate in a single contest at a specified time and place. Medical Examinations Annual medical examinations for contestants 19 A contestant must, at their own cost, have an annual medical exam conducted or approved by the Medical Adviser, including an updated medical history and any tests or laboratory procedures required by the Medical Adviser. Medical examination for referees and judges 20

(1) Unless otherwise directed by the Authority or a medical doctor, referees and judges under 60 years of age must have a medical examination performed by the Medical Adviser or another licensed medical doctor every 24 months.

(2) Unless otherwise directed by the Authority or a medical doctor, referees and judges 60 years of age and over must have an annual medical examination performed by the Medical Adviser or another licensed medical doctor. Additional testing within 6 months of contest 21 In addition to the annual medical examination required by

Section 19, a contestant must have any tests or laboratory procedures the Medical Adviser requires conducted within 6 months of any contest. Examination within 36 hours of contest 22 Every contestant must, within 36 hours of a contest, have a medical examination conducted by the Medical 126

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 Adviser or a licensed medical doctor designated by the Medical Advisor. Pregnancy test 23

(1) Under the direction of the Medical Adviser, a female contestant must undergo a urine pregnancy test no more than 7 days before the date of a contest.

(2) The Medical Adviser must report the results of the urine pregnancy test to the Authority.

(3) A female contestant who is found to be pregnant in the urine pregnancy test required under subsection (1) is not permitted to participate in a contest. Injury or illness before contest 24

(1) An injury or illness experienced by a contestant before a scheduled contest or while in training for a contest must be reported to the Authority within 24 hours of the injury or illness by the contestant or their manager.

(2) A contestant who is injured or experiences an illness before a scheduled contest or while in training for a contest must be examined by a medical doctor who must conduct any required tests or surveys. Medical examination report forms 25 A medical examination report must be completed on a form provided by the Authority and must be filed with the Authority.

Medical reports are confidential 26 Medical reports on file with the Authority are confidential and, unless consented to by the individual to which [whom the] medical report relates or otherwise required by law, may be examined by the Authority only for the purposes of licensing or evaluating whether a contestant may safely participate in a contest. Contract Requirements Standard form of contract 27

(1) A contract between a contestant and a promoter must be executed in the form set by the Authority.

(2) A form must be provided by the Authority to a licensed contestant, manager or promoter on request. Contestant failing to fulfill terms 28 A contestant who fails to fulfill the terms of a contract may be subject to disciplinary action by the Authority. Manager of record 29 A contestant may have only 1 manager of record. Contestants of same weight 30 A contract of a contestant must require the contestant to be the within safe weight limits determined by the Authority.

Contract must be signed under contestant’s legal name 31 A contract for the services of a contestant mut [must] be signed by the contestant under their legal name unless the contestant is licensed to compete in the Province under another name, in which case the contestant may sign the contract under their licensed name and the contestant’s legal name must appear in the body of the contract as the name under which the contestant is otherwise known. 127

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 Contracts signed by both contestants 32 A contract for a contest must not be approved by the Authority unless both contestants have signed contracts with the same promoter for the event. Minimum compensation for contestant 33 The minimum payment a promoter must pay a contestant for participating in a contest is $200.00.

Amount payable if opponent not present 34 A contestant who is ready to compete and is acting in accordance with the requirements of their contract relating to a contest and any other requirements set out by the Authority, and whose opponent, or suitable substitute for the opponent, is not present at the appointed time is entitled to the amount payable to them under the terms of the contract. Authority Approval of Details of Proposed Contest or Event Application by promoter for event sanction 35

(1) A promoter may apply for a sanction letter authorizing the promoter to conduct an event by filing all of the following with the Authority at least 30 days before the date of the proposed event: (

a) an application including all of the following information: (

i) the date and location of the proposed event, (ii) the names of the proposed contestants, (iii) signed contracts and proof of compliance with all applicable medical requirements for the main event or 2 of the undercards, (iv) a letter confirming that an ambulance has been reserved for the time of the proposed event, (

v) any other details about the proposed event that the Authority may reasonably require; (

b) a sanction fee of $3000.00, which may be partially refundable at the discretion of the Authority.

(2) The Authority will issue a letter sanctioning the event to the promoter who has provided the material listed in subsection (1). Advertising of proposed event 36

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a promoter must not notify the public that tickets for an event are or will be for sale before they receive a sanction letter issued by the Authority.

(2) A promoter may issue press releases, news stories or other publicity about a proposed event before a sanction letter is issued by the Authority if (

a) the publicity clearly states that the proposed event has not been approved by the Authority and that tickets are not yet for sale; or (

b) the Authority has given prior written approval for the publicity. Charitable organization 37 A promoter who wishes to conduct an event in conjunction with a charitable organization must submit the 128

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(1) At least 14 days before the approved date of a sanctioned event, a promoter must submit all of the following to the Authority: (

a) a copy of the promoter’s licence; (

b) a copy of the licence for each of the contestants in the event; (

c) a copy of all contracts between the promoter and the contestants for the event; (

d) a copy of the agreement with the charitable organization required by

Section 37, if applicable; (

e) the gloves required for the contest; (

f) a copy of all medical tests required by the Authority; (

g) proof of any insurance required by the Authority.

(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1), the promoter must deposit with the Authority a sum, either in cash or negotiable bonds, sufficient to cover all of the following: (

a) certified cheques for the entire amount of the total purses payable to the contestants as outlined in their respective contracts; (

b) payment for the officials and administrative personnel for the contest; (

c) payment for medical staff for the contest; (

d) any other amounts at the discretion of the Authority and any other materials required for the event. Promoter responsibilities during an event 39 A promoter is responsible for all of the following during an event: (

a) ensuring an atmosphere that provides a clean and healthy environment for combat sports to take place; (

b) maintaining good order and proper conduct of the event; (

c) retaining a person to act as a “Director of Bouts” for an event to ensure that the event proceeds with as few interruptions and delays as possible; (

d) making arrangements to safeguard the premises where the event is conducted to ensure, to the Authority’s satisfaction, that adequate protection is taken against riot, stampede or disorderly conduct; (

e) ensuring compliance with the regulations and directions of the Authority. Standby bouts 40 A promoter may be required by the Authority to have 1 or more standby bouts ready during event. 129

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 Emergency medical preparations 41 A promoter must ensure that all of the following emergency medical preparations are in place: (

a) a paramedical team is present at each contest and is equipped with a portable resuscitator with oxygen equipment and a stretcher; (

b) an ambulance is stationed outside the nearest door to the ring; (

c) the shortest route possible between the ring and the ambulance door is secured. Promoter to provide video following event 42 A promoter must provide a video of the entire event to the Authority no later than 14 business days after the date of an event. Promoter failure to hold sanctioned event 43 If a promoter fails to hold an event on the approved date, the Authority may require that all or a portion of the sanction fee and deposit made under subsection 38(2) be forfeited or used to discharge any liabilities associated with the event. Promoter responsible for expenses 44

(1) The Authority assumes no responsibility or liability for the collection or payment of amounts owed by a promoter in connection with an event.

(2) A promoter must indemnify the Authority for the payment of all expenses connected with the event. Default in payment of debts 45

(1) The licence of a promoter who defaults in payment of a debt or obligation in connection with an event is suspended until full payment is made and any outstanding fines paid.

(2) The Authority may require that all or a portion of the sanction fee and deposit made under subsection 38(2) by a promoter who defaults in payment of a debt or obligation be forfeited. Conduct During Events Administration by Authority 46 All contests must be conducted in accordance with these regulations and administered under the direction of the Authority. Required attendance at events 47

(1) All of the following people must be present at every event: (

a) at least 1 member of the Authority; (

b) at least 1 ringside doctor; (

c) at least 2 paramedical personnel with full equipment; (d) 1 referee; (e) 3 judges; (f) 2 timekeepers. 130

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(2) A contest must not begin unless the ringside doctor is present at ringside and 2 paramedical personnel are present.

(3) Paramedical team members assigned to the [an] event must be provided free admission to an [the] event. Weigh-in ceremonies 48

(1) The Authority must determine the time and place of all pre-fight medical examinations and weigh-in ceremonies for events.

(2) The Authority must approve the weigh-in scales and their location. Weight difference 49 The Authority and the Medical Adviser must determine permitted weight differences between contestants. Approved seconds 50 A contestant must submit the names of the chief second and assistant seconds to the Authority for approval, and only approved seconds are allowed in a contestant’s corner. Referee is chief official 51 The referee is the chief official of every contest and must maintain supervision and control over the contest while it is in progress. Discipline during event 52

(1) The referee is responsible for enforcing discipline and the regulations regarding the conduct and behaviour of contestants and seconds during contests, and may stop a contest for any reason, including if in the referee’s opinion any of the following occurs: (

a) a contestant did not enter into the contract in good faith; (

b) a contestant is not honestly competing; (

c) a contestant performed

an act detrimental to combat sports.

(2) If a referee stops a contest for any of the reasons listed in subsection (1), the offending contestant forfeits the monies payable to them under the contract with the promoter.

(3) If a referee stops a contest for any of the reasons listed in subsection (1), the Authority representative may place a hold on the payment of the offending contestant’s purse until the Authority decides whether to impose a fine on the contestant. Medical Personnel at Events Ringside doctors 53

(1) A ringside doctor is responsible for overseeing and making final determinations on all medical matters during an event.

(2) The Authority must ensure that the fees of all attending ringside doctors are paid by the promoter to the Authority before an event begins. Approaching or contacting Medical Adviser 54 Unless it is for required medical treatment, a contestant, licensee, applicant for a licence or any individual acting on their behalf must not approach a ringside doctor or the Medical Adviser unless 1 of the 131

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a) it is immediately before, during or immediately after a contest; (

b) it is during a scheduled appointment; (

c) the Authority has provided written consent. Medical exams at ringside 55 If a ringside doctor considers it necessary, the ringside doctor may conduct any of the following examinations: (

a) a general physical examination in dressing rooms before a contest; (

b) any examination of a contestant they may consider necessary during a contest; (

c) a general physical examination of each contestant immediately after the conclusion of a contest. Contest stopped for medical reasons 56 If the contest is stopped because of a physical injury, a ringside doctor must do all of the following: (

a) provide any necessary emergency treatment; (

b) recommend any further treatment or hospitalization they consider necessary; (

c) report the physical injury to the Authority within 24 hours of the injury. Examination after injury or knockout 57 If a ringside doctor considers it necessary, a contestant who sustains injury or knockout during a contest must be examined by a licensed medical doctor within 24 hours of the injury or knockout. Neurological examination after knockout, technical knockout or severe beating 58

(1) The Authority may require a contestant who is knocked out, suffers a technical knockout or suffers a severe beating to submit to a neurological examination and any other test considered appropriate by a ringside doctor.

(2) If requested by the Authority, a copy of any neurologist report or other test required under subsection (1) must be filed with the Authority. Suspension or medical treatment for injury sustained during contest 59

(1) The Authority may suspend a contestant or extend an existing suspension at the request of a ringside doctor.

(2) If a contestant is treated by a licensed medical doctor for, or is hospitalized because of, an injury sustained during a contest, the contestant or the contestant’s manager must promptly submit a full report from the medical doctor or hospital to the Authority. Written report after contest 60 A ringside doctor must provide a written report to the Authority on the condition of each contestant after a contest, including any recommendation for further treatment, examination or suspension. 132

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 Officials Referees or judges from other jurisdictions 61

(1) If requested by a contestant or the promoter of an event, the Authority may license and appoint a referee or judge from a commission outside the jurisdiction where the event is to be held.

(2) If the Authority appoints a referee or judge under subsection (1), the promoter must pay the referee or judge’s licensing, travel, lodging and meal expenses. Payment of officials 62

(1) The Authority must ensure that officials are paid for their time and expenses.

(2) If a contest is cancelled with at least 7 days’ notice provided to the Authority, a promoter’s deposit for payment of the officials’ fees will be reimbursed by the Authority. Not permitted to officiate 63

(1) An officer of an athletic, boxing or combat sport commission or the applicable professional federation, either elected or appointed, is not permitted to officiate in any event without the prior approval of the Authority.

(2) An official, director, contestmaker or stockholder of a promoter must not officiate in any capacity at any contest conducted by that promoter and must not interfere in any way with the contestants participating in the contest. Amateur Participants in Events Amateur participation requirements 64

(1) The Authority may permit an amateur athlete to participate in an amateur bout in any of the following sports held concurrently with a contest: (

a) amateur mixed martial arts; (

b) amateur kickboxing; (

c) amateur Muay Thai; (

d) any other amateur combat sports that the Authority may designate.

(2) An amateur athlete is not permitted to compete in an amateur bout for monetary reward other than reimbursement for proper and reasonable expenses

(3) Unless otherwise required by the Authority, an amateur bout at a contest must be conducted under the rules of the appropriate national sport federation. Fines, Penalties and Restrictions Suspension and fine 65

(1) A person who violates these regulations or who does any act considered by the Authority to be inconsistent with the good discipline or safety of combat sports is subject to all of the following: (

a) revocation or suspension of their licence, if the person is licensed; (

b) a fine by the Authority as outlined in the Act. 133

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(2) If a fine has been imposed under the Act, the person’s licence may be suspended until the fine is paid. Reinstatement 66 A licensee whose licence is suspended by the Authority for an indefinite period of time is not eligible to apply to have their licence reinstated for at least 90 days after the date of the suspension and the completion of any reasonable requests by the Authority. Submitting false information 67 A person who submits any false or erroneous information to the Authority may be fined or have their licence revoked.

Licensee must report sham to Authority 68 A licensee must immediately report to the Authority any request or suggestion that the licensee participate in, contribute to or aid and abet a sham or collusive contest or a contest that is not to be conducted honestly or fairly. Conflict of interest 69

(1) An official, member or employee of the Authority, referee or judge licensed by the Authority must not have any financial interest directly or indirectly in any contestant, contest, event, promoting corporation or manager’s contract with any licensed contestant.

(2) A promoter or manager must not take

part in any contest in any role other than as a promoter or manager, respectively, without written approval of the Authority. Application for Reconsideration of Authority’s Decision Application for reconsideration 70

(1) A licensee or other person disciplined or directly affected by a decision of the Authority may apply for reconsideration of the decision by submitting to the Authority, in writing, any information that the affected party feels may impact the Authority’s decision.

(2) The information referred to in subsection (1) must be filed with the Authority no more than 20 days after the date of the latest notice of disciplinary action and must be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of $50.00.

(3) On receiving an application for reconsideration the Authority must consider the information provided by the affected party and may uphold, alter or rescind its original decision. Appeal 71 A person who is unsatisfied with the results of an application for reconsideration may seek satisfaction under

Section 14 of the Act. 134

N.S. Reg. 52/2023 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 47, No. 6 N.S. Reg. 52/2023 Made: March 9, 2023 Filed: March 10, 2023 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices Order dated March 9, 2023 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations [Please note: Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices filed with the Office of the Registrar of Regulations on and after January 23, 2023, will no longer be published in the Royal Gazette

Part II. Publication of the Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices has been dispensed with by order of the Attorney General dated January 23, 2023, and published on page 63 of the February 10, 2023, issue of the Royal Gazette

Part II. Current and historical Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices are available for inspection in person at the Office of the Registrar of Regulations and can be viewed on the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s website at the following address: https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/mandates/gasoline-diesel-pricing .] 135