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Page Animal Protection Act Proclamation of Act, S. 42, S.N.S. 2008, c. 33–S. 31, 32 and 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33/2015 287 Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34/2015 288 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Welder Trade Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24/2015 274 Municipal Government Act Number of Councillors Order for the Town of Mahone Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28/2015 281 Number of Councillors Order for the Town of Windsor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31/2015 284 Polling Districts and Number of Councillors Order for the Municipality of the District of Barrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27/2015 280 Polling Districts and Number of Councillors Order for the Region of Queens Municipality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30/2015 284 Petroleum Products Pricing Act Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25/2015 277 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29/2015 282 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32/2015 285 Public Service Superannuation Act Public Service Superannuation Plan Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23/2015 273

Summary Proceedings Act

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26/2015 279 271

In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act . The date a regulation is made, the date a regulation is approved, the date a regulation is filed and any date specified in a regulation are important to determine when the regulation is in force. *Date that subsections 3(6) and (7) and Sections 11 and 13 of the Regulations Act and amendments to the Regulations Act made by

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 N.S. Reg. 23/2015 Made: February 10, 2015 Filed: February 12, 2015 Public Service Superannuation Plan Regulations Order dated February 10, 2015 Amendment to regulations made by Public Service Superannuation Plan Trustee Incorporated pursuant to Sections 87 and 88 of the Public Service Superannuation Act Public Service Superannuation Plan Trustee Incorporated Amendment to the Public Service Superannuation Plan Regulations I certify that the Board of Directors of Public Service Superannuation Plan Trustee Incorporated, under Sections 87 and 88 of

Schedule B, the Public Service Superannuation Act , to

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2012, the Financial Measures

(2012) Act , carried a motion at its meeting on February 10, 2015, to amend the Public Service Superannuation Plan Regulations , N.S. Reg. 66/2013, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2013-104 dated March 28, 2013, in the manner set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”, to (

a) add a position to the list under the heading “Employees” in Appendix 2, Prescribed Employers and Employees; and (

b) make certain other changes to adjust and clarify existing provisions. The amendments referred to in this certificate are effective on and after February 10, 2015. Signed at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Feb. 10, 2015. sgd: Ron Smith Ron Smith, Chair Public Service Superannuation Plan Trustee Incorporated

Schedule “A” Amendment to the Public Service Superannuation Plan Regulations made by Public Service Superannuation Plan Trustee Incorporated under Sections 87 and 88 of

Schedule B, the Public Service Superannuation Act , to

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2012, the Financial Measures

(2012) Act 1 Subsection 23(2) of the Public Service Superannuation Plan Regulations , N.S. Reg. 66/2013, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2013-104 dated March 28, 2013, is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(2) A member who is receiving benefit payments under an LTD Plan must continue to make contributions in accordance with these regulations, based on the current rate of salary for the position, class and step the member held immediately before the date they began receiving the benefit payment. 2 (1) Subsection 48(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(2) Interest for a calendar year, or part of a calendar year, on contributions by a plan member that are refunded to, or in respect of, the plan member must be calculated as follows: (

a) on or after August 1, 1983, to and including December 31, 1989, at a simple interest 273

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b) on or after January 1, 1990, to and including December 31, 2007, at a simple interest rate of 10%; (

c) on or after January 1, 2008, at a rate equal to the average 5-year personal fixed-term chartered bank administered interest rate, as published by the Bank of Canada, for the 12-month period ending October 31 of the previous calendar year, compounded annually. (2) Subsection 48(5) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(5) In this

Section “contributions”, in relation to a plan member, means all amounts paid or transferred by the plan member to the Superannuation Fund and, for the purpose of calculating the compounded interest payable starting in 2008 in accordance with clause (2)(c), includes interest accrued to the end of the previous calendar year. 3 The regulations are further amended by adding the following bulleted item to the end of the list under the heading “Employees” in Appendix 2: Prescribed Employers and Employees: • any person who holds the position of Policy and Outreach Advisor with the Office of Priorities and Planning, unless the terms of their appointment specifically exclude them from participation in the Pension Plan N.S.

Reg. 24/2015 Made: February 11, 2015 Filed: February 13, 2015 Welder Trade Regulations Order dated February 11, 2015 Regulations made by the Apprenticeship Board pursuant to

Section 17A of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Apprenticeship Board Regulations under

Section 17A of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act I, Carol MacCulloch, Chair of the Apprenticeship Board for the Province of Nova Scotia, certify that at a meeting on February 11, 2015, the Apprenticeship Board, pursuant to

Section 17A of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2003, the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act , carried a motion to (

a) repeal the Welder Trade Regulations , N.S. Reg. 200/2004, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2004-347 dated August 26, 2004; and (

b) make new regulations respecting the welder trade, in the form set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”. The repeal and making of regulations referred to in this certificate is effective on and after February 11, 2015. 274 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 Dated and signed February 11, 2015, at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia. sgd: Carol MacCulloch Carol MacCulloch Chair, Apprenticeship Board

Schedule “A” Regulations Respecting the Welder Trade made by the Apprenticeship Board under

Section 17A of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2003, the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Welder Trade Regulations .

Definitions 2

(1) In these regulations, “Act” means the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act; “General Regulations” means the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations made under the Act; “components” means any ferrous or non-ferrous materials capable of being joined by a welding process; “welding process” means any of the following tasks, activities and functions associated with welding: (

i) cutting, shaping and fitting steel using oxy-fuel, (ii) fusion welding using manual oxy-fuel, (iii) brazing and braze welding using oxy-fuel, (iv) applying surfacing material using oxy-fuel, (

v) joining metals using soldering, (vi) welding using shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux core arc, submerged arc and gas tungsten arc processes, (vii) cutting and gouging using electric arc processes, (viii) welding and cutting using plasma arc processes, (ix) welding using resistance processes; “welder trade” means the occupation of a welder, consisting of laying out, fabricating, maintaining, installing, modifying and repairing components using welding processes, and includes all of the following functions: (

i) setting up equipment for welding processes using recommended installation procedures, 275

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v) sketching and interpreting blueprints, (vi) using hand and power tools and shop equipment.

(2) The

definitions contained in the General Regulations apply to these regulations. Term of apprenticeship for welder trade 3 The term of apprenticeship for the welder trade is 6000 hours of combined practical experience and technical training approved by the Director and a certification examination, and includes a probationary period of up to 3 months. Ratio of journeypersons to apprentices 4 An employer in the welder trade must maintain a minimum ratio of 1 journeyperson to 2 apprentices, unless the Director permits the ratio to be varied in accordance with

Section 24 of the General Regulations. Wage

schedule for apprentices 5

(1) Subject to subsection (2), the minimum wage for each hour worked by a welder apprentice is a percentage of the wage for a welder journeyperson in the same place of employment, as set out in the following table: Wages for Welder Apprentice Hours in Term of Apprenticeship Minimum Wage (% of journeyperson’s wage) 0–2000 65% 2001–4000 75% 4001-6000 90%

(2) An employer must not employ a welder apprentice at a wage for actual hours worked that is lower than the wage that would be paid at the minimum wage rate prescribed in the Minimum Wage Order (General) made under the Labour Standards Code . Certificate in welder trade through trade qualification 6

(1) For the purpose of paragraph 30(1)(a)(ii)(

A) of the General Regulations, respecting the practical experience required for a person who does not hold a certificate of apprenticeship in a trade to be eligible to be examined for a certificate of qualification in the trade issued under

Section 30 of the General Regulations, the completion of practical experience in all of the following areas is prescribed as a requirement of eligibility to be examined for a certificate of qualification in the welder trade: (

a) position pipe or plate welding with open root preparation; (

b) shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) for the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions; (

c) at least 1 of the following welding processes: 276 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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i) gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) for the, flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, (ii) gas metal arc welding (GMAW) for the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, (iii) flux cored arc welding (FCAW) for the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

(2) For the purpose of paragraph 30(1)(a)(ii)(

B) of the General Regulations, respecting the period of time that a person who does not hold a certificate of apprenticeship in a trade is required to have been employed in the trade to be eligible for a certificate of qualification in the trade issued under

Section 30 of the General Regulations, 7200 hours is prescribed as the period of employment required for the welder trade. Transition 7 A person who, immediately before the coming into force of these regulations, was an apprentice in an apprenticeship program under the Welder Trade Regulations , N.S. Reg. 200/2004, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2004-347 dated August 26, 2004, continues as an apprentice in that apprenticeship program under these regulations. N.S. Reg. 25/2015 Made: February 12, 2015 Filed: February 13, 2015 Petroleum Products Prices Order dated February 12, 2015 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 Order NSUARB-GAS-W-15-08 In the Matter of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act - and - In the Matter of Prescribing Prices for Petroleum Products pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Before: Kulvinder S. Dhillon, P.Eng., Member Order

Whereas the purpose of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations is to ensure just and reasonable prices for specified petroleum products taking into consideration the objectives of preserving the availability of such products in rural areas, stabilizing prices of such products and minimizing the variances in prices of such products across the Province; And

whereas the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (“Board”) considered the manner in which it would proceed to set petroleum prices in its decision, 2006 NSUARB 108, issued on October 16, 2006; And

whereas the Board revised the retail margin and transportation allowance effective January 6, 2012, in its decision, 2011 NSUARB 181, issued on November 23, 2011; 277

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whereas the Board revised the wholesale margin effective January 4, 2013, in its decision, 2012 NSUARB 213, issued on December 12, 2012; And

whereas the average of the average of the daily high and low reported product prices (in Canadian cents) for the week ended February 11, 2015, are: Grade 1 Regular gasoline 51.4¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 61.1¢ per litre

Now therefore the Board prescribes the benchmark prices for petroleum products to be: Gasoline: Grade 1 51.4¢ per litre Grade 2 54.4¢ per litre Grade 3 57.4¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 61.1¢ per litre And

now therefore the Board has determined, based on historical data regarding price changes and to achieve revenue neutrality, it is appropriate to apply, and the Board so orders, forward averaging corrections of: Gasoline: nil Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil: plus 1.2¢ per litre And

whereas a winter blending adjustment of plus 7.4¢ per litre is required for ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil; And

now therefore the Board prescribes the prices for petroleum products as set forth in

Schedule “A” effective on and after 12:01 a.m., February 13, 2015. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 12th day of February, 2015. sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board

Schedule “A” Prices Prescribed for Petroleum Products under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on February 13, 2015 Nova Scotia Petroleum Price

Schedule Petroleum Prices in Cents/Litre Self-Service Pump Prices Full-Service Pump Prices (Pump Prices includes 15% HST) Base Wholesale Price Fed. Excise Tax Prov.

Tax Wholesale Selling Price Min Max Min Max Zone 1 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 58.5 61.5 64.5 76.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 84.0 87.0 90.0 96.2 102.1 105.6 109.0 116.2 104.2 107.6 111.1 118.2 102.1 105.6 109.0 116.2 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 2 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 59.0 62.0 65.0 77.3 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 84.5 87.5 90.5 96.7 102.7 106.1 109.6 116.7 104.8 108.2 111.7 118.8 102.7 106.1 109.6 116.7 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 278 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 Zone 3 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 59.4 62.4 65.4 77.7 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 84.9 87.9 90.9 97.1 103.2 106.6 110.1 117.2 105.2 108.7 112.1 119.3 103.2 106.6 110.1 117.2 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 4 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 59.5 62.5 65.5 77.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.0 88.0 91.0 97.2 103.3 106.7 110.2 117.3 105.3 108.8 112.2 119.4 103.3 106.7 110.2 117.3 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 5 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 59.5 62.5 65.5 77.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.0 88.0 91.0 97.2 103.3 106.7 110.2 117.3 105.3 108.8 112.2 119.4 103.3 106.7 110.2 117.3 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 6 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.2 63.2 66.2 78.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.7 88.7 91.7 97.9 104.1 107.5 111.0 118.1 106.1 109.6 113.0 120.2 104.1 107.5 111.0 118.1 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 N.S.

Reg. 26/2015 Made: February 12, 2015 Filed: February 17, 2015

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations Order dated February 12, 2015 Amendment to regulations made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice pursuant to

Section 8 of the

Summary Proceedings Act Order Made under

Section 8 of

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

Summary Proceedings Act I, Lena Metlege Diab, Attorney General and Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 8 of

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

Summary Proceedings Act , hereby (

a) amend

Schedule M-10 of the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations , N.S. Reg. 281/2011, made by order of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice dated October 4, 2011, to designate an offence under the Municipality of the District of Digby Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-law-No. 2010-01 as a

summary offence ticket offence in the manner set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”; and (

b) order and direct that the penalty to be entered on a summons in respect of an offence set out in the amendment to the

schedule to the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations , N.S. Reg. 281/2011, as set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”, is the amount of the out of court settlement set out opposite the description for the offence, and includes the charge provided for in, and in accordance with, Sections 8 and 9 of the Act. 279

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 This Order is effective on and after the date it is made. Dated and made February 12, 2015 at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia. sgd: Lena M. Diab Honourable Lena Metlege Diab Attorney General and Minister of Justice

Schedule “A” Amendment to the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations made by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice pursuant to

Section 8 of

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

Summary Proceedings Act

Schedule M-10 to the

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations, N.S. Reg. 281/2011, made by Order of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice dated October 4, 2011, is amended under the heading “Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-law-No. 2010-01” by (

a) renumbering items 5 to 26 as items 6 to 27; and (

b) adding the following item immediately after item 4: 5 Occupant or owner of property allowing solid waste accumulation on property that is unsightly, nuisance or hazard to public health 3.6 $233.95 N.S. Reg. 27/2015 Made: February 11, 2015 Filed: February 17, 2015 Polling Districts and Number of Councillors Order for the Municipality of the District of Barrington Order dated February 11, 2015 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M06529 In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Municipality of the District of Barrington to confirm the number of councillors and to maintain the present boundaries of the polling districts Before: Murray E. Doehler, CA, P.Eng., Member Order An Application having been made by the Municipality of the District of Barrington pursuant to s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board having issued its written decision on February 11, 2015; 280 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 It is hereby ordered that the number of polling districts for the Municipality is confirmed at five, each electing one councillor. The boundaries of the polling districts shall remain unchanged. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia this 11th day of February, 2015. sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board N.S. Reg. 28/2015 Made: February 17, 2015 Filed: February 18, 2015 Number of Councillors Order for the Town of Mahone Bay Order dated February 17, 2015 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M06549 In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Town of Mahone Bay to confirm the number of councillors Before: Roberta J. Clarke, Q.C., Member Order An Application having been made by the Town of Mahone Bay pursuant to s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board having issued its written decision on February 17, 2015; In is hereby ordered that the number of councillors for the Town of Mahone Bay is confirmed at six, to be elected at large. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia this 17th day of February, 2015. sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board 281

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 N.S. Reg. 29/2015 Made: February 19, 2015 Filed: February 20, 2015 Petroleum Products Prices Order dated February 19, 2015 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 Order NSUARB-GAS-W-15-09 In the Matter of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act - and - In the Matter of Prescribing Prices for Petroleum Products pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Before: Ronald A. Deveau, Q.C., Vice-Chair Order

Whereas the purpose of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations is to ensure just and reasonable prices for specified petroleum products taking into consideration the objectives of preserving the availability of such products in rural areas, stabilizing prices of such products and minimizing the variances in prices of such products across the Province; And

whereas the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (“Board”) considered the manner in which it would proceed to set petroleum prices in its decision, 2006 NSUARB 108, issued on October 16, 2006; And

whereas the Board revised the retail margin and transportation allowance effective January 6, 2012, in its decision, 2011 NSUARB 181, issued on November 23, 2011; And

whereas the Board revised the wholesale margin effective January 4, 2013, in its decision, 2012 NSUARB 213, issued on December 12, 2012; And

whereas the average of the average of the daily high and low reported product prices (in Canadian cents) for the week ended February 18, 2015, are: Grade 1 Regular gasoline 52.7¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 65.2¢ per litre

Now therefore the Board prescribes the benchmark prices for petroleum products to be: Gasoline: Grade 1 52.7¢ per litre Grade 2 55.7¢ per litre Grade 3 58.7¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 65.2¢ per litre And

now therefore the Board has determined, based on historical data regarding price changes and to achieve revenue neutrality, it is appropriate to apply, and the Board so orders, forward averaging corrections of: Gasoline: nil Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil: plus 1.5¢ per litre And

whereas a winter blending adjustment of plus 6.9¢ per litre is required for ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil; And

now therefore the Board prescribes the prices for petroleum products as set forth in

Schedule “A” effective on and after 12:01 a.m., February 20, 2015. 282 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 19th day of February, 2015. sgd: D. Pedlar Clerk of the Board

Schedule “A” Prices Prescribed for Petroleum Products under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on February 20, 2015 Nova Scotia Petroleum Price

Schedule Petroleum Prices in Cents/Litre Self-Service Pump Prices Full-Service Pump Prices (Pump Prices includes 15% HST) Base Wholesale Price Fed. Excise Tax Prov.

Tax Wholesale Selling Price Min Max Min Max Zone 1 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 59.9 62.9 65.9 80.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.4 88.4 91.4 100.2 103.7 107.2 110.6 120.8 105.8 109.2 112.7 122.8 103.7 107.2 110.6 120.8 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 2 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.4 63.4 66.4 81.3 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.9 88.9 91.9 100.7 104.3 107.8 111.2 121.3 106.4 109.8 113.3 123.4 104.3 107.8 111.2 121.3 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 3 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.8 63.8 66.8 81.7 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 86.3 89.3 92.3 101.1 104.8 108.2 111.7 121.8 106.8 110.3 113.7 123.9 104.8 108.2 111.7 121.8 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 4 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.9 63.9 66.9 81.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 86.4 89.4 92.4 101.2 104.9 108.3 111.8 121.9 107.0 110.4 113.8 124.0 104.9 108.3 111.8 121.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 5 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.9 63.9 66.9 81.8 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 86.4 89.4 92.4 101.2 104.9 108.3 111.8 121.9 107.0 110.4 113.8 124.0 104.9 108.3 111.8 121.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 6 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 61.6 64.6 67.6 82.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 87.1 90.1 93.1 101.9 105.7 109.1 112.6 122.7 107.8 111.2 114.7 124.8 105.7 109.1 112.6 122.7 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 283

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 N.S. Reg. 30/2015 Made: February 19, 2015 Filed: February 23, 2015 Polling Districts and Number of Councillors Order for the Region of Queens Municipality Order dated February 19, 2015 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M06100 In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Region of Queens Municipality to confirm the number of councillors and to maintain the present boundaries of the polling districts Before: Murray E.

Doehler, CA, P.Eng., Member Order An Application having been made by the Region of Queens Municipality pursuant to s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board having issued its written decision on February 11, 2015; It is hereby ordered that the number of polling districts for the Municipality is confirmed at seven, each electing one councillor. The Board also approves the maintenance of the polling district boundaries. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia this 19 day of February, 2015.th sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board N.S.

Reg. 31/2015 Made: February 19, 2015 Filed: February 23, 2015 Number of Councillors Order for the Town of Windsor Order dated February 19, 2015 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 369 of the Municipal Government Act Order M06532 In the matter of the Municipal Government Act - and - In the matter of an application by the Town of Windsor to confirm the number of councillors Before: Murray E. Doehler, CA, P.Eng., Member 284 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 Order An Application having been made by the Town of Windsor pursuant to s. 369 of the Municipal Government Act and the Board having issued its written decision on February 11, 2015; It is hereby ordered that the number of councillors for the Town of Windsor is confirmed at four, to be elected at large. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia this 19th day of February, 2015. sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board N.S. Reg. 32/2015 Made: February 23, 2015 Filed: February 24, 2015 Petroleum Products Prices Order dated February 23, 2015 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 Order NSUARB-GAS-W-15-10 In the Matter of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act - and - In the Matter of Prescribing Prices for Petroleum Products pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Before: Roland A. Deveau, Q.C., Vice-Chair Order

Whereas the purpose of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations is to ensure just and reasonable prices for specified petroleum products taking into consideration the objectives of preserving the availability of such products in rural areas, stabilizing prices of such products and minimizing the variances in prices of such products across the Province; And

whereas the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (“Board”) considered the manner in which it would proceed to set petroleum prices in its decision, 2006 NSUARB 108, issued on October 16, 2006; And

whereas the Board revised the retail margin and transportation allowance effective January 6, 2012, in its decision, 2011 NSUARB 181, issued on November 23, 2011; And

whereas the Board revised the wholesale margin effective January 4, 2013, in its decision, 2012 NSUARB 213, issued on December 12, 2012; And

whereas the Board has determined that due to a significant increase in the price of ultra-low sulfur diesel oil it is appropriate to adjust the most recently prescribed weekly price by the Board;

Now therefore the Board prescribes the benchmark prices for ultra-low sulfur diesel oil products to be: 285

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now therefore the Board has determined, based on historical data regarding price changes and to achieve revenue neutrality, it is appropriate to apply, and the Board so orders, forward averaging corrections of: Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil: plus 1.5¢ per litre And

whereas a winter blending adjustment of plus 6.5¢ per litre is required for ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil; And

now therefore the Board prescribes the prices for petroleum products as set forth in

Schedule “A” effective on and after 12:01 a.m., February 24, 2015. Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 23rd day of February, 2015. sgd: Elaine Wagner Clerk of the Board

Schedule “A” Prices Prescribed for Petroleum Products under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on February 24, 2015 Nova Scotia Petroleum Price

Schedule Petroleum Prices in Cents/Litre Self-Service Pump Prices Full-Service Pump Prices (Pump Prices includes 15% HST) Base Wholesale Price Fed. Excise Tax Prov.

Tax Wholesale Selling Price Min Max Min Max Zone 1 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 59.9 62.9 65.9 87.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.4 88.4 91.4 106.4 103.7 107.2 110.6 127.9 105.8 109.2 112.7 130.0 103.7 107.2 110.6 127.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 2 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.4 63.4 66.4 87.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 85.9 88.9 91.9 106.9 104.3 107.8 111.2 128.5 106.4 109.8 113.3 130.5 104.3 107.8 111.2 128.5 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 3 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.8 63.8 66.8 87.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 86.3 89.3 92.3 107.3 104.8 108.2 111.7 128.9 106.8 110.3 113.7 131.0 104.8 108.2 111.7 128.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 4 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.9 63.9 66.9 88.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 86.4 89.4 92.4 107.4 104.9 108.3 111.8 129.0 107.0 110.4 113.8 131.1 104.9 108.3 111.8 129.0 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 286 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 Zone 5 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 60.9 63.9 66.9 88.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 86.4 89.4 92.4 107.4 104.9 108.3 111.8 129.0 107.0 110.4 113.8 131.1 104.9 108.3 111.8 129.0 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 Zone 6 Regular Unleaded Mid-Grade Unleaded Premium Unleaded Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 61.6 64.6 67.6 88.7 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.4 87.1 90.1 93.1 108.1 105.7 109.1 112.6 129.8 107.8 111.2 114.7 131.9 105.7 109.1 112.6 129.8 999.9 999.9 999.9 999.9 N.S.

Reg. 33/2015 Made: February 24, 2015 Filed: February 24, 2015 Proclamation of Animal Protection Act, S. 42, S.N.S. 2008, c. 33 Order in Council 2015-40 dated February 24, 2015 Proclamation made by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 42 of the Animal Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture dated April 7, 2014, and pursuant to

Section 42 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act , and subsection 3(7) of

Chapter 235 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the

Interpretation Act , is pleased to order and declare by proclamation that Sections 31, 32 and 33 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act , do come into force on and not before February 24, 2015. PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA sgd: J. J. Grant G/S ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories, Queen, 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, G R E E T I N G: A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS in and by

Section 42 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act , it is enacted as follows: 42 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 Sections 31, 32 and 33 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act , do come into force on and not before February 24, 2015; 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 Sections 31, 32 and 33 of

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 Protection Act , do come into force on and not before February 24, 2015, 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 His Honour Brigadier-General, the Honourable J. J. Grant (Retired), Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia.

AT Our Government House in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this 24th day of February in the year of Our Lord two thousand and fifteen and in the sixty- fourth year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND: sgd: Lena Metlege Diab Provincial Secretary Minister of Justice and Attorney General N.S. Reg. 34/2015 Made: February 24, 2015 Filed: February 24, 2015 Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations Order in Council 2015-41 dated February 24, 2015 Regulations made by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 40 of the Animal Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture dated April 7, 2014, and upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the House of Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

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

Section 40 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act , is pleased to make regulations respecting the Animal Cruelty Appeal Board in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after February 24, 2015.

Schedule “A” Regulations Respecting the Animal Cruelty Appeal Board made by the Governor in Council under clauses 40(1)(

h) and (

q) of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations .

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, No. 5 “Act” means the Animal Protection Act ; “appeal” means an appeal of a removal of an animal made to the Board under

Section 32 of the Act; “business day” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a holiday as defined in the

Interpretation Act ; “Minister” means the Minister of Agriculture; “notice of appeal” means a notice of appeal in the form prescribed in the Notice of Appeal Form Regulations made by the Minister under

Section 39 of the Act. Copy of notice of removal to accompany notice of appeal 3 In addition to the fee payment required by subsection 32(3) of the Act, a notice of appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the notice of removal that is being appealed. Fee for submitting notice of appeal 4

(1) A notice of appeal must be accompanied by a fee of $250.00, plus any applicable taxes, payable to the Minister of Finance.

(2) The fee payable with a notice of appeal is refunded if the Board decides the animal is to be returned to the owner without conditions. Incomplete notice of appeal 5 If an owner or custodian submits an incomplete notice of appeal or fails to provide any required accompanying documentation, the Board may refuse to hear the appeal until the completed form or required documentation is provided.

Prescribed time for notice of hearing 6 For the purpose of subsection 32(5) of the Act, notice of the time, date and place for a hearing of an appeal must be given within 5 business days after the date the Board receives notice of the appeal. Prescribed time for date of hearing 7 For the purpose of subsection 32(6) of the Act, the date fixed for a hearing of an appeal must be within 10 business days after the date the Board receives notice of the appeal.

Prescribed time for issuing decision 8 For the purpose of subsection 32(6) of the Act, the Board must issue its decision in an appeal within 12 business days after the Board receives notice of the appeal. Prescribed time for notice of decision 9 For the purpose of subsection 33(3) of the Act, (

a) oral notice of a decision in an appeal must be given within 2 business days after the date of the hearing of the appeal; and (

b) written reasons for a decision in an appeal must be given within 10 business days after the date of the hearing of the appeal. 289