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Part II Regulations under the Regulations Act Printed by the Queen’s Printer Halifax, Nova Scotia Vol. 33, Special Issue April 14, 2009 Contents Act Reg. No. Page Agriculture and Marketing Act P a c k a g e d A p p l e s C o n t r o l l e d A t m o s p h e r e D e s i g n a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t........ 7 6 /2009 244 Agriculture and Rural Credit Act N o v a S c o t i a F a r m L o a n B o a r d R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .......................... 7 7 /2009 244 Beaches Act Beaches Regulations–amendment ............................................ 7 8 / 2009 245 Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies Act First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement ................. 8 4 / 2009 247 Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 8 9 / 2009 252 Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 119/2009 282 Business Electronic Filing Act & Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 141/2009 298 Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 148/2009 303 Business Electronic Filing Act & Societies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 156/2009 307

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Part I Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 8 2 / 2009 246 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 8 3 / 2009 247 Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement ................. 8 4 / 2009 247 Condominium Act Condominium Regulations–amendment ....................................... 8 5 / 2009 249 Consumer Protection Act C o n s u m e r P r o t e c t i o n A c t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t............................... 8 6 /2009 250 Consumer Reporting Act C o n s u m e r R e p o r t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................. 8 7 /2009 250 Co-operative Associations Act C o - o p e r a t i v e A s s o c i a t i o n s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.............................. 8 8 /2009 251 Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 8 9 / 2009 251 Correctional Services Act Correctional Services Regulations–amendment .................................. 9 0 / 2009 252 Costs and Fees Act Fees and Allowances Under

Part I and

Part II of the Act–amendment ................ 9 1 / 2009 252 Court Houses and Lockup House Act Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations–amendment ............ 9 2 / 2009 266 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...................................... 9 3 / 2009 267 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 ..................................... 9 4 / 2009 267 Credit Union Act C r e d i t U n i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 9 5 / 2009 268 Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act D i r e c t S e l l e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 9 6 / 2009 269

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Web version. 227 Education Act Governor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment ...................... 9 7 / 2009 270 Electrical Installation and Inspection Act E l e c t r i c a l C o d e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 9 8 / 2009 270 Elevators and Lifts Act E l e v a t o r s a n d L i f t s G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................. 9 9 /2009 271 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 ........................100/2009 272 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 101/2009 272 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 102/2009 273 Environment Act Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations–replacement ................... 7 5 / 2009 232 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 .......................................... 103/2009 273 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.......................................... 104/2009 273 Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations–amendment .......................... 105/2009 275 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 ..................106/2009 275 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....................................... 107/2009 276 Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations–amendment ................ 176/2009 315 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 ................................108/2009 276 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 .................................109/2009 277 Gaming Control Act Bingo Regulations–amendment .............................................. 110/2009 277 Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment ...................................... 111/2009 277 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 .........................112/2009 278 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 ............................................. 113/2009 278 Health Protection Act Food Safety Regulations–amendment ......................................... 114/2009 278 Health Services and Insurance Act A m b u l a n c e F e e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 7 4 / 2009 231

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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...........................115/2009 279 I n s u r a n c e A g e n t s L i c e n s i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.............................116/2009 279 L i c e n s i n g o f I n s u r e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................117/2009 280 Land Registration Act L a n d R e g i s t r a t i o n G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................118/2009 280 Limited Partnerships Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 119/2009 282 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations–amendment ..................................... 120/2009 282 Lobbyists’ Registration Act Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment ................................ 121/2009 283 Maintenance Enforcement Act M a i n t e n a n c e E n f o r c e m e n t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................122/2009 283 Mineral Resources Act Mineral Resources Regulations–amendment .................................... 123/2009 284 Mortgage Brokers’ and Lenders’ Registration Act M o r t g a g e B r o k e r s a n d L e n d e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..........................124/2009 285 Motor Carrier Act Motor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment .................................... 175/2009 314 Motor Vehicle Act Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment ........................ 125/2009 285 Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment .... 126/2009 285 Documents and Services Fees–replacement ..................................... 127/2009 286 Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment ............................... 128/2009 288 Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment ........................... 129/2009 289 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 .............................130/2009 289 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............................................ 131/2009 290 Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment ............................ 132/2009 291 Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment ........................... 133/2009 292 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............................................ 134/2009 292 Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ........... 135/2009 293 Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ............. 136/2009 295 Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment ........................... 137/2009 295 R e s t r i c t e d P e r m i t s a n d S p e c i a l P e r m i t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ....................138/2009 296 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 .................................... 139/2009 297 Off-highway Vehicles Act Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment ............................. 140/2009 298 Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 141/2009 298

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Web version. 229 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 ..................................... 142/2009 300 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 ...................143/2009 300 Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment ............................. 144/2009 301 Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment .................................. 145/2009 301 Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 102/2009 273 Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 101/2009 272 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 .........................146/2009 302 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...................147/2009 302 Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 148/2009 303 Public Archives Act Public Archives Fees Regulations–amendment .................................. 149/2009 303 Regulations Act Regulations under the Regulations Act–amendment .............................. 150/2009 303 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 .................................151/2009 304 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 ........................................ 152/2009 305 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.................153/2009 305 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...........154/2009 306 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 ....................155/2009 306 Societies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 156/2009 307 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 ..........................157/2009 308

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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..............................158/2009 308 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment ...................... 159/2009 309 Vital Statistics Act Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment ....................... 160/2009 309 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 ...................................... 161/2009 309 Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment ............. 162/2009 310 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 ........................................ 163/2009 310 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 ............................................. 164/2009 310 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 ................165/2009 311 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 ....................................... 166/2009 311 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 ..................................... 167/2009 311 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 .............................................. 168/2009 312 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 ..............................169/2009 312 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 ...................................... 170/2009 312 Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment ............................. 171/2009 313 Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations–amendment ............................ 172/2009 313 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 ..................................173/2009 313 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 .....................174/2009 314 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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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, Karen Casey, 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, and further amended by order of the Minister of Health dated March 27, 2008, 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 24, 2009. Sgd.: Karen Casey Honourable Karen Casey 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, 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; February 27, 2007; and March 27, 2008, are amended as follows:

Section 3 is amended by: (

a) striking out “$130.60” and substituting “$134.52”; (

b) striking out “$652.98” wherever it appears and substituting “$672.57”; and (

c) striking out “$979.46” wherever it appears and substituting “$1008.84”.

Section 6 is amended by striking out “$163.24” and substituting “$168.14”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 33, Special Issue 232 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 75/2009 Made: March 31, 2009 Filed: March 31, 2009 Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations Order dated March 31, 2009 Repeal and replacement of regulations made by the Minister of Environment 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 Order I, David Morse, Minister of Environment 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 20, 2008; 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, 2009. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 31, 2009. Sgd.: David Morse Honourable David Morse Minister of Environment

Schedule A Regulations Establishing Fees for the Environment Act and Regulations made by the Minister of Environment 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.

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

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a) Type A – remediation report for domestic fuel oil spill: criteria-based or Tier I 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 $134.60 Type B $280.23 Type C $280.23 Type D $616.51 Type E $924.80 Type F $1373.15

(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 $23.87 for each civic address submitted for a search. Industrial air emission fees 4( 1 ) In this Section, “pollutants” means total releases to air including any combination of the following: (

a) sulphur dioxide;

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b) particulate matter, which includes reported a nnual emissions of total particulate matter, PM10, 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 - benzo(k)flouranthene - biphenyl - chloromethane -c u m e n e - cyclohexane

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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 $298.45.

(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 ........................................... $596.90/year (

b) Category II – industrial, bottled water, public drinking water supply .......... $238.75/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 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 ......................... $131.32

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v) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 90 000 000 L ................ $161.16 (

b) for a water withdrawal approval for a fish farm ing 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 $1.90 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 $59.68.

(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) $238.75.

(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 ................$56.04 (

b) C a t e g o r y I I w a t e r a p p r o v a l ...............$112.09 (

c) Category III water approval ............... $280.23

(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].

(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,

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Web version. 237 - 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 .......................................... $29.70 (

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............................................. $29.70 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 ........................................... $7759.71 (

b) Category II industrial approval .......................................... $2984.50 (

c) Category III industrial approval .......................................... $1193.80

(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 • 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

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

a) Category I undertaking registration ...................................... $15 519.42 (

b) Category II undertaking registration ..................................... $10 027.93 (

c) Category III undertaking registration ...................................... $5730.25 (

d) a p p r o v a l t r a n s f e r ...................................................... $596.34 (

e) f o c u s r e p o r t ......................................................... $5969.00 (

f) environmental assessment report ........................................ $15 519.42 (

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: 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

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Web version. • 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 production 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 excluding 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 stor age or wholesale distribution of dangerous goods 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 .............................................. $119.37 (

b) f u e l o i l r e t a i l e r a p p r o v a l................................................. $119.37 (

c) motive fuel wholesaler approval ......................................... $1793.50 (

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 ............................................. $119.37 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 $119.37.

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(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 calculated based on the rate per litre of $0.000406.

(2) The minimum fee for renewing a motive fuel wholesaler approval is $1793.50 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 ......................................................... $23.87 (

b) for each drum .......................................................... $23.87 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 ............................................ $11.93 (

b) if volume is greater than 50 000 L, subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), the fee for renewal a Fuel Oil Wholesaler approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Regulations is calculated based on the rate per litre of $0.000116.

(2) The minimum fee for renewing a fuel oil wholesaler and retailer approval for a volume greater than 50 000 L is $119.37. 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 ................... $209.04 (

c) for a subdivision with more than 10 lots .................................... $567.20 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 $149.36. 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 $59.68. 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 ....................................................... $59.68

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b) Class II – Structural ..................................................... $59.68 (

c) Class III (A) – Forestry .................................................. $59.68 (

d) Class III (B) – Greenhouse ............................................... $59.68 (

e) Class III (C) – Industrial Vegetation ........................................ $59.68 (

f) Class III (D) – Landscape ................................................ $59.68 (

g) Class IV – Mosquito and Biting Fly ........................................ $59.68 (

h) Class V – Aquatic Vegetation ............................................. $59.68 (

i) Class VI – Fumigation ................................................... $59.68 (

j) Class VII – Aerial ...................................................... $59.68 (

k) Class VIII – Agricultural ................................................. $59.68 (

l) Class X – Special ....................................................... $59.68

(2) If a person applies for more than one certificate of qualification, the fee is $59.68 for the initial certificate plus $11.93 for each additional certificate.

(3) The fee for a 1-year Class IX – Business Operator certificate of qualification is $29.70. 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 ............................................... $119.37 for each additional ha ..................................................... $ 4 . 7 6 (

b) f o r e s t r y – u p t o 6 h a ..................................................... $59.68 for each additional ha ..................................................... $ 4 . 7 6 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 ............................... $119.37 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.........................$119.37 per year (

c) petroleum storage tank at an industrial facility ........................ $119.37 per year (

d) petroleum storage tank at a commercial facility ....................... $119.37 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 ................................. $119.37 per year (

f) petroleum storage tank at a government facility ........................ $59.68 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.

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(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 ........................... $119.37 (

b) for facility with storage capacity greater than 50 000 L .................... $ 0 . 002387/L

(2) The minimum fee for a used oil collector approval is $119.37. 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 $119.37. Operator certification fee 25 The fees for an operator certification certificate under the Water and Wastewater Facilities and Public Drinking Water Supplies Regulations are as follows: (

a) o p e r a t o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n c e r t i f i c a t e............................................ $90.00 (

b) r e n e w a l o f o p e r a t o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n c e r t i f i c a t e ...................................$55.00 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 .................................................. $314.87 for each additional machine ................................................... $131.11 ( b ) 1 w e l l d i g g e r a n d 1 m a c h i n e .................................................. $104.95 for each additional machine .................................................... $29.70 (

c) Class I well pump installer .................................................... $104.95 (

d) Class II well pump installer .................................................... $52.47

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 33, Special Issue 244 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 76/2009 to 174/2009 Made: March 31, 2009 Filed: March 31, 2009 Fee Increases Order in Council 2009-164 dated March 31, 2009 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 Chair of Treasury and Policy Board and the Minister of Finance dated March 26, 2009, 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, 2009, or such later date as may be set out in

Schedule “A” with respect to any particular amendment.

Schedule “A” N.S. Reg. 76/2009 Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations Amendment to the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 166 of

Chapter 6 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Agriculture and Marketing Act Subsection 5(1) of the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 225/87, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-1304 dated October 27, 1987, is amended by striking out “$10.88” and substituting “$11.21”. N.S. Reg. 77/2009 Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations Amendment to the [Nova Scotia] Farm Loan Board Regulations made by the [Nova Scotia] Farm Loan Board under

Section 8 of

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

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

a) striking out “$320.40” a nd substituting “$336.28”; and (

b) striking out “$1068.00” and substituting “$1120.94”. 2 Clause 5(1)(

b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$1281.00” and substituting “$1344.50”. 3 Clause 5(5)(

a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$32.04” and substituting “$33.27”. 4 Clause 5(5)(

b) of the regulations is amended by

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a) striking out “$213.60” a nd substituting “$224.19”; and (

b) striking out “$320.40” and substituting “$336.28”. 5 Clause 5(5)(

c) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$106.80” and substituting “$110.90”. 6 Clause 5(5)(

d) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$53.40” and substituting “$55.45”. Made at Truro, Nova Scotia, March 24, 2009. Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Per: sgd.: Jim Houghton Jim Houghton, Acting Chief Executive Officer N.S. Reg. 78/2009 Beaches Regulations Amendment to the Beaches Regulations made by the Governor in Council under clause 13(

b) of

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

a) striking out “$21.77” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$22.42”; and (

b) striking out “$21.77” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$22.42”. N.S. Reg. 79/2009 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, 2009, by (

a) striking out “$57.68” in clau se 2(

f) and substituting “$59.41”; and (

b) striking out “$28.84” in clau se 3(

d) and substituting “$29.71”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 33, Special Issue 246 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 80/2009 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 “$144.70” in S ection 6 and substituting “$149.04”; (

b) striking out “$21.76” in Sec tion 6 and substituting “$22.41”; and (

c) striking out “$16.30” in S ection 7 and substituting “$16.79”. N.S. Reg. 81/2009 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, 2009, by (

a) striking out “$405.92” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$418.10”; (

b) striking out “$144.70” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$149.04”; (

c) striking out “$57.68” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$59.41”; (

d) striking out “$32.61” in clau se (

d) and substituting “$33.59”; and (

e) striking out “$43.51” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$44.82”. N.S. Reg. 82/2009 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 “$115.90” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$119.38”;

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b) striking out “$22.86” in clauses (b), (

c) and (

d) and substituting “$23.55”; (

c) striking out “$52.23” in subcla use (c)(iii) and substituting “$53.80”; (

d) striking out “$11.54” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$11.89”. N.S. Reg. 83/2009 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 “$86.92” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$89.53”; and (

b) striking out “$57.95” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$59.69”. N.S. Reg. 84/2009 First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and

C) Alteration of the First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and

C) made by the Governor in Council under

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 Tables B and C of the regulations respecting the First

Schedule to the Companies Act, N.S. Reg. 142/2008, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2008-176 dated March 31, 2008, are repealed and the following tables are substituted: 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 ...................................................... $302.66 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............................................ $179.35 3 For certificate under

Section 17 ...................................................... $61.66 4 For providing certified or stamped copy of (

a) articles of association ......................................................... $22.42 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ................................. $22.42

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c) a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t .......................................................... $11.21 5 For photocopy of the following documents: (

a) articles of association ......................................................... $22.42 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ................................. $22.42 (

c) a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t .......................................................... $11.21 6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11) ................................ $61.66 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 ....................................................... $61.66 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 .................................$61.66 9 For filing documents in support of amalgamation ....................................... $302.66 10 For filing documents striking name from register under

Section 137 ........................ $123.30 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.................................................. $33.63 12 For issuance of exemption order under

Section 124 ..................................... $302.66 13 For filing documents of discontinuance under

Section 133 ............................... $123.30 14 For filing documents of continuance under

Section 133 .................................. $302.66 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 . 6 0 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 ) .............................................. $11.21 17 For providing company profile from electronically stored i n f o r m a t i o n ..................................................................... $11.21 18 For direct access to electronically stored information, m o n t h l y r a t e o f .................................................................. $59.69 plus, for each hour of online access ...........................................$ 2 . 3 8 ( p l u s H S T ) 19 For search of proposed company name utilizing the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system), either at the request of the submitting party or where the Registrar considers it appropriate (

a) for full database search .............................................. $59.69 (plus HST) (

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 ........................................... $47.75 (plus HST)

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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 ....................................................... $302.66 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............................................. $61.66 3 F o r p r o v i d i n g a n y c e r t i f i c a t e o t h e r t h a n o r i g i n a l 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 ...................$11.21 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 ....................................................... $11.21 N.S. Reg. 85/2009 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 by (

a) striking out “$2.19” in subcla use (a)(

i) and substituting “$2.26”; (

b) striking out “$4.33” in subcla use (a)(ii) and substituting “$4.46”; (

c) striking out “$6.52” in subcla use (a)(iii) and substituting “$6.72”; (

d) striking out “$0.54” in subcla use (b)(

i) and substituting “$0.56”; (

e) striking out “$1.09” in subcla use (b)(ii) and substituting “$1.12”; (

f) striking out “$2.19” in subclau se (b)(iii) and substituting “$2.26”; (

g) striking out “$108.83” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$112.09”; (

h) striking out “$217.66” in cl ause (

d) and substituting “$224.19”; (

i) striking out “$81.62” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$84.07”; (

j) striking out “$108.83” in cl ause (

f) and substituting “$112.09”; (

k) striking out “$54.41” in cl ause (

g) and substituting “$56.04”; (

l) striking out “$108.83” in cl ause (

h) and substituting “$112.09”; (

m) striking out “$10.88” in cl ause (

i) and substituting “$11.21”; (

n) striking out “$272.07” in subclauses (j)(

i) and (ii) and substituting “$280.23”; (

o) striking out “$108.83” in subcla use (j)(iii) and substituting “$112.09”.

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Section 2 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$116.45 plus $11.64 per unit” in clause (1)(

a) and substituting “$119.94 plus $11.99 per unit”; (

b) striking out “$38.09” in clause (1)(

b) and substituting “$39.23”; and (

c) striking out “$27.21” in clau se (1)(

c) and substituting “$28.03”. 3

Section 3 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$54.41” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$56.04”; (

b) striking out “$10.88” in clau se (

b) and substituting “$11.21”; and (

c) striking out “$21.77” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$22.42”. N.S. Reg. 86/2009 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, 2009, by striking out “$116.47” and substituting “$119.96”. N.S. Reg. 87/2009 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, 2009, by (

a) striking out “$116.47” in cl ause (1) and substituting “$119.96”; (

b) striking out “$27.00” in clauses (2 ) and (4) and substituting “$27.81”; and (

c) striking out “$28.84” in cl ause (3) and substituting “$29.71”.

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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 amended by (

a) repealing clauses (

a) through (

d) and substituting the following clauses: (

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 ...........................$119.94 (

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 ........................$119.94 (

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 ........................................... $56.04 (

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

i) b y l a w s .......................................................... $22.42 ( 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 ........................................ $11.21 (

b) repealing clause (e), effective May 1, 2009, and substituting the following clause: (

e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report ....................................... $29.71 (

c) repealing clause (

f) and substituting the following clause: (

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 ...................................... $47.75 (plus HST) (ii) Canada-wide database search ................................ $59.69 (plus HST) N.S. Reg. 89/2009

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

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

Section 12 of

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

Section 5 of

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

schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 128/96, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 96-562 dated July 17, 1996 is amended by striking out “$10.88” and substituting “$11.21” in Sections 5 and 6.

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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 “$20.38” and substituting “$20.99”. N.S. Reg. 91/2009 Fees and Allowances Under

Part I and

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

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

(1) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor a n d t h e G r e a t S e a l o f t h e P r o v i n c e............................................... $17.90

(2) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor and the seal-at-arms .......................................................... $23.88

(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.......................................................... $23.88 ( 4 ) F o r r e g i s t e r i n g d i p l o m a ........................................................ $ 5 . 9 6

(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 . 5 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 8

(7) For searching books or documents in the Attorney General’s office ..................... $ 0 . 3 6

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

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each ...................................................... $11.94 ( 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 . 9 6 ( 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 ............................................... $23.88

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(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 ................................... $119.38 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 . 9 4

(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace ............................. $119.38 ( 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.......................................... $11.94

(16) For commission for judge of the Supreme Court acting within the district for which the judge is appointed ................................... $ 5 . 9 6 ( 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 ........................................... $298.45

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized ............................................. $11.94

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds ....................................... $59.69

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment of trust funds .................................... $11.94

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment ................................... $59.69

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust company to be accepted by Supreme Court for certain purposes ............................... $11.94

(23) For order in council approving of such company ................................... $59.69

(24) For examining and passing upon application of trust company to hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act ............................... $11.94

(25) For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinking fund accounts ............................................................. $59.69

(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 . 9 6 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 ...................................................... $33.63 per hour ( 2 ) C o p y o f a n y g r a n t ............................................................ $ 6 . 7 3

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(3) For copy of a plan attached to a grant, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than ............................................ $ 6 . 7 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 . 7 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 . 1 2

(6) For every certificate under the hand and seal of the Minister o r R e g i s t r a r o f C r o w n L a n d s .................................................... $ 6 . 7 3

(7) Treasure Trove (

a) l i c e n c e f e e ........................................................... $560.47 (

b) t r a n s f e r f e e ............................................................ $11.94 (

c) r a t i f i c a t i o n f e e .......................................................... $ 5 . 9 6

(8) Beach aggregate removal (up to 10 3 y a r d s ) ........................................ $22.42 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 ............................................... $196.16 (

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 ......................... $89.68 (

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 ....................................................... $59.41 (

d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceeding pursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act ................................ $39.23

(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 ..................................$131.15

(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 ............................................... $196.16

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order to enforce a compensation or restitution order ........................................................... $39.23

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(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 ) ......................................... $263.42

(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 ............................................................. $392.33

(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) .......................... $119.94 (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 ...............................$143.48 (

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 ...............................$274.63 (

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 ........................................................... $263.42 (

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 ) ......................................... $263.42

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted Elections Act ...................................................................... $328.44

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an execution o r d e r ..................................................................... $78.47 ( 1 2 ) C o p i e s o f a n y d o c u m e n t m a d e , p e r p a g e ........................................... $ 0 . 6 5 ( 1 3 ) C e r t i f y i n g a n y d o c u m e n t o n f i l e , n o t i n c l u d i n g c o p y c h a r g e ..........................$13.17 (no charge for one certified copy requested at the time of filing the document)

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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 ).................................................. $29.99 (

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...............................$11.94

(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) ................................... $262.30

(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 ................................................ $65.86

(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 .......................................................... $131.15 (17A) (

a) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for divorce ( d i v o r c e k i t ) ........................................................... $22.42 (

b) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for variation ( v a r i a t i o n k i t ) .......................................................... $22.42 (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 1 2 3 4 5 or more up to $20 000 no fee no fee no fee no fee no fee $20 001-$23 000 $6.56 no fee no fee no fee no fee $23 001-$26 000 $13.17 $6.56 no fee no fee no fee $26 001-$29 000 $19.62 $13.17 $6.56 no fee no fee $29 001-$32 000 $26.35 $19.62 $13.17 $6.56 no fee $32 001-$35 000 $32.79 $26.35 $19.62 $13.17 $6.56 $35 001-$38 000 $39.52 $32.79 $26.35 $19.62 $13.17 $38 001-$41 000 $45.96 $39.52 $32.79 $26.35 $19.62 $41 001-$44 000 $52.68 $45.96 $39.52 $32.79 $26.35 $44 001-$47 000 $65.86 $52.68 $45.96 $39.52 $32.79 $47 001-$50 000 $79.03 $65.86 $52.68 $45.96 $39.52 $50 001-$53 000 $91.92 $79.03 $65.86 $52.68 $45.96 $53 001-$56 000 $105.37 $91.92 $79.03 $65.86 $52.68

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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 prorated based on the parties’ incomes. (

e) The Court may order one party to pay part or all of the mediation fees attributable to another party where, in the determination of the Court, to order otherwise would cause serious financial hardship to that other party or for any other appropriate reason. (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: Income Deposit Percentage of Cost of Report Payable Up to $20 000 0 0% $20 001-$25 000 $57.69 5.97% $25 001-$30 000 $115.45 11.94% $30 001-$35 000 $173.18 17.91% $35 001-$40 000 $230.91 23.88% $40 001-$45 000 $346.36 35.81% $45 001-$50 000 $461.81 47.75% $50 001-$55 000 $577.26 59.69% $55 001-$60 000 $692.72 83.56%

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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 prorated based on the parties’ incomes. (

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

(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 ) ...................................... $ 7 . 1 6

(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 . 2 0

(22) Purchasing a tape of proceedings heard in any court, per tape ......................... $20.30 (23) (

a) For transcript of a preliminary hearing held in any court, p e r p a g e ............................................................... $ 4 . 1 8 (

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 . 1 8 (

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 . 1 8 (

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

b) or (c), p e r p a g e ............................................................... $ 0 . 6 5 (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 .................................................... $17.91 (

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 ......................$17.91

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(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 a ffidavit 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.

(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 ..................................... $15.75

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(3) Taking depositions of witnesses, each witness ...................................... $ 5 . 2 5 ( 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 3

(5) Travelling fees when necessary, per mile .......................................... $ 0 . 2 1 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 ......................................................... $65.86 (

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.................................................. $41.76

(2) Execution order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $77.34 (

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 .................................. $47.93 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 ......................................................... $77.34

(3) Attachment order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $77.34 (

b) where attachment made and chattels released without sale, s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $77.34 plus commission of 23.88% of first $1000.00 of amount claimed and 11.94% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2387.60

(4) Recovery order or any direct order of the Court, service charge plus $71.64 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff .......................................... $77.34

(5) For removing defendant and delivering possession, service charge plus $71.64 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff ......................................... $77.34

(6) For taking and filing bond of defe ndant, either in cash or sureties and depositing with prothonotary, service charge ................................... $77.34

(7) On sale of personal property under execution, co mmission of 23.88% of first $1000.00 realized and 11.94% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2387.60

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(8) Where after demand made and payment made to sh eriff or settlement made with plaintiff’s solicitor or agent, commission of 23.88% of first $1000.00 realized, including total amount of any settlement and 11.94% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2387.60

(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 23.88% of first $1000.00 and 11.94% of remainder based on full amount of execution, to a maximum total of $2387.60

(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 .........................$47.92

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

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $77.34 plus commission of 11.94% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2387.60 (

b) where sale is abandoned after bei ng advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.97% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1193.80

(13) On sale of land under execution, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $77.34 plus commission of 23.88% of first $1000.00 realized and 11.94% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2387.60 (

b) where sale is abandoned after being adver tised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.97% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1193.80 (

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 ............................................... $119.38

(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 ......................................................... $77.34 plus commission of 11.94% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2387.60 (

b) where sale is abandoned after property has b een advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.97% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1193.80

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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 ............................................... $119.38

(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 ......................................................... $77.34 plus $71.64 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 $11.21 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 ................................................. $23.82 ( 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 9

(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 items (1) through (17) under the heading “5. Courts of Probate” and substituting the following items:

(1) Upon the issuing of a dedimus (including the application or hearing, for dedimus, preparation of a compared copy of a will, certifying and filing same, filing of all necessary papers, and documents and letter if any, postage, and forwarding dedimus to person appointed) ................. $29.99

(2) Upon the issuing of a citation (other than original citation to close), including (

a) the order therefor, filing fees, etc. .......................................... $17.94 (

b) preparing each compared copy of a citation ................................... $ 1 . 2 0

(3) Preparing each compared copy of a will: where the will does not exceed 3 pages (

a) p l a i n .................................................................. $ 5 . 9 7 (

b) c e r t i f i e d ( i n a d d i t i o n t o f e e f o r p l a i n )......................................... $ 5 . 9 7 where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page ............................. $ 1 . 2 0

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(4) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of le tters testamentary, letters of administration cum testamento annexo, resealed letters testamentary of exemplification, resealed letters of administration cum testamento annexo or exemplification (including in each case a compared copy of the will) with certificate of grant: where the will does not exceed 3 pages ........................................... $11.94 where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page ............................. $ 1 . 2 0 (5) (

a) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of letters of a d m i n i s t r a t i o n w i t h c e r t i f i c a t e o f g r a n t ...................................... $11.94 (

b) Preparing a plain certificate of administration, probate or resealing ............................................................. $ 5 . 9 7

(6) Except as herein otherwise specifically provide d, preparing each compared copy of any order, decree, decision, letters, paper or document recorded or filed in the registry of probate (

a) p e r p a g e ............................................................... $ 1 . 2 0 (

b) c e r t i f y i n g s a m e , p e r d o c u m e n t.............................................. $ 5 . 9 7 (

c) f i l i n g a n y p l a n ......................................................... $11.94 Where any document or copy is tendered to a registrar to be compared and certified or either compared or certified, the fee therefor shall be the same as if the document or copy had also been prepared by the registrar. The fees payable to the registrar shall be paid to the registrar by the party on whose behalf the proceedings are had, and shall be paid at the time the proceedings are taken.

(7) Filing each attested claim, trust agreement, add itional inventory or declaration or other document or paper where the charging of a filing fee has not been prohibited or where the filing fee has not been p r o v i d e d f o r ................................................................ $11.94

(8) Upon perusal or inspection of documents, papers and records by a barrister or other person, p e r f i l e ..................................................................... $ 2 . 3 9

(9) Upon each perusal or inspection of documents and records in each estate for any party by staff (not to include copies thereof or summaries of proceedings), and supplying information r e q u i r e d p e r f i l e .............................................................. $ 5 . 9 7 (10) (

a) Filing each caveat ...................................................... $11.94 (

b) Filing each notice of appeal ............................................... $29.99

(11) Upon an application for letters of guardianship and including the issuing of the letters and the p r e p a r a t i o n o f o n e c o m p a r e d c o p y o f t h e l e t t e r s a n d c e r t i f y i n g s a m e ....................$59.97

(12) Upon an application, either pursuant to subsection 50(1) or

Section 64 of the Probate Act, for licence to sell, mortgage or lease real property and including the issuing of the licence and preparation of one compared copy of the licence to be recorded in a registry of deeds a n d c e r t i f y i n g s a m e , p e r d o c u m e n t .............................................. $89.68 plus an additional fee for each page ............................................... $ 1 . 2 0

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a) Upon an application for the partition or sale of lands and including the issuing of the warrant to commissioners and subscribing their oaths, the surveyor, vesting orders and generally such other similar acts or steps necessary to determine the matter .................... $119.38 (

b) Upon an application for an insolvency order .................................. $35.87 (

c) Upon an application for a maintenance order ................................. $35.87 (

d) Upon an application to show cause for Proof in Solemn Form .................... $59.41 (

e) Upon application to remove Executor or Administrator per day or part thereof ....... $59.41 (

f) Upon application for other show cause hearings per day or part thereof ............ $59.41 (14) (

a) Upon an application to prove a will in common form other than the affidavit or affidavits of the subscribing witness or witnesses only, or upon the hearing of any citation to determine the persons to whom a grant shall be made, or upon any other hearing preliminary to a g r a n t ................................................................. $29.99 (

b) Upon the adjudication of any claim against an estate per day or any part thereof ..... $59.69 (

c) Upon an application for the revocation of a gr ant, or upon any application the fee of which is n o t o t h e r w i s e p r o v i d e d f o r................................................ $59.69 (

d) Upon an application for any order on appeal from a decision of the registrar of probate $59.69 (

e) Transmitting appeal with statement of decisi on and such copies or dockets as required by the S u p r e m e C o u r t ......................................................... $59.69 (

f) Upon the resumption of a hearing previously partially completed ................. $59.69 (

g) Where there is a contest, in addition to the fee payable where there is no contest, on every application or hearing or the resumption of a hearing previously partially completed . . $59.69 The fees set out in items (

a) to (

g) are per item, or hearing per day or part thereof, including taking of evidence where applicable. (

h) Where an election is filed, the fee for (

i) r e c o r d i n g t h e e l e c t i o n a t t h e r e g i s t r y o f d e e d s s h a l l b e .....................$29.99 plus $1.20 for each page (ii) certifying the election shall be the same fees as in Items (6)(

a) and (b), (iii) filing the election shall be the same fees as in Item (7). (

i) Where a will is tendered, the fee for (

i) proving and filing the will only shall be ................................ $11.94 (ii) certifying the will shall be the same fee as in Item (6)(b),

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(15) There are no fees payable or collectable for the following: (

a) the filing of any vouchers or receipts in a registry of probate; (

b) the preparation of any paper or document or copy thereof for recording in any registry of probate or the recording of any such paper, document or copy; (

c) the making and maintaining of any index or i ndexes to estates, books, papers or records in a registry of probate or the making of any entry or card in connection with any such index; (

d) the making of any minute or similar memoranda and entering the same in a minute book or books of acts; (

e) the perusal by any barrister or other person of any of the indexes in a registry of probate; (

f) the administering of an oath to a person giving evidence in a court of probate; (

g) the certifying and transmitting of a certified copy of a will, petition for election, or any other document required to be filed with registry(

s) of deeds.

(16) Fees payable to a commissioner appointed under dedimus, fees payable to a commissioner or special examiner under a partition order for sale of land, appraisers’ fees and surveyors’ fees and other fees not specifically mentioned shall be at the discretion of the registrar of probate.

(17) For each grant over one issued on an estate for which an order under

Section 72 of the Probate Act h a s n o t b e e n m a d e .......................................................... $119.94 7 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1 ) through (11) under the heading “9. Fees for Registrar of Deeds” and substituting the following items:

(1) For filing, entering or registering an instrument, document o r p l a n a f f e c t i n g r e a l p r o p e r t y .................................................. $83.51 Where instruments, documents or plans are combined or attached together, or where several instrument types are combined together in one instrument or document, each instrument, document or plan shall be considered to be separate and the fee shall be payable in relation to each.

(2) Despite subsection (1), there is no fee for (

a) filing, entering or registering an instrument, docum ent or plan if a fee has been paid to register or record the same instrument, document or plan pursuant to the Land Registration Act; (

b) filing a boundary retracement survey plan prep ared by a surveyor authorized under the Land Surveyors Act; (

c) registering a statutory declaration respecting judgments; or (

d) filing a subdivision plan approved before April 16, 1987.

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(3) For certifying or furnishing number, date, time or any other information for each such document ....................................................... $11.99

(4) For searching any books, indexes or files per person per half day ....................... $ 5 . 9 4

(5) For each filed document when required by the registrar t o b e p r o d u c e d f o r i n s p e c t i o n ................................................... $ 2 . 2 5

(6) For supplying copies of recorded or filed documents, plans, etc. for each page copied by a copier, per page ......................................... $ 1 . 1 2

(7) For entering and registering documents under the Condominium Act (

a) d e c l a r a t i o n s .......................................................... $119.94 p l u s p e r u n i t ........................................................... $11.99 (

b) a n y f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s – b y - l a w s , e t c ....................................... $39.23 (

c) certifying any document under this Act ...................................... $28.03

(8) For copying any document in the paper-based persona l property registry at the Registry of Deeds and s e n d i n g i t b y m a i l o r f a x t o t h e r e q u e s t i n g p a r t y ....................................$15.69

(9) All fees shall be paid at the time of registration or filing of the document referred to, or at the time of service.

(10) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “9. Fees for Registrar of Deeds” in these regulations prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service described in an item under the heading “9. Fees for Registrar of Deeds” in these regulations.

(11) Despite Item (10), fees for the use of the electr onic personal property registry shall be as specified in the regulations made pursuant to the Personal Property Security Act. N.S. Reg. 92/2009 Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting the Management and Operation of Penal Institutions made by the Governor in Council under

Section 15 of

Chapter 109 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Court Houses and Lockup Houses Act Subsection 11(2) of the regulations respecting the management and operation of penal institutions, N.S. Reg. 32/79, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 79-197 dated February 20, 1979, is amended by striking out “$5.10” and “$2.55” and substituting “$5.25” and “$2.63”.

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Section 19 of

Chapter 23 of the Acts of 2000, the Crane Operators and Powers Engineers Act The Crane Operators Regulations, N.S. Reg. 115/2001, made by the Minister of Environment and Labour and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2001-434 dated August 30, 2001, are amended by repealing the

Schedule immediately after

Section 32 and substituting the following Schedule:

Schedule Column I–Service Column II—Fee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Examination for certificate Rewrite of examination Re-marking of examination Replacement certificate and annual renewal Replacement certificate Hourly rate for requested special services for examination Restricted certificate Reinstatement Oral examination $35.81 per paper $35.81 per paper $35.81 per paper $59.69 $59.69 $86.93 $89.54 $89.54 $71.64 Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 17, 2009. Sgd.: Mark Parent Minister of Labour and Workforce Development N.S.

Reg. 94/2009 Power Engineers Regulations Amendment to the Power Engineers Regulations made by the Minister of Labour and Workforce Development under

Section 38 of

Chapter 23 of the Acts of 2000, the Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act The Power Engineers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 108/2001, made by the Minister of Environment and Labour and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2001-412 dated August 23, 2001, are amended by repealing

Schedule 1 and substituting the following Schedule:

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Schedule 1–Fees (Sections 7, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47 and 49) Column 1–Service Column 2–Fee 1 Examination, re-examination or re-marking of examination 2 Annual renewal and initial issue of certificate of qualification 3 Replacement certificate of qualification 4 Replacement pocket certificate 5 Reinstatement of certificate of qualification 6 Transfer of certificate of qualification 7 Registration, re-registration or replacement of plant registration certificate 8 Hourly rate for requested special services for plant registration or examination for certification 9 Restricted certificate of qualification $35.81 $59.69 $29.85 $29.85 $89.54 $59.69 $173.85 $86.93 $89.54 Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 17, 2009.

Sgd.: Mark Parent Minister of Labour and Workforce Development N.S. Reg. 95/2009 Credit Union Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Credit Unions made by the Governor in Council under

Section 257 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994, the Credit Union Act

Section 34 of the regulations respecting credit unions, N.S. Reg. 45/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 95-304 dated April 11, 1995, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 34 Fees are payable under the Act as follows: (

a) on issuance by the Superintendent of a certificate of (

i) i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f a c r e d i t u n i o n....................................... $238.76 (ii) amendment of articles other than an amendment under (iii) ................ $119.38 (iii) amendment of articles correcting a clerical error .......................... $22.42 ( i

v) r e s t a t e d a r t i c l e s................................................... $119.38 (

v) a m a l g a m a t i o n .................................................... $238.76 ( v

i) a r t i c l e s o f r e o r g a n i z a t i o n ........................................... $119.38 ( v i

i) r e v i v a l o f a c r e d i t u n i o n ............................................ $119.38 (viii) intent to dissolve or revocation of intent to dissolve ....................... $17.91 (

b) for the approval of charter by-laws or any amendment, repeal or replacement thereof .............................................. $11.94 (

c) f o r f i l i n g a n y n o t i c e ...................................................... $ 5 . 9 6

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d) for filing an annual return ................................................ $23.88 (

e) for late filing of an annual retu rn, for each day after the date the annual return is due to be filed (maximum total $500 per return) ................... $ 5 . 9 6 (

f) for a request to reserve one name ........................................... $ 5 . 9 6 (

g) for a search by mail of documents filed by a credit union ......................... $ 5 . 9 6 (

h) f o r a n o r d e r o f t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ......................................... $119.38 (

i) f o r a c e r t i f i c a t e o f s t a t u s.................................................. $11.59 (

j) for certified copies or photocopies of (

i) a n y a r t i c l e s ....................................................... $11.93 (ii) any document not otherwise herein provided - f o r t h e f i r s t p a g e .................................................. $ 4 . 0 1 - for the second and any subsequent pages ........................... $ 0 . 5 8 each (

k) f o r l i m i t e d r e g i s t r a t i o n o f a n e x t r a - p r o v i n c i a l c r e d i t u n i o n .......................$59.69 (

l) f o r f i l i n g a n o f f e r i n g s t a t e m e n t ........................................... $143.26 (

m) f o r f i l i n g a s t a t e m e n t o f c h a n g e i n f a c t s...................................... $71.63 N.S. Reg. 96/2009 Direct Sellers Regulations Amendment to the Direct Sellers Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 35 of

Chapter 129 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act The Direct Sellers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 93/76, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 76-1186 dated October 12, 1976, are amended, effective June 1, 2009, by (

a) striking out “$116.47” in clau se 9(1)(

a) and substituting “$119.96”; (

b) striking out “$231.82” in clau se 9(1)(

b) and substituting “$238.77”; (

c) striking out “$348.24” in clau se 9(1)(

c) and substituting “$358.69”; (

d) striking out “$46.26” in S ection 10 and substituting “$47.65”; (

e) striking out “$32.61” in S ection 10 and substituting “$33.59”; (

f) striking out “$21.76” in Sec tion 10 and substituting “$22.41”; (

g) striking out “$10.90” in Sec tion 10 and substituting “$11.23”; and (

h) striking out “$32.61” in S ection 11 and substituting “$33.59”.

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Section 146 of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act 1T h e Governor in Council Education Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 74/97, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 97-405 dated June 24, 1997, are amended by repealing

Section 18A and substituting the following Section: 18A

(1) An applicant for an initial certificate shall pay a fee of $95.50.

(2) An applicant for renewal of a certificate shall pay a fee of $41.79.

(3) An applicant for a duplicate certificate shall pay a fee of $41.79. 2 The regulations are further amended by repea ling subsection 19A(2) and substituting the following subsection:

(2) An applicant for a statement of professional standing shall submit a fee of $29.85 with their application. N.S. Reg. 98/2009 Electrical Code Regulations Amendment to the Electrical Code Regulations made by the Fire Marshal under

Section 6 of

Chapter 141 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act 1 Clause 5(2)(

c) of the Electrical Code Regulations, N.S. Reg. 95/99, made by the Fire Marshal and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1999-470 dated October 6, 1999, is amended by striking out “$28.98” and substituting “$29.85”. 2 Subsection 5(9) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$5.80” and substituting “$5.97”. Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 16, 2009. Sgd. Robert Cormier Fire Marshal for the Province of Nova Scotia

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Section 23 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2002, the Elevators and Lifts Act The Elevators and Lifts General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 46/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-81 dated February 28, 2003, are amended by repealing

Schedule A and substituting the following Schedule:

Schedule A Prescribed Fees (Elevators and Lifts Act) Item Nature of Fee or Circumstance Amount 1 Grant*, renewal, or reinstatement of a licence (includes compliance audit), per year, for (

a) a passenger elevator ..................................... $149.22 (

b) a f r e i g h t e l e v a t o r ....................................... $149.22 (

c) an escalator ........................................... $149.22 (

d) a d u m b w a i t e r ......................................... $119.38 (

e) a m a n l i f t .............................................. $149.22 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities .................... $89.54 (

g) a r o p e t o w ............................................ $179.07 (

h) a pony lift ............................................. $179.07 (

i) a c h a i r s k i l i f t .......................................... $477.52 (

j) a T - b a r l i f t ............................................ $417.83 (

k) a gondola lift .......................................... $477.52 (

l) a r e v e r s i b l e r o p e w a y .................................... $477.52 (*For a licence for a new installation applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year is one-half the applicable amount listed.) 2 Transfer of a licence ......................................... $59.69 3 Issue or renewal of a certificate of competency, per year ........... $59.69 4 Issue of an installation permit, for (

a) a passenger elevator ..................................... $260.77 (

b) a f r e i g h t e l e v a t o r ....................................... $260.77 (

c) an escalator ........................................... $260.77 (

d) a d u m b w a i t e r ......................................... $260.77 (

e) a m a n l i f t .............................................. $260.77 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities ................... $115.90 (

g) a r o p e t o w ............................................ $144.87 (

h) a pony lift ............................................. $144.87 (

i) a c h a i r s k i l i f t .......................................... $463.61 (

j) a T - b a r l i f t ............................................ $347.71 (

k) a gondola lift .......................................... $463.61 (

l) a r e v e r s i b l e r o p e w a y .................................... $463.61 5 Initial registration** of a contractor, for first year ............... $238.75 (**For the initial registration of a contractor applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year is one-half the applicable amount listed.)

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a) a passenger elevator ..................................... $115.90 (

b) a f r e i g h t e l e v a t o r .....................................