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Page Agriculture and Marketing Act P a c k a g e d A p p l e s C o n t r o l l e d A t m o s p h e r e D e s i g n a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t........ 4 7 /2011 285 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 .......................... 4 8 /2011 285 Amusement Devices Safety Act Amusement Devices General Regulations–amendment ........................... 4 9 / 2011 286 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations–amendment ....... 5 0 / 2011 286 Beaches Act Beaches Regulations–amendment ............................................ 5 1 / 2011 287 Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies Act F i r s t S c h e d u l e t o t h e C o m p a n i e s A c t ( T a b l e s B a n d C ) – a m e n d m e n t ................. 5 7 /2011 289 Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 6 3 / 2011 293 Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 9 3 / 2011 320 Business Electronic Filing Act & Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 117/2011 337 Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 124/2011 341

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 132/2011 346 Cemetery and Funeral Services Act Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations–amendment .......................... 5 2 / 2011 287 Change of Name Act C h a n g e o f N a m e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 5 3 / 2011 287 Collection Agencies Act C o l l e c t i o n A g e n c i e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t................................... 5 4 /2011 288 Communications and Information Act Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 5 5 / 2011 288 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 5 6 / 2011 289 Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act F i r s t S c h e d u l e t o t h e C o m p a n i e s A c t ( T a b l e s B a n d C ) – a m e n d m e n t ................. 5 7 /2011 289 Condominium Act Condominium Regulations–amendment ....................................... 5 8 / 2011 290 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............................... 5 9 /2011 291 P a y d a y L e n d e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 6 0 / 2011 292 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 .................................. 6 1 /2011 292 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.............................. 6 2 /2011 292 Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 6 3 / 2011 293 Correctional Services Act Correctional Services Regulations–amendment .................................. 6 4 / 2011 293 Costs and Fees Act Fees and Allowances Under

Part I and

Part II of the Act–amendment ................ 6 5 / 2011 293 Court Houses and Lockup House Act Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations–amendment ............ 6 6 / 2011 306 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 ........................................ 6 7 / 2011 306 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 ........................................ 6 8 / 2011 307 Education Act Governor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment ...................... 6 9 / 2011 308

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Web version. 259 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 ...................................... 7 0 / 2011 308 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 ............................. 7 1 /2011 309 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 ........................ 7 2 /2011 310 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 7 4 / 2011 310 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 7 3 / 2011 311 Environment Act Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations .............................. 4 5 / 2011 263 Ferries Act F e r r i a g e C h a r g e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 7 5 / 2011 311 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 .......................................... 7 6 / 2011 313 Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations–amendment .......................... 7 7 / 2011 313 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 .................. 7 8 /2011 313 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....................................... 7 9 / 2011 314 Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fees Regulations–replacement ............... 151/2011 353 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 ................................ 8 0 /2011 314 Fisheries Organizations Support Act Fisheries Organizations Support Regulations–amendment ......................... 8 1 / 2011 314 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 ................................. 8 2 /2011 315 Gaming Control Act Bingo Regulations–amendment .............................................. 8 3 / 2011 315 Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment ...................................... 8 4 / 2011 315 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 ......................... 8 5 /2011 316 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 ............................................. 8 6 / 2011 316 V i d e o L o t t e r y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t........................................ 8 7 / 2011 316 Health Protection Act Food Safety Regulations–amendment ......................................... 8 8 / 2011 317

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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........................... 8 9 /2011 317 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............................. 9 0 /2011 318 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 .................................. 9 1 /2011 318 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.............................. 9 2 /2011 319 Limited Partnerships Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 9 3 / 2011 320 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations–amendment ..................................... 9 4 / 2011 320 Lobbyists’ Registration Act Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment ................................ 9 5 / 2011 321 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.............................. 9 6 /2011 321 Mineral Resources Act Mineral Resources Regulations–amendment .................................... 9 7 / 2011 322 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 .......................... 9 8 /2011 323 Motor Carrier Act Motor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment .................................... 9 9 / 2011 323 Motor Vehicle Act Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment ........................ 100/2011 323 Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment .... 101/2011 324 Documents and Services Fees–replacement ..................................... 102/2011 324 Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment ............................... 103/2011 326 Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment ........................... 104/2011 327 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 .............................105/2011 327 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............................................ 106/2011 328 Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment ............................ 107/2011 329 Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment ........................... 108/2011 329 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............................................ 109/2011 329 Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ........... 110/2011 330 Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ............. 111/2011 331 Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment ........................... 112/2011 332 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 ....................113/2011 332 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 .................................... 114/2011 333 Occupational Health and Safety Act Underground Mining Regulations–amendment .................................. 115/2011 334 Off-highway Vehicles Act Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment ............................. 116/2011 336

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 117/2011 337 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 ..................................... 118/2011 338 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 ...................119/2011 339 Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment ............................. 120/2011 339 Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment .................................. 121/2011 339 Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 7 4 / 2011 310 Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 7 3 / 2011 311 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 .........................122/2011 340 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...................123/2011 340 Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 124/2011 341 Provincial Parks Act P r o v i n c i a l P a r k s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................................... 125/2011 341 Regulations Act Regulations under the Regulations Act–amendment .............................. 126/2011 343 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 .................................127/2011 344 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 ........................................ 128/2011 344 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.................129/2011 345 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...........130/2011 345 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 ....................131/2011 346 Societies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 132/2011 346 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 ..........................133/2011 347

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Technical Safety Act Technical Safety Fees Regulations ........................................... 4 6 / 2011 275 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..............................134/2011 347 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment ...................... 135/2011 348 Vital Statistics Act Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment ....................... 136/2011 348 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 ...................................... 137/2011 349 Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment ............. 138/2011 349 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 ........................................ 139/2011 349 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 ............................................. 140/2011 350 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 ................141/2011 350 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 ....................................... 142/2011 350 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 ..................................... 143/2011 351 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 .............................................. 144/2011 351 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 ..............................145/2011 351 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 ...................................... 146/2011 352 Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment ............................. 147/2011 352 Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations–amendment ............................ 148/2011 352 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 ..................................149/2011 353 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 .....................150/2011 353 In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act.

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

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

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 35, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 263 N.S. Reg. 45/2011 Made: March 8, 2011 Filed: March 25, 2011 Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations Order dated March 8, 2011 Amendment to 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, Stirling Belleveau, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to clause 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, N.S. Reg. 75/2009 made March 31, 2009, effective April 1, 2009; and (

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

Schedule “A”. This order is effective on and after April 1, 2011. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 8, 2011. Sgd.: Stirling Belleveau Honourable Stirling Belleveau 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.

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

a) Type A – remediation report for domestic fuel oil spill: criteria-based or Tier 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 $137.29 Type B $285.83 Type C $285.23 Type D $628.84 Type E $943.30 Type F $1400.61

(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 $24.36 for each civic address submitted for a search.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 35, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 265 Industrial air emission fees 4( 1 ) In this Section, “pollutants” means total releases to air including any combination of the following: (

a) sulphur dioxide; (

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

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

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

(3) The other releases to air referred to in subsection (1) are as set out in the following list: ammonia (total) antimony and its compounds carbon monoxide chlorine chromium and its compounds cobalt and its compounds copper and its compounds cresol (mixed isomers and their salts) diethanolamine and its salts hydrochloric acid hydrogen cyanide hydrogen sulphide manganese and its compounds nickel and its compounds oxides of nitrogen (NO 2) phosphorus (total) selenium and its compounds sulphuric acid vanadium (except when in an alloy) and its compounds zinc and its compounds volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including all of the following: - 1, 2, 4-trimethylbenzene - 7H-dibenzo(c,g)carbazole - acetaldehyde - benzene - benzo(a)anthracene - benzo(a)phenathrene - benzo(a)pyrene - benzo(b)flouranthene - benzo(e)pyrene - benzo(g,h,i)perylene - benzo(j)flouranthene - benzo(k)flouranthene

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Part 2: Regulations made under the Environment Act Activities Designation Regulations Water withdrawal approval fee 5( 1 ) The fee for a water withdrawal approval under Division I of the Activities Designation Regulations is $304.42.

(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 ........................................... $608.84/year (

b) Category II – industrial, bottled water, public drinking water supply .......... $243.53/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:

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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 ......................... $133.95 (ii) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 2 000 000 L and up to 9 000 000 L ................................... $139.93 (iii) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 9 000 000 L and up to 27 000 000 L .................................. $152.20 (iv) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 27 000 000 L and up to 90 000 000 L ................................. $158.29 (

v) for each additional 1 000 000 L per day over 90 000 000 L ................ $164.39 (

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 $1.94 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 $60.67.

(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) $243.53.

(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) Category I water approval $57.16 (

b) Category II water approval $114.33 (

c) Category III water approval $285.83

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

(3) Activities requiring water approvals are identified by category as set out in the following list:

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 35, Special Issue 268 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Category I: constructing or maintaining a culvert in a manner consistent with current applicable guidelines and standards issued by the Department, installing a culvert between June 1 and September 30 of any year (Culvert Notification or Notification).

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

a) s a l v a g e y a r d a p p r o v a l a p p l i c a t i o n .......................................... $30.29 (

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............................................. $30.29 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 ........................................... $7914.91 (

b) Category II industrial approval .......................................... $3044.19 (

c) Category III industrial approval .......................................... $1217.68

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

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Web version. 269 • industrial incinerator • industrial landfill • iron and steel mill • mineral processing plant • natural gas processing plant • oil refinery • pesticide manufacturing plant • petrochemical manufacturing plant • pharmaceutical manufacturing plant • power plant • pulp manufacturing plant • pulp and paper manufacturing plant • textile manufacturing plant • tire manufacturing plant • wood treatment plant Category II • application to land of non-livestock generated wastes • battery manufacturing plant • beer or wine processing plant • bio-remediation treatment station • brine processing plant • building product manufacturing plant • bulk petroleum storage facility • coal processing plant • compressor and pumping station • dairy or dairy products plant • distillery • electroplating plant • food additive or supplement manufacturing plant • foundry • fruit processing plant • industrial composting facility • in-situ leach mining operation • lime plant • paint manufacturing plant • peat moss harvesting operation • pewter ware manufacturing facility • poultry integrated plant • quarry • red meat integrated plant • re-refinery • rendering plant • rolling stock manufacturing plant • smelter • sulphide-bearing-material disposal operation • surface mine • tannery • treatment or processing of wastewater or wastewater sludges • underground mine • used oil collector with storage capacity >50 000 L • vegetable processing plant • wallpaper manufacturing plant

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

a) Category I undertaking registration ...................................... $15 829.81 (

b) Category II undertaking registration ..................................... $10 228.50 (

c) Category III undertaking registration ...................................... $5844.86 (

d) a p p r o v a l t r a n s f e r ...................................................... $608.27 (

e) f o c u s r e p o r t ......................................................... $6088.38 (

f) environmental assessment report ........................................ $15 829.81 (

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

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Web version. 271 • corridor for one or more electric power transmission lines with a cumulative voltage rating that equals or exceeds 345 kilovolts electric generating facility with a production rating of 10 megawatts or more, including a hydroelectric generating facility when the cumulative power generation capacity on any single river system equals or exceeds 10 megawatts, but excluding an electric generating facility of any production rating that uses wind energy as its sole power source • ferro-alloy plant • heavy water plant • incineration facility for municipal solid waste • lead and battery plant • metal smelter • non-ferrous metal smelter • oil refinery • paper mill • petrochemical plant • pulp mill • pulp and paper mill • radioactive materials manufacturing, processing or reprocessing facility • water reservoir whose designed storage capacity exceeds the mean volume of the natural water body by at least 10 000 000 m 3 Category II • common or public highway that is longer than 2 km but less than 10 km and designed for 4 or more lanes of traffic, or associated structures • electric generating facility that has a producti on rating of 2 megawatts or higher derived from wind energy • facility engaged in the extraction or processing of metallic and non-metallic minerals, coal, peat moss, gypsum, limestone, bituminous shale or oil shale • fish meal production facility • onshore pipeline that is 5 km or longer excludi ng a pipeline of any length carrying natural gas with a maximum operating pressure below 500 psig (3450 kPa), water, steam or domestic wastewater • pit or quarry greater than 4 ha in area primarily engaged in the extraction of ordinary stone, building or construction stone, sand, gravel or ordinary soil • rendering plant • storage facility with a total capacity of over 5000 m 3 intended to hold liquid or gaseous substances including hydrocarbons or chemicals, but excluding water Category III • transformer station with an energy capacity greater than 230 kilovolts • permanent commercial facility for handling waste dangerous goods • project that involves the transfer of water betw een drainage basins where the drainage area to be diverted is greater than 1 km2 • enterprise, activity, project, structure or work that disrupts a total of 2 ha or more of any wetland • facility for manufacturing wood products that are pressure-treated with chemical products • facility engaged in the production, wholesale st orage or wholesale distribution of dangerous goods 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:

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a) fuel oil wholesaler approval .............................................. $121.76 (

b) f u e l o i l r e t a i l e r a p p r o v a l................................................. $121.76 (

c) motive fuel wholesaler approval ......................................... $1829.37 (

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 ............................................. $121.76 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 $121.76. Motive fuel wholesaler approval renewal fee 14

(1) Subject to the minimum fee set out in subsection (2), the fee for renewing a motive fuel wholesaler approval under the Motive Fuel and Fuel Oil Approval Regulations is calculated based on the rate per litre of $0.000414.

(2) The minimum fee for renewing a motive fuel wholesaler approval is $1829.37. 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 ......................................................... $24.35 (

b) for each drum .......................................................... $24.35 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 ............................................ $12.17 (

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 $0.000118.

(2) The minimum fee for renewing a fuel oil wholesaler and retailer approval for a volume greater than 50 000 L is $121.76. 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 ................... $213.22 (

c) for a subdivision with more than 10 lots .................................... $578.54 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 $152.35. 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 $60.87.

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(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 ........................................................ $60.87 (

b) Class II – Structural ..................................................... $60.87 (

c) Class III (A) – Forestry .................................................. $60.87 (

d) Class III (B) – Greenhouse ................................................ $60.87 (

e) Class III (C) – Industrial Vegetation ........................................ $60.87 (

f) Class III (D) – Landscape ................................................ $60.87 (

g) Class IV – Mosquito and Biting Fly ........................................ $60.87 (

h) Class V – Aquatic Vegetation ............................................. $60.87 (

i) Class VI – Fumigation ................................................... $60.87 (

j) Class VII – Aerial ...................................................... $60.87 (

k) Class VIII – Agricultural ................................................. $60.87 (

l) Class X – Special ....................................................... $60.87

(2) If a person applies for more than one certificate of qualification, the fee is $60.87 for the initial certificate plus $12.17 for each additional certificate.

(3) The fee for a 1-year Class IX – Business Operator certificate of qualification is $30.29. 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 ............................................... $121.76 for each additional ha ..................................................... $ 4 . 8 6 (

b) f o r e s t r y – u p t o 6 h a ..................................................... $60.87 for each additional ha ..................................................... $ 4 . 8 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 ............................... $121.76 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 .........................$121.76 per year (

c) petroleum storage tank at an industrial facility ........................ $121.76 per year (

d) petroleum storage tank at a commercial facility ....................... $121.76 per year

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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 ................................. $121.76 per year (

f) petroleum storage tank at a government facility ........................ $60.87 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, for leaks or releases from petroleum storage tanks. Used Oil Regulations Used oil collector approval fees 23

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

a) for facility with storage capacity less than 50 000 L ........................... $121.76 (

b) for facility with storage capacity greater than 50 000 L .................... $ 0 . 002435/L

(2) The minimum fee for a used oil collector approval is $121.76. 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 $121.76. 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 ............................................ $91.80 (

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 ...................................$56.10 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 .................................................. $321.17 for each additional machine ................................................... $133.73 ( b ) 1 w e l l d i g g e r a n d 1 m a c h i n e .................................................. $107.05 for each additional machine .................................................... $30.29 (

c) Class I well pump installer .................................................... $107.05 (

d) Class II well pump installer .................................................... $53.52

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

Section 50 of

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

Section 4 of

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

Section 50 of

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

a) repeal the Technical Safety Fees Regulations, N.S. Reg. 15/2011 made on January 20, 2011, effective on the proclamation of

Section 50 of

Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2008, the Technical Safety Act (April 1, 2011); and (

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

Schedule “A”. This order is effective on and after April 1, 2011. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 23, 2011. Sgd.: Marilyn More Honourable Marilyn More Minister of Labour and Advanced Education

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

Section 50 of

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

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

Definitions 3 A term used in these regulations has the same meaning as the definition for the term provided in the regulation made under the Technical Safety Act that the fees are set for.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 35, Special Issue 276 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Fees Technical Safety General fees 4( 1 ) The fees for general services provided pursuant to the Technical Safety General Regulations are as set out in this Section. Reinstatement fees

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

(3) The fee for an application for an approval of an alternative compliance method is $51.00 plus the cost for a review of the alternative compliance method, calculated at a rate of $88.67 for each hour or part hour required for the review of the application. Minor variance fees

(4) The fee for an application for a minor variance is $20.40. Boilers and Pressure Equipment fees 5( 1 ) The BPE fees for boiler and pressure equipment services provided pursuant to the Boiler and Pressure Equipment Regulations are as set out in this Section. Design registration fees

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

a) for a boiler (

i) up to and including 232.5 m 2. ........................................ $106.41 (ii) over 232.5 m. 2 to 464.5 m2. .......................................... $236.44 (iii) over 464.5 m. 2 to 929.5 m2 ........................................... $354.66 (iv) over 929.5 m. 2 to 2323.5 m2 .......................................... $591.11 (

v) over 2323.5 m 2. ................................................... $591.11 plus an additional $3.55 per 5 m2 or any part of 5 m2 in excess of 2323.5 m2; (

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

i) not greater than 1.0 m 2. .............................................. $59.11 (ii) greater than 1.0 m 2 but not greater than 3.0 m2. ............................ $84.15 (iii) greater than 3.0 m 2 but not greater than 5.5 m2. ........................... $126.23 (iv) greater than 5.5 m 2 but not greater than 11.5 m2. . ......................... $180.33 (

v) greater than 11.5 m 2 but not greater than 23.5 m2. ......................... $236.44 (vi) greater than 23.5 m 2 but not greater than 46.5 m2. ......................... $354.66 (vii) greater than 46.5 m 2................................................. $591.11

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c) for a heat exchanger (

i) up to and including 5.0 m 2 h e a t i n g s u r f a c e ............................... $96.18 (ii) over 5.0 m 2 to 18.5 m2............................................... $118.22 (iii) over 18.5 m 2 to 28.0 m2.............................................. $180.33 (iv) over 28.0 m 2 to 46.5 m2.............................................. $236.44 (

v) over 46.5 m 2 o f h e a t i n g s u r f a c e ....................................... $300.53 (

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

i) up to and including 500 HP .......................................... $118.22 (ii) over 500 HP to 1000 HP ............................................ $236.44 (iii) over 1000 HP ..................................................... $354.66 Design survey fees

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

a) for a heat-exchanger or pressure equipment, that has a flange requiring calculations in accordance with the BPE standards, the fee is $70.94 for each flange that requires separate calculations; (

b) for a heat-exchanger or pressure equipment, that has more than 5 openings that require calculation, the fee is $35.47 for each opening that requires separate calculation; (

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

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

a) for an amendment to any registered design, with no calculations required, the fee is $35.47; (

b) for an amendment to any registered design, with calculations required, the fee is $70.94.

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

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

a) for a pressure piping system used in an oil refinery, petrochemical plant or other similar installation, the fee is $59.11 for each 152.5 m of piping or any part of 152.5 m; (

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

c) for pressure piping systems not listed in subsection [clause] (a), the fee is as in clause 5(2)(d).

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

a) for a single fitting ........................................................ $35.47 (

b) for a range of fittings in a single category .................................... $130.05 Welding procedure registration fees

(8) The fee for the registration of a procedure, in one thickness material and quality of plate, for one process, and surveyed separately is $47.29 for each procedure. Pressure welder licence and proficiency test fees

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

a) for an all position pressure welder licence p r o f i c i e n c y t e s t i n o n e p r o c e d u r e ( f o r 2 - y e a r t e r m ) ..............................$59.11 (

b) for the pressure welder licence proficiency re-test of a pressure welder for one position ................................... $35.47 (

c) to transfer and change the named pressure welding employer on a pressure welder licence ............................................... $47.28 (

d) for the renewal of a pressure welder licence without proficiency re-test (for 2-year term) ................................... $59.11 BPE contractor licence fees

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

a) for an initial BPE contractor licence (for one y ear), the fee is $243.53 plus the cost for the time required for a review and [to] approve the quality program calculated at a rate of $88.67 per hour or part hour; (

b) for a review of an amendment to an approved quality program, the fee is the cost for the time required for the review calculated at the rate of $88.67 per hour or part hour; (

c) f o r t h e r e n e w a l o f a B P E c o n t r a c t o r l i c e n c e ( p e r y e a r ) ...........................$121.77 Installation and periodic inspection fees

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

a) for a power boiler (

i) up to and including 23.5 m 2. .......................................... $47.29 (ii) over 23.5 m 2 to 70.0 m2............................................... $96.18 (iii) over 70.0 m 2 to 186.0 m2............................................. $141.86 (iv) over 186.0 m 2 to 464.5 m2............................................ $206.89 (

v) over 464.5 m 2 to 1394.0 m2........................................... $254.18 (vi) over 1394.0 m 2 to 2788.0 m2.......................................... $319.19

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

i) up to 610 mm diameter ............................................... $35.47 (ii) over 610 mm diameter to 762 mm. ..................................... $70.94 (iii) over 762 mm diameter to 1270 mm. .................................... $84.15 (iv) over 1270 mm diameter to 1778 mm. .................................. $106.41 (

v) over 1778 mm. diameter to 2540 mm. .................................. $141.86 (vi) over 2540 mm diameter to 3048 mm. .................................. $165.52 (vii) over 3048 mm diameter ............................................. $189.16 (

c) for a regulated product in clause (

b) that is ove r 3 m in length, in addition to the fee in clause (b), an additional $23.64 for each 3 m or any part of 3 m in overall length beyond the first 3 m in length; (

d) for a digester (

i) up to and including 100 m 3 .......................................... $165.52 (ii) over 100 m 3 c a p a c i t y ............................................... $319.19 (

e) for dryer rolls (

i) a s e t o f 2 0 o r m o r e c o n t a i n e d i n 1 m a c h i n e .............................. $638.40 (

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

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

a) for after-hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $133.00 per hour for each hour or part hour required for the inspection and for a minimum of 3 hours; (

b) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $177.33 per hour for each hour or part hour required for the inspection and for a minimum of 3 hours. Special inspection and special service fees

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

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

i) for hours within regularly scheduled work hours, the fee is calculated at a rate of $88.67 per hour for each hour or part hour required,

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

i) for hours within the regularly scheduled work hours, the fee is calculated at a rate of $135.99 per hour for each hour or part hour required, (ii) for after-hours on a weekday or on a weekend, the fee is calculated at a rate of $200.97 per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours, (iii) for hours on a statutory holiday, the fee is calculated at a rate of $271.91 per hour for each hour or part hour required and for a minimum of 3 hours; (

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

a) or (

b) also apply to the following services: (

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

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

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

v) conducting of a pressure welder licence proficiency test, the owner or contractor must also pay the cost of transportation for the BPE inspector, calculated at the mileage rate allowed for a BPE inspector using their own vehicle, and also for the reasonable expenses of the BPE inspector while conducting the inspection or service. Miscellaneous fees

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

a) for adjusting a pressure gauge .............................................. $35.47 (

b) f o r t h e c o p y i n g o f a n i n s p e c t i o n r e p o r t ....................................... $47.29

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c) f o r t h e f i l i n g o f a n a f f i d a v i t o r d a t a r e p o r t ......................................$ 5 . 9 2 (

d) f o r s t a m p i n g a n e x t r a c o p y o f a d e s i g n d r a w i n g ............................... $17.74 BPE permit fee

(16) The fee for a BPE permit is $57.31. Equipment licence fee

(17) The fee for an equipment licence is $57.31 per year. BPE certificate of competency (inspections)

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

a) for an initial BPE certificate of competency (inspections) (for one year), the fee is $243.53 plus the cost for the time required for a review of the applicant’s qualifications at a rate of $88.67 per hour or part hour, (

b) f o r t h e r e n e w a l o f a B P E c e r t i f i c a t e o f c o m p e t e n c y ( i n s p e c t i o n s ) ( p e r y e a r ) . .........$121.77 General fees

(19) The general fees listed in

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

a) The fee for an examination for a CO certificate o f c o m p e t e n c y ( p e r p a p e r ) ................................................ $36.53 (

b) T h e f e e t o r e w r i t e a n e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r ).................................. $36.53 (

c) The fee to [ f o r ] r e - m a r k i n g a n e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r ) ..........................$36.53 (

d) T h e f e e f o r a n o r a l e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r ) ................................... $73.07 (

e) The fee for a requested special examination is calculated at the rate of $88.67 for each hour or any part of an hour required for the examination, (

f) The fee for an application for a CO certificate of competency or for an endorsement on a CO certificate of competency ......................... $66.88 CO licence fees (3) (

a) The fee for an application for an initial CO licence or for an initial endorsement on a CO licence ............................................. $66.88 (

b) The fee for the renewal of a CO licence and any endorsements (per year) .......... $66.88 General fees

(4) The general fees listed in

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

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

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

i) t o o p e r a t e a p r o p a n e p l a n t ( a g g r e g a t e s t o r a g e c a p a c i t y ) ............. $ 0 .0487/USWG (minimum $121.77) ( i

i) t o o p e r a t e a p r o p a n e d i s p e n s i n g u n i t ............................ $ 0 .0487/USWG (minimum $121.77) (iii) to operate a business transporting propane in bulk or propane cylinders ....... $121.77 (iv) to operate a gas storage facility ....................................... $121.77 (

b) for a Class 2 (contractor) ................................................. $121.77 (

c) for a Class 2A (contractor) ................................................ $243.54 (

d) a Class 3 (industrial) .................................................... $121.77 (

e) a Class 4 (natural gas dispensing station) .................................... $121.77

(3) The fee for the renewal of a gas business licence (per year) is the same as the initial application fee for the class and type in subsection (2), except for the renewal of a Class 2A (contractor) gas business licence for which the renewal fee is $182.65 per year.

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

a) The fee for an application for an initial gas technician licence or for a liquid propane endorsement (for one year) .................................. $30.45 (

b) The fee for a renewal of a gas technician licence and any endorsements (per year) .................................................. $30.45 FS certificate of competency fees (6) (

a) The fees for a [an] FS certificate of competency are as follows: (

i) for an application for a [an] FS certificate of competency, in a class other than class F ................................................... $66.88 (ii) for an application for a [an] FS certificate of competency, in class F ........... $30.45 (

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

a) is $18.27. (

c) The fees set out in clause (

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

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

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i) for an initial application for a gas operator licence (for one year), in a class other than class F ........................................... $48.71 (ii) for an initial application for a gas operator licence (for one year), in class F .......................................................... $30.45 (

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

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

i) for an installation with total load of 3 000 000 BTU/h or less ................ $28.65 (ii) for an installation with total load of more than 3 000 000 BTU/h and (

A) f o r a n e w i n s t a l l a t i o n .................... $ 0 . 0683/1000 BTU/h of total load (max. $11 822.12) (

B) addition or alteration to existing inst allation . . $0.0683/1000 BTU/h of total load (min. $118.22 to max. $11 822.12) (iii) for installing or altering a digester gas or landfill gas installation, the fee is as determined and charged by the certification agency (iv) for installing or altering a propane dispenser with less than 5000 USWG aggregate capacity ....................................... $59.11 (

v) f o r b u i l d i n g n e w p r o p a n e b u l k p l a n t ................ $ 0 .0057/USWG of total storage ( v

i) f o r a l t e r i n g a b u l k p l a n t .............................................. $57.31 ( v i

i) f o r i n s t a l l i n g o r a l t e r i n g a n a t u r a l g a s v e h i c l e r e f u e l l i n g s t a t i o n ...............$57.31 Gas registration fees

(9) The fee for a gas registration for the installation or alteration of a regulated product, authorized to be registered by the Fuel Safety Regulations, is $28.65. Special inspection fees

(10) The fee for a requested special inspection is calculated at the rate of $118.22 per hour or any part of an hour of time required. Oil burner technician licence fee

(11) The fee for an oil burner technician licence is $68.03 per year. General fees

(12) The general fees listed in

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

a) T h e f e e f o r e x a m i n a t i o n , r e - e x a m i n a t i o n o r r e - m a r k i n g o f e x a m i n a t i o n ( p e r p a p e r ) ....$36.53 (

b) T h e f e e f o r a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a P E c e r t i f i c a t e o f q u a l i f i c a t i o n .......................$60.88 (

c) The fee for replacement [of] a PE certificate of qualification ...................... $30.45

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a) The fee for initial PE licence (for one year) ................................... $60.88 (

b) The fee for replacement pocket PE licence .................................... $30.45 (

c) T h e f e e f o r r e n e w a l o f P E l i c e n c e ( p e r y e a r ) .................................. $60.88 Plant registration certificate fees

(4) The fee for registration, re-registration, re-classification or replacement of a plant registration c e r t i f i c a t e ( p e r y e a r ).......................................................... $177.33 Special inspection or services fees

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

i) a plant registration, or (ii) an examination for PE certification of qualification is calculated at the rate of $88.67, for each hour or any part of an hour of time required. General fees

(6) The general fees listed in

Section 4. N.S. Reg. 47/2011 to 150/2011 Made: March 25, 2011 Filed: March 25, 2011 Fee Increases Order in Council 2011-110 dated March 25, 2011 Amendment to regulations made and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to various Acts The Governor in Council on the joint report and recommendation of the Chair of Treasury Board and the Minister of Finance dated March 22, 2011, upon notice of a fee increase having been presented to the Clerk of the Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2007, the Fees Act, and pursuant to the Public General Statutes of Nova Scotia, and in particular such statutes as are referenced in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this Order, is pleased to (

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

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after April 1, 2011, or such later date as may be set out in

Schedule “A” with respect to any particular amendment; and (

b) amend

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

Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective April 1, 2011. [clause (

b) not filed as a regulation.]

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Schedule “A” N.S. Reg. 47/2011 Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations Amendment to the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 166 of

Chapter 6 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Agriculture and Marketing Act Subsection 5(1) of the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 225/87, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-1304 dated October 27, 1987, is amended by striking out “$11.21” and substituting “$11.43”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 48/2011 Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations Amendment to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations made by the Farm Loan Board under

Section 8 of

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

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

a) striking out “$336.28” a nd substituting “$343.00”; and (

b) striking out “$1120.94” and substituting “$1143.36”. 2 Clause 5(1)(

b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$1344.50” and substituting “$1371.39”. 3 Clause 5(5)(

a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$33.27” and substituting “$33.93”. 4 Clause 5(5)(

b) of the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$224.19” a nd substituting “$228.67”; and (

b) striking out “$336.28” and substituting “$343.00”. 5 Clause 5(5)(

c) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$110.90” and substituting “$113.11”. 6 Clause 5(5)(

d) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$55.45” and substituting “$56.55”. Made at Truro, Nova Scotia, March 2, 2011. Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Per: Sgd.: Cheryl Burgess Cheryl M. Burgess Director and Chief Executive Officer

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Section 20 of

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

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

Section substituted: 16 The fees prescribed under the Act for licences and inspections are as set out in the following table: Licence or Inspection Fee Initial inspection and granting of new licence $177.32 for first year of licence term Licence renewal (includes annual inspection) $118.22 for each year of licence term Special inspections $118.22 for each inspection ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 50/2011 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations Amendment to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 29 of

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

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

Section substituted: 44

(1) The fee for registration of an apprenticeship agreement is $118.22.

(2) The fee for an in-class technical training course is $82.80.

(3) The fee for a technical training course delivered by Internet is $82.80.

(4) The fee for a written examination application is $118.22.

(5) The fee for a practical examination application is $118.22.

(6) The fee for a certificate renewal application is $59.16.

(7) The fee for arranging a special examination sitting is (a) $354.66 for up to 25 participants; and (b) $591.11 for 26 or more participants.

(8) The fee for a trade qualification application under

Section 30 is $591.11.

(9) The fee for a certificate of proficiency application under subsection 30A(2) or renewal application under subsection 30A(7) is $118.22.

(10) The fee for issuance of a certificate and identity card to a journeyperson from another jurisdiction is $59.16.

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(11) The fee for a training provider accreditation application is $1182.21.

(12) The fee for approval of a program provided by a training provider is $591.11.

(13) The fee for a certificate replacement application is $29.64.

(14) The fee for a photo identification replacement application is $11.88.

(15) The fee for a transcript is $11.88.

(16) The fee for an additional invigilator is $236.44. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 51/2011 Beaches Regulations Amendment to the Beaches Regulations made by the Governor in Council under clause 13(

b) of

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

a) striking out “$22.42” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$22.87”; and (

b) striking out “$22.42” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$22.87”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 52/2011 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, 2011, by (

a) striking out “$59.41” in clau se 2(

f) and substituting “$60.60”; and (

b) striking out “$29.71” in clau se 3(

d) and substituting “$30.30”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 53/2011 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 1 The regulations respecting changes of names, N.S. Re g. 74/77, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 77-942 dated August 2, 1977, are amended by (

a) striking out “$149.04” in S ection 6 and substituting “$152.02”;

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b) striking out “$22.41” in Sec tion 6 and substituting “$22.86”; and (

c) striking out “$16.79” in S ection 7 and substituting “$17.13”. 2 The regulations are further amended by striking out “Publishing fee is $16.05” in Form A and substituting “Publishing fee is $27.62 (cash, cheque or money order only. Cheques payable to the Minister of Finance)”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 54/2011 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, 2011, by (

a) striking out “$418.10” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$426.46”; (

b) striking out “$149.04” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$152.02”; (

c) striking out “$59.41” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$60.60”; (

d) striking out “$33.59” in clau se (

d) and substituting “$34.26”; and (

e) striking out “$44.82” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$45.72”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 55/2011 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 “$119.38” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$121.77”; (

b) striking out “$23.55” in clauses (b), (

c) and (

d) and substituting “$24.02”; (

c) striking out “$53.80” in subcla use (c)(iii) and substituting “$54.88”; (

d) striking out “$11.89” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$12.13”.

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Part II Fees Regulations Amendment to the Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18 of

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

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette

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

a) striking out “$89.53” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$91.32”; and (

b) striking out “$59.69” in clause (

b) and substituting “$60.88”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 57/2011 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. 84/2009, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2009-164 dated March 31, 2009, 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 ....................................................... $308.71 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............................................. $182.94 3 For certificate under

Section 17 ....................................................... $62.89 4 For providing certified or stamped copy of (

a) articles of association .......................................................... $22.87 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents .................................. $22.87 (

c) a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t ........................................................... $11.43 5 For photocopy of the following documents: (

a) articles of association .......................................................... $22.87 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents .................................. $22.87 (

c) a n y o t h e r d o c u m e n t ........................................................... $11.43 6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11) ................................. $62.89 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 ........................................................ $62.89 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 ..................................$62.89

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Section 137 ......................... $125.77 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................................................... $34.30 12 For issuance of exemption order under

Section 124 ...................................... $308.71 13 For filing documents of discontinuance under

Section 133 ................................ $125.77 14 For filing documents of continuance under

Section 133 ................................... $308.71 15 For every search in person not involvi ng the federal database (Newly Updated A u t o m a t e d N a m e S e a r c h s y s t e

m) 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 . 7 1 16 For every search by mail not involving the federal database (Newly Updated A u t o m a t e d N a m e S e a r c h s y s t e

m) 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 )....................$11.43 1 7 F o r p r o v i d i n g c o m p a n y p r o f i l e f r o m e l e c t r o n i c a l l y s t o r e d i n f o r m a t i o n ........................$11.43 18 For direct access to electronically stored information, m o n t h l y r a t e o f ......................................................... $60.88 (plus HST) plus, for each hour of online access ........................................... $ 2 . 4 3 ( p l u s H S T ) 19 For search of proposed company name utiliz ing 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 .............................................. $60.88 (plus HST) (

b) for Atlantic provinces search including federal trade name and trade marks ..... $48.71 (plus HST) 20 For reserving company name based on Newly Updated Automated Name Search system search performed o u t s i d e t h e O f f i c e o f t h e R e g i s t r a r........................................... $12.18 (plus HST) Table C Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies by a Company Not Having a Capital Divided into Shares under

Section 5 and subsection 8(2) of the Companies Act and

Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 F o r r e g i s t r a t i o n o f c o m p a n y ........................................................ $308.71 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.............................................. $62.89 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 ....................$11.43 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 ........................................................ $11.43 ___________________________________________________________________ N.S.

Reg. 58/2011 Condominium Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Condominiums made by the Governor in Council under

Section 46 of

Chapter 85 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Condominium Act 1

Section 1 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations resp ecting condominiums, N.S. Reg. 60/71, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 71-1173 dated November 23, 1971, is amended, effective June 1, 2011, by

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a) striking out “$2.26” in subcla use (a)(

i) and substituting “$2.31”; (

b) striking out “$4.46” in subcla use (a)(ii) and substituting “$4.55”; (

c) striking out “$6.72” in subcla use (a)(iii) and substituting “$6.85”; (

d) striking out “$0.56” in subcla use (b)(

i) and substituting “$0.57”; (

e) striking out “$1.12” in subcla use (b)(ii) and substituting “$1.14”; (

f) striking out “$2.26” in subclau se (b)(iii) and substituting “$2.31”; (

g) striking out “$112.09” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$114.33”; (

h) striking out “$224.19” in cl ause (

d) and substituting “$228.67”; (

i) striking out “$84.07” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$85.75”; (

j) striking out “$112.09” in cl ause (

f) and substituting “$114.33”; (

k) striking out “$56.04” in cl ause (

g) and substituting “$57.16”; (

l) striking out “$112.09” in cl ause (

h) and substituting “$114.33”; (

m) striking out “$11.21” in cl ause (

i) and substituting “$11.43”; (

n) striking out “$280.23” in subclauses (j )(

i) and (ii) and substituting “$285.83”; and (

o) striking out “$112.09” in subcla use (j)(iii) and substituting “$114.33”. 2

Section 2 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended, effective June 1, 2011, by (

a) striking out “$119.94 plus $11.99 per unit” in clause (1)(

a) and substituting “$122.34 plus $12.23 per unit”; (

b) striking out “$39.23” in clause (1)(

b) and substituting “$40.01”; and (

c) striking out “$28.03” in clau se (1)(

c) and substituting “$28.59”. 3

Section 3 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended, effective June 1, 2011, by (

a) striking out “$56.04” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$57.16”; (

b) striking out “$11.21” in clau se (

b) and substituting “$11.43”; and (

c) striking out “$22.42” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$22.87”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 59/2011 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, 2011, by striking out “$119.96” and substituting “$122.36”.

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Section 18U of

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

Section 6 of the Payday Lenders Regulations, N.S. Reg. 248/2009, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2009-324 dated July 17, 2009, is amended, effective June 1, 2011, by striking out “$3000” and substituting “$3060”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 61/2011 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, 2011, by (

a) striking out “$119.96” in cl ause (1) and substituting “$122.36”; (

b) striking out “$27.81” in clauses (2 ) and (4) and substituting “$28.37”; and (

c) striking out “$29.71” in cl ause (3) and substituting “$30.30”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 62/2011 Co-operative Associations Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Co-operative Associations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 64 of

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

a) to (

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

a) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a r t i c l e s o f i n c o r p o r a t i o n a n d b y l a w s .................................$122.34 (

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..............................$122.34 (

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 ................................................. $57.16 (

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

i) b y l a w s ................................................................ $22.87 ( 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 .............................................. $11.43 2 Clause 33(

e) of the regulations is repealed, eff ective May 1, 2011, and the following clause substituted: (

e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report ............................................. $30.30 3 Clause 33(

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

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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 ........................................... $48.71 (plus HST) (ii) Canada-wide database search .................................... $60.88 (plus HST) ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 63/2011

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 “$11.21” and substituting “$11.43” in Sections 5 and 6. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 64/2011 Correctional Services Regulations Amendment to the Correctional Services Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 94 of

Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2005, the Correctional Services Act Subsection 103(1) of the Correctional Services Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2006, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2006-317 dated June 28, 2006, is amended by striking out “$20.99” and substituting “$21.41”. ___________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 65/2011 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 and the Great S e a l o f t h e P r o v i n c e ........................................................... $18.26

(2) For every instrument under the hand of th e Lieutenant Governor and the seal-at-arms ....... $24.36

(3) For every instrument or certificate under the hand and seal of the Provincial Secretary ...... $24.36 ( 4 ) F o r r e g i s t e r i n g d i p l o m a .........................................................$ 6 . 0 8

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(5) For registering or filing any other document or making a record of any fact by law a u t h o r i z e d o r r e q u i r e d t o b e r e c o r d e d b y t h e A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l ..........................$ 3 . 6 4 ( 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 7

(8) For search on request by mail ....................................................$ 0 . 6 1

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each ...... $12.18 ( 1 0 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r c o r o n e r......................................................$ 6 . 0 8 ( 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 ................................................ $24.36

(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 .................................................. $121.77 The Minister of Justice may waive the fee where the appointee is an employee of the Province, the Government of Canada, a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district; an officer or employee of a society incorporated under the Societies Act; a member of an elected council of an Indian band within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act (Canada); or a member of a council of a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district who undertakes not to charge a fee for services rendered.

(13) For commission for person appointed commissioner abroad ............................$ 9 . 1 2

(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace .............................. $121.77 ( 1 5 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r p r o v i n c i a l c o n s t a b l e........................................... $12.18

(16) For commission for judge of the Supreme Court acting within the district for which the judge is appointed ..........................................................$ 6 . 0 8 ( 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 ............................................ $304.42

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized ............................................................. $12.18

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds ........................................ $60.88

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment of trust funds .................................................... $12.18

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment .................................... $60.88

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust company to be accepted by S u p r e m e C o u r t f o r c e r t a i n p u r p o s e s .............................................. $12.18

(23) For order in council approving of such company .................................... $60.88

(24) For examining and passing upon applicati on of trust company to hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act .................................................. $12.18

(25) For order in council appointing trus t company to hold sinking fund accounts ............ $60.88

(26) For order in council approving by-law of any company save such as relate solely t o e d u c a t i o n a l , c h a r i t a b l e o r r e l i g i o u s p u r p o s e s.......................................$ 6 . 0 8 2 The regulations are amended under the heading “Fees to be taken at the Department of Natural Resources” by (

a) repealing items (1) through (7) under the head ing “Crown Lands” and substituting the following items:

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(1) For every search ................................................. $34.30 per hour ( 2 ) C o p y o f a n y g r a n t ........................................................$ 6 . 8 6

(3) For copy of a plan attached to a gr ant, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than .....................................................$ 6 . 8 6

(4) For every copy of, or portion of, or an entire general plan of a county, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than .......................$ 6 . 8 6 ( 5 ) C o p i e s o f o t h e r d o c u m e n t s , p e r f o l i o..........................................$ 1 . 1 4

(6) For every certificate under the hand and seal of the Minister or R e g i s t r a r o f C r o w n L a n d s ..................................................$ 6 . 8 6

(7) Oak Island Treasure Act (

a) l i c e n c e f e e........................................................ $571.68 (

b) t r a n s f e r f e e ........................................................ $12.18 (

c) r a t i f i c a t i o n f e e ......................................................$ 6 . 0 8 (

b) repealing item (8). 3 The regulations are amended under the heading “2. S upreme 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 pertai ning 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-claim o r t h i r d - p a r t y a c t i o n ..................................................... $200.09 (

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 ......... $91.47 (

c) Despite item (1)(a), entering and fili ng an interlocutory notice or interim application in the Supreme Court, including the Supreme Court (Family Division) in an action for custody, access or support ............................ $60.60 (

d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceeding pursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act ........................................... $40.02

(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, including an objection to a F a m i l y C o u r t R e p o r t ......................................................... $133.77

(3) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time to file a n o t i c e o f a p p e a l t o t h e N o v a S c o t i a C o u r t o f A p p e a l 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 ......$200.09

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order to enforce a compensation or restitution order .... $40.02

(5) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial without a jury before the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division) ..... $268.69 ( 6 ) S e t t i n g d o w n o r s c h e d u l i n g a m a t t e r f o r t r i a l w i t h a j u r y b e f o r e t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t ........$400.18

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(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 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 ) ............................................... $122.34 (8) (

a) Where a settlement conference has b een 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, setting down or scheduling the matter for trial ......... $146.35 (

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, setting down or scheduling the matter for trial ......... $280.12 (

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 h e a r i n g w a s s c h e d u l e d t o b e h e a r d.......................................... $268.69 (

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 ) .......................................... $268.69

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted Elections Act ................. $335.00

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an execution order ............. $80.04 ( 1 2 ) C o p i e s o f a n y d o c u m e n t m a d e , p e r p a g e ............................................$ 0 . 6 6 ( 1 3 ) C e r t i f y i n g a n y d o c u m e n t o n f i l e , n o t i n c l u d i n g c o p y c h a r g e ...........................$13.43 (no charge for one certified copy requested at the time of filing the document) (14) (

a) Filing and entry of all other documents in the Supreme Court, except a contingency fee agreement, that do not commence an action other than a divorce action or proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division) ............................. $30.58 (

b) F i l i n g a n d e n t r y o f a c o n t i n g e n c y f e e a g r e e m e n t................................$12.18

(15) Issuing and filing all documents pertaini ng to an action for divorce or matrimonial cause (includes $10.00 fee to Government of Canada for processing the registration o f d i v o r c e f o r m s ) ............................................................ $267.55

(16) Despite item (15), issuing and filing an answer or other document in defence in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial cause except a counter-petition or counterclaim ......... $67.17

(17) Despite item (15), issuing and filing an answer and counter-petition or defence and counterclaim in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial cause ........................... $133.77 ( 1 7 A ) (

a) I s s u i n g a s e l f - h e l p g u i d e f o r a p p l y i n g f o r d i v o r c e ( d i v o r c e k i t ) ....................$22.87

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b) I s s u i n g a s e l f - h e l p g u i d e f o r a p p l y i n g f o r v a r i a t i o n ( v a r i a t i o n k i t ) ..................$22.87 (18) (

a) For mediation in the Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actions under the Children and Family Services Act, all parties shall pay hourly fees in accordance with the number of their dependants and income as follows: Gross Income Fees per Hour per Party Based on Number of Dependants Including Self 1234 5 o r m o r e up to $20 000 no fee no fee no fee no fee no fee $20 001-$23 000 $6.69 no fee no fee no fee no fee $23 001-$26 000 $13.43 $6.69 no fee no fee no fee $26 001-$29 000 $20.01 $13.43 $6.69 no fee no fee $29 001-$32 000 $26.87 $20.01 $13.43 $6.69 no fee $32 001-$35 000 $33.44 $26.87 $20.01 $13.43 $6.69 $35 001-$38 000 $40.31 $33.44 $26.87 $20.01 $13.43 $38 001-$41 000 $46.88 $40.31 $33.44 $26.87 $20.01 $41 001-$44 000 $53.74 $46.88 $40.31 $33.44 $26.87 $44 001-$47 000 $67.17 $53.74 $46.88 $40.31 $33.44 $47 001-$50 000 $80.61 $67.17 $53.74 $46.88 $40.31 $50 001-$53 000 $93.76 $80.61 $67.17 $53.74 $46.88 $53 001-$56 000 $107.48 $93.76 $80.61 $67.17 $53.74 $56 001-$59 000 $107.48 $107.48 $93.76 $80.61 $67.17 $59 001-$62 000 $107.48 $107.48 $107.48 $93.76 $80.61 $62 001-$65 000 $107.48 $107.48 $107.48 $107.48 $93.76 $65 001 and up $107.48 $107.48 $107.48 $107.48 $107.48 (

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.

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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 6.09% $25 001-$30 000 $115.45 12.18% $30 001-$35 000 $173.18 18.27% $35 001-$40 000 $230.91 24.36% $40 001-$45 000 $346.36 36.53% $45 001-$50 000 $461.81 48.70% $50 001-$55 000 $577.26 60.88% $55 001-$60 000 $692.72 85.23% $60 001-$65 000 $981.35 100% $65 001-over $1154.53 100% (

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.

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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 (free to parties 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 . 3 1

(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 2

(22) Purchasing a tape of proceedings heard in any court, per tape .......................... $20.71 ( 2 3 ) (

a) F o r t r a n s c r i p t o f a p r e l i m i n a r y h e a r i n g h e l d i n a n y c o u r t , p e r p a g e...................$ 4 . 2 6 (

b) For transcript of an oral decision in an y court, per page (no charge for one copy 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 . 2 6 (

c) F o r t r a n s c r i p t o f a m a t t e r i n a n y c o u r t , p e r p a g e .................................$ 4 . 2 6 (

d) F o r c o p i e s o f t r a n s c r i p t s p r e p a r e d p u r s u a n t t o i t e m s ( 2 3 ) ( a ) , (

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

a) For administering an oath by a commissi oner of oaths or a notary public, per document $18.27 (

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 .......................$18.27

(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 de pendants 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).

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(28) Where an applicant is in receipt of no income, the 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 in taking the oath 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 ..................................................... $16.06 ( 2 ) F o r a l l o w i n g a t t a c h m e n t o r d e r....................................................$ 5 . 3 5

(3) Taking depositions of witnesses, each witness .......................................$ 5 . 3 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 4

(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 .......................................................... $67.18 (

b) where more than one defendant, fo r each defendant over one, service charge ......... $42.59

(2) Execution order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e .......................................................... $78.89 (

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 ................................... $48.88 plus commission set out in item (9) (

c) where execution returned “NOT SATISFI ED” after demand made and no chattels o n w h i c h t o l e v y , s e r v i c e c h a r g e ............................................ $78.89

(3) Attachment order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e .......................................................... $78.89 (

b) where attachment made and chattels released without sale, service charge ........... $78.89 plus commission of 24.35% of first $1000.00 of amount claimed and 12.18% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2435.36

(4) Recovery order or any direct order of the Court, service charge plus $73.07 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff .................. $78.89

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(5) For removing defendant and deliveri ng possession, service charge plus $73.07 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff ................. $78.89

(6) For taking and filing bond of defendant, either in cash or sureties and depositing with prothonotary, service charge ................................................ $78.89

(7) On sale of personal property under execution, co mmission of 24.35% of first $1000.00 realized and 12.18% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2435.36

(8) Where after demand made and payment made to sh eriff or settlement made with plaintiff’s solicitor or agent, commission of 24.35% of first $1000.00 realized, including total amount of any settlement and 12.18% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2435.36

(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 24.35% of first $1000.00 and 12.18% of remainder based on full amount of execution, to a maximum total of $2435.36

(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 by 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 ............................$48.88

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

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e .......................................................... $78.89 plus commission of 12.18% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2435.36 (

b) where sale is abandoned after being adver tised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 6.09% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1217.68

(13) On sale of land under execution, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e .......................................................... $78.89 plus commission of 24.35% of first $1000.00 realized and 12.18% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2435.36 (

b) where sale is abandoned after being adver tised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 6.09% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1217.68 (

c) where sale is postponed after being adverti sed or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board . . . $121.77

(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 .......................................................... $78.89 plus commission of 12.18% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2435.36

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b) where sale is abandoned after property has b een advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 6.09% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1217.68 (

c) where sale is postponed after being adverti sed or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board . . . $121.77

(15) For making inventory and appraising goods seized under court order, service charge ........ $78.89 plus $73.07 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 $11.43 per document, shall be added to fees for all notices and