Part II Regulations under the Regulations Act Printed by the Queen’s Printer Halifax, Nova Scotia Vol. 39, Special Issue April 8, 2015 Contents Act Reg. No.

Page Agriculture and Marketing Act Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . 70/2015 347 Agriculture and Rural Credit Act Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71/2015 347 Amusement Devices Safety Act Amusement Devices General Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72/2015 348 Animal Protection Act Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73/2015 349 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . 74/2015 349 Beaches Act Beaches Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75/2015 350 Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies Act First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81/2015 352 Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 88/2015 358 Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 116/2015 385

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 117/2015 386 Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 148/2015 414

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 159/2015 420

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 160/2015 421 Cemetery and Funeral Services Act Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76/2015 350 Change of Name Act Change of Name Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77/2015 351 Collection Agencies Act Collection Agencies Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78/2015 351 Communications and Information Act Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79/2015 351 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80/2015 352 Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and C)–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81/2015 352 Condominium Act Condominium Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82/2015 354 Consumer Protection Act Consumer Protection Act Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83/2015 356 Payday Lenders Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84/2015 356 Consumer Reporting Act Consumer Reporting Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85/2015 356 Co-operative Associations Act Co-operative Associations Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86/2015 357 Co-operative Associations Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87/2015 357 Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 88/2015 358 Correctional Services Act Correctional Services Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89/2015 358 Costs and Fees Act Regulations under the Costs and Fees Act–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90/2015 358 Court Houses and Lockup House Act Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91/2015 371 Credit Union Act Credit Union Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92/2015 371 Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act Direct Sellers Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93/2015 373 Education Act Governor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94/2015 373 342 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue Electrical Installation and Inspection Act Electrical Code Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95/2015 374 Elevators and Lifts Act Elevators and Lifts General Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96/2015 374 Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act Embalmers and Funeral Directors Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97/2015 376 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98/2015 376 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99/2015 376 Environment Act Fees Regulations–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176/2015 428 Ferries Act Ferriage Charges Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100/2015 377 Fire Safety Act Fire Safety Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101/2015 379 Fish Harvester Organizations Support Act Fish Harvester Organizations Support Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177/2015 440 Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102/2015 379 Fish Inspection Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103/2015 380 Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board Fee Schedule–replacement.. . . . . . . . . 178/2015 441 Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104/2015 380 Forests Act Forest Fire Protection Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105/2015 380 Fur Industry Act Fur Industry Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106/2015 381 Gaming Control Act Atlantic Lottery Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107/2015 381 Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108/2015 381 Casino Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109/2015 382 Video Lottery Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110/2015 382 Health Protection Act Food Safety Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111/2015 382 Health Services and Insurance Act Ambulance Fee Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179/2015 442 Insurance Act Insurance Adjusters Licensing Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112/2015 383 Insurance Agents Licensing Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113/2015 383 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 116/2015 385

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 117/2015 386 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118/2015 386 Lobbyists’ Registration Act Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119/2015 387 Maintenance Enforcement Act Maintenance Enforcement Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/2015 388 Mortgage Brokers’ and Lenders’ Registration Act Mortgage Brokers and Lenders Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121/2015 388 Motor Carrier Act Motor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122/2015 389 Motor Vehicle Act Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123/2015 389 Classification of Drivers’ Licen ses Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124/2015 389 Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment. . . . . 125/2015 390

Schedule of Fees for Documents and Services–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126/2015 390 Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127/2015 393 Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128/2015 394 Non-Resident Registration Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129/2015 394 Prorated Registration Fees for Inter-jurisdictional Commercial Trucks Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130/2015 395 Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131/2015 396 Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132/2015 397 Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . 133/2015 397 Registration Fees for Farmers and Fishermen Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134/2015 399 Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135/2015 400 Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136/2015 400 Restricted Permits and Special Permits Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137/2015 401 Vehicle Inspection Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138/2015 402 Nova Scotia Museum Act Nova Scotia Museum Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139/2015 402 Occupational Health and Safety Act Underground Mining Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140/2015 409 344 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue Off-highway Vehicles Act Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141/2015 411 Pension Benefits Act Pension Benefits Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142/2015 412 Personal Property Security Act Personal Property Security Act General Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143/2015 412 Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144/2015 413 Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145/2015 413 Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98/2015 376 Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99/2015 376 Police Services Act Appointment of Provincial Civil Constables Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146/2015 414 Private Investigators and Private Guards Act Private Investigators and Private Guards Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147/2015 414 Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 148/2015 414

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 149/2015 415 Provincial Parks Act Provincial Parks Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150/2015 415 Public Archives Act Public Archives Fees Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151/2015 416 Public Highways Act Advertising Signs Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152/2015 416 Regulations Act Regulations under the Regulations Act–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153/2015 417 Residential Tenancies Act Residential Tenancies Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154/2015 418 Revenue Act Revenue Act Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155/2015 418 Small Claims Court Act Small Claims Court Forms and Procedures Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156/2015 419 Small Claims Court Residential Tenancies Appeal Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . 157/2015 419 Small Claims Court Taxation of Costs Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158/2015 420 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 159/2015 420

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment. . . . . . . . 160/2015 421 Solemnization of Marriage Act Solemnization of Marriage Fee Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161/2015 421

Summary Proceedings Act

Summary Offence Tickets Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181/2015 444 Technical Safety Act Technical Safety Fees Regulations–replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182/2015 445 Theatres and Amusements Act Theatres and Amusements Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162/2015 422 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163/2015 422 Vital Statistics Act Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164/2015 423 Wildlife Act Bear Harvesting Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165/2015 423 Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166/2015 424 Deer Hunting Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167/2015 424 Fishing Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168/2015 425 Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermists Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169/2015 425 Fur Harvesting Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170/2015 426 General Wildlife Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171/2015 426 Guide Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172/2015 426 Moose Hunting Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173/2015 427 Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174/2015 427 Small Game Hunting Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175/2015 427 In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act.

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

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 70/2015 to N.S. Reg. 175/2015 Made: March 31, 2015 Filed: March 31, 2015 Fee Increases (various) Order in Council dated March 31, 2015 Regulations and amendment to regulations made and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to various Acts The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board dated March 24, 2015, and upon notices of fee increases having been presented to the House of Assembly in accordance with

Section 4 of

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

Schedule “A” [and

Schedule “B”] attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, 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, 2015, or such later date as may be set out in the

Schedule 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, 2015. [Clause (

b) not filed as a regulation.]

Schedule “A” N.S. Reg. 70/2015 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 “$12.10” and substituting “$12.45”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 71/2015 Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations Amendment to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations made by the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board under

Section 8 of

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

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

a) striking out “$362.90” and substituting “$373.80”; and © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 347

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b) striking out “$1209.70” and substituting “$1246.00”. 2 Clause 5(1)(

b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$1450.95” and substituting “$1494.50”. 3 Clause 5(5)(

a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$35.90” and substituting “$36.96”. 4 Clause 5(5)(

b) of the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$241.90” and substituting “$249.20”; and (

b) striking out “$362.90” and substituting “$373.80”. 5 Clause 5(5)(

c) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$119.65” and substituting “$123.26”. 6 Clause 5(5)(

d) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$59.83” and substituting “$61.61”. Made at Truro, Nova Scotia, March 17, 2015. Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Sgd. A Park Per: Sgd. Cheryl Burgess Arnold Park Cheryl M. Burgess Chairman Director and Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 72/2015 Amusement Devices General Regulations Amendment to the Amusement Devices General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 20 of

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

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 $193.25 for first year of licence term Licence renewal (includes annual inspection) $128.85 for each year of licence term Special inspections $128.85 for each inspection 348 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 73/2015 Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations Amendment to the Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 40 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2008, the Animal Protection Act Subsection 4(1) of the Animal Cruelty Appeal Board Regulations, N.S. Reg. 34/2015, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2015-41 dated February 24, 2015, is amended by striking out “$250.00” and substituting “$257.52”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 74/2015 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 $128.85.

(2) The fee for an in-class technical training course is $90.20.

(3) The fee for a technical training course delivered by Internet is $90.20.

(4) The fee for a written examination application is $128.85.

(5) The fee for a practical examination application is $128.85.

(6) The fee for a certificate renewal application is $64.50.

(7) The fee for arranging a special examination sitting is (a) $386.50 for up to 25 participants; and (b) $644.15 for 26 or more participants.

(8) The fee for a trade qualification application under

Section 30 is $644.15.

(9) The fee for a certificate of proficiency application under subsection 30A(2) or renewal application under subsection 30A(7) is $128.85.

(10) The fee for issuance of a certificate and identity card to a journeyperson from another jurisdiction is $64.50. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 349

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(11) The fee for a training provider accreditation application is $1288.30.

(12) The fee for approval of a program provided by a training provider is $644.15.

(13) The fee for a certificate replacement application is $32.30.

(14) The fee for a photo identification replacement application is $12.95.

(15) The fee for a transcript is $12.95.

(16) The fee for an additional invigilator is $257.65. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 75/2015 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 “$24.17” in clause (

a) and substituting “$24.91”; and (

b) repealing clause (

b) and substituting the following clause: (

b) an administration fee of $24.91 plus a charge of $0.54 per cubic yard/$0.71 per cubic metre or $0.37 per ton/$0.41 per tonne for more than 10 cubic yards when used for personal or domestic purposes. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 76/2015 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 Effective June 1, 2015, 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 by (

a) striking out “$64.10” in clause 2(

f) and substituting “$66.00”; and (

b) striking out “$32.05” in clause 3(

d) and substituting “$33.00”. 350 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Section 21 of

Chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Change of Name Act The regulations respecting changes of names, N.S. Reg. 74/77, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 77-942 dated August 2, 1977, are amended by (

a) striking out “$160.85” in

Section 6 and substituting “$165.70”; (

b) striking out “$24.20” in

Section 6 and substituting “$24.95”; and (

c) striking out “$18.10” in

Section 7 and substituting “$18.65”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 78/2015 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 Effective June 1, 2015,

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 by (

a) striking out “$451.20” in clause (

a) and substituting “$464.75”; (

b) striking out “$160.85” in clause (

b) and substituting “$165.70”; (

c) striking out “$64.10” in clause (

c) and substituting “$66.00”; (

d) striking out “$36.25” in clause (

d) and substituting “$37.35”; and (

e) striking out “$48.35” in clause (

e) and substituting “$49.80”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 79/2015 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 “$128.83/year” in clause (

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b) striking out “$25.43” wherever it appears in clauses (b), (

c) and (

d) and substituting “$26.22”; (

c) striking out “$58.04” in subclause (c)(iii) and substituting “$59.78”; and (

d) striking out “$12.83” in clause (

e) and substituting “$13.22”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 80/2015 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations Amendment to the Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18 of

Chapter 79 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Communications and Information Act Clause 2(

a) 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 striking out “$96.61/year” and substituting “$99.52/year”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 81/2015 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 subsections 5(1) and 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 First

Schedule to the Companies Act, as altered by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2013-105 dated March 28, 2013, N.S. Reg. 83/2013, are repealed and the following tables substituted: Table B Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies under subsections 5(1) and 8(2) of the Companies Act and

Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 For incorporation of company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $336.40 2 For registering change of company’s name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.35 3 For certificate under

Section 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.55 4 For providing certified or stamped copy of (

a) articles of association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 (

c) any other document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 5 For photocopy of the following documents: (

a) articles of association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 352 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 (

c) any other document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.55 7 For filing any Order of Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.55 8 For filing management or dissident’s information circular. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.55 9 For filing documents in support of amalgamation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $336.40 10 For filing documents striking name from register under

Section 137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137.05 11 For certificate of status for company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.40 12 For issuance of exemption order under

Section 124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $336.40 13 For filing documents of discontinuance under

Section 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $137.05 14 For filing documents of continuance under

Section 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $336.40 15 For every search in person not involving the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) or Registry Information System (REGIS).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.25 16 For every search by mail not involving the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) or Registry Information System (REGIS).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 17 For providing company profile from electronically stored information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 18 For direct access to electronically stored information, monthly rate of.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.30 (plus HST) plus, for each hour of online access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.65 (plus HST) 19 For search of proposed company name using the federal database (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system), either at the request of the submitting party or as the Registrar considers appropriate (

a) for full database search.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.30 (plus HST) (

b) for Atlantic provinces search including federal trade names and trade marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.09 (plus HST) 20 For reserving company name based on Newly Updated Automated Name Search system search performed outside the Office of the Registrar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.26 (plus HST) © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 353

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Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 For registration of company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $336.40 2 For registering change of company’s name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.55 3 For providing any certificate other than original certificate of incorporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 4 For filing any Order of Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 ________________________________________________________________ N.S.

Reg. 82/2015 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 The regulations respecting condominiums, N.S. Reg. 60/71, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 71-1173 dated November 23, 1971, are amended by repealing

Schedule “B” and substituting the following Schedule:

Schedule “B”–Fees Fees payable to Registrar of Condominiums 1

(1) The following fees are payable to the Registrar of Condominiums: (

a) for examination of a description (

i) where the units have been constructed for residential use or are bare-land units, $2.50 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale, (ii) where the units have been constructed for recreational use, $4.95 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale, (iii) where the units have been constructed for commercial use, $7.45 per $1000.00 per unit of advertised sale price in the initial offering of the units by the developer, or assessed market value, whichever is greater; (

b) for re-examination of a description (

i) where the units have been constructed for residential use or are bare-land units, $0.60 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer for sale or assessed market value, whichever is greater; (ii) where the units have been constructed for recreational use, $1.25 per $1000.00 of advertised sale price per unit in the initial offer or assessed market value, whichever is 354 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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c) for examination of a declaration: $124.60; (

d) for acceptance of a declaration and a description: $249.20; (

e) for examination of the by-laws: $93.40; (

f) for acceptance for registration of the by-laws at the time of registration of the corporation: $124.60; (

g) subject to clause (i), for acceptance for registration of amendments to the by-laws: $62.30; (

h) subject to clause (i), for acceptance for registration of amendments to the declaration, including examination of ballots: $249.20; (

i) for acceptance for registration of amendments to the declaration or the by-laws when the Registrar determines that a comprehensive review of the document is necessary, the applicable fees in clause (

c) or (

e) plus the applicable fees under clause (

g) or (h); (

j) for acceptance for registration of the diagram of a consolidated unit and the form required by subsection 14(5) of the Act: $124.60; (

k) for certifying a copy of a document: $12.45; (

l) for the arbitration process: (ii) for the training course for arbitrators: $311.45; (iii) for an application for arbitration: $124.60; (

m) for the amalgamation of corporations, an additional fee of $124.60 to examine the ballots; (

n) for acceptance for deregistration of a condominium corporation: $249.20; (

o) for filing an application for a hearing before a condominium dispute officer: $124.60; (

p) for filing a notice of appeal with the Registrar to have a condominium appeals officer hear an appeal: $62.30.

(2) In this Section, “advertised sale price” means the sales price inclusive of HST. Fees payable at land registration office 2 The following fees are payable at a land registration office: (

a) for registration of a declaration and description: $133.35 plus $13.35 per unit; (

b) for registration of any other document: $43.60; (

c) for certifying a copy of any document filed: $31.15. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 355

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a) for filing a declaration and description or the documents pertaining to an amalgamation of two or more corporations: $62.30; (

b) for certifying a document of 10 or fewer pages: $12.45; (

c) for certifying a document of more than 10 pages: $24.95. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 83/2015 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 Effective June 1, 2015, 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 by striking out “$129.45” and substituting “$133.35”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 84/2015 Payday Lenders Regulations Amendment to the Payday Lenders Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18U of

Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act Effective June 1, 2015,

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 by striking out “$3237.50” and substituting “3334.65”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 85/2015 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 Effective June 1, 2015,

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 by (

a) striking out “$129.45” in clause (1) and substituting “$133.35”; (

b) striking out “$30.00” in clauses (2) and (4) and substituting “$30.90”; and 356 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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c) striking out “$32.05” in clause (3) and substituting “$33.00”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 86/2015 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) for registering articles of incorporation and bylaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.35 (

b) for registering an amalgamation or continuance agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.35 (

c) for registering a change of name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.30 (

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

i) bylaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 (ii) a document other than bylaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 2 Clause 33(

f) of the regulations is repealed and the following clause substituted: (

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

i) Atlantic provinces search including federal trade names and trademark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.09 (plus HST) (ii) Canada-wide database search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.30 (plus HST) ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 87/2015 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 Effective May 1, 2015, clause 33(

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

e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.00 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 357

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies under the Corporations Registration Act 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 “$12.10” and substituting “$12.45” in items 5 and 6. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 89/2015 Correctional Services Regulations Amendment to the Correctional Services Regulations made by the Minister of Justice 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 Minister of Justice and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2006-317 dated June 28, 2006, is amended by striking out “$22.65” and substituting “$23.35”. Dated and signed at Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, on March 23, 2015. Sgd. Lena M. Diab Honourable Lena Metlege Diab Minister of Justice ________________________________________________________________ N.S.

Reg. 90/2015 Regulations under the Costs and Fees 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 Seal of the Province. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.90

(2) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor and the seal-at-arms. . . . . . . . $26.50

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(4) For registering diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65

(5) For registering or filing any other document or making a record of any fact by law authorized or required to be recorded by the Attorney General.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95

(6) For copies of any papers in the Attorney General’s office, per folio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.17

(7) For searching books or documents in the Attorney General’s office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.39

(8) For search on request by mail.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each. . . . . . . $13.30

(10) For commission for coroner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65

(11) For commission for notary public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.50

(12) For appointment for a term of five years of commissioner to administer oaths, et cetera, within the Province.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70

(15) For commission for provincial constable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30

(16) For commission for judge of the Supreme Court acting within the district for which the judge is appointed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65

(17) For commission for Queen’s Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $331.75

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment of trust funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust company to be accepted by Supreme Court for certain purposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30

(23) For order in council approving of such company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35

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(25) For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinking fund accounts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35

(26) For order in council approving by-law of any company save such as relate solely to educational, charitable or religious purposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65 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 heading “Crown Lands” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.39 per hour

(2) Copy of any grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.48

(3) For copy of a plan attached to a grant, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.48

(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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.48

(5) Copies of other documents, per folio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.26

(6) For every certificate under the hand and seal of the Minister or Registrar of Crown Lands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.48

(7) Oak Island Treasure Act (

a) licence fee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $623.00 (

b) transfer fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30 (

c) ratification fee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65 3 The regulations are amended under the heading “2. Supreme Court and Court of Appeal” by repealing items (1) to (31) under the heading “Court Fees” and substituting the following items: (1) (

a) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action or application commenced in the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or an action for custody, access or support in the Family Division, and including a counterclaim, cross-claim or third-party action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $218.05 (

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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.70 (

c) Despite item (1)(a), entering and filing an interlocutory notice or interim application in the Supreme Court, including the Supreme Court (Family Division) in an action for custody, access or support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.00 (

d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceeding pursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.60 360 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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(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 Family Court Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.80

(3) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court of Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $218.05

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order to enforce a compensation or restitution order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.60

(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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292.80

(6) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial with a jury before the Supreme Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $436.10

(7) Obtaining a settlement conference prior to setting down or scheduling a matter for trial before the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.35 (8) (

a) Where a settlement conference has been held prior to the setting down or scheduling of the matter for trial without a jury before the Supreme Court, and the matter is not settled, setting down or scheduling the matter for trial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159.50 (

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $305.25 (

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, $111.05 shall be reimbursed to the party who filed the notice of trial. (9) (

a) Requesting an adjournment of a hearing to a new date in the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal within the 30-day period preceding the date on which that hearing was scheduled to be heard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292.80 (

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 Supreme Court (Family Division). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292.80

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted Elections Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365.10

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an execution order . . . . . . . . . . . . . $87.25

(12) Copies of any document made, per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

(13) Certifying any document on file, not including copy charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.83 (no charge for one certified copy requested at the time of filing the document) © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 361

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a) Filing and entry of all other documents in the Supreme Court, except a contingency fee agreement, that do not commence an action other than a divorce action or proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division). . . . . . . . . . $33.30 (

b) Filing and entry of a contingency fee agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30

(15) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action for divorce or matrimonial cause (includes $10.00 fee to Government of Canada for processing the registration of divorce forms). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $291.55

(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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73.20

(17) Despite item (15), issuing and filing an answer and counter-petition or defence and counterclaim in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial cause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.80 (18) (

a) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for divorce (divorce kit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.96 (

b) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for variation (variation kit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.96 (19) (

a) For mediation in the Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actions under the Children and Family Services Act, all parties shall pay hourly fees in accordance with the number of their dependants and income as follows: Gross Income Fees per Hour per Party Based on Number of Dependants Including Self 1 2 3 4 5 or more up to $20 000 no fee no fee no fee no fee no fee $20 001–$23 000 $7.30 no fee no fee no fee no fee $23 001–$26 000 $14.65 $7.30 no fee no fee no fee $26 001–$29 000 $21.80 $14.65 $7.30 no fee no fee $29 001–$32 000 $29.30 $21.80 $14.65 $7.30 no fee $32 001–$35 000 $36.45 $29.30 $21.80 $14.65 $7.30 $35 001–$38 000 $43.95 $36.45 $29.30 $21.80 $14.65 $38 001–$41 000 $51.10 $43.95 $36.45 $29.30 $21.80 $41 001–$44 000 $58.55 $51.10 $43.95 $36.45 $29.30 $44 001–$47 000 $73.20 $58.55 $51.10 $43.95 $36.45 $47 001–$50 000 $87.85 $73.20 $58.55 $51.10 $43.95 $50 001–$53 000 $102.20 $87.85 $73.20 $58.55 $51.10 $53 001–$56 000 $117.10 $102.20 $87.85 $73.20 $58.55 $56 001–$59 000 $117.10 $117.10 $102.20 $87.85 $73.20 $59 001–$62 000 $117.10 $117.10 $117.10 $102.20 $87.85 $62 001–$65 000 $117.10 $117.10 $117.10 $117.10 $102.20 $65 001 and up $117.10 $117.10 $117.10 $117.10 $117.10 (

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

a) are payable in advance and apply to each party for each hour of mediation. 362 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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

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 party and any children supported or partially supported by that party and any other person for whom the party is financially responsible; children supported or partially supported by both parents may be counted as dependants by both parents. (

d) Where the total amount of the hourly fees for mediation payable by all parties pursuant to items (19)(

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. (20) (

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 $0.00 0.00% $20 001–$25 000 $62.90 6.64% $25 001–$30 000 $125.80 13.27% $30 001–$35 000 $188.70 19.91% $35 001–$40 000 $251.65 26.55% $40 001–$45 000 $377.45 39.81% $45 001–$50 000 $503.25 53.07% $50 001–$55 000 $629.05 66.34% $55 001–$60 000 $754.90 92.88% $60 001–$65 000 $1069.40 100.00% $65 001–over $1258.15 100.00% (

b) The fees set out in item (20)(

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

i) the applicable deposit set out in item (20)(

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 (20)(

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

c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (20)(

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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 (20)(

a) and (

b) exceeds the actual cost of the assessment report, the fees shall be prorated based on the parties’ incomes. (

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

(21) Searching a file, including a telephone search, except bulk-rate searches (free to parties to the action or their solicitors).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.52

(22) Despite item (21), searching a file, if an agreement has been entered into with the Department of Justice for bulk-rate search fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.26

(23) Purchasing a tape of proceedings heard in any court, per tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.57 (24) (

a) For transcript of a preliminary hearing held in any court, per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.65 (

b) For transcript of an oral decision in any court, per page (no charge for one copy to the parties to the action or their solicitors).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.65 (

c) For transcript of a matter in any court, per page.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.65 (

d) For copies of transcripts prepared pursuant to items (24)(a), (

b) or (c), per page.. . . . . . . . $0.65 (25) (

a) For administering an oath by a commissioner of oaths or a notary public, per document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 (

b) For certifying documents by a notary public, per document.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

(26) Where an applicant meets the financial eligibility criteria set out in item (27) and completes an application in Form 1, the clerk of the court shall waive the court filing fees in items (1), (2), (3), (5), (6), (7), (8), (15) except the $10.00 Government of Canada fee for processing the registration of divorce forms, (16), (17) and (22) and the following shall be provided free of charge: (

a) a maximum of 25 photocopies, (

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

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

(27) Where an applicant has the following number of dependants and the applicant’s income is less than or equal to the following amounts, the applicant meets the financial eligibility criteria required to have the court fees set out in item (26) waived: 364 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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(28) 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 (26).

(29) 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 (26) 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.

(30) Where applicable, the fees set out under the heading “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.

(31) 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 (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) service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $73.25 (

b) where more than one defendant, for each defendant over one, service charge. . . . . . . . . . $46.40

(2) Execution order, (

a) service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95 (

b) where service not by sheriff, service charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.25 plus commission set out in item (9) (

c) where execution returned “NOT SATISFIED” after demand made and no chattels on which to levy, service charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95

(3) Attachment order, (

a) service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 365

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b) where attachment made and chattels released without sale, service charge. . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95 plus commission of 26.53% of first $1000.00 of amount claimed and 13.28% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2653.90

(4) Recovery order or any direct order of the Court, service charge plus $79.60 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95

(5) For removing defendant and delivering possession, service charge plus $79.60 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95

(6) For taking and filing bond of defendant, either in cash or sureties and depositing with prothonotary, service charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95

(7) On sale of personal property under execution, commission of 26.53% of first $1000.00 realized and 13.28% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2653.90

(8) Where after demand made and payment made to sheriff or settlement made with plaintiff’s solicitor or agent, commission of 26.53% of first $1000.00 realized, including total amount of any settlement and 13.28% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2653.90

(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 26.53% of first $1000.00 and 13.28% of remainder based on full amount of execution, to a maximum total of $2653.90

(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 any type or description are returned without being served or executed because defendant cannot be found, because notice, order or process is recalled by plaintiff’s solicitor, or for any other reason, service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.25

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

a) service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95 plus commission of 13.28% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2653.90 (

b) where sale is abandoned after being advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 6.63% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1326.95

(13) On sale of land under execution, (

a) service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95 plus commission of 26.53% of first $1000.00 realized and 13.28% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2653.90 (

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c) where sale is postponed after being advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70

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

a) service charge.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95 plus commission of 13.28% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2653.90 (

b) where sale is abandoned after property has been advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 6.63% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1326.95 (

c) where sale is postponed after being advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board. . . . $132.70

(15) For making inventory and appraising goods seized under court order, service charge.. . . . . . . . $85.95 plus $79.60 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 $12.45 per document, shall be added to fees for all notices and other processes.

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

(18) For every certificate issued by the sheriff including certificate under the Creditors’ Relief Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.45

(19) For copies of any document, per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.65

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

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

Schedule prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service set out in an item under the heading “Sheriff’s Fees” in this Schedule. 5 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (17) under the heading “5. Courts of Probate” and substituting the following items:

(1) Upon the issuing of a dedimus (including the application or hearing, for dedimus, preparation of a compared copy of a will, certifying and filing same, filing of all necessary papers, and documents and letter if any, postage, and forwarding dedimus to person appointed).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.30

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

a) the order therefor, filing fees, etc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 (

b) preparing each compared copy of a citation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.35 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 367

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

a) plain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.61 (

b) certified (in addition to fee for plain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.61 where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.35

(4) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of letters testamentary, letters of administration cum testamento annexo, resealed letters testamentary of exemplification, resealed letters of administration cum testamento annexo or exemplification (including in each case a compared copy of the will) with certificate of grant: (

a) where the will does not exceed 3 pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.26 (

b) where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.35 (5) (

a) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of letters of administration with certificate of grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.26 (

b) Preparing a plain certificate of administration, probate or resealing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.61

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

a) per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.35 (

b) certifying same, per document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.61 (

c) filing any plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.26 Where any document or copy is tendered to a registrar to be compared and certified or either compared or certified, the fee therefor shall be the same as if the document or copy had also been prepared by the registrar. The fees payable to the registrar shall be paid to the registrar by the party on whose behalf the proceedings are had, and shall be paid at the time the proceedings are taken.

(7) Filing each attested claim, trust agreement, additional inventory or declaration or other document or paper where the charging of a filing fee has not been prohibited or where the filing fee has not been provided for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.26

(8) Upon perusal or inspection of documents, papers and records by a barrister or other person, per file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.65

(9) Upon each perusal or inspection of documents and records in each estate for any party by staff (not to include copies thereof or summaries of proceedings), and supplying information required per file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.61 (10) (

a) Filing each caveat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30 (

b) Filing each notice of appeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.30

(11) Upon an application for letters of guardianship and including the issuing of the letters and the preparation of one compared copy of the letters and certifying same.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.65 368 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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

Section 64 of the Probate Act, for licence to sell, mortgage or lease real property and including the issuing of the licence and preparation of one compared copy of the licence to be recorded in a registry of deeds and certifying same, per document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.70 plus an additional fee for each page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.35 (13) (

a) Upon an application for the partition or sale of lands and including the issuing of the warrant to commissioners and subscribing their oaths, the surveyor, vesting orders and generally such other similar acts or steps necessary to determine the matter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (

b) Upon an application for an insolvency order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.85 (

c) Upon an application for a maintenance order.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.85 (

d) Upon an application to show cause for Proof in Solemn Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.00 (

e) Upon application to remove Executor or Administrator per day or part thereof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.00 (

f) Upon application for other show cause hearings per day or part thereof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.00 (14) (

a) Upon an application to prove a will in common form other than the affidavit or affidavits of the subscribing witness or witnesses only, or upon the hearing of any citation to determine the persons to whom a grant shall be made, or upon any other hearing preliminary to a grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.30 (

b) Upon the adjudication of any claim against an estate per day or any part thereof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

c) Upon an application for the revocation of a grant, or upon any application the fee of which is not otherwise provided for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

d) Upon an application for any order on appeal from a decision of the registrar of probate.. $66.35 (

e) Transmitting appeal with statement of decision and such copies or dockets as required by the Supreme Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

f) Upon the resumption of a hearing previously partially completed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

g) Where there is a contest, in addition to the fee payable where there is no contest, on every application or hearing or the resumption of a hearing previously partially completed. . . . $66.35 The fees set out in items (

a) to (

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

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

i) recording the election at the registry of deeds shall be. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.30 plus $1.35 for each page (ii) certifying the election shall be the same fees as in items (6)(

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

i) proving and filing the will only shall be. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30 (ii) certifying the will shall be the same fee as in item (6)(b), (iii) recording the will at each registry of deeds in the Province where probate is not sought shall be. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.30 plus $1.35 for each page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

s) of deeds.

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

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

Section 72 of the Probate Act has not been made. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.35 6 The regulations under the heading “9. Fees for Services under the Registry Act” are amended by repealing clauses (

a) to (

g) of item (8) and substituting the following clauses: (

a) to file or register a document under the Registry Act, other than a document under the Condominium Act, by any means, per document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103.00 (

b) for documents under the Condominium Act that are filed or registered under the Registry Act, the fees set out in

Schedule “B” to the Condominium Regulations made under the Condominium Act (

c) for supplying a certified copy of a document that was filed or registered under the Registry Act, per certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.35 plus the fee per page prescribed in items (

e) and (f) (

d) to search any records at a registry of deeds, per person, per half-day or any partial half-day.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.60 370 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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e) for supplying a copy of a document or part of a document that was filed or registered under the Registry Act, or an extract from electronic data or images, that is reproduced by a photocopier or printer and is 11 × 17 in. (27.94 × 43.81 cm) or smaller, per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 (

f) for supplying a copy of a document or part of a document that was filed or registered under the Registry Act, or an extract from electronic data or images, that is reproduced by a photocopier or printer and is (

i) larger than 11 × 17 in. (27.94 × 43.81 cm) but no larger than 24 × 36 in. (60.96 × 76.2 cm), per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.30 (ii) larger than 24 × 36 in. (60.96 × 76.2 cm) but no larger than 36 × 42 in. (76.2 × 106.68 cm), per page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.40 (iii) larger than 36 × 42 in. (76.2 × 106.68 cm), per metre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.30 (

g) for a fee payment returned to a registry of deeds because of insufficient funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.70 plus, if the fee payment remains outstanding 30 days after notice has been provided by a registrar, an additional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.70 ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 91/2015 Management and Operation of Penal Institutions Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting the Management and Operation of Penal Institutions made by the Governor in Council under

Section 15 of

Chapter 109 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Court Houses and Lockup Houses Act Subsection 11(2) of the regulations respecting the management and operation of penal institutions, N.S. Reg. 32/79, approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 79-197 dated February 20, 1979, is amended by (

a) striking out “$5.65” and substituting “$5.80”; and (

b) striking out “$2.85” and substituting “$2.95”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 92/2015 Credit Union Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Credit Unions made by the Governor in Council under

Section 257 of

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

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

Section substituted: © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 371

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

i) incorporation of a credit union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265.40 (ii) amendment of articles other than an amendment under (iii).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (iii) amendment of articles correcting a clerical error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 (iv) restated articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (

v) amalgamation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265.40 (vi) articles of reorganization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (vii) revival of a credit union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (viii) intent to dissolve or revocation of intent to dissolve.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 (

b) for the approval of charter by-laws or any amendment, repeal or replacement thereof. . . $13.30 (

c) for filing any notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65 (

d) for filing an annual return.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.50 (

e) for late filing of an annual return, for each day after the date the annual return is due to be filed (maximum total $500 per return). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65 (

f) for a request to reserve one name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65 (

g) for a search by mail of documents filed by a credit union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.65 (

h) for an order of the Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (

i) for a certificate of status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30 (

j) for certified copies or photocopies of (

i) any articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.30 (ii) any document not otherwise herein provided – for the first page.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 – for the second and any subsequent pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.60 each (

k) for limited registration of an extra-provincial credit union.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

l) for filing an offering statement.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159.25 (

m) for filing a statement of change in facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.60 372 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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Section 35 of

Chapter 129 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act Effective June 1, 2015, the Direct Sellers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 93/76, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 76-1186 dated October 12, 1976, are amended by (

a) striking out “$5.40” wherever it appears in subsection 2(7) and substituting “$5.55”; (

b) striking out “$129.45” in clause 9(1)(

a) and substituting “$133.35”; (

c) striking out “$257.70” in clause 9(1)(

b) and substituting “$265.45”; (

d) striking out “$387.10” in clause 9(1)(

c) and substituting “$398.70”; (

e) striking out “$51.40” in

Section 10 and substituting “$52.95”; (

f) striking out “$36.25” in

Section 10 and substituting “$37.35”; (

g) striking out “$24.20” in

Section 10 and substituting “$24.95”; (

h) striking out “$12.10” in

Section 10 and substituting “$12.45”; and (

i) striking out “$36.25” in

Section 11 and substituting “$37.35”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 94/2015 Governor in Council Education Act Regulations Amendment to the Governor in Council Education Act Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 146 of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act 1

Section 18A of the Governor in Council Education Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 74/97, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 97-405 dated June 24, 1997, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 18A

(1) An applicant for an initial certificate shall pay a fee of $106.15.

(2) An applicant for renewal of a certificate shall pay a fee of $46.45.

(3) An applicant for a duplicate certificate shall pay a fee of $46.45. 2 Subsection 19A(2) of the regulations is repealed and the following subsection substituted:

(2) An applicant for a statement of professional standing shall submit a fee of $33.15 with their application. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 373

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Section 6 of

Chapter 141 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act Order I, Harold Pothier, Fire Marshal 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 6 of

Chapter 141 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act, and subject to approval by Governor in Council, hereby amend the Electrical Code Regulations, N.S. Reg. 95/99, made by the Fire Marshal and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1999-470 dated October 6, 1999, by (

a) striking out “$32.20” in clause 5(2)(

c) and substituting “$33.15”; and (

b) striking out “$6.45” in subsection 5(9) and substituting “$6.65”. Dated and signed at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 12, 2015. Sgd. Harold Pothier Harold Pothier Fire Marshal for the Province of Nova Scotia ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 96/2015 Elevators and Lifts General Regulations Amendment to the Elevators and Lifts General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 23 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2002, the Elevators and Lifts Act

Schedule A to the Elevators and Lifts General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 46/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-81 dated February 28, 2003, is repealed and the following

Schedule substituted:

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

a) a passenger elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165.90 (

b) a freight elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165.90 (

c) an escalator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165.90 (

d) a dumb waiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 (

e) a manlift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165.90 374 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

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f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.55 (

g) a rope tow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.05 (

h) a pony lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.05 (

i) a chair ski lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $530.75 (

j) a T-bar lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $464.45 (

k) a gondola lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $530.75 (

l) a reversible ropeway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $530.75 (*For a licence for a new installation applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year is one-half the applicable amount listed.) 2 Transfer of a licence.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 3 Issue or renewal of a certificate of competency, per year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 4 Issue of an installation permit, for (

a) a passenger elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289.85 (

b) a freight elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289.85 (

c) an escalator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289.85 (

d) a dumb waiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289.85 (

e) a manlift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289.85 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.80 (

g) a rope tow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05 (

h) a pony lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $161.05 (

i) a chair ski lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.30 (

j) a T-bar lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $386.50 (

k) a gondola lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.30 (

l) a reversible ropeway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $515.30 5 Initial registration** of a contractor, for first year.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $265.40 (**For the initial registration of a contractor applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year is one-half the applicable amount listed.) 6 Registration or renewal of a registration of a contractor after first year, per year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $132.70 7 Any inspection, per hour, of (

a) a passenger elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

b) a freight elevator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

c) an escalator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

d) a dumb waiter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

e) a manlift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.45 (

g) a rope tow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

h) a pony lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

i) a chair ski lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

j) a T-bar lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

k) a gondola lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 (

l) a reversible ropeway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.85 8 Fee for a duplicate of a lost, mislaid or damaged (

a) licence.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

b) certificate of competency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 (

c) notice (metal plate-mounted, or label). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.35 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 375

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 97/2015 Embalmers and Funeral Directors Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Embalmers and Funeral Directors made by the Governor in Council under

Section 33 of

Chapter 144 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act Effective June 1, 2015, subsection 17(4) of the regulations respecting embalmers and funeral directors, N.S. Reg. 215/83, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 83-1131 dated October 4, 1983, is amended by striking out “$129.45” and substituting “$133.35”. N.S. Reg. 98/2015 Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations Amendment to the Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 29 of

Chapter 147 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Energy Resources Conservation Act and

Section 27 of

Chapter 342 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Petroleum Resources Act

Section 9 of the Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations, N.S. Reg. 24/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-73 dated February 23, 2000, is amended by (

a) striking out “$121.00” in subsection (4) and substituting “$124.65”; and (

b) striking out “$121.00” in subsection (5) and substituting “$124.65”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 99/2015 Gas Plant Facility Regulations Amendment to the Gas Plant Facility Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 29 of

Chapter 147 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Energy Resources Conservation Act and

Section 44 of

Chapter 345 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Pipeline Act

Section 12 of the Gas Plant Facility Regulations, N.S. Reg. 22/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-63 dated February 16, 2000, is amended by (

a) striking out “$121.00” in subsection (1) and substituting “$124.65”; and (

b) striking out “$121.00” in subsection (2) and substituting “$124.65”. 376 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

N.S. Reg. 100/2015 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 100/2015 Ferriage Charges Regulations Amendment to the Ferriage Charges Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 6 of

Chapter 168 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Ferries Act 1

Section 2 of the Ferriage Charges Regulations, N.S. Reg. 235/2006, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2006-575 dated December 20, 2006, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 2 The ferriage charges on the respective ferries are as set out in the following table: Country Harbour English- town LaHave Little Narrows Petit & Grand Passage Tancook Island Book of 10 tickets $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00* $35.00* Cash $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00* $7.00* Trucks weighing 1 ton or more $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $10.00* n/a Book of 5 tickets (trucks) $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 $50.00* n/a *One ticket or cash payment covers a round trip. 2

(1) The regulations are further amended by striking out the heading to

Section 3 of the regulations and substituting “Island ferry passes for trucks”.

(2) Section 3 of the regulations is further amended by striking out “Ferry passes valid for 1 calendar year may be issued to a person who owns 1 or more trucks weighing 1 ton or more each at the rates set out in the following table for the applicable number of trucks owned by the person:” and substituting “Island ferry passes for Petit Passage and Grand Passage, valid for 1 calendar year, may be issued to a person who owns 1 or more trucks weighing 1 ton or more each at the rates set out in the following table for the applicable number of trucks owned by the person:” 3 The regulations are further amended by adding the following

Section immediately after

Section 3: Cable ferry passes for trucks 3A Cable ferry passes for Country Harbour, Englishtown, LaHave and Little Narrows, valid for 1 calendar year, may be issued to a person who owns 1 or more trucks weighing 1 ton or more each at the rates set out in the following table for the applicable number of trucks owned by the person: Number of Trucks Cost of Annual Pass Purchased Jan. 1–Mar. 31 Purchased Apr. 1–June 30 Purchased July 1–Sept. 30 Purchased Oct. 1–Dec. 31 1 $1000 $833 $667 $417 2 $1332 $1082 $833 $500 3 $1665 $1332 $1000 $583 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 377

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue 4 $1998 $1582 $1165 $667 5 $2332 $1832 $1332 $750 6 $2665 $2082 $1498 $833 7 $2998 $2332 $1665 $917 8 $3330 $2582 $1832 $1000 9 $3664 $2948 $1998 $1082 10 $3997 $3164 $2165 $1165 4

(1) The heading to

Section 4 and subsection 4(1) of the regulations are repealed and the following heading and subsection substituted: Island ferry passes for passenger vehicles 4

(1) An island ferry pass for Tancook, Petit Passage and Grand Passage may be issued for 1 passenger vehicle at a cost of $162.

(2) Section 4 of the regulations is further amended by (

a) adding “island” immediately before “ferry” wherever it appears in subsection (2); and (

b) striking out “A ferry pass for a passenger vehicle” in subsection (3) and substituting “A passenger vehicle island ferry pass”. 5 The regulations are further amended by adding the following

Section immediately after

Section 4: Cable ferry passes for passenger vehicles 5

(1) A cable ferry pass for Country Harbour, Englishtown, LaHave and Little Narrows, valid for 1 calendar year, may be issued for 1 passenger vehicle at a cost of $250.00.

(2) The owner of a passenger vehicle who has been issued a passenger vehicle cable ferry pass may be issued up to 2 additional passenger vehicle ferry passes for passenger vehicles registered in the owner’s name, at a cost of $42.00 per vehicle.

(3) A passenger vehicle cable ferry pass may be issued for a period of less than 1 calendar year at a prorated cost in accordance with the following table: Month Issued Cost January $250.00 February $234.00 March $217.50 April $201.00 May $185.00 June $169.00 July $153.00 August $136.50 September $120.50 October $104.00 November $72.00 December $39.50 378 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

N.S. Reg. 101/2015 - 102/2015 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 101/2015 Fire Safety Regulations Amendment to the Fire Safety Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 51 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002, the Fire Safety Act 1 Subsection 12(2) of the Fire Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 48/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-83 dated February 28, 2003, is amended by striking out “$93.70” and substituting “$96.50”. 2

Section 15 of the regulations is amended by striking out “$93.70” and substituting “$96.50”. 3 Clause 23(2)(

b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$93.70” and substituting “$96.50”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 102/2015 Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations Amendment to the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations made by the Governor in Council under subsection 77(2) of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act 1

Section 5 of the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-286 dated June 1, 2000, is amended by striking out “$257.65” and substituting “$265.40”. 2 Subsection 14(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$32.20” and substituting “$33.15”. 3 Subsection 15(3) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$241.95” and substituting “$249.20”. 4 Subsection 17(6) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$32.20” and substituting “$33.15”. 5

Schedule “A” to the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$515.30” in item 1 and substituting “$530.75”; (

b) striking out “$128.80” in items 2, 4 and 5 and substituting “$132.65”; and (

c) striking out “$257.65” in item 3 and substituting “$265.40”. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 379

N.S. Reg. 103/2015 - 105/2015 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 103/2015 Fish Inspection Regulations Amendment to the Fish Inspection Regulations made by the Governor in Council under subsection 77(2) of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act 1

Section 4 of the Fish Inspection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 286/84, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 84-1404 dated December 4, 1984, is amended by (

a) striking out “$257.65” in subsection (1) and substituting “$265.40; and (

b) striking out “$257.65” in subsection (5) and substituting “$265.40”. 2 Subsection 6A(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$32.20” and substituting “$33.15”. 3 Subsection 6B(3) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$241.95” and substituting “$249.20”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 104/2015 Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations Amendment to the Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 71 of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act 1 Subsection 21(1) of the Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 55/2001, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2001-240 dated May 25, 2001, is amended by striking out “$644.15” and substituting “$663.45”. 2 Subsection 22(1) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$2.40” and substituting “$2.45”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 105/2015 Forest Fire Protection Regulations Amendment to the Forest Fire Protection Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 40 of

Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Forests Act Subsection 3B(1) of the Forest Fire Protection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 55/87, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-341 dated March 26, 1987, is amended by striking out “$60.50” and substituting “$62.30”. 380 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version.

N.S. Reg. 106/2015 - 108/2015 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue N.S. Reg. 106/2015 Fur Industry Regulations Amendment to the Fur Industry Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 36 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2010, the Fur Industry Act 1 Subsection 10(4) of the Fur Industry Regulations, N.S. Reg. 4/2013, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2013-2 dated January 11, 2013, is amended by striking out “$50.00” and substituting “$51.48”. 2 Clause 45(1) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$200” and substituting “$206.00”. 3

Section 50 of the regulations is amended by striking out the table and substituting the following table: Document or Service Fee initial permit $515.00 amended permit required under

Section 18 because of increase in number of breeding females or prescribed animals in breeding herd $515.00 amended permit required for any other reason $51.50 initial licence* or licence renewal (*except no fee for a new licence being issued with an amended permit, in accordance with

Section 11) $103.00 amendment of licence terms and conditions $103.00 addition or removal of operator from licence $103.00 transfer of licence to another operator $103.00 ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 107/2015 Atlantic Lottery Regulations Amendment to the Atlantic Lottery Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act Subsection 18(1) of the Atlantic Lottery Regulations, N.S. Reg. 36/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 95-255 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$264.50” and substituting “272.45”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 108/2015 Bingo Suppliers Regulations Amendment to the Bingo Suppliers Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act Subsection 6(1) of the Bingo Suppliers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 38/95, made by the Governor in Council by © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 381

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 39, Special Issue Order in Council 95-257 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$3864.90” and substituting “$3980.85”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 109/2015 Casino Regulations Amendment to the Casino Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act

Section 22 of the Casino Regulations, N.S. Reg. 40/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 95-259 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by (

a) striking out “$128 830.30” in clause (1)(

a) and substituting “$132 695.20”; (

b) striking out “$128.85” in clause (2)(

a) and substituting “$132.70”; and (

c) striking out “$579.75” in clause (2)(

b) and substituting “$597.15”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 110/2015 Video Lottery Regulations Amendment to the Video Lottery Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act Subsection 4A(2) of the Video Lottery Regulations, N.S. Reg. 42/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 95-261 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$107.90” and substituting “$111.15”. ________________________________________________________________ N.S. Reg. 111/2015 Food Safety Regulations Amendment to the Food Safety Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 105 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 2004, the Health Protection Act 1

Section 5 of the Food Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 206/2005, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2005-458 dated October 14, 2005, is amended by (

a) striking out “$38.30” under “seasonal” and substituting “$39.43”; and (

b) striking out “$38.30” under “public market” and substituting “$39.43”. 2 Subsection 9(2) of the regulations is am