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Part II Regulations under the Regulations Act Printed by the Queen's Printer Halifax, Nova Scotia Vol. 23, No. 8 April 23, 1999 Contents Act Reg. No.
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An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, and Family Division of the Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act Proclamation, S. 12, S.N.S. 1997, c. 5 and S. 13, S.N.S. 1998, c. 12 ............................ 2 6 / 9 9 1 5 5 Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act and Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act D e s i g n a t i o n o f R e c i p r o c a t i n g S t a t e : T e r r i t o r y o f N u n a v u t .... 2 9 / 9 9 1 7 4 Occupational Therapists Act College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Registration Regulations and College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Professional Corporations R e g u l a t i o n s ...................................... 3 4 / 9 9 1 8 5 Proclamation, S. 93, S.N.S. 1998, c. 21 ................... 3 3 / 9 9 1 8 3 153
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PART II Teachers’ Pension Act Proclamation, S. 22, S.N.S. 1998, c. 26 - S. 21.............. 2 7 / 9 9 1 5 7 A complete quarterly sectional index of regulations is available from the Office of the Registrar of Regulation s. For subscriptions please call 424-6723. 154
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 26/99 Made: March 26, 1999 Filed: March 30, 1999 Proclamation, S. 12, S.N.S. 1997, c. 5 and S. 13, S.N.S. 1998, c. 12 Order in Council 1999-135 made March 26, 1999 Proclamation made by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 12 of
An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act and pursuant to
Section 13 of the Family Division of the Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Justice dated March 2, 1999, pursuant to
Section 12 of
Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1997 (2 nd Session),
An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act, and pursuant to
Section 13 of
Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1998, the Family Division of the Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act, is pleased to order and declare by proclamation that
Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1997 (2nd Session),
An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act and
Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1998, the Family Division of the Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act, come into force on and not before April 6, 1999. PROVINCE OF NOV A SCOTIA Sgd: J. J. Kinley G/S ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, OR WHOM THE SAME MAY IN ANY WISE CONCERN, GREETING: A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS in and by
Section 12 of
Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1997 (2 nd Session),
An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act, it is enacted as follows: 12 This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. AND
WHEREAS in and by
Section 13 of
Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1998, the Family Division of Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act, it is enacted as follows: 13 This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. 155
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Part II Regulations AND
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that
Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1997 (2nd Session),
An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act and
Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1998, the Family Division of Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act, come into force on and not before April 6, 1999; NOW KNOW YE THAT WE, by and with the advice of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia, do by this Our Proclamation order and declare that
Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1997 (2 nd Session),
An Act to Amend
Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act and
Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1998, the Family Division of Supreme Court Statute Amendment
(1998) Act, come into force on and not before April 6, 1999, of which all persons concerned are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF We have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Nova Scotia to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS, Our Trusty and Well Beloved His Honour the Honourable J. James Kinley, C.D., S.M., D.Eng., P.Eng., F.E.I.C., Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia.
AT Our Government House in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this 26 th day of March, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and in the forty- eighth year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND: Sgd: R. S. Harrison Provincial Secretary Attorney General and Minister of Justice 156
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 27/99 Made: March 30, 1999 Filed: April 6, 1999 Proclamation, S. 22, S.N.S. 1998, c. 26 - S. 21 Order in Council 1999-138 made March 30, 1999 Proclamation made by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 22 of the Teachers’ Pension Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Finance dated March 29, 1999, pursuant to
Section 22 of
Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1998, the Teachers’ Pension Act, is pleased to order and declare by proclamation that
Section 21 of
Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1998, the Teachers’ Pension Act, come into force on and not before March 31, 1999. PROVINCE OF NOV A SCOTIA Sgd: J. James Kinley G/S ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, OR WHOM THE SAME MAY IN ANY WISE CONCERN, GREETING: A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS in and by
Section 22 of
Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1998, the Teachers’ Pension Act, it is enacted as follows: 22
Section 21 comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. AND
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that
Section 21 of
Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1998, the Teachers’ Pension Act, come into force on and not before March 31, 1999; 157
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Part II Regulations NOW KNOW YE THAT WE, by and with the advice of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia, do by this Our Proclamation order and declare that
Section 21 of
Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1998, the Teachers’ Pension Act, come into force on and not before March 31, 1999, which all persons concerned are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF We have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Nova Scotia to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS, Our Trusty and Well Beloved His Honour the Honourable J. James Kinley, C.D., S.M., D.Eng., P.Eng., F.E.I.C., Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Nova Scotia.
AT Our Government House in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this 30 th day of March, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and in the forty- eighth year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND: Sgd: R. S. Harrison Provincial Secretary Attorney General and Minister of Justice 158
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 28/99 Made: March 31, 1999 Filed: April 6, 1999 Insured Dental Tariff Regulations Order in Council 1999-140 made March 31, 1999 Regulations approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 13(1) of the Health Services and Insurance Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health dated March 9, 1999, pursuant to subsection 13(1) of
Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, is pleased to: (
a) for greater certainty, confirm the repeal of all previous regulations respecting an insured dental tariff made by the Health Services and Insurance Commission and approved by the Governor in Council, including: (
i) Order in Council 80-11 dated January 8, 1980, (ii) Order in Council 80-388 dated March 31, 1980, (iii) Order in Council 82-653 dated May 25, 1982, (iv) Order in Council 83-334 dated March 29, 1983, (
v) Order in Council 83-876 dated August 9, 1983, (vi) Order in Council 84-382 dated April 2, 1984, (vii) Order in Council 84-540 dated May 8, 1984, (viii) Order in Council 86-436 dated April 22, 1986, (ix) Order in Council 87-564 dated May 5, 1987, and (
x) Order in Council 89-1501 dated December 29, 1989; and (
b) approve new regulations respecting an insured dental services tariff made by the Minister in the form set forth in
Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation.
Schedule “A” Regulations respecting an insured dental tariff made by the Minister of Health pursuant to
Section 13 of
Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Insured Dental Tariff Regulations. Insured dental tariff 2( 1 ) The tariff of fees for insured dental services is as set out in Schedules “A”, “B”, and “C” as attached with the following increases: (
a) effective November 1, 1997, an increase of 1.8%; 159
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Part II Regulations (
b) effective April 1, 1998, an additional increase of 2.3% and; (
c) effective April 1, 1999, an additional increase of 2.8%.
(2) The tariff of fees for insured dental services is in effect from November 1, 1997, to March 31, 2000. Authorization of payments 3 The Minister may authorize payments in respect of the tariff prescribed by these regulations.
Schedule “A” Children’s Dental Plan (includes addition to the tariff of the 3% reduction made pursuant to the Public Sector Compensation Act (1994-1997)) Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 100 $ 25.80 $ 32.20 101 15.90 N/A 102 14.40 17.90 103 22.50 30.00 104 22.50 30.00 270 N/A 50.80 141 8.00 8.00 142 10.50 10.50 130 10.50 10.50 181 33.60 33.60 200 20.20 +L 20.20 +L 201 19.75 +L 19.75 +L 202 47.20 47.20 203 54.35 54.35 204 19.75 19.75 205 20.40 20.40 206 16.70 16.70 207 20.20 +L 27.80 +L 208 31.40 +L I/C 209 56.85 +L I/C +L 220 19.75 19.75 231 18.00 18.00 235 10.30 10.30 240 19.75 23.60 241 35.10 42.20 242 35.10 42.20 301 23.25 27.85 302 33.45 40.35 303 38.45 46.15 304 48.50 58.10 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 160
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 305 $ 61.05 $ 73.25 311 30.10 36.05 361 33.00 39.45 312 45.15 53.85 362 49.10 58.75 313 56.85 67.95 363 64.35 76.75 314 73.55 91.55 364 88.60 106.40 315 90.30 107.80 365 117.90 140.80 323 33.30 39.55 324 54.55 65.30 325 38.85 46.60 326 33.30 39.55 327 54.55 65.30 328 41.80 49.90 329 63.55 76.30 330 101.15 122.80 336 63.55 78.00 366 23.25 27.90 367 33.45 40.35 368 38.45 46.15 369 48.50 58.10 370 61.05 73.25 371 30.10 36.05 372 33.00 39.45 373 45.15 53.85 374 49.10 58.75 375 56.85 67.95 376 64.35 76.75 377 73.55 91.55 378 88.60 106.40 379 90.30 107.80 380 117.90 140.80 331 9.05 9.05 332 15.85 15.85 333 20.05 20.05 334 24.80 24.80 335 28.80 28.80 341 258.40 +L 258.40 +L 342 75.25 75.25 343 326.90 +L 326.90 +L 340 315.15 +L 315.15 +L 344 69.50 86.65 345 69.50 86.65 346 67.15 80.50 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 161
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P. F e e Specialist Fee 347 $ 75.25 $ 75.25 348 108.10 +L 108.10 +L 349 77.55 +L 77.55 +L 351 37.90 37.90 352 68.10 68.10 353 68.10 68.10 354 35.10 42.15 355 47.65 54.40 401 91.10 108.70 402 91.10 108.70 403 110.35 I.C. 404 151.30 I.C. 405 33.45 I.C. 406 62.70 75.25 407 130.40 156.45 408 115.35 144.35 409 127.05 +L 152.55 +L 410 I.C. 204.80 411 I.C. I.C. 412 33.45 40.25 421 46.80 61.90 422 78.80 94.45 430 31.75 38.15 431 104.45 104.45 440 I.C.
I.C. 476 32.60 39.15 477 32.60 39.15 478 27.60 33.20 481 33.45 40.15 482 51.00 61.20 483 68.55 82.30 484 86.10 103.25 485 103.45 124.10 486 121.20 145.15 487 138.80 165.95 488 156.35 187.10 491 33.45 40.15 492 51.00 61.20 493 68.55 82.30 494 86.10 103.25 495 103.45 124.10 611 81.10 97.30 612 46.80 56.10 613 37.60 46.75 621 212.90 255.50 622 311.85 367.90 623 418.85 502.60 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 162
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P. F e e Specialist Fee 624 $520.00 $601.90 625 83.05 102.55 626 80.30 100.95 627 110.35 133.75 628 110.20 132.35 631 111.20 133.45 632 92.60 111.20 633 44.20 53.05 638 158.00 189.55 639 158.00 189.55 640 35.10 35.10 641 25.30 25.30 646 I.C. I.C. 647 27.15 27.15 648 53.90 53.90 649 122.95 I.C. 650 25.20 30.20 701 27.75 I.C. 702 20.55 20.55 711 I.C. 423.00 712 I.C. I.C. 713 32.55 32.55 714 32.55 32.55 750 163.85 + L 196.55 + L 751 163.85 + L 196.55 + L 752 I.C. I.C. 753 I.C. I.C. ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration
Schedule “B” Dental Surgical (includes addition to the tariff of the 3% reduction made pursuant to the Public Sector Compensation Act (1994-1997)) Fee Code Fee A501 $ 57.15 A502 61.10 A504 103.35 A507 112.25 A508 149.15 A509 101.50 A510 152.25 A511 40.25 A520 25.65 A512 80.40 A513 151.00 A514 302.00 163
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Part II Regulations Fee Code Fee A515 $201.30 A516 97.55 A517 89.55 A518 145.35 A519 78.00 A521 96.05 A522 120.00 A523 239.80 A524 120.85 A525 40.25 A526 151.00 A527 83.40 A528 208.35 A529 187.60 A530 139.15 A531 224.60 A532 20.15 A533 60.40 A534 181.15 A535 241.50 A536 362.40 A537 483.20 A538 50.35 A539 50.35 A540 200.00 A543 120.85 A544 302.00 A545 40.25 A546 100.70 A547 112.20 A548 201.30 A549 352.25 A550 302.00 A551 402.65 A552 100.70 A553 201.30 A554 302.00 A555 603.95 A556 30.20 A557 251.70 A558 852.95 A559 426.50 A560 852.95 A561 426.50 A562 1023.65 A563 302.00 A564 352.35 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 164
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Part II Regulations Fee Code Fee A565 $586.25 A566 199.80 A567 599.50 A568 299.80 A569 366.35 A570 241.50 A571 399.70 A572 599.50 A573 619.55 A574 266.45 A575 399.70 A576 533.00 A577 39.10 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration
Schedule “C” Cleft Palate Program (includes addition to the tariff of the 3% reduction made pursuant to the Public Sector Compensation Act (1994-1997)) Fee Code G. P. F e e Specialist Fee 100 $ 25.80 $ 32.20 1001 42.10 46.70 1002 18.85 22.70 102 14.40 17.90 103 22.50 30.00 104 22.50 30.00 1080 10.35 10.35 1090 N/A 41.55 Per 15 Minutes 110 65.20 65.20 111 8.00 8.00 112 10.50 10.50 113 15.45 15.45 114 18.45 18.45 115 21.45 21.45 116 24.55 24.55 117 27.50 27.50 118 30.55 30.55 119 33.55 33.55 120 36.60 36.60 131 19.55 19.55 132 30.55 30.55 133 41.55 41.55 134 52.50 52.50 141 8.00 8.00 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 165
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 142 $ 10.50 $ 10.50 143 15.45 15.45 144 18.45 18.45 151 19.55 19.55 152 30.55 30.55 153 41.55 41.55 154 52.50 52.50 161 19.55 19.55 162 30.55 30.55 163 41.55 41.55 164 52.50 52.50 171 19.55 19.55 172 30.55 30.55 173 41.55 41.55 174 52.50 52.50 181 33.60 33.60 191 33.60 33.60 192 54.70 54.70 1099 27.35 27.35 200 20.20 +L 20.20 +L 201 19.75 +L 19.75 +L 202 47.20 47.20 203 54.35 54.35 204 19.75 19.75 205 20.40 20.40 206 16.70 16.70 207 20.20 +L 27.80 +L 208 31.40 +L I.C. +L 209 56.85 +L I.C. +L 2091 I.C. +L 334.90 +L 2092 I.C. +L 1007.95 +L 2093 I.C. +L 325.55 +L 220 19.75 19.75 230 27.10 27.10 2201 39.10 46.85 2213 20.95 24.55 2214 11.25 14.05 2215 11.25 14.05 260 81.10 +L 108.45 +L 261 102.25 +L 165.00 +L 262 138.85 +L 180.45 +L 263 104.65 +L 125.60 +L 2631 134.15 +L 160.90 +L 264 82.30 +L 98.70 +L 265 92.95 +L 111.50 +L 2651 29.30 35.00 285 187.40 +L 225.00 +L ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 166
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 286 $ 215.75 +L $ 258.90 +L 271 230.90 +L 287.20 +L 272 321.45 +L 411.55 +L 273 230.90 +L 287.20 +L 274 329.25 +L 411.55 +L 279 N/A 542.70 +L 275 234.65 +L 293.30 +L 276 340.40 +L 445.40 +L 277 N/A 542.70 +L 278 N/A 754.75 +L 2752 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2711 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2712 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2713 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2714 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2715 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2716 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2717 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2718 I.C. +L I.C. +L 2601 I.C. 3286.90 2602 I.C. 3612.35 2603 I.C. 3840.20 2604 I.C. 4068.05 2605 I.C. 3840.20 2606 I.C. 4068.05 2607 I.C. 4718.85 2608 I.C. 4849.00 2609 I.C. 5565.00 2611 N/A 1952.65 2612 N/A 2505.90 2613 N/A I.C. +L 301 23.25 27.85 302 33.45 40.35 303 38.45 46.15 304 48.50 58.10 305 61.05 73.25 311 30.10 36.05 361 33.00 39.45 312 45.15 53.85 362 49.10 58.75 313 56.85 67.95 363 64.35 76.75 314 73.55 91.55 364 88.60 106.40 315 90.30 107.80 365 117.90 140.80 323 33.30 39.55 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 167
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 324 $ 54.55 $ 65.30 325 38.85 46.60 326 33.30 39.55 327 54.55 65.30 328 41.80 49.90 329 63.55 76.30 330 101.15 122.80 336 63.55 78.00 366 23.25 27.90 367 33.45 40.35 368 38.45 46.15 369 48.50 58.10 370 61.05 73.25 371 30.10 36.05 372 33.00 39.45 373 45.15 53.85 374 49.10 58.75 375 56.85 67.95 376 64.35 76.75 377 73.55 91.55 378 88.60 106.40 379 90.30 107.80 380 117.90 140.80 331 9.05 9.05 332 15.85 15.85 333 20.05 20.05 334 24.80 24.80 335 28.80 28.80 341 258.40 +L 258.40 +L 342 75.25 75.25 343 326.90 +L 326.90 +L 340 315.15 +L 315.15 +L 344 69.50 86.65 345 69.50 86.65 346 67.15 80.50 347 75.25 75.25 3471 317.30 +L 380.75 +L 3472 288.05 +L 345.65 +L 3473 317.30 +L 380.75 +L 3475 36.15 36.15 3476 I.C. +L I.C. +L 3477 112.40 +L 156.30 +L 3478 I.C. +L 300.20 +L 3501 32.25 38.65 3502 24.60 29.50 3503 32.25 38.65 352 68.10 68.10 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 168
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P. F e e Specialist Fee 353 $ 68.10 $ 68.10 354 35.10 42.15 355 47.65 54.40 3551 71.25 85.25 401 91.10 108.70 402 91.10 108.70 403 110.35 I.C. 404 151.30 I.C. 405 33.45 I.C. 406 62.70 75.25 407 130.40 156.45 408 115.35 144.35 409 127.05 +L 152.55 +L 410 I.C. 204.80 411 I.C. I.C. 412 33.45 40.25 421 46.80 61.90 422 78.80 94.45 430 31.75 38.15 440 I.C.
I.C. 476 32.60 39.15 477 32.60 39.15 478 27.60 33.20 481 33.45 40.15 482 51.00 61.20 483 68.55 82.30 484 86.10 103.25 485 103.45 124.10 486 121.20 145.15 487 138.80 165.95 488 156.35 187.10 491 33.45 40.15 492 51.00 61.20 493 68.55 82.30 494 86.10 103.25 495 103.45 124.10 611 81.10 97.30 612 46.80 56.10 613 37.60 46.75 621 212.90 255.50 622 311.85 367.90 623 418.85 502.60 624 520.00 601.90 625 83.05 102.55 626 80.30 100.95 627 110.35 133.75 628 110.20 132.35 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 169
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P. F e e Specialist Fee 631 $ 111.20 $ 133.45 632 92.60 111.20 633 44.20 53.05 638 158.00 189.55 639 158.00 189.55 6371 I.C. I.C. 6372 53.70 64.40 640 35.10 35.10 641 25.30 25.30 646 I.C.
I.C. 647 27.15 27.15 648 53.90 53.90 649 122.95 I.C. 650 25.20 30.20 7201 74.70 89.65 7202 146.45 175.35 7203 109.05 131.05 7204 152.60 183.15 7205 219.65 263.60 7206 146.45 175.75 7207 268.50 322.25 7208 169.60 203.55 7209 169.60 203.55 7210 169.60 203.55 7300 I.C. 451.05 7301 I.C. 1176.45 7302 I.C. 1516.20 7303 I.C. 2075.40 7400 24.60 29.50 7401 32.25 38.65 7402 32.25 38.65 7403 32.25 38.65 7404 32.25 38.65 7405 24.60 29.50 7410 58.55 70.30 7411 58.55 70.30 7412 173.70 +L 208.25 +L 7413 58.55 70.30 8000 217.45 +L 289.35 +L 8001 259.70 +L 363.00 +L 8002 259.70 +L 363.00 +L 8003 317.30 +L 380.40 +L 8004 317.30 +L 380.40 +L 8005 317.30 +L 380.40 +L 8006 317.30 +L 380.40 +L 8007 420.80 +L 505.05 +L 8008 17.60 17.60 ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 170
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 8009 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8010 $ 259.70 +L $ 363.00 +L 8011 288.30 +L 380.40 +L 8020 145.80 +L 174.95 +L 8021 129.85 +L 155.80 +L 8022 129.85 +L 155.80 +L 8030 I.C. +L 42.10 +L 8031 I.C. +L 42.10 +L 8032 I.C. +L 42.10 +L 8033 I.C. +L 108.60 +L 8034 I.C. +L 108.60 +L 8035 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8040 I.C. +L 280.90 +L 8041 I.C. +L 280.90 +L 8042 I.C. +L 373.90 +L 8043 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8050 I.C. +L 354.25 +L 8051 15.55 15.55 8052 I.C. 57.00 8053 I.C. 28.85 8054 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8060 36.40 43.70 8061 36.60 43.65 8062 35.25 +L 43.65 +L 8063 35.25 +L 42.30 +L 8064 72.40 87.05 8070 29.30 +L 35.15 +L 8071 29.30 +L 35.15 +L 8072 30.15 +L 36.25 +L 8073 37.90 45.25 8074 30.15 +L 36.25 +L 8075 34.30 41.15 8076 29.30 35.15 8077 39.45 47.20 8080 29.30 35.15 8081 I.C.
I.C. 8100 319.25 +L I.C. +L 8101 319.25 +L I.C. +L 8102 453.00 +L I.C. +L 8103 453.00 +L I.C. +L 8104 I.C. 751.90 +L 8105 I.C. 751.90 +L 8106 N/A I.C. 8107 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8120 113.85 +L I.C. +L 8121 223.65 +L 275.20 +L 8130 66.35 +L 66.35 +L ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 171
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P.
F e e Specialist Fee 8131 $ 54.95 +L $ 54.95 +L 8140 68.50 +L 68.50 +L 8141 78.10 +L 78.10 +L 8142 107.70 +L 107.70 +L 8143 269.10 +L 269.10 +L 8200 90.35 90.35 8201 135.40 135.40 8210 69.05 +L 69.05 +L 8211 78.10 +L 78.10 +L 8220 107.70 +L 107.70 +L 8221 269.10 +L 269.10 +L 8300 26.40 +L 35.15 +L 8301 26.40 +L 31.60 +L 8310 53.30 +L 63.85 +L 8311 53.30 +L 63.85 +L 8320 18.35 22.10 8321 I.C. 193.70 8400 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8401 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8402 29.30 35.05 8500 333.90 +L I.C. +L 8501 333.90 +L I.C. +L 8502 I.C. +L 795.15 +L 8503 I.C. +L 828.85 +L 8504 N/A I.C. 8505 I.C. +L 1266.85 +L 8506 I.C.
I.C. 8510 367.00 +L I.C. +L 8511 367.00 +L I.C. +L 8512 I.C. +L 828.25 +L 8513 I.C. +L 902.95 +L 8514 I.C. I.C 8515 I.C. +L 1314.00 +L 8516 I.C. I.C 8517 I.C. +L 545.80 +L 8518 I.C. +L 545.80 +L 8519 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8520 I.C. +L I.C. +L 8530 57.35 +L 57.35 +L 8531 57.35 +L 57.35 +L 8532 I.C. +L 458.20 +L 8533 I.C. 185.80 8540 94.20 94.20 8541 117.20 +L 117.20 +L 8542 I.C. +L 458.20 +L 8543 I.C. 185.80 8550 26.40 +L 31.85 +L ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 172
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Part II Regulations Fee Code G. P. F e e Specialist Fee 8551 $ 26.40 +L $ 31.85 +L 8552 53.30 +L 63.85 +L 8553 53.30 +L 63.85 +L 8554 26.40 31.85 8555 I.C 185.80 8560 182.55 +L 219.10 +L 8600 108.30 +L 130.05 +L 8601 108.30 +L 130.05 +L 8602 108.30 +L 130.05 +L 8603 108.30 +L 130.05 +L 8604 108.30 +L 130.05 +L 8605 I.C. I.C. 8606 I.C. I.C. ** “L” means Laboratory Fees ** “I.C.” means Independent Consideration 173
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 29/99 Made: March 31, 1999 Filed: April 6, 1999 Reciprocating State: Territory of Nunavut Order in Council 1999-141 made March 31, 1999 Designation made by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 19 of the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act and
Section 10 of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Justice dated March 15, 1999, and pursuant to
Section 19 of
Chapter 268 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act, and
Section 10 of
Chapter 388 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act, is pleased to designate the Territory of Nunavut as a reciprocating state for the purposes of the Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act and for the purposes of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act, effective on, from and after April 1, 1999. 174
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 30/99 Made: April 7, 1999 Filed: April 8, 1999 Nova Scotia Harness Racing Incorporated Regulations Order in Council 1999-144 made April 7, 1999 Regulations made by the Governor in Council pursuant to clause 127(1)(
h) of the Gaming Control Act and clause 2(
n) of the Provincial Finance Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister responsible for
Part I of the Gaming Control Act dated March 30, 1999, is pleased to: (
a) confer on Nova Scotia Harness Racing Incorporated, a body corporate incorporated on March 1, 1999, under the provisions of
Chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Companies Act, the status of Crown Corporation, pursuant to clause [Section] 71 of
Chapter 365 of the said Revised Statutes, the Provincial Finance Act; (
b) make regulations respecting the establishment of, and the terms and conditions of, the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Fund in the form set forth in
Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the Report and Recommendation, pursuant to clause 127(1)(
h) of
Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act, and to designate the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Fund as a special fund as defined in clause 2(
n) of
Chapter 365 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Provincial Finance Act; and (
c) authorize and direct the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation to pay out of its revenues to the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Fund amounts annually not to exceed amounts approved by the shareholder of Nova Scotia Harness Racing Incorporated, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Nova Scotia, as represented by the Minister of Finance or such other Minister as the Governor in Council may designate from time to time. 175
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Schedule “A” Regulations respecting the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Fund made pursuant to clause 2(
n) of
Chapter 365 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Provincial Finance Act, and subsection 127(1) of
Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as Nova Scotia Harness Racing Incorporated Regulations.
Definitions 2 In these regulations, (a) "Act" means the Gaming Control Act; (b) "Board" means the Board of Directors of NSHRI; (c) "Corporation" means the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation; (d) "Fund" means the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Fund established pursuant to subsection 3(1); (e) “harness racing” means racing in which horses participate and on which pari-mutuel wagering is conducted and includes all related matters and activities; (f) "NSHRI" means Nova Scotia Harness Racing Incorporated, a body corporate incorporated on March 1, 1999, under the Companies Act. Establishment of Fund 3( 1 ) There is hereby established a special fund as defined in clause 2(
n) of the Provincial Finance Act to be known as the Nova Scotia Harness Racing Fund.
(2) The Fund shall be administered by NSHRI. Object of the Fund 4 The object of the Fund is help preserve the horse breeding and harness racing industries in the Province in a manner which is consistent with (
a) Provincial policies relating to gaming; (
b) the laws, statutes, codes, regulations and ordinances in force in the Province; and (
c) the contractual and other obligations of the Province and any Provincial crown corporation, agency, board or commission. 176
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Part II Regulations Management of NSHRI 5( 1 ) Subject to subsection (2), NSHRI shall be managed by the Board.
(2) Despite any provision to the contrary contained in these regulations or in NSHRI’s Articles of Association, (
a) the Board shall consist of no fewer than 3 directors and no more than 5 directors; (
b) the members of the Board shall be appointed by the Corporation for a term not to exceed 5 years; (
c) unless otherwise directed by the Governor in Council, the Chair of the Board shall be appointed by the Corporation from among the members of the Board; (
d) members of the Board who are not otherwise employed in the public service of the Province shall be paid remuneration by NSHRI on the same basis as are members of the Board of the Corporation; (
e) members of the Board shall be reimbursed by NSHRI for reasonable expenses incurred in performance of their duties; (
f) members of the Board and employees of NSHRI shall not be personally liable for anything done or omitted to be done or for any neglect or default in the bona fide exercise or purported exercise of a power conferred on that member or employee, and NSHRI shall indemnify and save harmless the members of the Board and employees of NSHRI from any such liability and shall be responsible for and shall pay any and all costs associated with defending a member or employee from any claims; (
g) a majority of the members of the Board constitute a quorum; (
h) NSHRI shall comply with any direction given to it by the Governor in Council.
(3) Despite clause (2)(b), the Governor in Council may appoint and remove any or all of the Directors of the Board at any time, and the appointment or removal shall be effective on the date specified for the appointment or removal. Use of the Fund 6( 1 ) The Fund shall be used in furtherance of its object, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Fund may be used (
a) to provide for or to provide assistance for the conduct, management, marketing and promotion of harness racing; 177
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b) to provide for or to provide assistance for any matter reasonably related to harness racing, including any business that offers goods or services to persons wagering on harness racing; (
c) to pay any costs, charges, fees or other expenses incurred by NSHRI or the Board in administering and managing the Fund and NSHRI or in furthering the object of the Fund; (
d) to do such other things in respect of harness racing that the Governor in Council may direct; (
e) to pay amounts to any person or corporation with whom NSHRI has entered into an agreement pursuant to subsection (3); (
f) to do any other thing that reasonably relates to or is required for or incidental to the attainment of the object of the Fund.
(2) NSHRI shall maintain segregated accounts for the Fund in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(3) NSHRI may enter into agreements with any person for the use of the Fund and to provide for any matters or things referred to in these regulations. 178
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 31/99 Made: April 7, 1999 Filed: April 8, 1999 Gas Distribution Regulations (Nova Scotia) Order in Council 1999-145 made April 7, 1999 Amendment to regulations made by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 42(1) of the Gas Distribution Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister responsible for the Gas Distribution Act, dated April 1, 1999, pursuant to subsection 42(1) of
Chapter 4 of the Acts of Nova Scotia, 1997, the Gas Distribution Act, is pleased to amend the Gas Distribution Regulations (Nova Scotia) made by Order in Council 1998-576 dated November 10, 1998, in the manner set forth in
Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on, from and after April 7, 1999.
Schedule “A” Amendments to the Gas Distribution Regulations (Nova Scotia) made by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 42(1) of
Chapter 4 of the Acts of Nova Scotia, 1997, the Gas Distribution Act 1 Clause 2(2)(
m) of the Gas Distribution Regulations (Nova Scotia) made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1998-576 dated November 10, 1998, is amended by (
a) striking out “(a)” and substituting “(i)”; and (
b) striking out “(b)” and substituting “(ii)”. 2 Clause 2(2)(
v) of the regulations is amended by striking out “within seven years of the first measurable unit of natural gas being transported on the interprovincial line” and substituting “within 7 years starting 6 months after the grant of the franchise, and for those franchise areas that require service from the Halifax Lateral, within 7 years of the first measurable unit of natural gas being transported on that lateral”. 3 Clause 17(
a) of the regulations is amended by striking out “during the first seven years after the transport of the first measurable unit of natural gas on the interprovincial pipeline” and substituting “within 7 years starting 6 months after the grant of the franchise, and for those franchise areas that require service from the Halifax Lateral, within 7 years of the first measurable unit of natural gas being transported on that lateral”. 179
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 32/99 Made: April 7, 1999 Filed: April 8, 1999 Prosthetic Devices Tariffs Regulations Order in Council 1999-146 made April 7, 1999 Regulations approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 13(1) of the Health Services and Insurance Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health dated March 9, 1999, pursuant to subsection 13(1) of
Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, is pleased to approve new regulations respecting an arm and leg prostheses tariff, a mastectomy prosthesis tariff, and an ocular prosthesis tariff made by the Minister in the form set forth in
Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation.
Schedule “A” Regulations respecting prosthetic devices tariffs made by the Minister of Health pursuant to
Section 13 of
Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Prosthetic Devices Tariffs Regulations. Arm and leg prostheses tariff 2( 1 ) The tariff of fees for arm and leg prostheses is as set out in
Schedule “A”.
(2) The tariff of fees for arm and leg prostheses is in effect from April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2002. Mastectomy prosthesis tariff 3( 1 ) The tariff of fees for mastectomy prostheses is as set out in
Schedule “B”.
(2) The tariff of fees for mastectomy prostheses is in effect from November 1, 1997, to March 31, 2001. Ocular prosthesis tariff 4( 1 ) The tariff of fees for ocular prostheses is as set out in
Schedule “C”.
(2) The tariff of fees for ocular prostheses is in effect from August 1, 1997, to March 31, 2000. Authorization of payments 5 The Minister may authorize payments in respect of the tariffs prescribed by these regulations. 180
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Schedule “A” Arm and Leg Prostheses Tariff (effective April 1, 1999, to March 31, 2002) This tariff is subject to the following increases: (
a) effective April 1, 1999, an increase of 2%; (
b) effective April 1, 2000, an additional increase of 2%; and (
c) effective April 1, 2001, an additional increase of 2%.
Schedule “B” Mastectomy Prosthesis Tariff (effective November 1, 1997, to March 31, 2001) Assistance for Residents 1 A resident, as defined in the regulations respecting medical services insurance made pursuant to the Health Services and Insurance Act, who (
a) has undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy; and (
b) in the opinion of a physician requires the use of a conventional mastectomy prosthesis, will receive financial assistance up to a maximum of $150 per prosthesis once every two years. Canadian Cancer Society 2( 1 ) Special approval may be granted by the Canadian Cancer Society for the payment of up to a maximum of $300 per prosthesis and up to a maximum of $40 for the purchase of a supporting bra.
(2) This
Section applies only to those eligible beneficiaries who are registered with the Canadian Cancer Society and who qualify under that Society’s Income Dependent Assistance Program.
(3) Payments shall be paid by the M.S.I. Plan on behalf of the Department of Health. Payments 3( 1 ) Payments made under this tariff will be made directly to the qualified supplier, on behalf of the resident, by the M.S.I. Plan or, if so desired, payment may be made directly to the qualified supplier by the resident who will seek reimbursement from the M.S.I. Plan.
(2) A “qualified supplier” in this
Section means an individual or company that has received a certificate of training from a prosthetics distributor. 181
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Schedule “C” Ocular Prosthesis Tariff (effective August 1, 1997 to March 31, 2000) The tariff of fees for ocular prostheses is as set out in the following table: 1997 1998 1999-2000 Services MSI Co- Pay Full Fee MSI Co- Pay Full Fee MSI Co- Pay Full Fee Scleral Pros $760 $187 $948 $775 $191 $966 $790 $195 $985 Conventional $639 $160 $799 $652 $164 $816 $665 $167 $832 Build-Ups $168 $42 $210 $172 $43 $215 $176 $44 $220 Adjustments $50 $12 $62 $51 $13 $64 $52 $14 $66 Reglazings/ Rechecks $40 $10 $50 $41 $11 $52 $42 $12 $54 Conformers $112 $28 $140 $115 $29 $144 $118 $30 $148 House Calls $20/hr $20/hr $21/hr $21/hr $22/hr $22/hr Note: In this Schedule, “co-pay” refers to the fee paid by the resident (as defined in the regulations respecting medical services insurance made pursuant to the Health Services and Insurance Act). 182
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 33/99 Made: April 7, 1999 Filed: April 8, 1999 Proclamation, S. 93, S.N.S. 1998, c. 21 Order in Council 1999-147 made April 7, 1999 Proclamation made by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 93 of the Occupational Therapists Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health dated March 25, 1999, pursuant to
Section 93 of
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act, is pleased to order and declare by proclamation that
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act, come into force on and not before April 8, 1999. PROVINCE OF NOV A SCOTIA Sgd: C. R. Glube G/S ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her Other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, OR WHOM THE SAME MAY IN ANY WISE CONCERN, GREETING: A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS in and by
Section 93 of
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act, it is enacted as follows: 93 This Act comes into force on such day as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation. AND
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act, come into force on and not before April 8, 1999; 183
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Part II Regulations NOW KNOW YE THAT WE, by and with the advice of the Executive Council of Nova Scotia, do by this Our Proclamation order and declare that
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act, come into force on and not before April 8, 1999, of which all persons concerned are to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF We have caused these our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Nova Scotia to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS, Our Trusty and Well Beloved Her Honour the Honourable Constance R. Glube, Administrator of the Government of the Province of Nova Scotia.
AT Our Government House in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this 7 th day of April, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine and in the forty- eighth year of Our Reign. BY COMMAND: Sgd: R. S. Harrison Provincial Secretary Attorney General and Minister of Justice 184
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 34/99 Made: April 7, 1999 Filed: April 8, 1999 College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Registration and Professional Corporations Regulations Order in Council 1999-148 made April 7, 1999 Regulations approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 6 of the Occupational Therapists Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health dated March 25, 1999, and pursuant to
Section 6 of
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act, is pleased to: (
a) repeal the regulations respecting occupational therapists made by the Board of the Nova Scotia Association of Occupational Therapists and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 89-565 dated May 16, 1989; and (
b) approve the making by the Board of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia of new regulations (
i) respecting registration in the form set forth in
Schedule “A”, and (ii) respecting professional corporations in the form set forth in
Schedule “B”, attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on, from and after April 8, 1999.
Schedule “A” Regulations respecting occupational therapist registration approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 6 of
Chapter 21 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Registration Regulations.
Definitions 2 In these regulations, (a) “Act” means the Occupational Therapists Act; (b) “Annual Renewal Form” means the form used by members to renew their registration and licence and shall be in the form prescribed by the Board in the General Regulations; 185
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Part II Regulations (c) “Board” means the Board of the College; (d) “College” means the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia; (e) “currency hours” means paid hours of service within the scope of practice of the profession of occupational therapy; (f) “expiry date” means the date or dates approved by the Board for the expiry of registrations and licences of members of the College; (g) “new applicant fee” means the registration fee prescribed by the Board in the General Regulations to be paid by applicants who are granted registration and a licence; (h) “New Applicant Form” means the form used by a person to apply for registration and a licence and shall be in the form prescribed by the Board in the General Regulations; (i) “Registrar” means the person holding the office of Registrar pursuant to the Act; (j) “registration fee” means the annual registration fee prescribed by the Board in the General Regulations; (k) “renewal date” means the date or dates approved by the Board by which annual renewal must be effected pursuant to
Section 12, that are at least 2 weeks prior to the applicable expiry date; (l) “re-registration fee” means the fee prescribed by the Board in the General Regulations that is to be paid by a person who is relicensed or re-instated pursuant to
Section 28 of the Act or these regulations; (m) “scope of practice” means (
i) the specialty in which the member is registered in the Specialists Register, (ii) the type of practice as specified in any other Register provided for in the Act, (iii) the type of practice determined by any terms or conditions attached to a licence, (iv) those aspects of the practice of occupational therapy for which an occupational therapist possesses appropriate education and experience, as determined by the Board, or (
v) any other non-clinical occupational therapy practice, 186
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Part II Regulations as the context requires; and (n) “spouse”, despite subclause 2(y)(ii) of the Act, includes a person who is living with another person, having lived with that person for at least one year, if the 2 persons have publicly represented themselves as husband and wife or as in an analogous relationship. Conflict 3 Where these regulations pertain to matters described in clause 6(3)(
a) of the Act and conflict with the General Regulations of the Board made pursuant to clauses 6(2)(g), (i), (j), (m), (
n) or (
o) of the Act, the General Regulations shall prevail.
Registration fees 4 An applicant for membership in the College shall pay to the Registrar, or such person as the Registrar may designate, the new applicant fee. 5 In order to renew the member’s registration for the following licensing year, each member of the College shall pay to the Registrar, or such person as the Registrar may designate, the registration fee. 6 If an applicant or member is to be registered for a period of less than 3 months in any one licensing year, the applicant or member shall pay one-half of the new applicant fee or the registration fee, as the case may be. 7( 1 ) Where an applicant is registered within 60 days prior to the renewal date in any year, the payment in full of the registration fee for the current year shall be deemed payment for the ensuing year as well.
(2) An applicant shall not have the benefit of both
Section 6 and subsection 7(1). 8 The Board may, upon application for registration, waive payment of the registration fee of an occupational therapist who is registered in another jurisdiction and who will be practising in the Province for a period of less than 3 months for special purposes, as approved by the Board.
Expiry and renewal 9 The registration and licence of a member of the College shall expire each year on the applicable expiry date. 10 Each member shall be advised of the expiry date and the renewal date applicable to that member’s registration and licence at the time of the granting or renewal of the registration and licence. 11 All applications for renewal of registration shall be made on the Annual Renewal Form. 12 In order to renew registration, a member shall submit to the Registrar by the renewal date a completed Annual Renewal Form that includes or is accompanied by 187
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a) proof of professional liability insurance coverage in accordance with
Section 48; (
b) a declaration indicating the number of currency hours the applicant has completed during the periods requested on the Annual Renewal Form; (
c) the declaration required by
Section 26; and (
d) payment of the registration fee. 13
(1) An Annual Renewal Form and any documentation or fee required to accompany the Annual Renewal Form shall be deemed to be received by the Registrar on the date that they are received by the Registrar.
(2) The Registrar shall record the date that the Annual Renewal Form and accompanying documentation is received. 14 The Registrar may grant or deny a member’s application to renew registration. 15 Where an application for renewal is approved, the Registrar shall enter the name, address and qualifications of the member in the relevant register and issue a licence to the member. 16 Where the Registrar is not satisfied with the evidence presented by a member applying to renew their registration, the Registrar shall give notice to the member that their application to renew registration is denied, provide reasons for the denial, and, (
a) may; or (
b) where the person so requests in writing, shall, refer the matter to the Credentials Committee and the provisions of subsections 28(4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) of the Act shall apply mutatis mutandis. Continuing competency requirements 17 All members shall complete at least 1200 currency hours in the 5-year period prior to the renewal date in order to fulfill continuing competency requirements. Failure to renew 18 Despite
Section 45, where a member fails to submit a completed Annual Renewal Form or to pay the registration fee by the renewal date, the Registrar shall forthwith notify the member and the employer of the member, if any, by registered mail, (
a) that the registration and licence of the member will be suspended for failing to submit a completed Annual Renewal Form or for non- payment of fees effective on the expiry date; and 188
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b) that the member will not be permitted to practise after the expiry date until the requirements of the Act and the regulations have been complied with and the member is given a notice of re-instatement by the Registrar. 19 If a completed Annual Renewal Form or the registration fee is not received by the expiry date, the member’s registration and licence shall be suspended by the Registrar effective on the expiry date and the Registrar shall notify the member and record the effective date of the suspension on the appropriate register. 20
(1) A member whose licence and registration has been suspended for failure to submit a completed Annual Renewal Form or to pay the registration fee may be re-instated by the Registrar upon compliance with the requirements and procedures set out in
Section 28 of the Act and these regulations.
(2) A re-instatement pursuant to this
Section shall be effective upon receipt by the member of a notice of re-instatement from the Registrar. Re-registration fee 21 A person who is relicensed or re-instated pursuant to
Section 28 of the Act or these regulations shall pay the re-registration fee to the Registrar, or such person as the Registrar may designate. Exemption from subsection 33(1) of the Act 22 Pursuant to subsection 33(2) of the Act, a member who is absent from the Province for 2 weeks or less shall be exempted from the requirements of subsection 33(1) of the Act. Registration 23
(1) For the purpose of this Section, (a) “practising” means actively engaging in the practice of occupational therapy in the Province by an occupational therapist who has met the requirements under the Act and regulations to practice; and (b) “non-practising” means not currently engaging in the practice of occupational therapy in the Province by an occupational therapist who has met the requirements under the Act and the regulations to practice and desires to maintain his or her registration and licence.
(2) Any registration or licence granted pursuant to the Act shall be recorded in the relevant register as having either “practising” or “non-practising” status.
(3) If the status of an occupational therapist changes from either practising to non-practising or non-practising to practising, the occupational therapist shall notify the Registrar in writing within 7 days. 24 All applications for registration or re-registration shall be made on the New Applicant Form. 189
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Part II Regulations 25 A New Application Form shall be provided to an applicant by the Registrar upon request and the Registrar shall provide any applicant with a copy of the Act and regulations. 26 An applicant for registration shall satisfy the Registrar by a written declaration indicating (
a) their good standing in any of the jurisdictions in which they have practised and that neither their professional conduct nor their practice is under investigation in any other jurisdiction; (
b) that the applicant has not been and is not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings in any jurisdiction; and (
c) that the applicant has not been convicted of a criminal offence that would reasonably have negative implications for the profession as a whole or the applicant’s practice of occupational therapy . 27 An applicant for registration or re-registration shall (
a) be a Canadian citizen or satisfy the Registrar that they are legally entitled to live and work in Canada; (
b) be able to demonstrate competency in both written and oral English or written and oral French to the satisfaction of the Registrar or as determined by the Board; (
c) be a graduate of a school of occupational therapy from an accredited Canadian university that meets the standards considered acceptable by the Board or have completed the credentialing process required by the Board; (
d) provide evidence that they have (
i) completed a minimum of 1200 currency hours in the 5-year period prior to the application date, or (ii) graduated from an occupational therapy program approved by the Board in the 18 months prior to the application date and have completed a minimum of 1000 hours of fieldwork or clinical practicum approved by the College, or (iii) successfully completed a refresher education/re-entry program approved by the Board; (
e) complete the New Applicant Form required by
Section 24 and submit it to the Registrar with the following: (
i) an unmounted passport size notarized photograph, 190
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v) a letter of good standing from the licensing body of any jurisdiction in which the applicant has practised in the past, (vi) proof of professional liability insurance coverage in accordance with
Section 48, and (vii) subject to
Section 28, proof of successful completion of the examination process required by the Board; and (
f) consent to the release of information relevant to the application by such references as are requested by the Registrar. 28 An applicant who has graduated from a Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists- or World Federation of Occupational Therapists-approved occupational therapy program and who established and maintained an occupational therapy practice in Canada prior to 1998 in accordance with the continuing competency requirements in
Section 17 may be exempted by the Registrar from writing the certification examination. 29 An applicant may be required to have a personal interview with the Registrar, the Credentials Committee or the Board. 30 An applicant shall be required to pay any applicable fees for documentation, registration or any other fees relative to the application. 31 An applicant shall comply with any requirement of the Board for information pursuant to clause 25(
d) of the Act. Conditions on licence 32 The Board may impose such reasonable limitations or qualifications on a member’s licence as it considers appropriate, including, but not limited to, categories of clients, procedures and interventions. Scope of practice 33 In addition to any conditions imposed under
Section 32, it is a term, condition and limitation of registration that the member practice only within the scope of practice in which the member is educated and experienced. 191
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Part II Regulations 34 When considering the scope of practice in which the member is educated and experienced, the Board may take into account their (
a) graduate education in occupational therapy or occupational therapy specialties; (
b) performance in qualifying examinations in occupational therapy and occupational therapy specialties; (
c) non-clinical occupational therapy practice, where registration is a requirement of employment; (
d) graduate education in, and evaluation of the member’s performance in health disciplines not included in clauses (
a) or (
b) but considered appropriate by the Board; and (
e) scope of practice in which they were engaged in the 5-year period prior to initial registration or annual renewal of licence. 35 Should a member wish to change the scope of practice from the one that the member has practised for the previous 5 years, the Board may request that the member provide the Board with evidence that the member is competent to engage in the new scope of practice. 36 All requests from members to change their scopes of practice shall be handled on an individual basis.
General Register 37 An applicant who is accepted by the Board as a member of the College engaging in the practice of occupational therapy and who is not otherwise registered in the Defined Register may be registered in the Register pursuant to
Section 19 of the Act. Re-entrance process 38 Any person who has practised for a period of less than 1200 currency hours within the 5-year period prior to the date of application for membership or for renewal shall be required to successfully complete the following, as applicable: (
a) persons with 750 or more currency hours in the 3-year period prior to the date of application but less than 1200 currency hours in the 5-year period prior to the date of application shall complete 400 hours of supervised practice as required by the Board and shall successfully complete the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Certification Examination; or 192
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b) persons with less than 750 currency hours in the 3-year period prior to the date of application and less than 1200 currency hours in the 5-year period prior to the date of application shall complete 600 hours of supervised practice and shall successfully complete the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Certification Examination. Provisional registration 39 For the purpose of
Section 20 of the Act, a provisional registration may be granted to an applicant who otherwise meets the requirements for registration contained in the Act and regulations (
a) where written confirmation of a requirement for registration is temporarily unavailable but will be provided within a reasonable period of time in the opinion of the Registrar and where the Registrar is able to verify the information through some other acceptable means; or (
b) where the applicant is a visiting occupational therapist currently licensed in another province and is in the Province to participate in, or attend an event or an educational course as approved by the Board, or for such other reasons as the Board considers appropriate. 40 A provisional registration and licence may be granted subject to terms and conditions (
a) as to the length of time and the place in which the person may be permitted to practice; (
b) as to the nature of the services the person is permitted to perform, or any other conditions that the Registrar may, in his or her sole discretion, consider necessary and appropriate. Supervised practice 41
(1) Applicants and occupational therapists may be required to undergo a period of supervised practice in a clinical occupational therapy setting approved by the Board and to demonstrate competence to practice.
(2) Persons who require supervised practice may include, but are not limited to, (
a) persons who are enrolled to take the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Certification Examination; (
b) persons who do not meet the continuing competency requirements in
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c) occupational therapists who wish to change their scope of practice. 42
(1) A person who requires supervised practice shall notify the College of the name of an occupational therapist who agrees to act as the person’s sponsor.
(2) A sponsor referred to in subsection (1) shall (
a) be registered with the College but not currently practising under a provisional registration pursuant to
Section 20 of the Act or registered in the Defined Register pursuant to
Section 22 of the Act; (
b) reside in the Province; (
c) unless exempted by the Registrar, practise occupational therapy at the same site as the sponsored person; (
d) be engaged in a scope of practice comparable to that of the sponsored person; (
e) enter into a written agreement with the College with such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board to be applicable to the relationship between the College, the sponsor and the sponsored person; (
f) report in writing on a regular basis, as considered necessary by the Board, on the performance of the sponsored person; (
g) notify the College promptly if concerned about the practice of the sponsored person or if any change in supervision occurs; and (
h) comply with any other requirements considered necessary by the Board. Publication 43 Where a member’s licence or registration is suspended or revoked, (
a) a notice of the suspension or revocation shall be published in at least one newspaper with circulation throughout the Province; (
b) the College shall notify licensing authorities in other Canadian jurisdictions; (
c) the College shall notify the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations; and (
d) the College shall notify the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy in the United States. 194
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Part II Regulations Records and accounts 44 Occupational therapists and professional corporations are required to maintain such records and accounts as may be required by the Standards of Practice approved by the Board, as amended from time to time, and such records and accounts shall be made available for examination and inspection by the College upon request and the College may make copies of such records and accounts at its own expense.
Suspension of licence 45 The licence of a member may be suspended by the Registrar without notice or investigation upon contravention of any regulation that requires the member to pay a fee, file a document or to do any other act by a specified or ascertainable date. 46 A licence suspended pursuant to
Section 45 shall not be re-instated until such time as the member has paid the fee, filed the document or carried out whatever act was required. 47 Where the Registrar suspends the licence of a member pursuant to
Section 45, the member shall immediately cease practice until such time as they are re- instated by the Registrar and a notice of re-instatement is received from the Registrar. Minimum professional liability insurance 48 Every occupational therapist shall ensure that they are covered by a minimum of $5 000 000.00 professional liability insurance, with a legal expenses endorsement for investigation of complaints by a regulatory body, prior to engaging in the practice of occupational therapy and no member shall engage in the practice of occupational therapy unless they are insured in accordance with this Section.
Designated titles 49 A member in the practice of occupational therapy shall only use the titles “Occupational Therapist”, “Licenced Occupational Therapist”, “Registered Occupational Therapist” or “O.T.Reg. (N.S.)” and may use in association with the member’s name any academic degree, diplomas or certificates held by the member and approved by the Board for such use. 50 An occupational therapist under this Act who advertises or uses the words “Clinic”, “Institute”, “Health Service” or any other non-personal designation shall include with the designation the name or names of the occupational therapists working at such service. 51
(1) No occupational therapist shall use or condone the use of any terms, titles or designations indicating specialization or expertise in any branch of occupational therapy or with respect to any particular aspect of occupational therapy or with respect to any area of preferred practice, whether approved by the Board as a specialist class or not, unless that person is registered in the Specialists Register and is using a term, title or designation approved by the Board. 195
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(2) For the purpose of this Section, in any proceedings under the Act, the onus of proving that a term, title, or designation is approved by the Board shall be on the occupational therapist seeking to rely upon such approval.
(3) This
Section shall apply mutatis mutandis to a professional corporation under the Act. Advertising 52 Subject to
Section 54, an occupational therapist may advertise the services they provide. 53 Any proposed notice or advertisement that deviates from Sections 49, 50, 51 or 54 shall be submitted to the Board, which may grant or refuse permission to publish such notice or advertisement. 54 No occupational therapist shall advertise the services they provide in a manner that (
a) claims superiority of practice over that of another occupational therapist; (
b) is inaccurate; (
c) is capable of misleading the public; (
d) is in the nature of a testimonial or a comparative statement; (
e) makes any claim as to the quality or efficacy of the services provided; (
f) tends to promote the excessive or unnecessary use of the services provided; or (
g) is of a character which could reasonably be regarded as likely to bring the profession of occupational therapy into disrepute. 55 Professional signs shall (
a) be dignified and restrained in character; (
b) be limited in position, size, design and wording to no more than is reasonably required to indicate the exact location of and entrance to the premises where the practice is carried on; and (
c) not display anything other than as outlined in Sections 49, 50, and 51. 56 Sections 52 to 55 shall apply mutatis mutandis to a professional corporation under the Act. 196
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Part II Regulations Professional standards 57
(1) A member in the practice of occupational therapy shall follow the Standards of Practice approved by the Board in the performance of professional services and shall (
a) maintain the premises in which the member engages in the practice of occupational therapy in a sanitary and hygienic condition; (
b) maintain the equipment with which the member engages in the practice of occupational therapy in working order and in a hygienic condition; and (
c) maintain a legible record respecting each client of the member that shall include (
i) the name, address, age and sex of the client, (ii) the name of the client’s physician and/or referring agency, (iii) the client’s case history, including relevant medical and social data and an occupational profile which summarizes the client’s prioritized occupational performance issues, occupational [performance components and environmental conditions, and the] client’s strengths and resources, (iv) the evaluation and assessment procedures utilized, the findings obtained, and the occupational performance issues identified, (
v) progress notes containing a record of the action plan implemented to achieve targeted outcomes, with progress, changes to the plans, reasons for the changes and referrals to other sources documented, and the status of the client on discharge, (vi) copies of reports respecting the client received from other sources or issued to other sources, (vii) documentation to substantiate the frequency the client was seen by the member, or rendered a professional service by the member in accordance with workplace requirements, where applicable, (viii) where applicable, a record of the member’s fees and charges, and (ix) all applicable information from the referring source including diagnosis and prescription from a physician where required by the member’s workplace. 197
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(2) Subject to subsection (4), a member shall keep the records required under clause (1)(
c) in a systematic manner and shall retain each record for a period of not less than 6 years after the date of the last entry in the record and, upon cessation of practice, shall ensure the safe custody of the member’s records.
(3) A member shall make records kept pursuant to clause (1)(
c) and books, records, documents, equipment and things relevant thereto available at reasonable hours for inspection by a member or members of a committee of the College.
(4) A member shall not be required to comply with subsection (2) where that member is employed in a health care facility which maintains records on behalf of the member. Conflict of interest 58
(1) In this Section, “member of the family” means a child, parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, brother, sister, grandchild, niece, nephew, first cousin, and spouse of the member.
(2) A member shall not engage in the practice of occupational therapy where the member has a conflict of interest.
(3) It is a conflict of interest for a member to (
a) charge a fee to an agency making payment for professional services rendered to a member of the family; (
b) share fees with any person who has referred a client, or receive fees from any person to whom a member has referred a client or directly or indirectly receive, make or confer a rebate, credit, commission or other benefit by reason of the referral of a client from or to any other person; or (
c) practice in any situation or enter into any arrangement by reason of which the interest of the member or any person associated with the member in the member’s occupational therapy practice or in the provision of the member’s professional services influences, or is likely to influence, adversely the discharge of the member’s professional obligations as an occupational therapist. Sale of equipment 59
(1) No member shall sell or supply equipment or any appliance, splint or other assistive or supportive device to a client for profit.
(2) Despite subsection (1), a member may charge to the client the cost of materials used and a reasonable fee for handling and time spent by the member in the fabrication of any such appliance, splint or device. 198
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Part II Regulations Notice 60 Any notice required to be given to a member pursuant to the Act or these regulations may be by prepaid registered mail to the address indicated on the Register and shall be deemed to have been received on the 3rd day after the notice is sent. 61 Where notice of any act or thing is required to be given to the Registrar or the Board pursuant to the Act or these regulations, it shall be in writing by prepaid registered mail and shall be deemed to have been received by the Registrar or Board, as the case may be, on the 3rd day after the notice is sent.
Schedule “B” Regulations respecting professional corporations approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 6 of
Chapter 22 of the Acts of 1998, the Occupational Therapists Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Professional Corporations Regulations.
Definitions 2 In these regulations (a) “Act” means Occupational Therapists Act; (b) “Board” means Board of the College; (c) “College” means the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia; (d) “permit” means a permit issued and in force pursuant to
Section 5 of these regulations permitting a corporation to engage in the practice of occupational therapy; (e) “professional corporation” means a corporation issued a permit pursuant to this Act; (f) “Registrar” means the person holding the office of Registrar pursuant to the Act; and (g) “spouse”, despite subclause 2(y)(ii) of the Act, includes a person who is living with another person, having lived with that person for at least one year, if the 2 persons have publicly represented themselves as husband and wife or as in an analogous relationship.
Requirement for permit 3 A professional corporation may engage in the practice of occupational therapy upon being issued a permit pursuant to these regulations. 199
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Part II Regulations Application for permit 4 An application for a permit or to renew a permit shall be made to the Registrar. Issuance of permit 5 The Registrar may issue a permit to a professional corporation that (
a) files a completed application in accordance with Form A under seal of the professional corporation; (
b) pays a fee of $100.00 on initial application or a fee of $75.00 on renewal of a permit; (
c) provides the Registrar with a certificate of incorporation of the company pursuant to the Companies Act, and satisfies the Registrar that the professional corporation is a company limited by shares in good standing under the Companies Act and the Corporations Registration Act, and that it is a private company as defined by the Securities Act; (
d) satisfies the Registrar that the name of the professional corporation is a fit and proper name for a professional corporation engaged in the practice of occupational therapy; (
e) satisfies the Registrar that the majority of issued shares of the professional corporation are beneficially owned by one or more occupational therapists; (
f) satisfies the Registrar that the majority of the issued voting shares of the professional corporation are legally and beneficially owned by one or more occupational therapists; (
g) satisfies the Registrar that all of the directors of the professional corporation are registered occupational therapists; (
h) provides the Registrar with written confirmation stating that the persons who will carry on the practice of occupational therapy for or on behalf of the professional corporation are occupational therapists. 6 A permit issued pursuant to
Section 5 is valid for the licensing year in which it is issued. Renewal of permit 7 A permit may be renewed upon application to the Registrar in accordance with Form B under seal of the professional corporation and upon satisfying the Registrar that the professional corporation continues to meet the conditions specified in
Section 5. 8 An application to renew a permit shall be made not earlier than 90 days and not later than 30 days prior to the expiry date of the permit. 200
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Section 5 9
(1) Despite
Section 19, where it appears to the Registrar that the professional corporation fails to meet any of the requirements specified in
Section 5, the Registrar may, after giving written notice, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a permit issued under
Section 5.
(2) Reference to the specific requirements of
Section 5 that appear to the Registrar to have been contravened by the professional corporation shall be included in the notice. Review of decision to suspend 10 Where, pursuant to
Section 9, the permit of a professional corporation is suspended, revoked, or not renewed, the professional corporation may, within 15 calendar days, request that the Board review the Registrar's decision. 11
(1) Where a professional corporation requests a review by the Board pursuant to
Section 10, the professional corporation shall, within 30 days of receiving notice of the Registrar's decision, make written submission to the Registrar and to the Board.
(2) The Board may investigate the matter as it sees fit, and may require the professional corporation, its directors, officers, employees or shareholders to provide information and documentation to the Board.
(3) The Board may ratify, reverse or modify the decision of the Registrar, as it sees fit.
(4) Where the Board re-instates or re-issues a permit suspended, revoked or not renewed pursuant to
Section 9, the Board may prescribe terms and conditions upon which re-instatement or re-issuance of a permit may be granted.
Fees payable to trustee 12 No fees or other remuneration shall be paid to any individual or company holding a non-voting share in a professional corporation or holding company as trustee except for fees payable to the trustee solely for services rendered as trustee in an amount not exceeding the fees which might be fixed by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia pursuant to the Trustee Act, and in any such trust arrangement it shall be stipulated that such fees shall be subject to review by the court for the purpose of determining whether the fees are reasonable in the circumstances.
Display of permit 13 The professional corporation shall at all times display the current permit issued to it in a conspicuous place at its premises. 201
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Part II Regulations Proposed change of name 14 Where a professional corporation holding a permit proposes to change its name or operate under a business name other than its own name, it shall first satisfy the Registrar that the proposed name or business name is a fit and proper name for use by a professional corporation engaged in the practice of occupational therapy. Changes to Memorandum of Association 15 The Memorandum of Association of the professional corporation shall not be changed without the written consent of the Registrar. Notice pursuant to
Section 80 of the Act 16 A professional corporation required to give notice to the Registrar pursuant to
Section 80 of the Act shall give such notice in writing and satisfy the Registrar that it will continue to fulfil the requirements for issuance of a permit. Conflict of interest 17 No occupational therapist shall cause or commit a professional corporation or a holding company to engage in or invest in any business that is contrary to the proper and ethical practice of occupational therapy or that creates a conflict of interest for the professional corporation or its employees. Advertising and designated titles 18 Sections 52 to 55 with respect to advertising and
Section 51 with respect to designated titles in the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia Registration Regulations shall apply mutatis mutandis to any professional corporation that holds a permit under
Section 5 of these regulations. Suspension of permit 19 The Registrar may suspend the permit of a professional corporation without notice or investigation where the Registrar believes that it has contravened any regulation that requires it to pay a fee or assessment, file a document, or do any other act by a specified or ascertainable date. Re-instatement of permit 20 A permit suspended by the Registrar pursuant to
Section 19 may be re-instated by the Registrar upon payment of the fee or assessment, or upon receipt of a document required to be filed, or upon any other required act being performed by the professional corporation. Register of Professional Corporations 21 The Registrar shall maintain a Register of Professional Corporations and enter the name and address of the professional corporation upon issuance or re- issuance of a permit. Records 22 Every professional corporation shall (
a) maintain current financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 202
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b) cause financial statements to be prepared at the end of each fiscal year; (
c) maintain current patient records; and (
d) maintain, in accordance with generally accepted business standards, records with respect to its employees. Names 23 The names and business names by which a professional corporation, a partnership of 2 or more professional corporations or a partnership of 1 or more professional corporations and 1 or more individual occupational therapists may be known shall (
a) be in good taste; (
b) not imply superiority of qualifications, experience or education over that of other occupational therapists. Access to minute book records 24 Upon 7 days’ written notice, a professional corporation shall provide the Registrar with access to the minute book records and such other business and financial records as may be reasonably required.
Notice 25 Any notice required to be given to a professional corporation pursuant to the Act or these regulations may be by prepaid registered mail to the address indicated on the Register of Professional Corporations and shall be deemed to have been received on the 3rd day after the notice is sent. 26 Where notice of any act or thing is required to be given to the Registrar or the Board pursuant to the Act or these regulations, it shall be in writing by prepaid registered mail and shall be deemed to have been received by the Registrar or Board, as the case may be, on the 3rd day after the notice is sent.
Form A - Application for a Permit (Pursuant to subsection 78(3) of the Occupational Therapists Act) Only forms that are typed or legibly printed will be accepted. Limited/Incorporated ("Company”) with Registered Office at in the of , in the Province of Nova Scotia, hereby applies for a permit under subsection 78(3) of the Occupational Therapists Act. 1. Attached are (
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b) a Certificate of Status in respect of the Company issued by the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, under the Companies Act and the Corporations Registration Act; (
c) payment of the fee prescribed by clause 5(
b) of the regulations. 2. The name of the Company is ________________________________________ 3. The objects of the Company stated in its Memorandum of Association include the objects of engaging in the practice of occupational therapy and _________ _______________________________________________________________ 4. The Company is a private company as defined by the Securities Act. 5. The total number of voting shares is __________________________________ 6. The total number of non-voting shares is ______________________________ 7.
The persons who own voting shares of the Company who are not registered occupational therapists under the Occupational Therapists Act are Name Address No. & class of shares 8. The persons who own voting shares of the Company who are registered occupational therapists under the Occupational Therapists Act are Name Address No. & class of shares 9. The persons who own non-voting shares of the Company or for whom any shares of the Company are held in trust, and the trustee, if any, are BeneficialAddress Trustee Address No. & class of shares Owner 10.
The directors of the Company, each of whom is a registered occupational therapist under the Occupational Therapists Act, are Name Address 11. The President of the Company is Name Address 204
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Part II Regulations 12. The remaining officers of the Company are Name Address Name Address 13. The persons who will carry on the practice of occupational therapy for or on behalf of the Company, each of whom is a registered occupational therapist under the Occupational Therapists Act, are Name Address Name Address 14. The Company undertakes that while its permit is in force, it will at all times faithfully keep and perform all of the obligations of a registered occupational therapist and comply with all of the rules and requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. 15. I, of Nova Scotia, do solemnly declare (
a) that I am a registered occupational therapist pursuant to the Occupational Therapists Act; (
b) that I am a shareholder and director of the above named applicant; (
c) that the information in this application and in particular Sections 2 to 14 is true, accurate, and complete. AND I MAKE THIS SOLEMN DECLARATION conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act. DECLARED AT , in ) the County of ) Province of Nova Scotia, on the ) day of , , before me: ) ) Applicant ) ) ) Occupational Therapists Registration No. ) A Barrister of the Supreme ) Court of Nova Scotia ) (Affix Corporate Seal) 205
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Part II Regulations Form B - Application For Renewal of Permit (Pursuant to subsection 78(5) [of the] Occupational Therapists Act) Only forms that are typed or legibly printed will be accepted. A renewal fee of $75.00 must accompany this form. 1. The name of the professional corporation is: ___________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (the “professional corporation”) 2.
The professional corporation is a valid and subsisting company limited by shares under the Companies Act, is registered and in good standing having paid the annual fees under the Professional Corporations Registration Act and is a private company as defined by the Securities Act. Yes________ No________ 3. All of the persons who carry on the practice of occupational therapy for or on behalf of the professional corporation are occupational therapists licensed to practise occupational therapy in Nova Scotia. Yes________ No________ 4.
In the past year, have there been any changes respecting the shareholders, number of shares, share distribution, directors or officers of the professional corporation? Yes________ No________ If yes, complete the relevant section(
s) of
Schedule A to this form and continue to Question 5. If no, go to Question 8. 5. In the past year, have there been any changes to the persons who carry on the practice of occupational therapy for and on behalf of the professional corporation? Yes________ No________ If yes, complete
Section 6 of
Schedule A to this form and continue to Question 6. If no, go to Question 8. 6. All of the directors of the professional corporation are occupational therapists licensed to practise occupational therapy in Nova Scotia Yes________ No________ 7. The majority of issued shares of the professional corporation are legally and beneficially owned by one or more occupational therapists. Yes________ No________ 8. The majority of issued voting shares of the professional corporation are legally and beneficially owned by one or more occupational therapists. Yes________ No________ 206
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I, __________________________________ , an occupational therapist licensed to practise occupational therapy in Nova Scotia and a shareholder and director of the professional corporation, hereby verify to the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia that the information and particulars contained in this application form and
schedule are true and complete. Dated at , Nova Scotia, on the day of , . ______________________________________________ Name of Professional Corporation ______________________________________________ Director Occupational Therapist Licence No. _______________________ (Affix Corporate Seal) [Please ensure that the renewal fee of $75.00 is enclosed.] NOTE: Where changes have been indicated above, the relevant sections of
Schedule A must also be completed. Form B -
Schedule A Complete, where applicable, if there have been changes in the past year. 1. Total number of: Issued voting shares _______________________ Issued non-voting shares ___________________ 2. Issued shares legally or beneficially owned by registered occupational therapists: Shareholder Name & Address No. of shares Voting or non-voting __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 207
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Issued shares held in trust: Beneficial Owner Trustee & Address No. of shares Voting or & Address Non-voting __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5. Professional corporation directors and officers: Name Address Title or position __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6.
The persons who will carry on the practice of occupational therapy for or on behalf of the professional corporation, each of whom is a registered occupational therapist in Nova Scotia: Name Address __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 208
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Part II Regulations N.S. Reg. 35/99 Made: April 7, 1999 Filed: April 8, 1999 Ironworker Trade Regulations Order in Council 1999-149 made April 7, 1999 Regulations made by the Governor in Council pursuant to
Section 41 of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Education and Culture dated March 5, 1999, pursuant to
Section 41 of
Chapter 17 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, is pleased to make regulations respecting the ironworker trade in the form set forth in
Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on, from and after April 7, 1999.
Schedule "A" Regulations respecting the Ironworker Trade made by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 41(1) of
Chapter 17 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Ironworker Trade Regulations.
Definitions 2 In these regulations (a) "Act" means the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act; (b) "General Regulations" means regulations made by the Governor in Council under the authority of the Act that apply generally to all designated trades; (c) “trade” means (
i) the fabrication, assembly, installation, hoisting, erecting, dismantling, reconditioning, adjustment, alteration, repair or service of all structural ironwork, precast and prestressed concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, ferrous and non-ferrous materials and other materials used in lieu thereof in curtain wall, ornamental and miscellaneous metal work, (ii) the application of sealants to materials listed in subclause (
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A) movement and placement of machinery and heavy equipment, (
B) demolition and salvage of all types of construction, and (
C) reading and understanding of all shop and field drawings, including those taken from original architectural and engineering drawings, but does not include the fabrication and assembly of materials in an industrial manufacturing plant. Contract of apprentice 3 No person shall enter into a contract of apprenticeship either as or with an apprentice in the trade unless the person being apprenticed has successfully completed grade 12 or its equivalent in the course skills required by the trade.
Term of apprenticeship 4( 1 ) The term of apprenticeship for the trade is 8000 hours and shall include a probationary period, the minimum of which shall be 3 months and the maximum of which shall be 6 months.
(2) Where apprentices have previous experience in the trade they may be granted a credit of not more than 2 years toward the completion of the apprenticeship term, such credit to be based on the results of an examination and a report from the previous employer(s). Educational classes 5( 1 ) The Board shall, from time to time after consultation with the Director and advisory committee, prescribe the number and nature of educational classes to be attended by apprentices registered in the trade.
(2) Despite subsection (3), when an apprentice does not attend the prescribed classes for the trade, the practical experience gained after such a failure to attend shall not apply for the completion of the apprenticeship period until such time as the apprentice attends the prescribed classes.
(3) The Board in consultation with the Director may excuse an apprentice from attending the prescribed classes mentioned in subsection (1). Examination for apprentices 6 An apprentice who has completed the term of apprenticeship set out in
Section 4 and any educational classes required under
Section 5 shall be eligible to be examined for a journeyperson’s certificate of qualification. Ratio of apprentices to journeypersons 7( 1 ) Subject to subsection (2), every employer in the trade may employ one apprentice for every 4 journeypersons. 210
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(2) The ratio of apprentices to journeypersons employed in an established place of employment may be varied from time to time, with the written approval of the Director, after consideration of the employment situation and the availability of certified journeypersons in the trade. Working hours and conditions 8 Except as varied in these regulations, the working hours and conditions of work of an apprentice shall be the same as the working hours and conditions of work of a journeyperson in the same place of employment. Wage
schedule 9( 1 ) The Director shall not register a contract where the rate of pay is less than that set out in subsection (2) provided that in no case shall the rate be less than the current minimum rate set by the general minimum wage order.
(2) The wage
schedule for the trade is as follows: from 0 - 1000 hours, 60% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 1001 - 2000 hours, 65% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 2001 - 3000 hours, 70% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 3001 - 4000 hours, 75% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 4001 - 5000 hours, 80% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 5001 - 6000 hours, 85% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 6001 - 7000 hours, 90% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment; from 7001 - 8000 hours, 95% of the journeyperson's rate in place of employment.
Record of experience 10 Apprentices must maintain a record of their practical on-the-job experience to assist in determining their progress in the trade and the correct wage percentage to which they are entitled. Examination for persons employed 11 A person who (
a) has worked at the trade (
i) for not less than 12 000 hours, or (ii) for 10 000 hours and has successfully completed a vocational training course approved by the Board; and 211
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b) is recommended for journeyperson status by 2 persons who are competent in the trade or employ or supervise persons engaged in the trade and who have sufficient knowledge of the person to vouch for their skills and experience is eligible to be examined for a journeyperson's certificate of qualification. 212