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Page Agriculture and Marketing Act P a c k a g e d A p p l e s C o n t r o l l e d A t m o s p h e r e D e s i g n a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t........ 7 7 /2007 215 Agriculture and Rural Credit Act N o v a S c o t i a F a r m L o a n B o a r d R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .......................... 7 8 /2007 215 Amusement Devices Safety Act Amusement Devices General Regulations–amendment ........................... 7 9 / 2007 216 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations–amendment ....... 8 0 / 2007 216 Beaches Act Beaches Regulations–amendment ............................................ 8 1 / 2007 217 Business Electronic Filing Act & Companies Act F i r s t S c h e d u l e t o t h e C o m p a n i e s A c t ( T a b l e s B a n d C ) – a m e n d m e n t ................. 8 7 /2007 219 Business Electronic Filing Act & Corporations Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 9 2 / 2007 223 Business Electronic Filing Act & Limited Partnerships Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 119/2007 256 Business Electronic Filing Act & Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 144/2007 274 Business Electronic Filing Act & Private Investment Holding Companies Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 151/2007 278

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 160/2007 283 Cemetery and Funeral Services Act Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations–amendment .......................... 8 2 / 2007 217 Change of Name Act C h a n g e o f N a m e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 8 3 / 2007 218 Collection Agencies Act C o l l e c t i o n A g e n c i e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t................................... 8 4 /2007 218 Communications and Information Act Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 8 5 / 2007 218 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations–amendment .............................. 8 6 / 2007 219 Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act F i r s t S c h e d u l e t o t h e C o m p a n i e s A c t ( T a b l e s B a n d C ) – a m e n d m e n t ................. 8 7 /2007 219 Condominium Act Condominium Regulations–amendment ....................................... 8 8 / 2007 221 Consumer Protection Act C o n s u m e r P r o t e c t i o n A c t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t............................... 8 9 /2007 222 Consumer Reporting Act C o n s u m e r R e p o r t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................. 9 0 /2007 222 Co-operative Associations Act C o - o p e r a t i v e A s s o c i a t i o n s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.............................. 9 1 /2007 223 Corporations Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 9 2 / 2007 223 Costs and Fees Act Regulations Amending the Schedules to

Part I and

Part II of the Costs and Fees Act – a m e n d m e n t ........................................................... 9 3 / 2007 224 Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act C r a n e O p e r a t o r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................................... 9 4 / 2007 240 P o w e r E n g i n e e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 9 5 / 2007 241 Credit Union Act C r e d i t U n i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 9 6 / 2007 242 Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act D i r e c t S e l l e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 9 7 / 2007 243 Education Act Governor in Council Education Act Regulations–amendment ...................... 9 8 / 2007 243

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Web version. 211 Electrical Installation and Inspection Act E l e c t r i c a l C o d e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 9 9 / 2007 244 Elevators and Lifts Act E l e v a t o r s a n d L i f t s G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .............................100/2007 244 Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act E m b a l m e r s a n d F u n e r a l D i r e c t o r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................101/2007 246 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 147/2007 276 Energy Resources Conservation Act & Pipeline Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 102/2007 246 Environment Act Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations .............................. 182/2007 297 Fire Safety Act F i r e S a f e t y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .......................................... 103/2007 247 F u e l S a f e t y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.......................................... 104/2007 247 Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations–amendment .......................... 105/2007 249 F i s h B u y e r s ’ L i c e n s i n g a n d E n f o r c e m e n t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................106/2007 249 F i s h I n s p e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t....................................... 107/2007 250 F i s h e r i e s a n d A q u a c u l t u r e L o a n B o a r d R e g u l a t i o n s ..............................183/2007 309 R o c k W e e d H a r v e s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ................................108/2007 250 Forests Act F o r e s t F i r e P r o t e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................109/2007 250 Gaming Control Act Bingo Regulations–amendment .............................................. 110/2007 251 Bingo Suppliers Regulations–amendment ...................................... 111/2007 251 C a s i n o R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................................. 112/2007 251 Gypsum Mining Income Tax Act C a l c u l a t i o n o f I n c o m e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................113/2007 252 Health Protection Act Food Safety Regulations–amendment ......................................... 114/2007 252 Health Services and Insurance Act A m b u l a n c e F e e R e g u l a t i o n s ................................................ 181/2007 295 Insurance Act I n s u r a n c e A d j u s t e r s L i c e n s i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...........................115/2007 253 I n s u r a n c e A g e n t s L i c e n s i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.............................116/2007 253 L i c e n s i n g o f I n s u r e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................117/2007 253

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 119/2007 256 Liquor Control Act Liquor Licensing Regulations–amendment ..................................... 120/2007 257 Lobbyists’ Registration Act Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations–amendment ................................ 121/2007 258 Maintenance Enforcement Act M a i n t e n a n c e E n f o r c e m e n t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................122/2007 258 Mineral Resources Act Mineral Resources Regulations–amendment .................................... 123/2007 259 Mortgage Brokers’ and Lenders’ Registration Act M o r t g a g e B r o k e r s a n d L e n d e r s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..........................124/2007 260 Motor Carrier Act Motor Carrier Fees Regulations–amendment .................................... 125/2007 260 Motor Vehicle Act Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs Regulations–amendment ........................ 126/2007 260 Commercial Carrier Safety Fitness Rating and Compliance Regulations–amendment .... 127/2007 261 Driver Training Schools Regulations–amendment ............................... 129/2007 264 Nighttime Driving Exemption Regulations–amendment ........................... 130/2007 265 N o n - R e s i d e n t R e g i s t r a t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .............................131/2007 265 Prorated Registration Fees for Inter-jurisdictional Commercial T r u c k s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t............................................ 132/2007 266 Reduction and Refund of Registration Fees Regulations–amendment ................ 133/2007 267 Registration Fees for Agricultural Vehicles Regulations–amendment ................ 134/2007 268 Registration Fees for Campers Regulations–amendment ........................... 135/2007 268 Registration Fees for Commercial Farmers’ and Fishermen’s T r u c k s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t............................................ 136/2007 268 Registration Fees for Commercial Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ........... 137/2007 269 Registration Fees for Passenger Motor Vehicles Regulations–amendment ............. 138/2007 271 Registration Fees for Trailers Regulations–amendment ........................... 139/2007 271 R e s t r i c t e d P e r m i t s a n d S p e c i a l P e r m i t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ....................140/2007 272

Schedule of Fees for Documents and Services–replacement ........................ 128/2007 261 V e h i c l e I n s p e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................... 141/2007 273 Occupational Health and Safety Act G e n e r a l B l a s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 142/2007 273 Off-highway Vehicles Act Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations–amendment ............................. 143/2007 273 Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 144/2007 274

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Web version. 213 Personal Property Security Act P e r s o n a l P r o p e r t y S e c u r i t y A c t G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................145/2007 275 Petroleum Resources Act Onshore Petroleum Drilling Regulations–amendment ............................. 146/2007 275 Petroleum Resources Regulations–amendment .................................. 148/2007 276 Petroleum Resources Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Onshore Petroleum Geophysical Exploration Regulations–amendment ............... 147/2007 276 Pipeline Act & Energy Resources Conservation Act Gas Plant Facility Regulations–amendment .................................... 102/2007 246 Private Career Colleges Regulation Act P r i v a t e C a r e e r C o l l e g e s G e n e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .........................149/2007 277 Private Investigators and Private Guards Act P r i v a t e I n v e s t i g a t o r s a n d P r i v a t e G u a r d s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................150/2007 277 Private Investment Holding Companies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–amendment ....... 151/2007 278 Provincial Parks Act P r o v i n c i a l P a r k s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...................................... 152/2007 278 Regulations Act Regulations under the Regulations Act–amendment .............................. 153/2007 279 Residential Tenancies Act R e s i d e n t i a l T e n a n c i e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .................................154/2007 280 Revenue Act R e v e n u e A c t R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 155/2007 280 Scalers Act S c a l i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................................. 156/2007 281 Small Claims Court Act S m a l l C l a i m s C o u r t F o r m s a n d P r o c e d u r e s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t.................157/2007 281 S m a l l C l a i m s C o u r t R e s i d e n t i a l T e n a n c i e s A p p e a l R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t...........158/2007 282 S m a l l C l a i m s C o u r t T a x a t i o n o f C o s t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ....................159/2007 282 Societies Act & Business Electronic Filing Act

Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies–replacement ...... 160/2007 283 Solemnization of Marriage Act S o l e m n i z a t i o n o f M a r r i a g e F e e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..........................161/2007 283 Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act Steam Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations–amendment ........................ 162/2007 284

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Theatres and Amusements Act T h e a t r e s a n d A m u s e m e n t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t..............................163/2007 288 Tourist Accommodations Act T o u r i s t A c c o m m o d a t i o n s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..............................164/2007 289 Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Act Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations–amendment ...................... 165/2007 290 Vital Statistics Act Fees for Searches and Transactions Regulations–amendment ....................... 166/2007 290 Wildlife Act B e a r H a r v e s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 167/2007 291 Deer Farming and Marketing of Deer Products Regulations–amendment ............. 168/2007 291 D e e r H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ........................................ 169/2007 291 F i s h i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ............................................. 170/2007 292 F u r B u y e r s , H i d e D e a l e r s a n d T a x i d e r m i s t s R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ................171/2007 292 F u r H a r v e s t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ....................................... 172/2007 292 G e n e r a l W i l d l i f e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................... 173/2007 293 G u i d e R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .............................................. 174/2007 293 L i s c o m b G a m e S a n c t u a r y R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..............................175/2007 293 M o o s e H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ...................................... 176/2007 294 Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations–amendment ............................. 177/2007 294 Shubenacadie Game Sanctuary Regulations–amendment .......................... 178/2007 294 S m a l l G a m e H u n t i n g R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t ..................................179/2007 295 T o b e a t i c W i l d l i f e M a n a g e m e n t A r e a R e g u l a t i o n s – a m e n d m e n t .....................180/2007 295 In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act.

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

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

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 215 N.S. Reg. 77/2007 to 180/2007 Made: March 26, 2007 Filed: March 27, 2007 Fee Increases Order in Council 2007-160 dated March 26, 2007 Amendments to regulations made and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to various Acts The Governor in Council on the joint report and recommendation of the Ministers of Treasury and Policy Board, and Finance, and pursuant to the Public General Statutes of Nova Scotia, and in particular such statutes as are referenced in

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

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

Schedule “A”, attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after April 1, 2007, or such later date as may be set out in the

Schedule with respect to any particular amendment; and (

b) amend

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

Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective April 1, 2007.

Schedule “A” N.S. Reg. 77/2007 Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations Amendment to the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 166 of

Chapter 6 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Agriculture and Marketing Act Subsection 5(1) of the Packaged Apples Controlled Atmosphere Designation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 225/87, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-1304 dated October 27, 1987, is amended by striking out “$10.00” and substituting “$10.68”. N.S. Reg. 78/2007 Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations Amendment to the Nova Scotia Farm Loan Board Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 8 of

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

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

a) striking out “$300” a nd substituting “$320.40”; and (

b) striking out “$1000” and substituting “$1068.00”.

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b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$1200.00” and substituting “$1281.00”. 3 Clause 5(5)(

a) of the regulations is amende d by striking out “$30” and substituting “$32.04”. 4 Clause 5(5)(

b) of the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$200” a nd substituting “$213.60”; and (

b) striking out “$300” and substituting “$320.40”. 5 Clause 5(5)(

c) of the regulations is amende d by striking out “$100” and substituting “$106.80”. 6 Clause 5(5)(

d) of the regulations is amende d by striking out “$50” and substituting “$53.40”. N.S. Reg. 79/2007 Amusement Devices General Regulations Amendment to the Amusement Devices General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 20 of

Chapter 12 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Amusement Devices Safety Act The Amusement Devices General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 139/2005, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2005-285 dated July 8, 2005, are amended by repealing

Section 16 and substituting the following Section: 16 The fees prescribed under the Act for licences and inspections are as set out in the following table: Licence or Inspection Fee Initial inspection and granting of new licence $170.61 for first year of licence term Licence renewal (includes annual inspection) $113.74 for each year of licence term Special inspections $113.74 for each inspection N.S. Reg. 80/2007 Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations Amendment to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 29 of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2003, the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act The Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations, N.S. Reg. 129/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-304 dated June 27, 2003, are amended by repealing

Section 44 and substituting the following Section: 44

(1) The fee for registration of an apprenticeship agreement is $113.74.

(2) The fee for an in-class technical training course is $79.67.

(3) The fee for a technical training course delivered by Internet is $79.67.

(4) The fee for a written examination application is $113.74.

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(5) The fee for a practical examination application is $113.74.

(6) The fee for a certificate renewal application is $56.92.

(7) The fee for arranging a special examination sitting is (a) $341.23 for up to 25 participants; and (b) $568.71 for 26 or more participants.

(8) The fee for a trade qualification application under

Section 30 is $568.71.

(9) The fee for issuance of a certificate and identity card to a journeyperson from another jurisdiction is $56.92.

(10) The fee for a training provider accreditation application is $1137.42.

(11) The fee for approval of a program provided by a training provider is $568.71.

(12) The fee for a certificate replacement application is $28.52.

(13) The fee for a photo identification replacement application is $11.43.

(14) The fee for a transcript is $11.43.

(15) The fee for an additional invigilator is $227.48. N.S. Reg. 81/2007 Beaches Regulations Amendment to the Beaches Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 13 of

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

a) striking out “$20.00” in clau se (

i) and substituting “$21.36”; and (

b) striking out “$20.00” in clau se (ii) and substituting “$21.36”. N.S. Reg. 82/2007 Cemetery and Funeral Services Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Cemetery and Funeral Services made by the Governor in Council under

Section 28 of

Chapter 62 of the Revised Statues of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Cemetery and Funeral Services Act The regulations respecting cemetery and funeral services, N.S. Reg. 16/84, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 84-156 dated February 7, 1984, are amended, effective May 1, 2007, by (

a) striking out “$53.00” in clau se 2(

f) and substituting “$56.60”; and (

b) striking out “$26.50” in cl ause 3(

d) and substituting “$28.30”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue 218 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 83/2007 Change of Name Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Changes of Names made by the Governor in Council under

Section 21 of

Chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Change of Name Act The regulations respecting changes of names, N.S. Reg. 74/77, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 77-942 dated August 2, 1977, are amended, effective June 4, 2007, by (

a) striking out “$133.00” in S ection 6 and substituting “$142.00”; (

b) striking out “$20” in Secti on 6 and substituting “$21.35”; and (

c) striking out “$15.00” in S ection 7 and substituting “$16.00”. N.S. Reg. 84/2007 Collection Agencies Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Collection Agencies made by the Governor in Council under

Section 28 of

Chapter 77 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Collection Agencies Act

Section 17 of the regulations respecting collection agencies, N.S. Reg. 104/75, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 75-880 dated July 29, 1975, is amended, effective April 30, 2007, by (

a) striking out “$373.00” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$398.35”; (

b) striking out “$133.00” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$142.00”; (

c) striking out “$53.00” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$56.60”; (

d) striking out “$30.00” in clau se (

d) and substituting “$32.00”; and (

e) striking out “$40.00” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$42.70”. N.S. Reg. 85/2007 Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations Amendment to the Royal Gazette

Part I Fees Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18 of

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

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette

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

a) striking out “$106.50” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$113.74”; (

b) striking out “$21.00” in clauses (b), (

c) and (

d) and substituting “$22.43”; (

c) striking out “$48.00” in subcla use (c)(iii) and substituting “$51.26”;

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d) striking out “$10.60” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$11.32”. N.S. Reg. 86/2007 Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations Amendment to the Royal Gazette

Part II Fees Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 18 of

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

Section 2 of the Royal Gazette

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

a) striking out “$79.87” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$85.30”; and (

b) striking out “$53.25” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$56.87”. N.S. Reg. 87/2007 First

Schedule to the Companies Act (Tables B and

C) Regulations Amending the First

Schedule to the Companies Act made by the Governor in Council under

Section 5 and subsection 8(2) of

Chapter 81 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Companies Act and

Section 5 of

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

Schedule “A” of Order in Council 2004-138 dated March 30, 2004, that repeals Table B and Table C of the First

Schedule to the Companies Act and substitutes new tables, N.S. Reg. 54/2004, is repealed and the First

Schedule to the Companies Act is altered by repealing Table B and Table C and substituting the following tables: Table B Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies under

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

Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 F o r i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f c o m p a n y ...................................................... $288.36 2 F o r r e g i s t e r i n g c h a n g e o f c o m p a n y ’ s n a m e............................................ $170.88 3 For certificate under

Section 17 ...................................................... $58.74 4 For providing certified or stamped copy of (

a) articles of association ...................................................... $21.36 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ............................... $21.36 (

c) a l l o t h e r d o c u m e n t s .......................................................... $10.68

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a) articles of association ...................................................... $21.36 (

b) amalgamation certificate and supporting documents ............................... $21.36 (

c) a l l o t h e r d o c u m e n t s .......................................................... $10.68 6 For filing notice of share purchase under subsection 51(11) ............................... $58.74 7 F o r f i l i n g a n y O r d e r o f C o u r t ....................................................... $58.74 8 F o r f i l i n g m a n a g e m e n t o r d i s s i d e n t ’ s i n f o r m a t i o n c i r c u l a r ...............................$58.74 9 For filing documents in support of amalgamation ....................................... $288.36 10 For filing documents striking name from register under

Section 137 ........................ $117.48 1 1 F o r c e r t i f i c a t e o f s t a t u s f o r c o m p a n y.................................................. $32.04 12 For issuance of exemption order under

Section 124 ..................................... $288.36 13 For filing documents of discontinuance under

Section 133 ............................... $117.48 14 For filing documents of continuance under

Section 133 .................................. $288.36 15 For every search in person not involving the federal data base (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) o r R e g i s t r y I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m ( R E G I S ) ............................................... $ 5 . 3 4 16 For every search by mail not involving the federal data base (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) o r R e g i s t r y I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m ( R E G I S ) .............................................. $10.68 17 For providing company profile from electronically stored i n f o r m a t i o n ..................................................................... $10.68 18 For direct access to electronically stored information, m o n t h l y r a t e o f .................................................................. $56.87 plus, for each hour of on-line access ..........................................$ 2 . 2 7 ( p l u s H S T ) 19 For search of proposed company name utilizing the federal data base (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system), either at the request of the submitting party or where the Registrar considers it appropriate (

a) for full data base (Newly Updated Automated Name Search system) search ............................................... $56.87 (plus HST) (

b) for Atlantic Provinces search including federal t r a d e n a m e a n d t r a d e m a r k s ........................................... $45.50 (plus HST)

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

Section 5 of the Business Electronic Filing Act 1 F o r r e g i s t r a t i o n o f c o m p a n y ....................................................... $288.36 2 F o r r e g i s t e r i n g c h a n g e o f c o m p a n y ’ s n a m e............................................. $58.74 3 F o r p r o v i d i n g a n y c e r t i f i c a t e o t h e r t h a n o r i g i n a l c e r t i f i c a t e o f i n c o r p o r a t i o n ...................$10.68 4 F o r f i l i n g a n y O r d e r o f C o u r t ....................................................... $10.68 N.S. Reg. 88/2007 Condominium Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Condominiums made by the Governor in Council under

Section 46 of

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

Section 1 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations resp ecting condominiums, N.S. Reg. 60/71, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 71-1173 dated November 23, 1971, is amended, effective May 1, 2007, by (

a) striking out “$2.00” in subcla use (a)(

i) and substituting “$2.15”; (

b) striking out “$4.00” in subcla use (a)(ii) and substituting “$4.25”; (

c) striking out “$6.00” in subcla use (a)(iii) and substituting “$6.40”; (

d) striking out “$0.50” in subcla use (b)(

i) and substituting “$0.53”; (

e) striking out “$1.00” in subcla use (b)(ii) and substituting “$1.07”; (

f) striking out “$2.00” in subclau se (b)(iii) and substituting “$2.15”; (

g) striking out “$100.00” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$106.80”; (

h) striking out “$200.00” in cl ause (

d) and substituting “$213.60”; (

i) striking out “$75.00” in cl ause (

e) and substituting “$80.10”; (

j) striking out “$100.00” in cl ause (

f) and substituting “$106.80”; (

k) striking out “$100.00” in cl ause (

h) and substituting “$106.80”; (

l) striking out “$50.00” in cl ause (

g) and substituting “$53.40”; (

m) striking out “$10.00” in cl ause (

i) and substituting “$10.68”; (

n) striking out “$250.00” in subclauses (j)(

i) and (ii) and substituting “$267.00”; (

o) striking out “$100.00” in subcla use (j)(iii) and substituting “$106.80”.

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Section 2 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$100.00 plus $10.00 per unit” in clause (1)(

a) and substituting “$114.28 plus $11.43 per unit”; (

b) striking out “$35.00” in clause (1)(

b) and substituting “$37.38”; and (

c) striking out “$25.00” in clau se (1)(

c) and substituting “$26.70”. 3

Section 3 of

Schedule “B” to the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$50.00” in cl ause (

a) and substituting “$53.40”; (

b) striking out “$10.00” in clau se (

b) and substituting “$10.68”; and (

c) striking out “$20.00” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$21.36”. N.S. Reg. 89/2007 Consumer Protection Act Regulations Amendment to the Consumer Protection Act Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 33 of

Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act Clause 3(1)(

b) of the Consumer Protection Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 160/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-464 dated September 20, 2000, is amended, effective May 1, 2007, by striking out “$107.00” and substituting “$114.30”. N.S. Reg. 90/2007 Consumer Reporting Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Consumer Reporting made by the Governor in Council under

Section 25 of

Chapter 93 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Consumer Reporting Act

Section 3 of the regulations respecting consumer reporting, N.S. Reg. 12/74, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 74-93 dated February 1, 1974, is amended, effective May 1, 2007, by (

a) striking out “$107.00” in cl ause (1) and substituting “$114.30”; (

b) striking out “$25.00” in clauses (2 ) and (4) and substituting “$26.50”; and (

c) striking out “$26.50” in cl ause (3) and substituting “$28.30”.

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Section 64 of

Chapter 98 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Co-operative Associations Act

Section 33 of the regulations respecting co-operative associations, N.S. Reg. 155/78, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 78-833 dated July 25, 1978, is repealed and the following

Section substituted: 33 The following fees are payable for services rendered by the Inspector and the Registrar: (

a) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a r t i c l e s o f i n c o r p o r a t i o n a n d b y - l a w s................................$114.28 (

b) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a m a l g a m a t i o n o r c o n t i n u a n c e a g r e e m e n t s ............................$114.28 (

c) f o r r e g i s t e r i n g a c h a n g e o f n a m e ................................................ $53.40 (

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

i) b y - l a w s............................................................... $21.36 ( i

i) a d o c u m e n t o t h e r t h a n b y - l a w s ............................................ $10.68 (

e) for filing an annual Inspector’s report ............................................ $28.30 (

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

i) Atlantic Provinces search including federal trade n a m e s a n d t r a d e m a r k ........................................... $45.50 (plus HST) (ii) Canada-wide database search .................................... $56.87 (plus HST) N.S. Reg. 92/2007

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

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

Section 12 of

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

Section 5 of

Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Business Electronic Filing Act 1

Section 5 of the

schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 128/96, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 96-562 dated July 17, 1996, is amended by striking out “$10.00” and substituting “$10.68”. 2

Section 6 of the regulations is amended by striking out “$10.00” and substituting “$10.68”.

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Part I and

Part II of the Costs and Fees Act Amendment to the Regulations under the Costs and Fees Act made by the Governor in Council under

Section 2 of

Chapter 104 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Costs and Fees Act 1 The regulations under the Costs and Fees Act are amended by repealing items (1) through (26) under the heading “FEES TO BE TAKEN AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE” and substituting the following items:

(1) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor a n d t h e G r e a t S e a l o f t h e P r o v i n c e............................................... $17.06

(2) For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governor and the seal-at-arms .......................................................... $22.75

(3) For every instrument or certificate under the hand and seal of the P r o v i n c i a l S e c r e t a r y.......................................................... $22.75 ( 4 ) F o r r e g i s t e r i n g d i p l o m a ........................................................ $ 5 . 6 8

(5) For registering or filing any other document or making a record of any fact by law authorized or required to be recorded by the A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l ............................................................. $ 3 . 4 1 ( 6 ) F o r c o p i e s o f a n y p a p e r s i n t h e A t t o r n e y G e n e r a l ’ s o f f i c e , p e r f o l i o ..................... $ 0 . 1 7

(7) For searching books or documents in the Attorney General’s office ..................... $ 0 . 3 4

(8) For search on request by mail ................................................... $ 0 . 5 7

(9) For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each ...................................................... $11.37 ( 1 0 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r c o r o n e r..................................................... $ 5 . 6 8 ( 1 1 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r n o t a r y p u b l i c ............................................... $22.75

(12) For appointment for a term of five years of commissioner to administer oaths, et cetera, w i t h i n t h e P r o v i n c e ................................... $113.74 The Minister of Justice may waive the fee where the appointee is an employee of the Province, the Government of Canada, a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district; an officer or employee of a society incorporated under the Societies Act; a member of an elected council of an Indian band within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Indian Act [(Canada)]; or a member of a council of a city, an incorporated town or a municipality of a county or district who undertakes not to charge a fee for services rendered.

(13) For commission for person appointed commissioner abroad ........................... $ 8 . 5 2

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(14) For commission for administrative justice of the peace ............................. $113.74 ( 1 5 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r p r o v i n c i a l c o n s t a b l e.......................................... $11.37

(16) For commission for local judge of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court acting within the district for which he is appointed a judge of the county court ............................................. $ 5 . 6 8 ( 1 7 ) F o r c o m m i s s i o n f o r Q u e e n ’ s C o u n s e l ........................................... $284.36

(18) For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized ............................................. $11.37

(19) For order in council authorizing such bonds ....................................... $56.87

(20) For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment of trust funds .................................... $11.37

(21) For order in council sanctioning such investment ................................... $56.87

(22) For examining and passing upon application of a trust company to be accepted by Supreme Court for certain purposes ............................... $11.37

(23) For order in council approving of such company ................................... $56.87

(24) For examining and passing upon application of trust company to hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act ............................... $11.37

(25) For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinking fund accounts ............................................................... $56.87

(26) For order in council approving by-law of any company save such a s r e l a t e s o l e l y t o e d u c a t i o n a l , c h a r i t a b l e o r r e l i g i o u s p u r p o s e s ......................... $ 5 . 6 8 2 The regulations are amended under the headi ng “FEES TO BE TAKEN AT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES” by repealing items (1) through (7) under the heading “Crown Lands” and items (1) through (12) under the heading “Mines and Energy” and substituting the following heading and items: Crown Lands

(1) For every search ...................................................... $32.04 per hour ( 2 ) C o p y o f a n y g r a n t ............................................................ $ 6 . 4 1

(3) For copy of a plan attached to a grant, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than ............................................ $ 6 . 4 1

(4) For every copy of, or portion of, or an entire general plan of a county, such reasonable sum as the Minister approves, not less than .................................................................... $ 6 . 4 1 ( 5 ) C o p i e s o f o t h e r d o c u m e n t s , p e r f o l i o.............................................. $ 1 . 0 7

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(6) For every certificate under the hand and seal of the Minister o r R e g i s t r a r o f C r o w n L a n d s .................................................... $ 6 . 4 1

(7) Treasure trove (

a) l i c e n s e f e e ........................................................... $534.00 (

b) t r a n s f e r f e e ............................................................ $11.37 (

c) r a t i f i c a t i o n f e e .......................................................... $ 5 . 6 8

(8) Beach aggregate removal (up to 10 3 y a r d s ) ........................................ $21.36 3 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (30) and Form 1 under the heading “COURT FEES” and substituting the following items: (1) (

a) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action or application commenced in the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or an action for custody, access or support in the Family Division, and including a counterclaim, cross c l a i m o r t h i r d p a r t y a c t i o n ............................................... $186.90 (

b) Despite item (1)(a), filing a defence to an action commenced in the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or action for custody, access or support in the Family Division or a defence filed in conjunction with a counterclaim or cross claim ......................... $85.44 (

c) Despite item (1)(a), entering a nd filing an interlocutory notice or interim application in the Supreme Court, including the Supreme Court (Family Division) in an action for custody, access or support ....................................................... $56.60 (

d) Issuing and filing all documents that commence a proceeding pursuant to the Maintenance and Custody Act ................................ $37.38

(2) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, including the filing of an Appeal of a Residential Tenancy Board R e p o r t o r a n o b j e c t i o n t o a F a m i l y C o u r t R e p o r t ..................................$124.96

(3) Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time to file a notice of appeal to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal or t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t o f C a n a d a ................................................. $186.90

(4) Preparing a judgment and execution order in a Residential Tenancies Board matter or to enforce a compensation or restitution order ........................ $37.38

(5) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial without a jury before the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceeding in t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t ( F a m i l y D i v i s i o n ) ........................................... $250.98

(6) Setting down or scheduling a matter for trial with a jury before the S u p r e m e C o u r t ............................................................. $373.80

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(7) Obtaining a settlement conference prior to setting down or scheduling a matter for trial before the Supreme Court other than a divorce action or any proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family D i v i s i o n ) ................................................................[ $ ] 114.28 (8) (

a) Where a settlement conference h as been held prior to the setting down or scheduling of the matter for trial without a jury before the Supreme Court, and the matter is not settled, setting down or s c h e d u l i n g t h e m a t t e r f o r t r i a l ............................................ $136.70 (

b) Where a settlement conference h as been held prior to the setting down or scheduling of the matter for trial with a jury before the Supreme Court and the matter is not settled, setting down or s c h e d u l i n g t h e m a t t e r f o r t r i a l ............................................ $261.66 (

c) Where a settlement conference is held after the matter has been set down or scheduled for trial with or without a jury before the Supreme Court, and the matter is settled and a consent dismissal order is filed with the Court within 30 days of the settlement conference, $100.00 shall be reimbursed to the party who filed the notice of trial. (9) (

a) Requesting an adjournment of a hearing to a new date in the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal within the 30-day period preceding the date on which that hearing was scheduled t o b e h e a r d ........................................................... $250.98 (

b) Requesting an adjournment of a trial to a new date in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia within the 90-day period preceding the date on which that trial was scheduled to be heard other than a divorce action or any proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division) ..................... $250.98

(10) In lieu of all fees for duties pertaining to the Controverted Elections Act ...................................................................... $312.92

(11) In lieu of fees for discovery hearings or a hearing in aid of an execution o r d e r...................................................................... $74.76 ( 1 2 ) C o p i e s o f a n y d o c u m e n t m a d e , p e r p a g e ........................................... $ 0 . 6 2 ( 1 3 ) C e r t i f y i n g a n y d o c u m e n t o n f i l e , n o t i n c l u d i n g c o p y c h a r g e ..........................$12.55 (no charge for one certified copy requested at the time of filing the document) (14) (

a) Filing and entry of all other documents in the Supreme Court, except a contingency fee agreement and an order from the Director of Residential Tenancies or the Residential Tenancies Board, that do not commence an action other than a divorce action or proceeding in the Supreme Court (Family Division) ......................... $28.57 (

b) Filing and entry of a contingency fee agreement and an order from the Director of Residential Tenancies or the Residential Tenancies B o a r d ................................................................ $11.37

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(15) Issuing and filing all documents pertaining to an action for divorce or matrimonial cause (includes $10.00 fee to Government of Canada for processing the registration of divorce forms) ..................................... $249.91

(16) Despite item (15), issuing and f iling an answer or other document in defence in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial cause except a counter petition or counterclaim ................................................ $62.75

(17) Despite item (15), issuing and f iling an answer and counter petition or defence and counterclaim in a divorce proceeding or matrimonial c a u s e .................................................................... $124.96 (17A) (

a) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for divorce ( d i v o r c e k i t ) ........................................................... $21.36 (

b) Issuing a self-help guide for applying for variation ( v a r i a t i o n k i t ) ......................................................... $21.36 (18) (

a) For mediation in the Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actions under the Children and Family Services Act, all parties shall pay hourly fees in accordance with the number of their dependants and income as follows: Gross Income Fees per Hour per Party Based on Number of Dependants Including Self 1234 5 o r m o r e up to $20 000 no fee no fee no fee no fee no fee $20 001-$23 000 $6.25 no fee no fee no fee no fee $23 001-$26 000 $12.55 $6.25 no fee no fee no fee $26 001-$29 000 $18.69 $12.55 $6.25 no fee no fee $29 001-$32 000 $25.10 $18.69 $12.55 $6.25 no fee $32 001-$35 000 $31.24 $25.10 $18.69 $12.55 $6.25 $35 001-$38 000 $37.65 $31.24 $25.10 $18.69 $12.55 $38 001-$41 000 $43.79 $37.65 $31.24 $25.10 $18.69 $41 001-$44 000 $50.20 $43.79 $37.65 $31.24 $25.10 $44 001-$47 000 $62.75 $50.20 $43.79 $37.65 $31.24 $47 001-$50 000 $75.29 $62.75 $50.20 $43.79 $37.65 $50 001-$53 000 $87.58 $75.29 $62.75 $50.20 $43.79 $53 001-$56 000 $100.39 $87.58 $75.29 $62.75 $50.20 $56 001-$59 000 $100.39 $100.39 $87.58 $75.29 $62.75 $59 001-$62 000 $100.39 $100.39 $100.39 $87.58 $75.29 $62 001-$65 000 $100.39 $100.39 $100.39 $100.39 $87.58 $65 001 and up $100.39 $100.39 $100.39 $100.39 $100.39

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b) The fees set out in item (18)(

a) are payable in advance and apply to each party for each hour of mediation. (

c) In determining the fees payable pursuant to items (18)(

a) and (b), (i) “each party” refers to the parties directly involved in the mediation but does not include anyone who accompanies a party for advice or support, (ii) “income” shall be determined in the manner set out in

Section 16 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines made pursuant to the Divorce Act (Canada), (iii) “number of dependants” includes the party and any children supported or partially supported by that party and any other person for whom the party is financially responsible; children supported or partially supported by both parents may be counted as dependants by both parents. (

d) Where the total amount of the hourly fees for mediation payable by all parties pursuant to items (18)(

a) and (

b) exceeds the actual hourly cost of mediation, the fees shall be pro-rated based on the parties’ incomes. (

e) The Court may order one party to pay part or all of the mediation fees attributable to another party where, in the determination of the Court, to order otherwise would cause serious financial hardship to that other party or for any other appropriate reason. (19) (

a) For the research for and preparation of a Court ordered custody/access assessment report in the Supreme Court, Family Court or Supreme Court (Family Division), except in relation to protection actions under the Children and Family Services Act or the Adult Protection Act or assessments under the Young Offenders Act, all parties shall pay fees in accordance with their income as follows: Income Deposit Percentage of Cost of Report Payable Up to $20 000 0 0% $20 001-$25 000 $55.00 5.69% $25 001-$30 000 $110.00 11.37% $30 001-$35 000 $165.00 17.07% $35 001-$40 000 $220.00 22.75% $40 001-$45 000 $330.00 34.12% $45 001-$50 000 $440.00 45.50% $50 001-$55 000 $550.00 56.87% $55 001-$60 000 $660.00 79.62% $60 001-$65 000 $935.00 96.68% $65 001-over $65 001 $1100.00 100%

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

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

i) the applicable deposit set out in item (19)(

a) upon the Court ordering an assessment report, and (ii) the amount of the applicable percentage of the cost of the assessment report set out in item (19)(

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

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

a) and (b), (i) “each party” refers to the parties directly involved in the Court application for which the assessment report is being prepared, (ii) “income” shall be determined in the manner set out in

Section 16 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines made pursuant to the Divorce Act (Canada). (

d) Where the total amount of the fees for an assessment report payable by all parties pursuant to items (19)(

a) and (

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

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

(20) Searching a file, including a telephone search, except bulk rate searches ( f r e e t o p a r t i e s t o t h e a c t i o n o r t h e i r s o l i c i t o r s ) ...................................... $ 6 . 8 2

(21) Despite item (20), searching a file, if an agreement has been entered into with the Department of Justice for bulk rate search fees ............................... $ 1 . 1 4

(22) Purchasing a tape of proceedings heard in any court, per tape ......................... $19.34 (23) (

a) For transcript of a preliminary hearing held in any court, p e r p a g e ............................................................... $ 3 . 9 8 (

b) For transcript of an oral decision in any court, per page (no charge f o r o n e c o p y t o t h e p a r t i e s t o t h e a c t i o n o r t h e i r s o l i c i t o r s ) ........................ $ 3 . 9 8 (

c) F o r t r a n s c r i p t o f a m a t t e r i n a n y c o u r t , p e r p a g e ................................ $ 3 . 9 8 (

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

b) or ( c ) , p e r p a g e ............................................................ $ 0 . 6 2 (24) (

a) For administering an oath by a commissioner of oaths or a notary p u b l i c , p e r d o c u m e n t .................................................... $17.07 (

b) For certifying documents by a notary public, per d o c u m e n t ............................................................. $17.07

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

a) a maximum of 25 photocopies, (

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

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

(26) Where an applicant has the following number of dependants and the applicant’s income is less than or equal to the following amounts, the applicant meets the financial eligibility criteria required to have the court fees set out in item (25) waived: Monthly Income and Number of Dependants: One adult - $1067.00 Two adults - $1424.00 and 1 child - $1416.00 and 1 child - $1708.00 and 2 children - $1700.00 and 2 children - $1932.00 and 3 children - $1924.00 and 3 children - $2156.00 and 4 children - $2148.00 and 4 children - $2380.00 and 5 children - $2372.00 and 5 children - $2604.00 and 6 children - $2596.00 and 6 children - $2828.00 and 7 children - $2820.00 and 7 children - $3052.00

(27) An applicant shall attach proof of income in the form of a current pay stub, a current benefit stub, a copy of the applicant’s most recent income tax return or a copy of the applicant’s most recent notice of assessment to the application form for the waiver of fees set out in item (25).

(28) Where an applicant is in receipt of no income, the applicant shall attach to the application form for the waiver of fees set out in item (25) a letter signed by the applicant’s medical doctor, priest or other official confirming that the applicant is in receipt of no income and is not surviving from any savings.

(29) Where applicable, the fees set out under the heading “COURT FEES” in this

Schedule are payable in the Family Court.

(30) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “COURT FEES” in this

Schedule prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service set out in an item under the heading “COURT FEES” in this Schedule.

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Form 1 Waiver of Fees Application Please print in BLOCK LETTERS: Last name: Mailing address: ________________ Apt # ________________ City or town/province: ____________ Postal code Telephones: Home: _______ Work _______ Msg Given names: _______________ Date of birth: ________________ (mm/dd/yr) Age: ___________ 9 Male 9 Female 9 Employed 9 Unemployed 9 Unable to work 9 Student/training 9 Not married 9 Married 9 Common law 9 Separated 9 Divorced 9 Widowed I apply to have the following court filing fees waived: _____________________________________________________________________________ HUSBAND OR WIFE (INCLUDING COMMON LAW) Name: Address: ___________ Telephone: ___________ DEPENDANTS (SPOUSE, CHILD, OTHER PERSON SUPPORTED BY APPLICANT): Total __ Living with client __ Living apart __ Name Relationship Birth date (mm/dd/yr) 1. __________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 3. __________________________________ 4. __________________________________ 5. __________________________________ 6. __________________________________ Do you receive social or other municipal assistance[?] 9 Yes 9 No Person who can verify Name: financial information Address: _____________________ Telephone:_______________

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I consent to have this information investigated for verification and will notify court administration of any change. __________________________ Signature of the applicant __________________________ Date 9 Approved 9 Denied By: Date: 4 The regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (26) under the heading “SHERIFF’S FEES” and substituting the following items:

(1) Originating notice, petition for divorce, writ, summons, subpoena, order, notice or document, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $62.75 (

b) where more than one defendant, for each defendant o v e r o n e , s e r v i c e c h a r g e.................................................. $39.78

(2) Execution order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $73.69 (

b) w h e r e s e r v i c e n o t b y S h e r i f f , s e r v i c e c h a r g e .................................. $45.66 plus commission set out in Item (9) (

c) where execution returned “NOT SATISFIED” after demand m a d e a n d n o c h a t t e l s o n w h i c h t o l e v y , s e r v i c e c h a r g e ..........................$73.69

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(3) Attachment order, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $73.69 (

b) where attachment made and chattels released without sale, s e r v i c e c h a r g e ........................................................[ $ ] 7 3 . 6 9 plus commission of 22.75% of first $1000.00 of amount claimed and 11.37% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2274.84 ( 4 ) R e c o v e r y o r d e r o r a n y d i r e c t o r d e r o f t h e C o u r t , s e r v i c e c h a r g e........................$73.69 plus $68.25 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff

(5) For removing defendant and delivering possession, service charge ..................... $73.69 plus $68.25 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff

(6) For taking and filing bond of defenda nt, either in cash or sureties and depositing with prothonotary, service charge ...................................... $73.69

(7) On sale of personal property under execution, commission of 22.75% of first $1000.00 realized and 11.37% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2274.84

(8) Where after demand made and paym ent made to sheriff or settlement made with plaintiff’s solicitor or agent, commission of 22.75% of first $1000.00 realized, including total amount of any settlement and 11.37% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2274.84

(9) Where after demand or levy made and plaintiff or plaintiff’s solicitor accepts payment, the execution shall be immediately returned and the commission shall be 22.75% of first $1000.00 and 11.37% of remainder based on full amount of execution, to a maximum total of $2274.84

(10) Where after levy made defendant makes an assignment in bankruptcy, commission of value of property levied – as determined by sheriff causing property levied to be appraised by 2 sworn appraisers at actual cash value of the property, that value being the amount which, in the opinion of the appraisers, the property would realize if offered at public auction after reasonable notice – but in no case exceeding amount claimed by plaintiff, together with plaintiff’s taxed costs

(11) In all cases where notices, orders or processes of any type or description are returned without being served or executed because defendant cannot be found, because notice, order or process is recalled by plaintiff’s s o l i c i t o r , o r f o r a n y o t h e r r e a s o n , s e r v i c e c h a r g e....................................$45.66

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

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $73.69 plus commission of 11.37% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2274.84

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b) where sale is abandoned after being advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.69% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1137.42

(13) On sale of land under execution, (

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $73.69 plus commission of 22.75% of first $1000.00 realized and 11.37% of remainder, to a maximum total of $2274.84 (

b) where sale is abandoned after being adver tised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.69% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1137.42 (

c) where sale is postponed after being advertised or posted on s h e r i f f ’ s b u l l e t i n b o a r d.................................................. $113.74

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

a) s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $73.69 plus commission of 11.37% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum total of $2274.84 (

b) where sale is abandoned after property has been advertised or posted on sheriff’s bulletin board, commission of 5.69% of amount claimed or realized, whichever is greater, to a maximum of $1137.42 (

c) where sale is postponed after being advertised or posted on s h e r i f f ’ s b u l l e t i n b o a r d.................................................. $113.74

(15) For making inventory and a ppraising goods seized under court o r d e r , s e r v i c e c h a r g e ......................................................... $73.69 plus $68.25 per person per hour or part thereof for each person required to assist sheriff

(16) The cost of actual travel at the rates set out in the Car Kilometrage Rates and Monthly Allowances Regulations made under the Civil Service Act, relating to service on each defendant or other party required to be served, with minimum charge of $10.68 per document, shall be added to fees for all notices and other processes.

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

(18) For every certificate issued by the sheriff including certificate under the Creditor’s Relief Act ...................................................... $22.70 ( 1 9 ) F o r c o p i e s o f a n y d o c u m e n t , p e r p a g e ............................................. $ 0 . 5 7

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

(21) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “SHERIFF’S FEES” in this

Schedule prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service set out in an item under the heading “SHERIFF’S FEES” in this Schedule. 5 The Regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (17) under the heading “5. COURTS OF PROBATE” and substituting the following items:

(1) Upon the issuing of a dedimus (including the application or hearing, order for dedimus, preparation of a compared copy of a will, certifying and filing same, filing of all necessary papers, and documents and letter if any, postage, and forwarding dedimus to person appointed) ......................... $28.57

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

a) the order therefor, filing fees, etc. .......................................... $17.09 (

b) preparing each compared copy of a citation ................................... $ 1 . 1 4

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

a) p l a i n .................................................................. $ 5 . 6 9 (

b) c e r t i f i e d ( i n a d d i t i o n t o f e e f o r p l a i n )......................................... $ 5 . 6 9 where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page ............................. $ 1 . 1 4

(4) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of le tters testamentary, letters of administration cum testamento annexo, resealed letters testamentary of exemplification, resealed letters of administration cum testamento annexo or exemplification (including in each case a compared copy of the will) with certificate of grant: where the will does not exceed 3 pages ........................................... $11.37 where the will exceeds 3 pages, an additional fee per page ............................ $ 1 . 1 4 (5) (

a) Preparing and certifying a compared copy of letters of administration with c e r t i f i c a t e o f g r a n t ...................................................... $11.37 (

b) Preparing a plain certificate of administration, probate or resealing ............................................................... $ 5 . 6 9

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

a) p e r p a g e ............................................................... $ 1 . 1 4 (

b) c e r t i f y i n g s a m e , p e r d o c u m e n t.............................................. $ 5 . 6 9

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c) f i l i n g a n y p l a n ......................................................... $11.37 Where any document or copy is tendered to a registrar to be compared and certified or either compared or certified, the fee therefor shall be the same as if the document or copy had also been prepared by the registrar. The fees payable to the registrar shall be paid to the registrar by the party on whose behalf the proceedings are had, and shall be paid at the time the proceedings are taken.

(7) Filing each attested claim, trust agreement, additional inventory or declaration or other document or paper where the charging of a filing fee has not been prohibited or where the filing fee has not been p r o v i d e d f o r ................................................................ $11.37

(8) Upon perusal or inspection of doc uments, papers and records by a b a r r i s t e r o r o t h e r p e r s o n , p e r f i l e ................................................. $ 2 . 2 8

(9) Upon each perusal or inspection of documents and records in each estate for any party by staff (not to include copies thereof or summaries of proceedings), and supplying information required per file ........................... $ 5 . 6 9 (10) (

a) Filing each caveat ...................................................... $11.37 (

b) Filing each notice of appeal ............................................... $28.57

(11) Upon an application for letters of guardianship and including the issuing of the letters and the preparation of one compared copy of the letters a n d c e r t i f y i n g s a m e .......................................................... $57.14

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

Section 64 of the Probate Act, for licence to sell, mortgage or lease real property and including the issuing of the licence and preparation of one compared copy of the licence to be recorded in a registry of deeds and certifying s a m e , p e r d o c u m e n t .......................................................... $85.44 plus an additional fee for each page ............................................... $ 1 . 1 4 (13) (

a) Upon an application for the pa rtition or sale of lands and including the issuing of the warrant to commissioners and subscribing their oaths, the surveyor, vesting orders and generally such other similar acts or steps necessary to determine the matter ............................... $113.74 (

b) Upon an application for an insolvency order .................................. $34.18 (

c) Upon an application for a maintenance order ................................. $34.18 (

d) Upon an application to show cause for Proof in S o l e m n F o r m .......................................................... $56.60 (

e) Upon application to remove Executor or Administrator per day or p a r t t h e r e o f............................................................ $56.60

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f) Upon application for other show cause hearings per day or part t h e r e o f ............................................................... $56.60 (14) (

a) Upon an application to prove a will in common form other than the affidavit or affidavits of the subscribing witness or witnesses only, or upon the hearing of any citation to determine the persons to whom a grant shall be made, or upon any other hearing p r e l i m i n a r y t o a g r a n t.................................................... $28.57 (

b) Upon the adjudication of any claim against an estate per day or any p a r t t h e r e o f .......................................................... $56.87 (

c) Upon an application for the revocation of a grant, or upon any a p p l i c a t i o n t h e f e e o f w h i c h i s n o t o t h e r w i s e p r o v i d e d f o r .......................$56.87 (

d) Upon an application for any order on appeal from a decision of the r e g i s t r a r o f p r o b a t e...................................................... $56.87 (

e) Transmitting appeal with statement of decision and such copies or d o c k e t s a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t ................................... $56.87 (

f) Upon the resumption of a hearing previously partially c o m p l e t e d............................................................. $56.87 (

g) Where there is a contest, in addition to the fee payable where there is no contest, on every application or hearing or the resumption of a h e a r i n g p r e v i o u s l y p a r t i a l l y c o m p l e t e d..................................... $56.87 The fees set out in items (

a) to (

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

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

i) r e c o r d i n g s a m e a t r e g i s t r y o f d e e d s s h a l l b e..............................$28.57 plus $1.14 for each page, (ii) certifying election shall be the same fees as in Item (6)(

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

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

i) p r o v i n g a n d f i l i n g o n l y s h a l l b e ....................................... $11.37 (ii) in addition to the foregoing, certifying the will shall be the same fee as in Item (6)(b).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

s) of deeds.

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

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

Section 72 of the Probate Act h a s n o t b e e n m a d e ................................. $114.28 6 The Regulations are amended by repealing items (1) through (11) under the heading “9. FEES FOR REGISTRAR OF DEEDS” and substituting the following items:

(1) For filing, entering or registering an instrument, document o r p l a n a f f e c t i n g r e a l p r o p e r t y .................................................. $79.57 Where instruments, documents or plans are combined or attached together, or where several instrument types are combined together in one instrument or document, each instrument, document or plan shall be considered to be separate and the fee shall be payable in relation to each.

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

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

b) filing a boundary retracement survey plan prepared by a surveyor authorized under the Nova Scotia Land Surveyors Act; (

c) registering a statutory declaration respecting judgments; or (

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

(3) For certifying or furnishing number, date, time or any other information for each such document ..................................... $11.43

(4) For searching any books, indexes or files per person p e r h a l f d a y ................................................................. $ 5 . 6 6

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(5) For each filed document when required by the registrar t o b e p r o d u c e d f o r i n s p e c t i o n ................................................... $ 2 . 1 4

(6) For supplying copies of recorded or filed documents, plans, etc. for each page copied by a copier, per page ......................................... $ 1 . 0 7

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

a) d e c l a r a t i o n s .......................................................... $114.28 p l u s p e r u n i t ........................................................... $11.43 (

b) a n y f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s – b y - l a w s , e t c ...................................... $37.38 (

c) certifying any document under this Act ...................................... $26.70

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

(9) A fee or charge set out in an item under the heading “9. FEES FOR REGISTRAR OF DEEDS” in these regulations prevails over any conflicting fee or charge prescribed in any enactment for a search or service described in an item under the heading “9. FEES FOR REGISTRAR OF DEEDS” in these regulations.

(10) For copying any document in the paper-based personal property registry at the Registry of Deeds and sending i t b y m a i l o r f a x t o t h e r e q u e s t i n g p a r t y........................................... $14.95

(11) Despite Item (9), fees for the use of the electronic personal property registry shall be as specified in the regulations made pursuant to the Personal Property Security Act. N.S. Reg. 94/2007 Crane Operators Regulations Amendment to the Crane Operators Regulations made by the Minister of Environment and Labour under

Section 19 of

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

Schedule immediately after

Section 32 and substituting the following Schedule:

Schedule Column I Service Column II Fee 1 Examination for certificate $34.12 per paper 2 Rewrite of examination $34.12 per paper 3 Re-marking of examination $34.12 per paper

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Section 38 of

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

Schedule 1 and substituting the following Schedule:

Schedule 1 Fees (Sections 7, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47 and 49) Column 1 Service Column 2 Fee 1 Examination, re-examination or re-marking of examination 2 Annual renewal and initial issue of certificate of qualification 3 Replacement certificate of qualification 4 Replacement pocket certificate 5 Reinstatement of certificate of qualification 6 Transfer of certificate of qualification 7 Registration, re-registration or replacement of plant registration certificate 8 Hourly rate for requested special services for plant registration or examination for certification 9 Restricted certificate of qualification $34.12 $56.87 $28.43 $28.43 $85.31 $56.87 $170.61 $85.31 $85.31 Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 26, 2007.

Sgd.: Mark Parent Minister of Environment and Labour

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Section 257 of

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

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

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

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

i) i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f a c r e d i t u n i o n....................................... $227.48 (ii) amendment of articles other than an amendment under (iii) ................ $113.74 (iii) amendment of articles correcting a clerical error .......................... $21.36 ( i

v) r e s t a t e d a r t i c l e s................................................... $113.74 (

v) a m a l g a m a t i o n .................................................... $227.48 ( v

i) a r t i c l e s o f r e o r g a n i z a t i o n ........................................... $113.74 ( v i

i) r e v i v a l o f a c r e d i t u n i o n ............................................ $113.74 (viii) intent to dissolve or revocation of intent to dissolve ....................... $17.07 (

b) for the approval of charter by-laws or any amendment, repeal or replacement thereof .............................................. $11.37 (

c) f o r f i l i n g a n y n o t i c e ...................................................... $ 5 . 6 8 (

d) for filing an annual return ................................................ $22.75 (

e) for late filing of an annual return, for each day after the date the annual return is due to be filed (maximum total $500 per return) ............................................ $ 5 . 6 8 (

f) for a request to reserve one name ........................................... $ 5 . 6 8 (

g) for a search by mail of documents filed by a credit union ......................... $ 5 . 6 8 (

h) f o r a n o r d e r o f t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ......................................... $113.74 (

i) f o r a c e r t i f i c a t e o f s t a t u s.................................................. $11.37 (

j) for certified copies or photocopies of (

i) a n y a r t i c l e s ....................................................... $11.37

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k) f o r l i m i t e d r e g i s t r a t i o n o f a n e x t r a - p r o v i n c i a l c r e d i t u n i o n .......................$56.87 (

l) f o r f i l i n g a n o f f e r i n g s t a t e m e n t ........................................... $136.49 (

m) f o r f i l i n g a s t a t e m e n t o f c h a n g e i n f a c t s...................................... $68.25 N.S. Reg. 97/2007 Direct Sellers Regulations Amendment to the Direct Sellers Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 35 of

Chapter 129 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Direct Sellers’ Regulation Act The Direct Sellers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 93/76, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 76-1186 dated October 12, 1976, are amended, effective May 1, 2007, by (

a) striking out “$107.00” in clau se 9(1)(

a) and substituting “$114.30”; (

b) striking out “$213.00” in clau se 9(1)(

b) and substituting “$227.50”; (

c) striking out “$320.00” in clau se 9(1)(

c) and substituting “$341.75”; (

d) striking out “$42.50” in S ection 10 and substituting “$45.40”; (

e) striking out “$30.00” in S ection 10 and substituting “$32.00”; (

f) striking out “$20.00” in Sec tion 10 and substituting “$21.35”; (

g) striking out “$10.00” in Sec tion 10 and substituting “$10.70”; and (

h) striking out “$30.00” in S ection 11 and substituting “$32.00”. N.S. Reg. 98/2007 Governor in Council Education Act Regulations Amendment to the Governor in Council Education Act Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 146 of

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

Section 18A and substituting the following Section: 18A

(1) An applicant for an initial certificate shall pay a fee of $90.99.

(2) An applicant for renewal of a certificate shall pay a fee of $39.81.

(3) An applicant for a duplicate certificate shall pay a fee of $39.81.

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(2) An applicant for a statement of professional standing shall submit a fee of $28.44 with their application. N.S. Reg. 99/2007 Electrical Code Regulations Amendment to the Electrical Code Regulations made by the Fire Marshal under

Section 6 of

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

c) of the Electrical Code Regulations, N.S. Reg. 95/99, made by the Fire Marshal and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 1999-470 dated October 6, 1999, is amended by striking out “$26.63” and substituting “$28.44”. 2 Subsection 5(9) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$5.33” and substituting “$5.69”. Made at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, on March 26, 2007. Sgd.: R. J. Cormier Fire Marshal for the Province of Nova Scotia N.S. Reg. 100/2007 Elevators and Lifts General Regulations Amendment to the Elevators and Lifts General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 23 of

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

Schedule A and substituting the following Schedule:

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

a) a passenger elevator ................................ $142.17 (

b) a f r e i g h t e l e v a t o r .................................. $142.17 (

c) an escalator ...................................... $142.17

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d) a d u m b w a i t e r..................................... $113.74 (

e) a m a n l i f t ......................................... $142.17 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities ............... $85.31 (

g) a r o p e t o w........................................ $170.61 (

h) a pony lift ........................................ $170.61 (

i) a c h a i r s k i l i f t ..................................... $454.97 (

j) a T - b a r l i f t ....................................... $398.10 (

k) a gondola lift ..................................... $454.97 (

l) a r e v e r s i b l e r o p e w a y ............................... $454.97 (*For a licence for a new installation applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year is one-half the applicable amount listed.) 2 Transfer of a licence .................................... $56.87 3 Issue or renewal of a certificate of competency, per year ...... $56.87 4 Issue of an installation permit, for (

a) a passenger elevator ................................ $255.91 (

b) a f r e i g h t e l e v a t o r .................................. $255.91 (

c) an escalator ...................................... $255.91 (

d) a d u m b w a i t e r..................................... $255.91 (

e) a m a n l i f t ......................................... $255.91 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities .............. $113.74 (

g) a r o p e t o w........................................ $142.17 (

h) a pony lift ........................................ $142.17 (

i) a c h a i r s k i l i f t ..................................... $454.97 (

j) a T - b a r l i f t ....................................... $341.23 (

k) a gondola lift ..................................... $454.97 (

l) a r e v e r s i b l e r o p e w a y ............................... $454.97 5 Initial registration** of a contractor, for first year .......... $227.48 (**For the initial registration of a contractor applied for after September 1 in any year, the fee for the first year is one-half the applicable amount listed.) 6 Registration or renewal of a registration of a contractor after first year, per year .............................................. $113.74 7 Any inspection, per hour, of (

a) a passenger elevator ................................ $113.74 (

b) a f r e i g h t e l e v a t o r .................................. $113.74 (

c) an escalator ...................................... $113.74 (

d) a d u m b w a i t e r..................................... $113.74

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e) a m a n l i f t ......................................... $113.74 (

f) a lift for persons with physical disabilities ............... $56.87 (

g) a r o p e t o w........................................ $113.74 (

h) a pony lift ........................................ $113.74 (

i) a c h a i r s k i l i f t ..................................... $113.74 (

j) a T - b a r l i f t ....................................... $113.74 (

k) a gondola lift ..................................... $113.74 (

l) a r e v e r s i b l e r o p e w a y ............................... $113.74 8 Fee for a duplicate of a lost, mislaid or damaged (

a) l i c e n c e ........................................... $56.87 (

b) c e r t i f i c a t e o f c o m p e t e n c y............................. $56.87 (

c) notice (metal plate-mounted, or label) ................... $56.87 N.S. Reg. 101/2007 Embalmers and Funeral Directors Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Embalmers and Funeral Directors made by the Governor in Council under

Section 33 of

Chapter 144 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act Subsection 17(4) of the regulations respecting embalmers and funeral directors, N.S. Reg. 215/83, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 83-1131 dated October 4, 1983, is amended, effective May 1, 2007, by striking out “$107.00” and substituting “$114.30”. N.S. Reg. 102/2007 Gas Plant Facility Regulations Amendment to the Gas Plant Facility Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 29 of

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

Section 44 of

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

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

a) striking out “$100.00” in subsec tion (1) and substituting “$106.80”; and (

b) striking out “$100.00” in sub section (2) and substituting “$106.80”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 247 N.S. Reg. 103/2007 Fire Safety Regulations Amendment to the Fire Safety Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 51 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002, the Fire Safety Act 1 Subsection 12(2) of the Fire Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 48/2003, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2003-83 dated February 28, 2003, is amended by striking out “$77.44” and substituting “$82.71”. 2

Section 15 of the regulations is amended by striking out “$77.44” and substituting “$82.71”. 3 Clause 23(2)(

b) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$77.44” and substituting “$82.71”. N.S. Reg. 104/2007 Fuel Safety Regulations Amendment to the Fuel Safety Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 51 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2002, the Fire Safety Act

Part 4 - Fees of the Fuel Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 186/2006, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2006-421 dated September 29, 2006, is repealed and the following Part substituted:

Part 4 - Fees Gas business licence fees 65

(1) The yearly rates for gas business licence fees are as set out in the following table: Gas Business Licence Yearly Rate for Licence Fee Class 1 (Gas Distribution) – bulk plant/dispenser (aggregate storage capacity) $0.0455/USWG (minimum $113.74) – cylinder handling only $113.74 – bulk transporter only $113.74 Class 2 (Contractor) $113.74 Class 3 (Industrial) $113.74 Class 4 (Dispensing Station) $113.74

(2) The fees set out in subsection (1) include the cost of any inspections carried out under

Section 10.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue 248 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Gas technician licence fee 66 The yearly rate for a gas technician licence fee is $28.44. Certification fees 67

(1) Certification fees are as set out in the following table: Certificate Initial Fee Yearly Renewal Fee Other than Class F $56.87 $45.50 Class F $28.44 $28.44

(2) The fee for a duplicate certificate of any class is $17.07.

(3) The fees set out in subsection (1) do not include applicable training fees.

Permit fees 68 Permit fees are as set out in the following table: Activity Allowed by Permit Fee Installation with total load of 3 000 000 BTU/h or less $27.57 Installation with total load of more than 3 000 000 BTU/h – new installation $.066/1000 BTU/h of total load (max. $11 374.20) – addition or alteration to existing in stallation $.066/1000 BTU/h of alteration (minimum $113.74 – maximum $11 374.20) Installing or altering digester gas or landfill gas installation as determined and charged by certification agency Installing or altering propane dispenser with less than 5000 USWG aggregate capacity $56.87 Building new propane bulk plant $.0055/USWG of total storage Altering propane bulk plant $55.14 Installing or altering natural gas vehicle refuelling station $55.14 Registration fees 69 The fee for registering a domestic 1-family or 2-family dwelling unit installation with a total load of 250 000 BTU/h or less is $27.57.

Special inspection fee 70 The fee for a special inspection requested under

Section 53 is calculated at a rate of $113.74 per hour or part of an hour of time required by the inspector to make the special inspection.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 249 N.S. Reg. 105/2007 Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations Amendment to the Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 64 of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act Subsection 6(1) of the Aquaculture Licence and Lease Regulations, N.S. Reg. 15/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-31 dated February 2, 2000, is amended by (

a) striking out “$319.50” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$341.23”; (

b) striking out “[$]100.00” in clause (

b) and substituting “$106.80”; (

c) striking out “$10.65” in cl ause (

c) and substituting “$11.37”; (

d) striking out the period at the end of clause (

c) and substituting a semi-colon; and (

e) adding the following clauses immediately after clause (c): (

d) an application fee of $568.71 for a lease or licence; (

e) an assignment fee of $227.48 for a lease or licence; (

f) a lease or licence renewal fee of $341.23; (

g) a lease or licence amendment fee of $113.74. N.S. Reg. 106/2007 Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations Amendment to the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 77 of

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

Section 5 of the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2000, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2000-286 dated June 1, 2000, is amended by striking out “$213.00” and substituting “$227.48”. 2 Subsection 14(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$26.63” and substituting “$28.44”. 3 Subsection 15(3) of the regulations is amende d by striking out “$200” and substituting “$213.00”. 4 Subsection 17(6) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$26.63” and substituting “$28.44”. 5

Schedule “A” - Licence Fees - Per Species of the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$106.50” in items 2, 4 and 5 and substituting “$113.74”; (

b) striking out “$213.00” in ite m 3 and substituting “$227.48”; and (

c) striking out “$426.00” in item 1 and substituting “$454.97”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue 250 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 107/2007 Fish Inspection Regulations Amendment to the Fish Inspection Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 77 of

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

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

a) striking out “$213.00” in subsec tion (1) and substituting “$227.48”; and (

b) striking out “$213.00” in sub section (5) and substituting “$227.48”. 2 Subsection 6A(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$26.63” and substituting “$28.44”. 3 Subsection 6B(3) of the regulations is amende d by striking out “$200” and substituting “$213.00”. N.S. Reg. 108/2007 Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations Amendment to the Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 71 of

Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act 1 Subsection 21(1) of the Rock Weed Harvesting Regulations, N.S. Reg. 55/2001, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2001-240 dated May 25, 2001, is amended by striking out “$532.50” and substituting “$568.71”. 2 Subsection 22(1) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$2.00” and substituting “$2.14”. N.S. Reg. 109/2007 Forest Fire Protection Regulations Amendment to the Forest Fire Protection Regulations made by Governor in Council under clause 40(

f) of

Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Forests Act Subsection 3A(1) of the Forest Fire Protection Regulations, N.S. Reg. 55/87, made by Governor in Council by Order in Council 87-341 dated March 26, 1987, is amended by (

a) striking out “$5.00” in clau se (

a) and substituting “$5.34”; and (

b) striking out “$50.00” in cl ause (

b) and substituting “$53.40”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 251 N.S. Reg. 110/2007 Bingo Regulations Amendment to the Bingo Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

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

Section 8 of the Bingo Regulations, N.S. Reg. 37/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 95-256 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by (

a) striking out “$266.25” in subcla use (1)(b)(

i) and substituting “$284.36”; (

b) striking out “$266.25” in subclau se (1)(b)(ii) and substituting “$284.36”; (

c) striking out “10.65%” in clau se (2)(

b) and substituting “11.37%”. N.S. Reg. 111/2007 Bingo Suppliers Regulations Amendment to the Bingo Suppliers Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act Subsection 6(1) of the Bingo Suppliers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 38/95, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 95-257 dated April 4, 1995, is amended by striking out “$3195” and substituting “$3412.26”. N.S. Reg. 112/2007 Casino Regulations Amendment to the Casino Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 127 of

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

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

a) striking out “$106 500” in clau se (1)(

a) and substituting “$113 742”; (

b) striking out “3.2%” in clause (1)(

b) and substituting “3.4%”; (

c) striking out “$106.50” in clause (2)(

a) and substituting “$113.74”; and (

d) striking out “$479.25” in clau se (2)(

b) and substituting “$511.84”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue 252 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. N.S. Reg. 113/2007 Calculation of Income Regulations Amendment to Regulations Respecting Calculation of Income made by Governor in Council under subsection 7(1) of

Chapter 190 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Gypsum Mining Income Tax Act Clause (

b) of Order in Council 2002-167 dated April 5, 2002, N.S. Reg. 54/2002, is amended by striking out “$0.48” and substituting “$0.51”. N.S. Reg. 114/2007 Food Safety Regulations Amendment to the Food Safety Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 105 of

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

Section 5 of the Food Safety Regulations, N.S.

Reg. 206/20005 [206/2005], made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2005-458 dated October 14, 2005, is amended by striking out the table and substituting the following table: Class of Permit Term of Permit Fee for Permit (plus HST) temporary event 1 day $10.68 temporary event 2 days or longer $22.43 multiple temporary event 2 - 5 events $34.18 seasonal 4 months or less $34.18 foodshop 1 year $56.60 eating establishment 1 year $85.44 mobile 1 year $34.18 public market 1 year $34.18 2 Subsection 9(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$25.00” and substituting “$26.70”. 3 Subsection 12(1) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$200.00” and substituting “$213.60”. 4 Subsection 17(2) of the regulations is amended by striking out “$100.00” and substituting “$106.80”.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 253 N.S. Reg. 115/2007 Insurance Adjusters Licensing Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Insurance Adjusters Licensing made by the Governor in Council under

Section 55 of

Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Insurance Act

Section 14 of the regulations respecting insurance adjusters licensing, N.S. Reg. 245/92, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 92-1145 dated November 24, 1992, is amended by striking out “$319.50” in clauses (

a) and (

b) and substituting “$341.23”. N.S. Reg. 116/2007 Insurance Agents Licensing Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Insurance Agents Licensing made by the Governor in Council under Sections 5 and 52 of

Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Insurance Act 1 Clause 6(

b) of the regulations respecting insuran ce agents licensing, N.S. Reg. 81/93, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 93-461A dated May 31, 1993, is repealed and the following clause substituted: (

b) pays upon registration a fee of $56.87 for each qualifying examination and $28.44 for each supplemental examination; 2

Section 9 of the regulations is amended by (

a) striking out “$319.50” in clauses (1 )(

a) and (

b) and substituting “$341.23”; (

b) striking out “$213” in subsecti on (1A) and substituting “$227.48”; and (

c) striking out “$53.25” in sub section (5) and substituting “$56.87”. N.S. Reg. 117/2007 Licensing of Insurers Regulations Amendment to the Licensing of Insurers Regulations made by the Governor in Council under Sections 5 and 8 of

Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Insurance Act 1 Subsection 5(2) of the Licensing of Insurers Regulations, N.S. Reg. 142/90, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 90-629 dated May 22, 1990, is amended by striking out “$1597.50” and substituting “$1706.13”. 2 The regulations are further amended by repea ling

Schedule A and substituting the following Schedule:

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Schedule A Class of Insurance Annual License or Renewal Fee 1. Accident and sickness insurance $853.07 2. Aircraft insurance $341.23 3. Automobile insurance $568.71 4. Boiler and machinery insurance $341.23 5. Credit insurance $341.23 6. Fidelity insurance $341.23 7. Hail insurance $341.23 8. Legal expense insurance $341.23 9. Liability insurance $568.71 10. Life insurance $853.07 11. Marine insurance $568.71 12. Mortgage insurance $341.23 13. Property insurance $568.71 14. Surety insurance $341.23 15. Title insurance $341.23 N.S. Reg. 118/2007 Land Registration General Regulations Amendment to the Land Registration General Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 93 and subsection 128(2) of

Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2001, the Land Registration Act The Land Registration General Regulations, N.S.

Reg. 157/2002, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-581 dated December 17, 2002, are amended, effective April 1, 2007, by repealing Appendix “1” - Fees for Services Under the Land Registration Act, and substituting the following Appendix: Appendix 1 - Fees for Services Under the Land Registration Act 1 All fees must be paid at the time of registration, recording or filing of the document referred to, or at the time of service. 2 If documents are combined or attached together, or if several instrument types are combined together in one instrument or document, each instrument or document type is considered to be separate and the fee is payable for each. 3 Despite clause 4(a), there is no fee to register or record a document if a fee has been paid to file, enter or register the same document pursuant to the Registry Act. 4 The fees for services that are provided under the Act are as follows: (

a) to register or record, by any means, any document except a boundary retracement survey plan prepared by a surveyor authorized under the Nova Scotia Land Surveyors Act, a subdivision plan approved before April 16, 1987, a statutory declaration respecting judgments, an application form or cover page not registered or recorded in a roll or parcel register, an Affidavit of Name Change required by

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b) to register, record or file a copy of any document submitted with information that must accompany an application for registration pursuant to

Section 37 of the Act, that is not already registered, recorded or filed pursuant to the Act or the Registry Act except a boundary retracement survey plan prepared by a surveyor authorized under the Nova Scotia Land Surveyors Act, a subdivision plan approved before April 16, 1987, or a statutory declaration respecting judgments ........................ $79.57 (

c) to process information that must accompany an application for registration pursuant to

Section 37 of the Act and that is submitted after the time permitted by regulation or submitted within the time required but is incomplete, payable by q u a l i f i e d s o l i c i t o r ........................................................... $106.80 (

d) for certification by a registrar of a document, extract from a d o c u m e n t o r e x t r a c t f r o m e l e c t r o n i c d a t a ......................................... $11.43 (

e) for searching any books, indexes or files, per person per half day ....................... $ 5 . 6 6 (

f) for each registered or recorded document required by a registrar t o b e p r o d u c e d f o r i n s p e c t i o n ................................................... $ 2 . 1 4 (

g) for supplying copies of registered or recorded documents or extracts from those documents, for each page copied by a photocopier, per page ........................................................ $ 1 . 0 7 (

h) for entering and registering the following documents under the Condominium Act: (

i) d e c l a r a t i o n s .......................................................... $114.28 plus $11.43 per unit ( i

i) a n y f o l l o w i n g d o c u m e n t s ( b y - l a w s , e t c . ) , p e r d o c u m e n t .........................$37.38 (iii) certifying any document ................................................. $26.70 5 A registrar may waive the fee for (

a) recording an Application by Owner to the Regist rar General for Review of a Registrar’s Refusal to Revise or Rectify a Registration pursuant to subsection 18(14) or subsection 33(5) of the Act, if the Registrar General does not confirm the registrar’s refusal; (

b) recording a Request by Owner for Rectification pursu ant to subsection 33(2) of the Act, if the error in the registration was the responsibility of a registrar.

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Schedule of Fees Payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies Amendment to [Repeal and Replacement of] the

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

Section 33 of

Chapter 259 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Limited Partnerships Act and

Section 5 of

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

schedule of fees payable to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, N.S. Reg. 82/2004, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2004-138 dated March 30, 2004, is repealed, effective January 1, 2008, and the following

schedule substituted: 1 F o r i s s u i n g a c e r t i f i c a t e o f r e g i s t r a t i o n ............................................... $170.88 2 For filing any amendments under

Section 23 ........................................... $32.04 3 F o r f i l i n g d i s s o l u t i o n d o c u m e n t s ..................................................... $58.74 4 F o r f i l i n g a c e r t i f i c a t e o f l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p............................................ $32.04 5 For providing a certified copy of the following documents: (

a) l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p a g r e e m e n t .................................................. $21.36 (

b) c e r t i f i c a t e o f l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p ................................................ $21.36 (

c) a m e n d m e n t t o l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p ............................................... $21.36 (

d) a l l o t h e r d o c u m e n t s .......................................................... $10.68 6 For photocopying the following documents: (

a) l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p a g r e e m e n t .................................................. $21.36 (

b) c e r t i f i c a t e o f l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p ................................................ $21.36 (

c) a m e n d m e n t t o l i m i t e d p a r t n e r s h i p ............................................... $21.36 (

d) a l l o t h e r d o c u m e n t s .......................................................... $10.68 7 Annual registration fee ............................................................ $32.04

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. 257 N.S. Reg. 120/2007 Liquor Licensing Regulations Amendment to the Regulations Respecting Liquor Licensing made by the Governor in Council under

Section 50 of

Chapter 260 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Liquor Control Act The regulations respecting liquor licensing, N.S. Reg. 156/83, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 83-755 dated July 12, 1983, are amended by repealing

Schedule “A” and substituting the following Schedule:

Schedule A - Fees Application fees Club $106.50 Beverage room $267.00 Eating establishment $267.00 Lounge $267.00 Special premises $267.00 Cabaret $267.00 Military establishment $106.50 Relocation requiring public hearing $267.00 Relocation not requiring public hearing $106.50 License fees Type of License Fee for 3-year License Club $480.60 Beverage room $480.60 Eating establishment $480.60 Lounge $480.60 Special premises $480.60 Military establishment $480.60 Catering $480.60 Cabaret $1602.00 Special Occasion Licenses Fee Class I $10.68 Class II $21.36 Class III $53.40 Beer garden $53.40 Transfer fees (each license held) License $106.50 Shares $106.50 Ratifications (each license held) $106.50 Entertainment permits Cabaret $1068.00 annually

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 31, Special Issue 258 © NS Registry of Regulations. Web version. Other licenses $106.80 annually Replacement fees $10.68 Unless the Board otherwise directs, application fees payable to the Board are non-refundable. N.S. Reg. 121/2007 Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations Amendment to the Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 19 of

Chapter 34 of the Acts of 2001, the Lobbyists’ Registration Act

Section 3 of the Lobbyists’ Registration Regulations, N.S. Reg. 116/2002, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2002-415 dated September 13, 2002, is amended by (

a) striking out “$106.50” in subcla use (a)(

i) and substituting “$113.74”; (

b) striking out “$53.25” in subcla use (a)(ii) and substituting “$56.87”; (

c) striking out “$26.62” in subcla use (a)(iii) and substituting “$28.43”; (

d) striking out “$106.50” in subcla use (b)(

i) and substituting “$113.74”; (

e) striking out “$53.25” in subcla use (b)(ii) and substituting “$56.87”; (

f) striking out “$26.62” in subclau se (b)(iii) and substituting “$28.43”; (

g) striking out “$53.25” in subclau se (c)(

i) and substituting “$56.87”; and (

h) striking out “$26.62” in subcla use (c)(iii) and substituting “$28.43”. N.S. Reg. 122/2007 Maintenance Enforcement Regulations Amendment to the Maintenance Enforcement Regulations made by the Governor in Council under

Section 61 of

Chapter 6 of the Acts 1994-95, the Maintenance Enforcement Act 1 Subsection 12(1) of the Mainte