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Legislation

Further information pertaining to the legislation listed here, as well as to related regulations, can be found by visiting the House of Assembly website.

Energy

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Mines

  • Mineral Act
    Defines the rights of explorers and developers of mineral properties; the methodology to be used in obtaining such rights and the areas where government may regulate activity.

  • Mineral Holdings Impost Act
    Designed, by imposition of a tax, to encourage holders of mineral properties that do not come under the terms of the Mineral Act to either explore their lands or to surrender them so that they become subject to the Mineral Act.

  • Mining Act
    Regulates the development, operation and closure of mines in the province; outlines requirements for development, operational and rehabilitation and closure plans as well as milling licenses and financial assurance. This Act does not deal with Occupational Health and Safety matters.

  • Quarry Materials Act, 1998
    Defines the rights of explorers and developers of quarry materials; the methods by which such rights may be required, royalties payable; and areas where government may regulate activity.

  • Undeveloped Minerals Areas Act
    Enables government to arrange for the exploration of private mineral properties (generally ones which are not covered by the Mineral Act) that in its opinion have not been adequately explored. Properties affected by the Act have been identified by various orders.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador Power Commission (Water Power) Act
    Extinguishes certain water power rights held at the time by BRINCO and provides for their assignment to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (Power Commission) to facilitate financing of the Bay d’Espoir hydro-electric project.

  • Miscellaneous Financial Provisions Act, 1975
    Removes any restrictions elsewhere in provincial legislation on government assigning to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Electric Corporation a right, title or interest in royalties and rentals in clauses 1 and 8 of Part II of the lease between government and CF(L) Co.

  • Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act
    Defines the respective rights and powers of the Inuit of Labrador in relation to their aboriginal rights based on their traditional and current use and occupancy of the lands, water and sea ice of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Area in accordance with their own customs and traditions. Also defines the amendments to other Statutes that are affected by this Act.

  • Revenue Administration Act
    Part VII of the Act defines the percentage of taxes to be paid to the Crown in respect to mining operations, and the terms under which these taxes are calculated.

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Forestry

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Agrifoods

  • Agrologists Act
    An act establishing the Newfoundland and Labrador Institute of Agrologists. The Act outlines the objectives, structure, operation and membership of the Institute.

  • Animal Protection Act
    The purpose of this act is to provide for a method to help animals that are in distress and to prevent cruelty to or other mistreatment of animals.

  • Animal Health and Protection Act
    This Act consolidates and updates the Animal Protection Act, Dog Act, Heritage Animals Act, Livestock Act, and Livestock Health Act. It will be enforceable once regulations are passed at which time these previous Acts will be repealed.

  • Crop Insurance Act
    An act respecting the Newfoundland and Labrador Crop Insurance Agency. The Crop Insurance plan is covered under this act. The plan offers insurance on insurable agricultural crops. The Act designates the Newfoundland and Labrador Crop Insurance Fund and also the Crop Insurance Board.

  • Dog Act
    An act respecting the keeping of dogs.

  • Farm Practices Protection Act
    An Act respecting the protection of Farm Practices in the province.

  • Farm Products Corporation Act
    An act respecting the administration of Farm Products Corporation.

  • Heritage Animals Act
    The purpose of this act is to provide the means for recognition and protection of heritage animals within the province. Included under this act are the Designation of Inspectors Order and the Newfoundland Pony Designation Order.

  • Livestock Act
    An act regarding the control and protection of livestock. The Livestock Regulations outline the details relating to the control and protection of livestock.

  • Livestock Health Act
    An act respecting the prevention of diseases in livestock. Under this act are the Livestock Health Regulations which provide the details on the prevention of diseases in livestock.

  • Livestock Insurance Act
    An act to provide for livestock insurance and respecting the Livestock Owners Compensation Board. The Livestock Insurance Plan is covered under this act. The plan offers insurance on beef, sheep, cattle and goats from predatory attacks by dogs or coyotes. The Act designates the Livestock Owners Compensation Fund and the Livestock Owners Compensation Board.

  • Meat Inspection Act
    An act to provide for animal and meat inspection in slaughterhouses. This act includes Meat Inspection Regulations which provide the details on standards and licensing for animal and meat inspection in slaughterhouses.

  • Natural Products Marketing Act
    An act to allow for the creation of commodity boards, and a supervisory board to protect the interests of the general public, and an act to amend the Natural Products Marketing Act and the Farm Practices Protection Act to create the Farm Industry Review Board.

  • Plant Protection Act
    An act respecting the protection of plants and the prevention of the spread of pests and diseases destructive to vegetation.

  • Poultry and Poultry Products Act
    An act respecting all poultry and poultry products such as chicken and eggs.

  • Vegetable Grading Act

  • Veterinary Medical Act, 2004
    An Act governing the veterinary profession in this province.

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Food Legislation

Provincial Act and Regulations:

The provincial and federal governments have a number of food safety statutes and programs that support the laws. Those acts and their associated programs operated by the Department of Natural Resources are:

The Department of Health and Community Services is responsible for:

Federal Acts and Regulations:

The federal government usually through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency opens new window is also responsible for a number of national food safety laws as follows:

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