Output-Based Pricing System Reporting and Compliance

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The Nova Scotia Regulation 24/2024, titled “Output-Based Pricing System Reporting and Compliance Regulations,” was enacted by the Governor in Council on January 30, 2024. These regulations are designed to regulate the reporting and compliance of

New Accounting Manual for Municipalities

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On January 24, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in Nova Scotia, issued N.S. Reg. 21/2024, which involves the repeal and replacement of existing regulations governing the Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual. This

Battery Storage Systems: Prescribed Energy-Storage Projects

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The Nova Scotia Regulation 250/2023, formally titled “Prescribed Energy-Storage Projects Regulations,” was made on December 21, 2023, under the authority of the Governor in Council, pursuant to subsection 4D(9) of the Electricity Act. The regulation

Cultivating a Healthier Gaming Ecosystem

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On November 28, 2023, the Government of Nova Scotia enacted N.S. Reg. 212/2023, an amendment to the Casino Regulations under the Gaming Control Act. Its primary aim is to improve regulatory compliance and security protocols

Improving the Framework for Venture Capital Investment

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On November 7, 2023, the Governor in Council of Nova Scotia issued an amendment to the Venture Capital Tax Credit Regulations (N.S. Reg. 173/2020). This amendment, known as N.S. Reg. 197/2023, arises from a recommendation

Total Production Quota (TPQ) Regulations in Dairy Industry

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On September 19, 2023, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia (DFNS) initiated amendments to the Total Production Quota (TPQ) Regulations under the Dairy Industry Act. These amendments received approval from the Natural Products Marketing Council

Guidelines for Safe Off-Highway Vehicle Operation

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On September 27, 2023, the Minister of Public Works for Nova Scotia, enacted the Off-highway Vehicles Equipment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 177/2023) under subsection 37(1) of the Road Trails Act, which is part of the Acts

Extending Paper and Packaging Producer’s Responsibilities

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On August 1, 2023, Nova Scotia’s Governor in Council enacted N.S. Reg. 139/2023, which establishes the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging, Paper Products, and Packaging-Like Products Regulations under the Environment Act. This regulatory framework