Topic:"Interpretation Of Legislation" in M12733

Inconsistencies in Acts Incompatibilité — lois (2) In the event of an inconsistency between a consolidated statute published by the Minister under this Act and the original statute or a subsequent amendment as certified by the Clerk of the...

AI summary The text outlines a rule for resolving inconsistencies between consolidated statutes and original/amended statutes, stating that original statutes take precedence. This creates a legal hierarchy where certified amendments and original laws override consolidated versions in case of conflict.

[Interpretation](#page-5-0) [Définitions et interprétation](#page-5-0) 2 [Definitions](#page-5-0) 2 [Définitions](#page-5-0)

AI summary The document section outlines the 'Definitions and Interpretation' portion of the regulatory proceeding, establishing foundational terminology and legal interpretations critical for subsequent analysis. It serves as a procedural framework for understanding terms used in Nova Scotia's energy and regulatory contexts.

Interpretation Définitions et interprétation 2 (1) Les définitions qui suivent s'appliquent à la présente loi. appareil S'entend notamment de toute machine, tout instrument et tout dispositif. ( apparatus ) compteur Compteur d'électricité...

AI summary This section defines key terms under Nova Scotia's regulatory framework for electricity and gas, including 'meter,' 'verified meter,' 'consumer,' and 'Minister.' Definitions establish legal clarity for regulatory processes and compliance, with updates effective to June 25, 2025.

Construction Interprétation (3) Dans la présente loi, à l'exception du paragraphe 23(2), une mention du propriétaire d'un compteur utilisé par un fournisseur aux fins prévues au paragraphe 9(1) est réputée être une mention du fournisseur....

AI summary The clause redefines the term 'owner' in the context of utility meters used by suppliers under specific legal provisions, effectively attributing ownership to the supplier for regulatory purposes.

Where error's duration determined Durée de l'écart (4) Where the duration of the existence of an error referred to in subsection (1), (2) or (3) is, on a proceeding mentioned therein, determined from past readings of a meter or other infor...

AI summary The text specifies that if the duration of an error is determined from past meter readings or other information in a proceeding, subsections (1)-(3) do not apply. This provision outlines how error duration is assessed in regulatory contexts, potentially affecting the applicability of prior rules.

Common law principles Principes de la common law (2) Les règles et principes de la common law qui font d'une circonstance une justification ou une excuse dans le cadre d'une poursuite pour infraction à la présente loi s'appliquent à l'égar...

AI summary The text states that common law principles applicable to justifications or excuses in criminal proceedings also apply to violations under this law, except where incompatible. It references the 2011 statute, chapter 3, article 6.

Extension of liability for offences Définition de personne 35 (1) In sections 30 to 34, "person" includes an unincorporated body that is a contractor. (2) If a contractor or corporation commits an offence under this Act, any officer, direc...

AI summary Section 35 of the LPM extends liability for offenses to unincorporated contractor bodies and holds officers, directors, or agents who directed or participated in offenses liable. This provision outlines legal accountability for corporate and contractor entities under the Act.

Application of subsections 28(2) and (3) Application des par. 28(2) et (3) (3) Subsections 28(2) and (3) shall, with any necessary adaptations, apply in respect of a proposed order under subsection (1) as they apply in respect of a propose...

AI summary The text outlines the application of subsections 28(2) and (3) to proposed orders, aligning them with regulatory procedures. It also mandates that orders under paragraph 39(1)(b) be presented to Parliament within 15 sitting days, referencing statutory provisions from 1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 38.

Definition of "sitting day of Parliament" Définition de « jour de séance du Parlement » (4) Pour l'application des paragraphes (1) et (2), tout jour où l'une ou l'autre chambre du Parlement siège est un jour de séance. 1980-81-82-83, ch. 8...

AI summary Defines 'sitting day of Parliament' as any day a chamber meets, outlines motion debate procedures (5-hour limit, message to other chamber upon adoption), and cites 1980-81-82-83, ch. 87, art. 39.

Negative resolution of Parliament Résolution de rejet du Parlement 43 When each House of Parliament enacts rules whereby any regulation made subject to negative resolution of Parliament within the meaning of section 39 of the Interpretatio...

AI summary The text outlines procedural rules for negative resolutions of Parliament under the Interpretation Act, specifying that regulations subject to such resolutions require joint resolutions from both Houses. It also states that sections 40-42 of the Act are repealed, with subsequent orders under paragraph 39(1)(b) now subject to negative resolution.