L-2Electricity and Gas Inspection Act Regulations
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- 20 [Accès accordé aux vérificateurs accrédités et aux](#page-12-0) [inspecteurs](#page-12-0) 21 Assistance to inspector or accredited meter verifier 21 Aide fournie à l'inspecteur ou au vérificateur accrédité 29.18 Certificate of default...
AI summary The text outlines legal provisions related to violations, evidence, and penalties under the regulatory framework, including due diligence defenses, burden of proof, and corporate liability. It also covers topics such as falsification, forfeiture, and the extension of liability for offenses.
Where shorter period determined Période plus courte (2) No period determined under paragraph (1)(c) for any reverification shall be shorter than the period specified therefor in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) unless the director so determines the...
AI summary The text outlines statutory provisions for reverification periods and revocation conditions. It specifies that reverification periods cannot be shorter than those in paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) unless approved by the Minister, with notice required. Revocation of permissions/approvals requires notice, opportunity for objection, and consideration of objections, citing statutory sections.
Warrant required to enter dwelling-house Mandat pour maison d'habitation (7) Where any premises referred to in subsection (6) is a dwelling-house, an inspector may not enter that dwelling-house without the consent of the occupant except un...
AI summary The text specifies that inspectors cannot enter a dwelling without the occupant's consent, except under a warrant issued under subsection (8). This outlines legal procedures for entering residential premises during regulatory inspections.
Alternatives to payment Option - (2) Instead of paying the penalty or, if applicable, the lesser amount that may be paid as complete satisfaction of the penalty, the person who is named in the notice may, within the prescribed time and in...
AI summary The text outlines alternatives to paying penalties for violations, including entering a compliance agreement with the Minister or requesting a penalty review. Failure to pay or exercise these options within prescribed timelines triggers legal procedures allowing contestation of alleged violations and penalties, as per 2011, ch. 3, art. 6.
Effect of payment Effet du paiement 29.13 (1) Si l'auteur présumé de la violation paie, dans le délai et selon les modalités réglementaires mentionnés dans le procès-verbal, le montant de la pénalité — ou le cas échéant, la somme inférieur...
AI summary The text outlines the consequences of paying penalties under regulatory proceedings. If the alleged violator pays the penalty within the specified timeframe, it is accepted as an admission of liability and terminates the process. Alternatively, the violator may request a settlement or contest the alleged facts or penalty amount.
Deeming Présomption (2) La conclusion de la transaction vaut déclaration de responsabilité à l'égard de la violation et met fin à la procédure. (3) S'il estime la transaction exécutée, le ministre fait notifier à l'intéressé un avis qui l'...
AI summary The text outlines procedures for transactions under a deeming presumption. Concluding a transaction equates to admitting responsibility for a violation and terminates the process. If executed, the minister notifies the party and returns deposits. If not executed, the minister issues a default notice, requiring payment of double the initial penalty or confiscation of the deposit to the Crown.
Limitation period or prescription Prescription (2) No proceedings to recover such a debt may be commenced later than five years after the debt becomes payable. (3) The debt is final and may not be reviewed, restrained, prohibited, removed,...
AI summary The text establishes a five-year limitation period for commencing debt recovery proceedings, declares debts final except as specified in sections 29.13–29.16, and grants the Minister authority to certify unpaid debt amounts. It references statutory provisions from 2011, chapter 3, section 6, and subsection 29.18(1).
Debts to Her Majesty Créances de Sa Majesté - 29.17 (1) Constituent des créances de Sa Majesté du chef du Canada, dont le recouvrement peut être poursuivi à ce titre devant la Cour fédérale : - a) le montant de la pénalité mentionné dans l...
AI summary The text outlines legal provisions governing the recovery of debts owed to the Crown in Nova Scotia, including penalties, transaction settlements, and time limits for enforcement. It specifies that debts become enforceable through the Federal Court and prescribe after five years from their due date.
Debt final Créance définitive (3) La créance est définitive et n'est susceptible de contestation ou de révision que dans la mesure et selon les modalités prévues aux articles 29.13 à 29.16. 2011, ch. 3, art. 6.
AI summary The text establishes that the debt (créance) is final and can only be contested or revised under the specific conditions outlined in articles 29.13 to 29.16. It references a legislative provision from 2011, chapter 3, article 6.
Certificate of default Certificat de non-paiement 29.18 (1) Le ministre peut établir un certificat de nonpaiement pour la partie impayée de toute créance visée au paragraphe 29.17(1). (2) Registration in the Federal Court of the certificat...
AI summary The minister may issue a certificate of default for unpaid debts, with federal court registration equating to a court judgment for the specified debt amount and related costs. This is outlined in section 29.18 of the legislation, enacted in 2011.
Effect of registration Effet de l'enregistrement (2) L'enregistrement du certificat à la Cour fédérale confère à celui-ci valeur de jugement de ce tribunal pour la somme visée et les frais afférents. 2011, ch. 3, art. 6.
AI summary Registering a certificate with the Federal Court grants it the legal value of a court judgment for the specified amount and associated fees, as outlined in the 2011 statute (chapter 3, article 6).
Rules of Law About Violations Règles propres aux violations 29.19 Il est entendu que les violations n'ont pas valeur d'infractions; en conséquence, nul ne peut être poursuivi à ce titre sur le fondement de l'article 126 du Code criminel ....
AI summary Section 29.19 clarifies that violations do not constitute offenses under the Criminal Code, preventing prosecution under Article 126. This distinction is reinforced by the 2011 legislative amendment (ch. 3, art. 6), which defines the legal framework for regulatory violations.
Continuing violation Violation continue 29.24 A violation that is continued on more than one day constitutes a separate violation in respect of each day during which it is continued. 2011, c. 3, s. 6. 29.25 In any proceeding for a violatio...
AI summary The text outlines legal provisions regarding continuing violations and evidence admissibility. Section 29.24 states that a violation continuing over multiple days constitutes separate violations for each day. Section 29.25 allows notices of violation to be admissible without proof of signature or official character.
How act or omission may be proceeded with Cumul interdit 29.29 If an act or omission may be proceeded with either as a violation or as an offence, proceeding in one manner precludes proceeding in the other. 2011, c. 3, s. 6.
AI summary The provision states that if an act or omission can be addressed as either a violation or an offence, proceeding in one manner excludes the other. This rule is derived from the 2011 legislative amendment (c. 3, s. 6), establishing exclusivity in enforcement approaches for regulatory actions.
Application by person claiming interest or right Requête faite par quiconque revendique un droit ou intérêt (2) Lorsque des compteurs sont confisqués en vertu du paragraphe (1), quiconque n'est pas partie aux procédures dont résulte l'ordo...
AI summary The text outlines procedures for reclaiming seized meters under Nova Scotia law, requiring applicants to file a court request within 30 days of confiscation, notify the minister and interested parties 30 days before hearings, and submit intervention notices 10 days prior to hearings. It emphasizes legal timelines and stakeholder notification requirements.
Order declaring nature and extent of interests or rights - (5) If, on the hearing of an application under this section, the court is satisfied that the applicant or any intervenor - (a) is innocent of any complicity in any conduct that cau...
AI summary The court may declare the nature and extent of interests or rights in a meter if the applicant or intervenor is innocent of complicity in its forfeiture and exercised reasonable care. The order may also direct delivery of the meter or payment equivalent to the declared interests.
Stealing stamp or seal Vol de timbre ou de sceau 32 (1) Every person who steals any stamp, seal, label, tag or marker issued for the stamping, sealing, labelling, tagging or marking of a meter under this Act is guilty of an offence. - (2)...
AI summary The text outlines legal penalties for stealing stamps, seals, or other markers used for metering under Nova Scotia regulations. Offenders face fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to six months for a first offense, with harsher penalties for indictment convictions.
Ordonnance déclarative de la nature et de l'étendue des droits ou intérêts - (5) Lorsque, après l'audition d'une requête présentée en vertu du présent article, le tribunal est convaincu que le requérant ou l'intervenant : - a) d'une part,...
AI summary The ordinance outlines conditions under which a court may issue an order preserving rights and interests related to meter confiscation, requiring applicants to demonstrate no collusion and due diligence. It also penalizes theft of meter-related devices. Legal references include L.R. (1985), ch. E-4, art. 31 and 2011, ch. 21, art. 124.
Punishment — first offence Peines : première infraction - (2) Toute personne qui commet l'infraction visée au paragraphe (1) encourt, pour une première infraction, sur déclaration de culpabilité : - a) par procédure sommaire, une amende ma...
AI summary The text outlines penalties for first and repeat offenses under metering regulations, including fines and imprisonment terms. First offenses may result in fines up to $10,000 or six months' imprisonment (summary conviction) or two years' imprisonment (indictment). Repeat offenses carry higher fines (up to $20,000) and similar imprisonment terms. Statutory references include R.S., 1985, c. E-4, s. 32 and L.R. (1985), ch. E-4, art. 32.
Other offences Autres infractions - 33 (1) Commet une infraction toute personne qui, selon le cas : - a) empêche ou refuse l'accès autorisé à tout compteur en sa possession ou sous son contrôle; - b) entrave ou empêche toute épreuve ou tou...
AI summary This section outlines various offenses related to meter access, tampering, and regulatory compliance under Nova Scotia's electricity and gas inspection laws. Offenses include obstructing inspections, improperly servicing meters, and failing to meet regulatory requirements. Penalties for first-time violations range from $10,000 to $25,000 depending on the conviction type.
Punishment — first offence Peines : première infraction - (2) Toute personne qui commet une infraction visée au paragraphe (1) encourt, pour une première infraction, sur déclaration de culpabilité : - a) par procédure sommaire, une amende...
AI summary The text outlines penalties for first and repeat offenses under Canadian law, specifying maximum fines for summary conviction (up to $10,000 for first offenses, $20,000 for recidivism) and indictment procedures (up to $25,000 and $50,000 respectively). It also references legal citations (L.R. (1985), ch. E-4, art. 33; 2011, ch. 3, art. 8).
Officers, etc., of corporations Personnes morales et leurs dirigeants, etc. (2) En cas de perpétration par une personne morale ou un fournisseur d'une infraction à la présente loi, ceux de leurs dirigeants, administrateurs ou mandataires q...
AI summary The text outlines corporate liability for offenses under Nova Scotia law, holding directors, administrators, or mandataries of corporations or contractors responsible as co-authors of offenses. It also establishes a due diligence defense for individuals convicted under the Act, excluding specific contraventions. Legal references include amendments to the Revised Statutes of Canada.
Limitation period Prescription (2) Any proceedings by way of summary conviction pursuant to this Act may be instituted at any time within but not later than twelve months after the time when the subject-matter of the proceedings arose. (3)...
AI summary The text outlines limitation periods for legal proceedings under the Act, including summary conviction proceedings within 12 months of the subject matter arising, jurisdictional rules for complaints, and provisions for prosecuting unincorporated bodies as legal entities. It references legislative amendments and citations.
Due diligence defence Disculpation : précautions voulues 35.1 Nul ne peut être déclaré coupable d'une infraction à la présente loi, sauf pour une contravention à l'un des alinéas 30b) à e) ou au paragraphe 32(1), s'il prouve qu'il a pris t...
AI summary The provision states that no one can be declared guilty of an offense under the law, except for specific contraventions, if they prove they took all necessary precautions to prevent the offense. This outlines a due diligence defense mechanism, referencing legislation from 2011, chapter 3, article 10.
Offence by employee or agent or mandatary Infraction commise par un employé ou un mandataire 36 (1) Dans toute poursuite pour infraction à la présente loi, il suffit, pour établir l'infraction, de démontrer qu'elle a été commise par un emp...
AI summary Section 36(1) establishes liability for offenses committed by employees or agents, requiring proof of their involvement without needing to identify or prosecute them. The accused may defend by proving the act occurred without their consent or knowledge and that they took preventive measures. Section 36(2) sets a one-year statute of limitations for summary conviction proceedings under the law.
Trial of offences Tribunal compétent (3) Est compétent pour connaître de toute plainte ou dénonciation en matière d'infraction à la présente loi, indépendamment du lieu de sa perpétration, le tribunal dans le ressort duquel l'accusé réside...
AI summary The tribunal is competent to handle complaints or denunciations related to violations of the law, regardless of where the offence occurred, provided the accused resides or operates commercially within the tribunal's jurisdiction.
Prosecution of unincorporated body Poursuite intentée contre un organisme non constitué en personne morale (4) Les poursuites consécutives aux infractions à la présente loi peuvent être intentées contre un organisme non constitué en person...
AI summary The legal clause permits prosecution of unincorporated bodies acting as suppliers under the law, treating them as legal persons. Their directors' or agents' actions within their mandate are deemed the organization's own, enabling legal accountability for violations.
Idem Idem (5) Pour l'application du paragraphe (4), l'organisme peut être désigné, dans les poursuites intentées contre which the body is commonly known or in which any undertaking to supply electricity or gas to a purchaser is given by th...
AI summary The text outlines legal procedures for prosecutions under the Act, including the admissibility of inspector certificates as evidence and the right to cross-examine inspectors. It references the Revised Statutes of Canada (R.S.) and amendments from 2011, emphasizing compliance with legislative jurisdiction.
No admissibility without notice Préavis (3) No certificate shall be received in evidence pursuant to subsection (1) unless the party intending to produce it has given to the party against whom it is intended to be produced reasonable notic...
AI summary The text establishes that certificates cannot be admitted as evidence without prior notice to the opposing party. It also states that in criminal trials for specific offenses, documents purporting to be registration certificates are presumed valid unless contradicted by evidence.
Attendance of inspector Comparution de l'inspecteur (2) La partie contre laquelle est produit le certificat visé au paragraphe (1) peut, avec l'autorisation du tribunal, exiger la présence de l'inspecteur pour contre-interrogatoire. (3) Le...
AI summary The text outlines procedural rules for requiring an inspector's presence during cross-examination and conditions for admissibility of certificates as evidence in regulatory proceedings. It specifies that the opposing party may request the inspector's attendance with tribunal approval and that certificates must be accompanied by sufficient prior notice and copies.
Evidence of registration certificate Authentification du certificat d'enregistrement 38 (1) Sous réserve du paragraphe (2), dans les poursuites pour infraction aux paragraphes 6(2) ou (3), tout document présenté comme un certificat d'enreg...
AI summary This legal provision outlines the admissibility of documents as registration certificates in proceedings under sections 6(2) or (3), requiring proof to the contrary and prior notice with document copies. It references the Revised Statutes of Canada, chapter 87, article 37.
Tabling order Dépôt du décret 40 (1) Le décret pris en application de l'alinéa 39(1)b) est déposé devant le Parlement dans les quinze premiers jours de séance suivant sa signature. (2) Le décret déposé dans les conditions prévues au paragr...
AI summary The text outlines procedures for depositing a decree under Canadian legislation, specifying a 15-day parliamentary session window for tabling, a 30-day effective period, and requirements for revocation motions requiring signatures from 50 House of Commons members or 20 Senators. It defines 'sitting day of Parliament' and references statutory provisions (1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 39).
Procedure in other House Procédure dans l'autre chambre (3) Dans les quinze jours de séance suivant la réception du message visé au paragraphe (2), l'autre chambre étudie la motion ainsi que toute question connexe dans un débat ininterromp...
AI summary The procedure outlines that within 15 days of receiving a message, the other legislative chamber must debate a motion and related questions for up to five hours without interruption. After the debate, the chamber's president immediately puts all necessary questions to a vote to determine the motion's approval.
Where motion not adopted or concurred in Refus d'adoption ou d'agrément (2) Where a motion taken up and considered in accordance with sections 40 and 41 is not adopted by the House of Parliament in which it was introduced or is adopted, wi...
AI summary The provision outlines that if a motion introduced in one House of Parliament is not adopted or not concurred in by the other House, the related order comes into effect immediately. This applies to motions considered under sections 40 and 41.
Repeals Abrogation 45 Sont abrogées la Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité , chapitre E-4 des Statuts revisés du Canada de 1970, et la Act , chapter G-2 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, are repealed. 1980-81-82-83, c. 87, s. 41....
AI summary The text repeals the Loi sur l'inspection de l'électricité (chapter E-4 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970) and the Act (chapter G-2 of the same statutes). It also outlines provisions for verified meters and permissions under the repealed acts, ensuring continuity of approvals under the new Act.
Idem Idem - (3) Where a contractor - (a) sells electricity on the basis of measurement and holds a certificate of registration obtained under section 7 of the Electricity Inspection Act , chapter E-4 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970...
AI summary The text outlines provisions for contractors selling electricity or gas with certificates of registration under the Electricity Inspection Act (E-4) or Gas Inspection Act (G-2) of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970. It specifies that existing certificates remain valid under new subsection 6(2) and outlines trial procedures for document admissibility with notice requirements.
Commencement Entrée en vigueur \ 47 La présente loi ou l'une de ses dispositions entrent en vigueur à la date ou aux dates fixées par proclamation; des dates différentes d'entrée en vigueur peuvent être prévues pour l'électricité et le gaz...
AI summary The law's commencement dates are set by proclamation, with separate dates for electricity and gas. The Minister of Industry must review the Act within five years of royal assent and submit a report to Parliament. The law was effective January 25, 1986, as per TR/86-20.