Prevention Policies Directory

This bylaw governs municipal waste collection and disposal in Saint John. It indicates that the City is not responsible for the collection of batteries, infectious waste, chemical or petrochemical waste, herbicides, pesticides, solvents, radioactive materials, or any dangerous waste (as identified under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act S.N.B. 1988).

This regulation specifies the types of waste suitable for waste collection. On the other hand, certain waste unsuitable for collection can be safely disposed of by the Regional Services Commission, including hazardous and radioactive materials.

This statute prohibits the sale of restricted beverages to a person under the age of nineteen. Restricted beverage means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley malt and hops or of any similar products in drinkable water and containing 0.5 percent or less of proof spirits.

This bylaw restricts the release of materials such as fuel, phenolic compounds, flammable materials, wastes containing radioactive material, reactive substances, cyanide or sulphide-based wastes and other compounds that may explode in the wastewater of the sewage system.

This Act allows the Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, in accordance with the regulations, to provide financial assistance to an amateur sport body or a recreation body to aid and encourage the establishment or development of amateur sport and recreation in the Province.

This Act states that conservation easement shall be granted for the conservation or protection of soil, air, land or water or for the protection or use of land for outdoor recreation.

This policy provides safety standards for curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular physical activities. The Department of Education promotes and supports the participation of students in a variety of physical activities and believes that a positive introduction to a diversity of physical activities will increase the likelihood of New Brunswickers adopting active lifestyles in youth and for life.

This Act established the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission to administer this Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Firefighters’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and regulations thereunder. It is also the responsibility of the Commission to develop and conduct educational programs designed to promote an awareness of occupational health and safety.

This bylaw prohibits the construction of subdivisions that involve more than 10 lots unless the Developer commits to ensuring that: (1) it will have no adverse effect on local water supply; (2) the soil is suitable for on-site sewage and disposal systems; and, (3) it will be capable of handling the expected traffic of the subdivision. 

This bylaw prohibits the discharge of the following substances into any drain or sewer connection: gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, acetone, solvents, and other hazardous substances.

This regulation specifies, among other things, the measures taken to prevent dust from falling on neighboring properties.
In addition, it is forbidden to undertake or continue an excavation if: the work is likely to endanger or harm any people, damage neighboring properties, harm the water supply system or the public sewer and watercourse system.

This law states that the Minister shall determine the physical plant standards for a safe and healthy school facility. It allows the Minister to enter into agreements to constructor operate school property for educational, cultural and recreational use by the community. 

This regulation states that no brewer and no clerk, employee or agent of a brewer shall give beer gratuitously or as a benefit except as provided by this regulation.

This repealed Act prohibits the sale of restricted beverages to a person under the age of nineteen. Restricted beverages are obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley malt and hops or of any similar products in drinkable water and containing 0.5 per cent or less of proof spirits.

This Act states that the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living may, in accordance with the regulations, provide financial assistance to an amateur sport body or a recreation body so as to aid and encourage the establishment or development of amateur sport and recreation in the Province.

This Act requires the establishment of joint health and safety committees or appointment of health and safety representatives. It establishes the powers of occupational health and safety officers.

This statute establishes the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation. The main purposes of the Corporation are to carry on the general business of manufacturing, buying, importing and selling liquor of every kind and description and to promote the responsible consumption of liquor.