Prevention Policies Directory
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We've listed 141 policies under your selection of "Location". The most recently adopted policies are first.
Halifax – Baker Drive Park Master Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Accessibility, Park, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Road safety, Trail, Active transportation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2017
Halifax – Integrated Mobility Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Complete streets, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Retrofitting, Road safety, Rural context, Snow clearing, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2017
Halifax Administrative Order No. 2015-004-OP – Traffic Calming Administrative Order
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Traffic calming, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2016
Region of Queens – Consumption of Alcohol on Municipally Owned Properties
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2016
Fees Regulations, NS Reg 176/2015
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2015
This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, etc.
Port Hood Station Provincial Park Designation, NS Reg 119/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This regulation designates lands for Port Hood Station Provincial Park.
Bell Provincial Park Designation, NS Reg 117/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This regulation designates lands for Bell Provincial Park.
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Marine Installations and Structures Occupational Health and Safety Transitional Regulations, NS Reg 229/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Welding, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2014
Halifax Regional Municipal Planning Strategy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Food prices, Food security, Accessibility, Bicycling infrastructure, Complete streets, Park, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Retrofitting, Road safety, Rural context, Streetscaping, Active transportation, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2014
Ferment-on-Premises Regulations, NS Reg 164/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
Bayfield Provincial Park Designation, NS Reg 118/2014
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
This regulation designates lands for Bayfield Provincial Park.
Halifax – Making Connections: 2014-19 Halifax Active Transportation Priorities Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Accessibility, Bicycle helmet, Bicycling infrastructure, Bike share, Complete streets, Intermodal transportation, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Retrofitting, Road safety, Rural context, Snow clearing, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2014
Health Authorities Act, SNS 2014, c 32
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2014
This Act governs Nova Scotia's District Health Authorities. The object of the District Health Authorities includes maintaining and improving the health of residents of the district.
Contaminated Sites Protocols Order, NS Reg 244/2013
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
This regulation adopts protocols that outline the standards of remediation for contaminated sites. Examples of contaminants include: petroleum hydrocarbons, PAHs, VOCs, and pesticides.
Halifax Urban Forestry Master Plan
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, Physical activity, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Shade, Solar UVR, Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Road safety, Streetscaping, Traffic calming, Trail, Active transportation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, NS Reg 52/2013
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2014
Year of adoption: 2013
This regulation deals with workplace health and safety, including: personal protective equipment and threshold limit values of exposure to smoke, gases, vapours, fumes, etc.
REPEALED Fees Regulations, NS Reg 68/2013
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.
Importation of Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater Prohibition Act, SNS 2013, c 36
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2013
In regards to the importation of hydraulic fracturing wastewater, this Act outlines that no person shall import into the Province hydraulic fracturing wastewater from outside the Province or transport hydraulic fracturing wastewater into the Province.
Halifax Regional Municipality Administrative Order 55 – Sponsorship Policy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Sponsorship, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2013
Halifax Regional Municipality Administrative Order 53 – Municipal Alcohol Policy
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Advertising, Sponsorship, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2013
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw 13 – Solid Waste Management Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
This bylaw designates household hazardous waste as non-collectible. Household hazardous waste includes: insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, paint, gasoline, used motor oil, etc.
Snow Sport Helmet Regulations, NS Reg 206/2012
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2012
This regulation requires that all skiers and snowboarders wear a properly fitted and securely fastened helmet that meets standards. It also provides requirements for the posting of signage to this effect.
Traffic Signs Regulations, NS Reg 165/2012
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Bicycling infrastructure, Pedestrian infrastructure, Active transportation
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2012
Halifax Bylaw T-1000 – Halifax Regional Municipality Taxi and Limousine Bylaw
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Smoke-free place, Taxi, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2012
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 45/2011
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2011
This regulation defines fees for various activities related to the environment such as: industrial air emissions fees, fuel and oil approval fees, and pesticide approval fees.
Tanning Facilities Regulations, NS Reg 195/2011
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Indoor tanning, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2011
Halifax Bylaw O-109 – Respecting Open Air Burning
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2010
This bylaw prohibits the open burning of rubber tires, plastic, and petroleum products.
List of Allowable Pesticides Regulations, NS Reg 181/2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2010
This regulation includes a list of allowable pesticides and active ingredients under Section 6 of the Non-essential Pesticides Control Act, SNS 2010, c 6 and does not include glyphosate, diazinon, or malathion.
Non-essential Pesticides Control Act, SNS 2010, c 6
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2011
Year of adoption: 2010
This Act places prohibitions on the sale and use of pesticides.
Tanning Beds Act, SNS 2010, c 44
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Indoor tanning, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2011
Year of adoption: 2010
Day Care Regulations, NS Reg 193/2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Nutrition, Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Protective clothing, Shade, Solar UVR, Sunscreen, Breast-feeding, Drinking water, Healthy food marketing, Menu labelling, Food labelling, Food promotion, Food provision, Nutrition, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2010
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw – Land Use Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
This bylaw includes zoning for recreation/open Space zones, which allow for the development of athletic facilities, parks, playgrounds, and trail systems.
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 75/2009
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.
Uranium Exploration and Mining Prohibition Act, SNS 2009, c 6
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2009
The purpose of this Act is to prohibit exploration for or mining of uranium in order to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and the quality of their environment.
Halifax Land Use Bylaw – Downtown Halifax
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Zoning, Food retail, Bicycling infrastructure, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Streetscaping, Trail, Active transportation, Nutrition, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2009
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 132/2008
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2008
This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.
Underground Mining Regulations, NS Reg 296/2008
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Welding, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2008
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw 11 – The Sewer Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2007
This bylaw prohibits the discharge of hazardous substances into combined or sanitary sewers and provides concentration maximums for other toxic substances.
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 52/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2007
This regulation defines fees for various activities related to the environment such as: industrial air emissions fees, fuel and oil approval fees, and pesticide approval fees.
Liquor Plebiscite Regulations, NS Reg 9/2007
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2012
Year of adoption: 2007
Halifax Regional Municipality Bylaw N-300 – Respecting Nuisances and Smoking
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Smoke-free place, Water pipe, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2007
Liquor Licensing Regulations, NS Reg 365/2007
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention: Hours of sale, Outlet density, Advertising, Pricing, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2007
REPEALED Environment Act and Regulations Fees Regulations, NS Reg 182/2007
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2007
This regulation includes the industrial air emission fees for facilities in Nova Scotia for emissions of substances such as: particulate matter, cobalt, nickel, benzene, dichloromethane, ethylbenzene, formaldehyde, naphthalene, styrene, trichloroethylene, etc.
Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act, SNS 2007, c 7
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2007
This Act sets out 21 goals for the province’s 2020 Vision. It includes the adoption of sustainable procurement policy for provincial government departments, reduction in mercury emissions, and adoption of new vehicle emissions standards.
Nova Scotia School Food and Nutrition Policy
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food literacy education, Nutritional standards, Procurement, Sales of unhealthy foods, Sodium, Sugar, Trans-fat, Vending machines, Food composition, Food provision, Food retail, Nutrition
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2006
Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Regulations, NS Reg 195/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Infectious agents
Policy intervention: Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Infectious Agents
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2005
Sport and Recreation Activity Designation Regulations, NS Reg 168/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Physical activity
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2005
Year of adoption: 2005
Further to the child sport and recreational activity tax credit outlined in Nova Scotia's Income Tax Act, RSNS 1989, c 217, this regulation designates eligible sport, physical recreation, or physical activity programs or organizations as registered with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
Health Hazards Regulations, NS Reg 198/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General, Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2005
Year of adoption: 2005
This regulation outlines to duties of a medical officer of health in reference to the reporting of health hazards.
Tobacco Damages and Health-care Costs Recovery Act, SNS 2005, c 46
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Costs recovery, Smokeless tobacco, Tobacco products, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2014
Year of adoption: 2005
Air Quality Regulations, NS Reg 28/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2005
This regulation establishes limits for air contaminants. They are amended to include national air standard for mercury emissions from coal-fired generating stations.
Food Safety Regulations, NS Reg 206/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Nutrition, Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Nutrition labelling, Food labelling, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Tobacco products, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2005
Occupational Diving Regulations, NS Reg 174/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2005
Year of adoption: 2005
Section 76 requires that a diver or ADS operator must be protected from health or safety hazards that may be caused by a device emitting electromagnetic or ionizing radiation.
Public Education About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Regulations, NS Reg 181/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2005
This regulation requires that each Government store and agency store must periodically display a sign that warns women who are pregnant that the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy may cause fetal alcohol syndrome.
Communicable Diseases Regulations, NS Reg 196/2005
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Infectious agents
Policy intervention: Hepatitis B (HBV), Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Infectious Agents
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2005
Health Protection Act, SNS 2004, c 4
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General, Infectious agents, Nutrition
Policy intervention: Drinking water, Food provision, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2004
Smoke-free Places Act, SNS 2002, c 12
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: E-cigarette, Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Multi-unit dwelling, Patio, Smoke-free place, Smokeless tobacco, Taxi, Transit, Vehicle with minors, Water pipe, Youth access, Tobacco products, Tobacco sales, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 2003
REPEALED Underground Mining Regulations, NS Reg 153/2003
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Welding, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2003
Smoke-free Places Regulations, NS Reg 144/2002
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Tobacco use
Policy intervention: Smoke-free place, Tobacco smoke, Tobacco
Year last amended: 2006
Year of adoption: 2003
Petroleum Management Regulations, NS Reg 44/2002
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2003
Year of adoption: 2002
This regulation regulates the installation, alteration, and removal of petroleum storage tanks.
Halifax Land Use Bylaw – Sackville Drive
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Zoning, Food retail, Bicycling infrastructure, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Road safety, Streetscaping, Trail, Active transportation, Nutrition, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 2002
Halifax Bylaw W-101 – Wastewater Discharge Bylaw
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2003
Year of adoption: 2001
This bylaw regulates what can be discharged into the stormwater system. It prohibits: hazardous waste chemicals, fuel, PCBs, pesticides, and radioactive waste. It sets concentration limits for the following substances: arsenic, benzene, ethylbenzene, cadmium, carbon tetrachloride, chromium, lead, and trichloroethylene.
Halifax Land Use Bylaw – Downtown Dartmouth
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Bicycling infrastructure, Park, Parking management, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Streetscaping, Trail, Active transportation, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2016
Year of adoption: 2000
Halifax Land Use Bylaw – Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains and Upper Sackville
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Alcohol consumption, Built environment, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Outlet density, Bicycling infrastructure, Park, Pedestrian infrastructure, Public transit, Streetscaping, Trail, Active transportation, Alcohol
Year last amended: 2017
Year of adoption: 2000
REPEALED Health Authorities Act, SNS 2000, c 6
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 2000
This Act governs Nova Scotia's District Health Authorities. The object of the District Health Authorities includes maintaining and improve the health of residents of the district.
Halifax Bylaw P-800 – Pesticide Bylaw
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2003
Year of adoption: 2000
This bylaw prohibits the application and use of pesticides for maintenance of outdoor trees, shrubs, flowers, other ornamental plants, and turf on part of a property used for residential purposes or on municipality’s property.
Health Research Foundation Regulations, NS Reg 7/2000
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 2000
This regulation states how funding for the Health Research Foundation will be spent.
Halifax Bylaw P-600 – Respecting Municipal Parks
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2018
Year of adoption: 1999
This bylaw governs the protection of municipal parks, trails, gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, and beaches.
Halifax Bylaw S-600 – Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal Bylaw
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2015
Year of adoption: 1999
This bylaw governs the collection of solid waste in Halifax. It also designates waste characterized as hazardous by any provincial or federal law, as well as radioactive materials, as 'non-collectible waste'.
Occupational Safety General Regulations, NS Reg 44/99
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures, UV and ionizing radiation
Policy intervention: Artificial UVR, Eye protection, Welding, Ultraviolet Radiation
Year last amended: 2013
Year of adoption: 1999
Wilderness Areas Protection Act, SNS 1998, c 27
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment, Nutrition, Physical activity
Policy intervention: Traditional foods, Food provision, Nutrition
Year last amended: 2010
Year of adoption: 1998
Health Research Foundation Act, SNS 1998, c 14
Location: Nova Scotia
Risk factor: General
Policy intervention:
Year last amended: 2000
Year of adoption: 1998
This Act establishes the Health Research Foundation whose purpose includes conducting health research in the Province, including the fields of health policy, health promotion and health care.
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw – Subdivision Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Built environment
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1998
This bylaw requires that 5% of the total subdivision area will be transferred to the Region of Queens Municipality for parks, playgrounds or similar public purposes.
Region of Queens Municipality Bylaw 2 – The Burning Bylaw
Location: Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia
Risk factor: Occupational and environmental exposures
Policy intervention:
Year last amended:
Year of adoption: 1998
This bylaw restricts outdoor fires and in particular prohibits the burning of: tires, waste dangerous goods, used oil, wood treated with preservatives, rubber or plastic, and asphalt shingles.