In order for a bill to become law in british columbia, it must be read. The purpose of the bc building code interpretation committee is to. Act to consolidate the laws relating to the interpretation and the shortening of the language of statutes. Guide to legislation and legislative process in british columbia august 20 part 2. Form and place of enacting clause 21 the following style of words may be used to indicate the authority by virtue of which statutes of nova scotia are passed. Interpretation act government of prince edward island. This is a compilation of the acts interpretation act 1901 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 20 december 2018 the compilation date. Interpretation act 1999 no 85 as at 01 january 2014. In this act unless the contzxt otherwise requires short title. If a period of 7 or more days is specified, all days are counted including saturdays, sundays and statutory holidays.
This manual sets out how the employment standards branch interprets the bc employment standards act and its regulations. Be it enacted by the governor and assembly as follows. Principles of legislative drafting 5 the interpretation act in addition to the common law rules of statutory interpretation, the interpretation act plays a significant role in determining how legislation is interpreted and, consequently, how it is written. Act used with reference to legislation means any statute enacted by the legislature of the island whether before or after the 1st april, 1968, and. The provisions of this act shall apply to the interpretation of every law as in this act defined in force, at or after the commencement of this act, in the republic or in any portion thereof, and to the interpretation of all bylaws, rules, regulations or orders made under the authority of. Business corporations act chapter 57 sbc 2002 as it read between june 23rd, 2006 and june 30th, 2007 includes 2006 bill 18 b. The bill for an act with this short title will have been known as the interpretation bill during its passage through parliament. This interpretation note is effective september 28, 2009. Distribution of securities to persons outside british columbia this bc interpretation note provides guidance regarding the application of the. To arrive at a consensus on the final wording of each interpretation for signature by the chair. Interpretation act 1978 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 february 2020. When time is expressed as clear days, or as at least or not less than a number of days, then the first and last days are excluded.
Turn to the annotated guide to the british columbia interpretation act for sectionby section commentary that will help you interpret and apply b. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions history of this act. Referene in act to provision of united kingdom act. This is a compilation of the acts interpretation act 1901 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 july 2016 the compilation date. A better title would be acts abbreviation, which is how lord broughams act was described in the rubric of that statute of 1850.
Act means an act of the legislature, whether referred to as a statute, code or by any other name, and, when referring to past legislation, includes an ordinance or proclamation made before 1871, that has the force of law. Part 1 interpretation section 1 definitions section 1 changes some definitions and adds others that are needed to interpret the act. Securities act and regulations made under the securities act. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Interpretation act with its variations is a stock short title used for legislation in australia, canada, hong kong, malaysia, new zealand, the republic of ireland, singapore and the united kingdom relating to interpretation of legislation.
Biodiversity conservation act 2016 no 63 nsw legislation. To receive, discuss and evaluate interpretation requests from code users. To facilitate province wide uniformity in the interpretation of the b. A guide to legislation and legislative process in british. Interpretation act 3 application to all enactments 2 this act applies to every enactment whether enacted before or after the commencement of this act. Acts interpretation act 1954 queensland government. The british interpretation act order to ascertain what they actually say. An act respecting the protection of wildlife and wild species at risk and making consequential amendments to other acts part i short title and interpretation short title 1 this act may be cited as the wildlife act, 1998. It is not a legal document and should not be used as a substitute for legal counsel. The annotated guide to the british columbia interpretation act. Interpretation 11 laws of malaysia act 388 interpretation acts 1948 and 1967 an act to provide for the commencement, application, construction, interpretation and operation of written laws. Interpretation act british columbia applies in relation to a this act, b other acts of tsawwassen first nation, c regulations of the executive council, and. Short title this act may be cited as the interpretation act.
The interpretation of laws act, 1996 arrangement of sections section title part i preliminary 1. The following table lists each definition in the family law act, followed by. Employment standards act and regulation to help provide a clear understanding of the law. Act 10 of 1965 revised edition 2002 31st december 2002 an act to define certain terms and expressions used in written law and to make provision for the construction, interpretation and publication of. Western australian legislation interpretation act 1984. Rsa 1980 ci7 s2 extent of application 31 this act applies to the interpretation of every enactment except to the extent that a contrary intention appears in this act or the enactment. Where an act which or any provision of which does anticipatory. Department of justice and public safety 4th floor south, shaw building 95 rochford street po box 2000 charlottetown, pe c1a 7n8. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date.
Interpretation act acts 18 of 1968, 25 of 1970, 6 of 1984, 24 of 2000 and 5 of 2002 an act to make provision with respect to the operation, interpretation and citation of enactments and for related purposes. The following is a list of the regulations made under the interpretation act that are filed as alberta. It amends and creates definitions necessary to support interpretation of the other sections in the legislation. Act current to 20200504 and last amended on 20150226. Part ii incorporation, capacity and powers division 1 incorporation 5. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be. Responsible minister minister for energy and environment authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987.
Interpretation act 1976 uganda legal information institute. Sections 2, 10, 15, 16 and 17 amended by constitution consequential amendments act 201 of 1993. Interpretation act 33 of 1957 south african government. An act to provide for the construction and interpretation of acts of the national assembly and certain other instruments. Majesty the queen in right of british columbia, and includes amendments to that agreement made in accordance with it. Bc interpretation act provisions 12 bc interpretation act definitions bcia s. Act means an act of the legislature, whether referred to as a statute, code or by any other name, and, when. An act to provide for the interpretation of the constitution and other enactments. This act shall apply to the provisions of any enactment except in so far as the contrary intention appears in this act or the enactment in question. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. In drafting legislation, british columbia legislative counsel have 2 goals. An act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the construction and interpretation of acts of parliament, to regulate certain other matters relating to acts of parliament and to statutory powers and duties, and to make general provisions for purposes connected with or.
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