Regulatory Structure
The following is a list of statutes pertaining to agriculture in the province of Nova Scotia.
- Animal Protection Act
- Animal Health and Protection Act
- The Dairy Industry Act
- Farm Practices Act
This is Nova Scotia's version of the Right to Farm legislation which prevents agricultural operations from being held liable for “nuisances” including the creation of noise, dust, odour, smoke, pollution, or any other disturbance generated from a farm practice so long as they are deemed “acceptable farm practices” by the Minister and the provincial farm practices review board. - Health Protection Act
- Meat Inspection Act.
- Environment Act.
- Water Resources Protection Act.