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Vol: VI  –  Issue: VI      June 29, 2007

QUICKSCRIBE NEWS:

Legislation Flurry! – A significant number of amendments have been brought into force over the last month, with more changes expected just around the corner. Due to the unusually large volume of amendments coming into effect at the same time, it may take us an extra day or so to publish these to our site. Rest assured, the Quickscribe staff is working overtime to consolidate and post these amendments as soon as humanly possible.

Late June Amendments – A series of amendments were recently brought into effect just prior to the release of this month’s Quickscribe Reporter. As a result some of the more recent June amendments will be included in the July Reporter. In the meantime please feel free to refer to the Bills folder or the "recent changes" tool on the Quickscribe Online site to track these amendments. We also encourage you to make use of our new RSS feature. Our RSS feed will notify you the moment we post amendments to legislation relevant to your area of interest.


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ENERGY & MINES RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Mineral Land Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19 ss. 14 & 15, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
FAMILY, WILLS & ESTATES RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Coroners Act May 31/07 2007 Bill 8, s. 67 in force only (retroactive to Nov. 20, 1990), Coroners Act
Estate Administration Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Insurance Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Insurance Classes Regulation (337/90) June 1/07 by Reg 154/2007
Family Maintenance Enforcement Act Regulation (346/88) June 1/07 by Reg 148/2007
Representative for Children and Youth Act June 1/07 ss. 6(c) & 14 of the 2006 Bill 34 Representative for Children and Youth Act in force; ss. 11, 12, 13, 16 of the Representative for Children and Youth Act in force as amended by 2007 Bill 7, ss. 11, 12, 13, 15 of the Child and Youth Statutes (Representation Improvement) Amendment Act, 2007 
Small Claims Rules (261/93) June 1/07 by Reg 145/2007
Supreme Court Rules (221/90) June 1/07 by Reg 146/2007
FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT RELATED

Forest and Environment News:

New Private Managed Forest Land Council Regulation – This regulation will deal with operational practices related to water quality, fish habitat and soil conservation, as well as other requirements. Quickscribe will post the new Regulation as soon as it comes into force on Sept. 1, 2007.

New Energy Levy – New amendments to the Social Service Tax Act will allow for a 0.4 per cent levy on sales of electricity, natural gas, grid propane and fuel oil that are non-transportation related. The levy is expected to be implemented by July 1, 2007. For more details see the Release.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Assessment Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 32 ss. 2, 19, Assessment Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Closed Areas Regulation (76/84) June 6/07 by Reg 173/2007
Coastal Forest Industry Dispute Settlement Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 32, s. 1, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
June 14/07 by Reg 143/2007
Forest Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 18, Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2007 and by ss. 8 & 9  Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Forest and Range Practices Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 18, Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Forest Planning and Practices Regulation (14/2004) June 1/07 by Reg 152/2007
Forestry Revitalization Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 18, s. 91, Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Hunting Licensing Regulation (8/99) June 4/07 by Reg 167/2007
Hunting Regulation (190/84) June 4/07 by Reg 168/2007
Hydro and Power Authority Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Interest Rates Under Various Statutes Regulation (386/92) June 10/07 by Reg 165/2007
Lillooet  Designated Area (301/2004) June 1/07 by Reg 150/2007
Limited Entry Hunting Regulation (134/93) June 16/07 by Reg 102/2007
Motor Vehicle Prohibition Regulation (196/99) June 4/07 by Reg 169/2007
Park Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 24, s. 1, Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Protected Areas of British Columbia Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 24, ss. 2, 5-7, Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Range Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 18, ss. 94-95, Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Wildfire Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 18, ss. 96-102, Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation (338/82) June 4/07 by Reg 170/2007
HEALTH RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Health Emergency Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 26, ss. 11-16, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Information Sharing Agreement Prescribed Enactments Regulation (182/97) June 1/07 by Reg 158/2007
Medical and Health Care Services Regulation (426/97) June 1/07 by Reg 158/2007
Medical Practitioners Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 26, s. 20, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Psychologists Regulation (442/99) June 1/07 by Reg 153/2007
LABOUR & COMPANY RELATED

Labour and Company News:

New Employer Safety Regulations coming soon! – Effective July 26, 2007 all employers must ensure that a young or new worker is given health and safety orientation and training specific to his/her workplace before the young or new worker begins work. An employer must document all their orientation and training. The new sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, sections 3.22 to 3.25, will detail 13 topics that must be included in the orientation and training. For more information contact the Employers’ Advisers Office at 1 800 925-2233.

Hours of Service – The CVSE is making available convenient, laminated cards depicting the new hours of service rules. You may also download the same information via the following PDF: Hours of Service Rules.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Crown Agency Employers Exemption Regulation (177/2007) NEW!
June 18/07
see Reg 177/2007
Employment and Assistance Act June 1/07 by 2007 Bill 12, ss. 15 & 16, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation (265/2002) June 1/07 by Reg 70/2007
Employment and Assistance Regulation (263/2002) June 1/07 by Reg 147/2007
Financial Institutions Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Insurance Company Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Regulation (84/91) June 1/07 by Reg 149/2007
Insurance Licensing Exemptions Regulation (328/90) June 1/07 by Reg 149/2007
Insurance Premium Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19, s. 12, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Hotel Room Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19, s. 6, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Income Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19, ss. 8-11, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Public Sector Employers Act June 18/07 by 2006 Bill 18, ss. 72 & 73, Finance Statutes Amendment Act, 2006
Public Sector Employers Regulation (408/93) REPEALED!
June 18/07
replaced by Reg 177/2007
Public Service Benefit Plan Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 37, s. 20, Legislative Assembly (Members' Remuneration and Pensions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Social Services Employers Regulation (84/2003) June 18/07 by Reg 178/2007
Workers Compensation  Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 26, s. 39, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATED

Local Government News:

Financial Assistance for those Impacted by Floods – In response to the recent flooding in many parts of British Columbia, the provincial government is approving financial assistance for 14 communities to cover uninsurable property damages under the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program. See the Release

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Community Charter May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 32, s. 54, Assessment Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
by 2007 Bill 35, ss. 2-5, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
Emergency Communications Corporations Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 26, s. 4, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 35, s. 9, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
Financial Administration Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 37, s. 19, Legislative Assembly (Members' Remuneration and Pensions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Financial Information Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 33, s. 226, Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 26, s. 5, Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007; by 2007 Bill 33, s. 227, Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007; and by Reg 179/2007
Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation (244/2002) June 1/07 by Reg 133/2007
Local Government Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 35, s. 42, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
Police Tax Regulation (164/2007) NEW!
June 1/07
see Reg 164/2007
Social Service Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Social Service Tax Act Regulations (84/58) June 4/07 by Reg 174/2007
Taxation (Rural Area) Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19, ss. 50-53, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Vancouver Charter May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 35, ss. 46-48, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
Vancouver Island Aboriginal Transition Authority Regulation (175/2007) NEW!
June 8/07
see Reg. 175/2007
MISCELLANEOUS
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 37, s. 17, Legislative Assembly (Members' Remuneration and Pensions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Constitution Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 37, s. 18, Legislative Assembly (Members' Remuneration and Pensions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Jury Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Legal Profession Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 33, ss. 38-43, Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Legal Services Society Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 33, s. 44, Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Legislative Assembly Management Committee Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 37, s. 16, Legislative Assembly (Members' Remuneration and Pensions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Members' Remuneration and Pensions Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 37, s. 1-15, Legislative Assembly (Members' Remuneration and Pensions) Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Mission Community Foundation Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill Pr402, ss. 1-4, Mission Foundation Amendment Act, 2007
Provincial Court Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 33, ss. 57-58, Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Supply Act, 2007-2008 NEW!
May 31/07
see 2007 Bill 38, Supply Act, 2007-2008
Supreme Court Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 33, ss. 64-65, Attorney General Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
MOTOR VEHICLE RELATED

Motor Vehicle News:

Hours of Service – The CVSE is making available convenient, laminated cards depicting the new hours of service rules. You may also download the same information via the following PDF: Hours of Service Rules.

Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Application of Legislation Regulation (322/2003) June 1/07 by Reg 156/2007
Emission Inspection Exemption Regulation (320/92) June 1/07 by Reg 161/2007
Exclusion Regulation (153/73) June 1/07 by Reg 156/2007
Ferry Terminal Facilities Trailer Licensing & Registration Exemption (493/94) June 1/07 by Reg 161/2007
Commercial Transport Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Commercial Transport Regulations (30/78) June 1/07 by Reg 144/2007
Insurance (Vehicle) Act June 1/07 formerly "Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act", amended by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006) as amended by 2006 Bill 31, Public Safety and Solicitor General Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 (46/2007)
Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation (447/83) June 1/07 formerly entitled Revised Regulation (1984) under the Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act by Reg 166/2006 as amended by Reg 46/2007
Insurance Corporation Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Motor Fuel Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19 ss. 16,18, 20 & 23, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
Motor Vehicle Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Motor Vehicle Act Regulations (26/58) June 1/07 by Reg 161/2007
Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Limits Regulation (357/84) REPEALED!
June 1/07
by Reg 154/2007
Notice to Mediate Regulation (127/98) June 1/07 by Reg 157/2007
Passenger Transportation Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Passenger Transportation Regulation (266/2004) June 1/07 by Reg 163/2007
Senior Citizen Automobile Insurance Grant Act June 1/07 by 2003 Bill 93, Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2003 (Reg 166/2006)
Special Direction IC2 to the BC Utilities Commission (307/2004) June 1/07 by Reg 155/2007
Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation (89/97) June 1/07 by Reg 162/2007
REAL ESTATE & BUILDERS LIEN RELATED
Act or Regulation Affected Effective Date Amendment Information
Crown Land Fees Regulation (177/2003) June 1/07 by Reg 159/2007
Habitat for Humanity Corporation Designation Regulation (141/2007) NEW!
June 1/07
see Reg 141/2007
Land Title Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 35, ss. 26-36, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
Land Title and Survey Authority Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 35, ss. 37-41, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2007
Property Transfer Tax Act May 31/07 by 2007 Bill 19 ss. 27 & 28, Small Business and Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
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