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Legislation

The Department of Municipal Affairs has responsibility for all of the governing legislation for the province's local government system and for the legislation respecting the provincial affairs of the province. Outlined below are the 33 statutes for which the department is responsible.

• Assessment Act 2006
• Avian Emblem Act
• Building Standards Act
• City of Corner Brook Act
• City of Mount Pearl Act
• City of St. John's Act
• Coat of Arms Act
• Commemoration Day Act
• Crown Corporations Local Taxation Act
• Emergency Services Act
• Evacuated Communities Act
• Family Homes Expropriation Act
• Fire Prevention Act, 1991
• Firefighters' Protection Act
• Floral Emblem Act
• Housing Act
• Housing Association Loans Act
• Labrador Act
• Mineral Emblem Act
• Municipal Affairs Act
• Municipal Authorities Amendment Act
• Municipal Elections Act
• Municipalities Act, 1999
• Provincial Anthem Act
• Provincial Flag Act
• Regional Service Boards Act
• Remembrance Day Act
• City of St. John’s Municipal Taxation Act
• St. John's Centennial Foundation Act
• St. John's Municipal Council Parks Act
• Standard Time Act
• Taxation of Utilities and Cable Television Companies Act
• Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000

To Find Out More

For information and assistance, contact the Municipal Affairs office nearest you.