New Brunswick government seeking to tighten rules on salvage dealers licensing

Explore stories from Atlantic Canada.

FREDERICTON, N.B. — The New Brunswick government has tabled amendments to the Salvage Dealers Licensing Act aimed at improving safety and accountability at salvage sites.

Following the American Iron and Metal fire at Port Saint John, Public Safety Minister Kris Austin said the incident brought to light the safety risk posed by the sites and materials to the facilities and surrounding areas. The proposed amendments announced on May 7 include requirements for salvage dealer license applications to include a fire safety plan approved by the fire marshal, as well as increasing penalties for violating licensing requirements.

If passed, it will also establish new ministerial powers to temporarily suspend licences and impose special conditions. “Government has taken the findings of the AIM task force seriously and the proposed amendments will put more emphasis on compliance with the national fire code and help prevent a similar event from happening in the future, while also strengthening the Department of Justice and Public Safety’s response if one does," said Austin. It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

SaltWire Network /  🏆 45. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Brazil's Lula calls meeting on the future of Petrobras CEO, sources sayExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »

Reports: Ex-Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat arrested for DWIExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »

Japan real wages fall for 23rd straight month in FebExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »

Australia proposes mandatory code of conduct for supermarkets, millions in finesExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »

Light wind in dollar's sails after bumper US payrollsExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »

China's Shimao faces liquidation suit over failure to pay $202 million loanExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »