Extension of Peat Moratorium Regulation (Man. Reg. 70/2013).

The present Regulation is made under the Mines and Minerals Act. In particular, section 1 establishes that in accordance with section 128.1 of the Mines and Minerals Act, on or before June 16, 2015, a) no quarry permit for peat or peat moss may be issued under subsection 14(7) or 133(2) of the Act; b) no quarry lease for peat or peat moss may be granted under subsection 139(2) of the Act; and c) no application to enlarge the area covered by an existing quarry lease for peat or peat moss may be approved under subsection 139 (2.1) of the Act.