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Registrar's exemption : emergency vehicle daily trip inspection exemption

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Authorizes an exemption for the carrier and the driver of an emergency vehicle as defined in section 1 of the Traffic Safety Act from the requirements of sections 10 and 12 of the Commercial... More ≫

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Authorizes an exemption for the carrier and the driver of an emergency vehicle as defined in section 1 of the Traffic Safety Act from the requirements of sections 10 and 12 of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation while responding to or returning from an emergency.

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Registrar's exemption : emergency vehicles with amber flashing lamps

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Authorizes an exemption for specified emergency vehicles from section 24, as it relates to the installation and use of amber flashing lamps.

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Registrar's exemption : bus first aid kit requirements

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Authorizes an exemption for commercial buses that can be operated by a driver with a class 4 operator’s license, that are not school buses, from the requirements of schedule 1, section 16(1)(a) to... More ≫

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Authorizes an exemption for commercial buses that can be operated by a driver with a class 4 operator’s license, that are not school buses, from the requirements of schedule 1, section 16(1)(a) to carry an Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code Number 3 Safety Kit.

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Notice : upcoming new Alberta elevating devices code editions

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Notification of the publication of the 2022 Safety Code Elevators and Escalators and the 2023 Safety Code for Personal Hoist.

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Registrar's exemption : taxi and transportation network lamps

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Authorizes an exemption for motor vehicles operated by a transportation network driver, or a taxi driver, from the requirements of sections 4(2) and (4) of the Vehicle Equipment Regulation, to... More ≫

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Authorizes an exemption for motor vehicles operated by a transportation network driver, or a taxi driver, from the requirements of sections 4(2) and (4) of the Vehicle Equipment Regulation, to allow the installation and use of a transportation network company (TNC) lamp, or a taxi "for hire" lamp.

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Dyslexia awareness month declaration

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October has been declared Dyslexia Awareness Month in Alberta. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. This month will raise awareness of... More ≫

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October has been declared Dyslexia Awareness Month in Alberta. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that makes it difficult for people to read, write and spell. This month will raise awareness of dyslexia and the importance of educational supports for people with dyslexia.

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Tobacco Tax Act special notice Vol. 3 No. 20 : appointment of Alberta tobacco tax collectors

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This special notice announces amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act and its regulations to implement a consistent tax collection and remittance system for all tobacco wholesalers.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 18 : update on new responsibilities of online brokers effective July 1, 2023

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The recent amendments to the Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in... More ≫

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The recent amendments to the Tourism Levy Act (Act) and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in residential units in Alberta will no longer come into effect on July 1, 2023. The Act will continue to be administered as it reads on June 30, 2023 until further notice.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 16 : providing accommodation through an online broker

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This special notice explains changes to the Tourism Levy Act and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for... More ≫

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This special notice explains changes to the Tourism Levy Act and its regulations to impose new responsibilities on online brokers operating online marketplaces that include listings for accommodation in residential units in Alberta. Every effort has been made to ensure the contents of this special notice are accurate. However, if a discrepancy should occur in interpretation between this special notice and governing legislation, the legislation takes precedence.

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Tourism Levy Act special notice vol. 7 no. 17 : special arrangements between online brokers and operators/accommodation hosts

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This special notice explains how an online broker and an operator/accommodation host may enter a special arrangement to have the operator/accommodation host fulfill any or all of the obligations... More ≫

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This special notice explains how an online broker and an operator/accommodation host may enter a special arrangement to have the operator/accommodation host fulfill any or all of the obligations otherwise imposed on the online broker. For example, an online broker and an operator/accommodation host may enter an agreement (effective July 1, 2023 or later) whereby the operator/accommodation host agrees to collect tourism levy directly from purchasers, and then report and remit that tourism levy to TRA, rather than having the online broker do so.

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