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Statutes of Newfoundland and Labrador 2007


CHAPTER C-42.1

AN ACT TO HOLD THE CROWN HARMLESS IN THE DISPOSITION OF THE ASSETS, BUSINESS AND OTHER UNDERTAKINGS OF FPI LIMITED AND FISHERY PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

(Assented to June 14, 2007)

Analysis


        1.   Short title

        2.   No liability

        3.   No compensation

        4.   Commencement


Be it enacted by the Lieutenant-Governor and House of Assembly in Legislative Session convened, as follows:

Short title

        1. This Act may be cited as the Crown Liability Act, 2007.

No liability

        2. (1) An action or proceeding does not lie or shall not be instituted or continued against the Crown or a minister, employee or agent of the Crown based on a cause of action arising from, resulting from or incidental to the disposition of the assets, business and other undertakings of FPI Limited or Fishery Products International Limited.

             (2)  A cause of action against the Crown or a minister, employee or agent of the Crown arising from, resulting from or incidental to the disposition of the assets, business and other undertakings of FPI Limited or Fishery Products International Limited is extinguished.

No compensation

        3. A person is not entitled to compensation or damages from the Crown or a minister, employee or agent of the Crown arising from, resulting from or incidental to the disposition of the assets, business and other undertakings of FPI Limited or Fishery Products International Limited.

Commencement

        4. This Act comes into force on the day the Fishery Products International Act Repeal Act comes into force.