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This is an unofficial version of the Act as of the day it was repealed.
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REPEALED
Date: June 1, 2022


C.C.S.M. c. R14

The Rail Safety Awareness Week Act

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(Assented to June 4, 2018)

WHEREAS each year there are approximately 240 collisions and trespassing incidents along Canadian railways resulting in the injury or death of more than 100 people;

AND WHEREAS most rail accidents are preventable tragedies that can cause injury or death;

AND WHEREAS educational awareness programs can help protect Manitobans from rail accidents;

AND WHEREAS setting aside one week each year to focus attention on rail safety will heighten public awareness and help prevent rail accidents;

THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, enacts as follows:

Rail Safety Awareness Week

1

In each year, the week of the last Friday in September is to be known throughout Manitoba as Rail Safety Awareness Week.

C.C.S.M. reference

2

This Act may be referred to as chapter R14 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of Manitoba.

Coming into force

3

This Act comes into force on the day it receives royal assent.

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