The present Regulations are made under section 6 of the Northwest Territories Lands Act. Section 4 establishes that an application to lease or purchase territorial lands must be made to a land agent and must be accompanied by the application fee set out in the Schedule. The text - consisting of 18 sections deals with the following aspects: sale of territorial lands, leasing of territorial lands, grazing leases, fees.

Implements: Northwest Territories Lands Act (S.N.W.T. 2014, c. 13). (2015)

The present Act lays down provisions relating to land use planning. Section 2 of the above-mentioned Act establishes that the Commissioner may designate any area in the Territories as a development area where the Commissioner considers that it will be necessary in the public interest to regulate the orderly development of the area, as contemplated by this Act.

This Act concerns the management of land and the planning of land uses in Northwest Territories. It contains provisions on development schemes, zoning and construction, it provides for the establishment of the Development Appeal Board and regulates right to enter into lands, inspections and enforcement.

Repealed by: Community Planning and Development Act (S.N.W.T. 2011, c. 22). (2011)