{
 "topic": "property-maintenance",
 "label": "Property maintenance",
 "question": "What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/property-maintenance/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003124",
   "name": "Annapolis Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/annapolis-royal/property-maintenance/minimum-housing-and-maintenance-standards-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, standards: Buildings and yards maintained to minimum standards; yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage in enclosures; no health/fire/accident hazards; enforcement: Building official issues written notice of violation fixing time to comply; CAO may apply to Supreme Court (MGA s.181); penalties on conviction. Source: Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003126",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/antigonish-town/property-maintenance/minimum-standards-for-residential-occupancies-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, standards: Owners must maintain residential buildings to minimum standards: structural soundness, weather-tight roofs/walls, pest-free, fire prevention, heating to 20C, plumbing, egress; enforcement: Inspector serves Order to Comply specifying non-compliance and reinspection date; failure leads to daily summary offence tickets ($250) and Supreme Court remedies (MGA s.181). Source: Minimum Standards for Residential Occupancies By-Law, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003129",
   "name": "Berwick",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/berwick/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/berwick/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/berwick/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Junk Yard Bylaw (No. 86)",
   "document_number": "86",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/berwick/property-maintenance/bylaw-86/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, standards: No person shall have or operate a junk yard unless first obtaining a licence; enforcement: Licence by written application to Town Council; licence fee $100.00 per year payable on granting; standards: Owner/occupier shall cut and destroy thistles and other noxious weeds on land owned or occupied; slaughterhouses only at appointed places; enforcement: Notice to cut/destroy weeds; if refused/neglected for 5 days, penalty up to $10 (or up to 5 days imprisonment); Town may cut and recover costs as a debt. Source: Junk Yard Bylaw (No. 86); Nuisances Bylaw (No. 92), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003130",
   "name": "Bridgewater",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 115 — Minimum Building Standards By-Law",
   "document_number": "115",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/bridgewater/property-maintenance/chapter-115/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, standards: Owner must maintain buildings to minimum standards; yards kept free of rubbish/debris, hazards, tall grass/weeds; no discarded/dismantled/abandoned vehicles stored in yard; enforcement: Building Official issues Order to Remedy; on failure, summary offence ticket per day, or Town applies to Supreme Court for life-safety threats; fines: $100-$5,000 and in default imprisonment up to 30 days. Source: Chapter 115 — Minimum Building Standards By-Law, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003131",
   "name": "Cape Breton",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Standards By-law for Existing Residential Dwellings No. M-100",
   "document_number": "M-100",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/cape-breton/property-maintenance/bylaw-m-100/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, standards: Owner must keep building free of rubbish/garbage/debris and objects that are health, fire or accident hazards; maintain structural, roof, wall, plumbing, heating standards; enforcement: Building Inspector may order repairs (within 90 days); municipality may do work at owner's expense as first lien; Supreme Court remedies; fines: $250-$10,000 or imprisonment up to one year (each day a separate offence); standards: Vacant buildings must be secured, weather-tight, free of debris/fire hazards; derelict = ruinous, depreciates value, allurement to children, unsightly exterior, or fire hazard. Source: Minimum Standards By-law for Existing Residential Dwellings No. M-100; Vacant and Derelict Buildings By-law No. V-300, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003133",
   "name": "Clare",
   "type": "District municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/clare/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/clare/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/clare/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "By-Law No. 14 — Dangerous and Unsightly Premises",
   "document_number": "14",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/clare/property-maintenance/bylaw-14/",
   "answer": "In the District municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia, standards: No person shall permit property to become partly demolished, decayed or deteriorated so as to be dangerous, unsightly or unhealthful, or permit ashes, junk, yard cleanings, vehicle/machinery bodies or other rubbish/refuse; enforcement: Committee instructs Clerk to serve notice to remedy; on failure within 30 days, Municipality may enter and remedy and recover cost as a debt; fines: $100-$1,000 and in default imprisonment 15 days to 3 months; each day a separate offence. Source: By-Law No. 14 — Dangerous and Unsightly Premises, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003135",
   "name": "Colchester",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/colchester/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/colchester/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/colchester/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Dangerous or Unsightly Procedures By-law — Chapter 21",
   "document_number": "21",
   "adopted_date": "2024-09-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/colchester/property-maintenance/chapter-21/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, standards: Every owner must maintain property so it does not constitute Dangerous or Unsightly Premises as defined in s. 3(d) of the MGA; enforcement: Council follows Part XV of the MGA; Order to remedy (30 days first order, 7 days subsequent); Administrator/third party may perform work at owner's cost per s. 348 MGA; fines: First offence $500-$1,000; second $1,000-$2,500; third or subsequent $2,500-$5,000 (default imprisonment up to 30 days). Source: Dangerous or Unsightly Procedures By-law — Chapter 21, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003138",
   "name": "Digby",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/digby-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/digby-town/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/digby-town/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "The Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1979-01",
   "document_number": "1979-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/digby-town/property-maintenance/bylaw-1979-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Digby, Nova Scotia, standards: yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage enclosures maintained clean/sanitary; buildings kept free of rodents, vermin and insects; accessory buildings in good repair; enforcement: building inspector gives written notice of violation with time to remedy; on failure, council serves further notice and person liable to penalties under s.228 Towns Act; standards: yards kept clean and free from thistles and noxious weeds; garbage enclosures clean/sanitary; rental unit kept free of rodents, vermin and insects; kept free from debris/health/fire/accident hazards; enforcement: building inspector or by-law enforcement officer gives written notice to remedy; on failure may enter and carry out work, charging cost as first lien; fine $100-$500. Source: The Minimum Housing and Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1979-01; The Minimum Rental Housing Units Standards By-law No. 2015-01; The Vacant Building By-law No. 2013-01, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003141",
   "name": "Halifax",
   "type": "Regional municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/halifax/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/halifax/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/halifax/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "By-law D-300 Respecting Derelict Buildings",
   "document_number": "D-300",
   "adopted_date": "2007-06-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/halifax/property-maintenance/bylaw-d-300/",
   "answer": "In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, standards: Derelict building = vacant, neglected, poorly maintained, unsuitable for occupancy; ruinous/dilapidated, depreciates value, allurement to children, health/safety/fire hazard, or unsightly exterior; enforcement: Municipality may order owner within 120 days to make habitable or demolish; may secure building and enter to do work, costs collected as first lien; fines: $1,000-$10,000 (each day after 120-day period a fresh offence). Source: By-law D-300 Respecting Derelict Buildings, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003145",
   "name": "Lockeport",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/lockeport/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/lockeport/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/lockeport/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Maintenance By-Law (By-Law 33)",
   "document_number": "33",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/lockeport/property-maintenance/bylaw-33/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lockeport, Nova Scotia, standards: Owner shall keep building clean and free from rubbish, garbage, debris, and objects/conditions that are health, fire or accident hazards; enforcement: Building Inspector may order owner to do necessary repairs; Town may apply to court for order to remove/destroy building at owner's expense. Source: Minimum Maintenance By-Law (By-Law 33), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003149",
   "name": "Middleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/middleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/middleton/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/middleton/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Public Health (No. 212) — Chapter 23",
   "document_number": "212",
   "adopted_date": "1935-01-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/middleton/property-maintenance/chapter-212/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Middleton, Nova Scotia, standards: No owner/occupier/tenant shall permit filth, garbage, refuse, vegetable/animal matter, stagnant/impure water or other matter offensive or dangerous to public health to accumulate; must keep premises clean and wholesome; enforcement: Removal by owner/occupant within 24 hours (or reasonable time) after written notice from Board of Health, or removal under Board direction at owner's expense. Source: Public Health (No. 212) — Chapter 23, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003150",
   "name": "Mulgrave",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "By-Law #19 — Anti-Litter By-Law",
   "document_number": "19",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/mulgrave/property-maintenance/bylaw-19/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, standards: No person shall throw any dirt, filth, or rubbish on any sidewalk, street, road, lane or highway in the Town. Source: By-Law #19 — Anti-Litter By-Law, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003151",
   "name": "New Glasgow",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Property Minimum Standards Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-10-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/new-glasgow/property-maintenance/property-minimum-standards-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, standards: Property and landscaping maintained clean/tidy, not unsightly; no discarded/derelict vehicles, boats, furniture, equipment on land; free of rubbish and debris; lawns/hedges not overgrown; enforcement: Appointed Person serves Order to Comply; on non-compliance Town may seek remedy under MGA s.181(3) and recover costs. Source: Property Minimum Standards Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003152",
   "name": "Oxford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/oxford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/oxford/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/oxford/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Building and Grounds Maintenance Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/oxford/property-maintenance/building-and-grounds-maintenance-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Oxford, Nova Scotia, standards: No property/structure permitted to become demolished, decayed or deteriorated so as to be dangerous, unsightly, offensive or unhealthful; no ashes, junk, yard cleanings, vehicle bodies/parts left on land; enforcement: Council may instruct Clerk to serve notice to remedy; on failure within 30 days Town may enter and remedy and recover actual cost as a debt. Source: Building and Grounds Maintenance Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003157",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/richmond/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/richmond/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "By-Law 028 — Dangerous or Unsightly Premises (with Amendment)",
   "document_number": "028",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/richmond/property-maintenance/bylaw-028/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, standards: No property permitted to become partly demolished, decayed or deteriorated so as to be dangerous, unsightly or unhealthy; no ashes, junk, yard cleanings, vehicle/machinery bodies or parts, rubbish or refuse so as to be dangerous, unsightly, unhealthful or offensive; enforcement: Standing committee instructs Clerk to serve notice to remedy; on failure within 30 days an authorized person may enter and remedy and recover actual cost as a debt. Source: By-Law 028 — Dangerous or Unsightly Premises (with Amendment), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003159",
   "name": "Shelburne",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Standards and Maintenance Standards By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/shelburne-town/property-maintenance/minimum-standards-and-maintenance-standards-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, standards: Yards kept clean and free from all debris, thistles and noxious weeds; buildings maintained in good repair, free from hazards or conditions affecting health or causing fire/accidents; enforcement: Building Inspector gives written notice of violation with time to remedy; Council may order remedy within 30 days; penalties under Towns Act if not remedied. Source: Minimum Standards and Maintenance Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003161",
   "name": "Stellarton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stellarton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stellarton/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stellarton/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Building and Grounds Maintenance By-Law (Amendment)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stellarton/property-maintenance/building-and-grounds-maintenance-by-law/",
   "answer": "The Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Building and Grounds Maintenance By-Law (Amendment), verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003162",
   "name": "Stewiacke",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Housing and Standards Bylaw No. 70",
   "document_number": "70",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/stewiacke/property-maintenance/bylaw-70/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, standards: Yards kept clean and free from garbage and debris; accessory buildings and buildings maintained in good repair, free from hazards or conditions affecting health or causing fire/accidents; enforcement: Building official gives written notice of violation with time to remedy; CAO may apply to Supreme Court (s.181 MGA remedies); penalties under s.508 MGA if not remedied in 30 days. Source: Minimum Housing and Standards Bylaw No. 70, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003164",
   "name": "Truro",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/truro/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/truro/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/truro/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Building & Housing Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1662",
   "document_number": "1662",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/truro/property-maintenance/bylaw-1662/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia, standards: Vacant lots/yards kept clean of debris, tall grass and weeds; buildings maintained in good repair free from fire/safety hazards; pest-free; enforcement: Inspector serves notice/order to remedy; on failure may enter and do work at owner's cost as first lien; may order dwelling vacated. Source: Minimum Building & Housing Maintenance Standards Bylaw No. 1662, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003165",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "County municipality",
   "path": "/ca/ns/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/victoria/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/victoria/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Housing Standards By-law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/victoria/property-maintenance/minimum-housing-standards-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, standards: Yards kept clean and free from garbage and debris; accessory buildings maintained in good repair free from hazards; enforcement: Building inspector serves written notice to remedy; if repairs not made the Municipality may do repairs at occupant's expense and recover costs by court action. Source: Minimum Housing Standards By-law, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003168",
   "name": "Wolfville",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/wolfville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/wolfville/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/wolfville/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Chapter 46 - Property Minimum Standards Bylaw",
   "document_number": "46",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/wolfville/property-maintenance/chapter-46/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, standards: Property maintained clean, tidy and not unsightly; no derelict vehicles/furniture/appliances on land; lawns/hedges not overgrown; free of rubbish and debris; enforcement: Appointed Person serves Order to Comply; on failure may have contractor do work; Town charges costs as a first lien on property. Source: Chapter 46 - Property Minimum Standards Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003170",
   "name": "Yarmouth",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/property-maintenance/",
   "json": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/property-maintenance.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05",
   "document": "Minimum Housing Standards Bylaw (TOY 14)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2023-11-16",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/yarmouth-town/property-maintenance/minimum-housing-standards-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, standards: Yards/walks/accessory buildings maintained safe and free from health/fire/accident hazards; garbage properly stored in receptacles and enclosure; structural soundness, dampness, pest control; enforcement: Building Official serves Order to Comply; on failure may issue ticket, order use discontinued, or remedy at Town cost (max $1500 emergency) as a lien on property; standards: Vacant buildings must be secured against entry, monitored monthly, protected against fire/danger, registered; boarding maintained, building/property not dangerous or unsightly (MGA s.344); enforcement: Inspector issues work order; on non-compliance Town may enter and do work, recover costs as lien/tax (MGA s.507); building may be considered for demolition. Source: Minimum Housing Standards Bylaw (TOY 14); Regulating Vacant & Abandoned Buildings Bylaw (TOY 35), verified 2026-06-05."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003122",
   "name": "Amherst",
   "path": "/ca/ns/amherst/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003167",
   "name": "Westville",
   "path": "/ca/ns/westville/",
   "status": "checked_none_adopted",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003123",
   "name": "Annapolis",
   "path": "/ca/ns/annapolis/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003125",
   "name": "Antigonish",
   "path": "/ca/ns/antigonish-county-municipality/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003127",
   "name": "Argyle",
   "path": "/ca/ns/argyle/",
   "status": "found",
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