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 provides for the management of sites and areas that have an historical value for Northwest Territories. The Act establishes the Northwest Territories Historical Advisory Board, regulates its operation and defines its functions and powers.

Implemented by: Historical Sites Declaration (R.R.N.W.T. 1990, c. H-39). (2006)