55(1)Notwithstanding section 54, the Board may of its own motion state a case in writing for the opinion of The Court of Appeal of New Brunswick on any question that, in the opinion of the Board, is a question of law.

55(2)The Court of Appeal of New Brunswick shall hear and determine the question or questions of law arising in the stated case and remit the matter to the Board, with the opinion of the Court thereon; and the opinion of the Court on a question of law is binding on the Board and the parties.

55(3)No costs shall be awarded in any case stated under this section.