Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Deer Processor's Licence
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| Who Needs This
Licence? |
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Anyone in Nova Scotia who wants
to engage in the business of slaughtering deer, and the processing of venison,
velvet and other deer farm products, for wholesale and / or retail markets.
Note: This licence covers only four deer species: elk, red deer, sika
deer and fallow deer.
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| Issuing Department
/ Agency: |
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Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture |
| Where can you get
this Licence and / or further information? |
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Michael Kittilsen
Resource Management Coordinator
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Tel: 902-956-2707
Fax: 902-893-2757
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Office Location:
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2
Mailing Address:
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2
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| Application Forms
& Process: |
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An application form can be obtained from the Food Safety Section of the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture. When completed, it is submitted to the Department.
If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the licence
will be sent to the processor by mail. |
| Waiting Period:
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10 business days
provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received |
| Expiry & Renewal:
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This licence is valid for a given
calendar year. It is renewable and the renewal time is January 1. The Department
will send a renewal form to the licence holder before the licence expires.
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| Price: |
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Application Fee: 124.57 plus HST |
| Related Requirements:
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Facilities and premises: Licensed
Deer Processors must meet the minimum inspection standards of the provincial
meat inspection program (See the Meat Slaughtering
and Processing Licence ). |
| Additional Information:
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- Licensed Deer Processors must keep an accurate inventory of animals
slaughtered and processed, and sale of product. Copies of inventory
may be requested by Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and
Nova Scotia Department Natural Resources.
- The processing plant itself must be licensed prior to issuing a Deer Processing License.
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| Legislative Authority:
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Wildlife
Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 504, Section 113
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