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Department of Natural Resources Christmas Tree Broker or Vendor/Producer Registration |
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| Who Needs This Registration? | ||
| Anyone who wants to broker, produce, or sell Christmas trees in Nova Scotia shall register with the Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia for the purpose of the collection of a levy. | ||
| Issuing Department / Agency: | ||
| N.S. Department of Natural Resources | ||
| Where can you get this Registration and / or further information? | ||
| Executive Director Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia 60 Research Drive Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2 Tel: 902-893-2293 Fax: 902-893-7063 Email: info@ctcns.com Web: www.ctcns.com |
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| Application Forms & Process: | ||
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Registration as a Vendor-Producer, Broker or both may be made in writing to Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia by mail/email. All applications are approved on receipt. Levy forms are sent to Vendor-Producers and Brokers of record annually and are also available on Council's website (www.ctcns.com). Levy forms and payment are due February 1st of the year following production. |
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| Waiting Period: | ||
| None | ||
| Expiry & Renewal: | ||
| This registration does not expire. | ||
| Price: | ||
| Registration is free. However, there is a levy of one percent of the roadside value of the Christmas trees. | ||
| Related Requirements: | ||
| Once the Christmas Tree Broker, Vendor or Producer is registered, they stay in the register. Each year they must record their status (which could be inactive). | ||
| Additional Information: | ||
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| Legislative Authority: | ||
| Forests Act,
Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 179, Section 40 Christmas Tree Levy Regulations |
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