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Department of Natural Resources Nuisance Wildlife Operator Licence |
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| Who Needs This Licence? | ||
| Anyone who wants to engage in a business (that is, someone who wants
to charge a fee) to trap, kill, frighten away, discourage or keep nuisance
wildlife off the premises in Nova Scotia requires this licence. Note: This does not apply to people dealing with mice, rats, voles or shrews. |
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| Issuing Department / Agency: | ||
| N.S. Department of Natural Resources | ||
| Where can you get this Licence and / or further information? | ||
| Any of the Local or Area Offices
of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. (See Offices,
N.S. Department of Natural Resources.) |
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| Application Forms & Process: | ||
| Application can be made at the nearest Local
or Area Offices of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources. The applicant must undergo a test and interview to demonstrate competency and knowledge, and must have a Fur Harvester's Licence or a.Fur Harvester Certification If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the licence will be sent to the applicant by mail. |
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| Waiting Period: | ||
| 1 week | ||
| Expiry & Renewal: | ||
| This licence is valid for up to 1 year, expiring on March 31st. It can be renewed, and the renewal time starts the middle of February. The renewal process is started by the licence holder before it expires. |
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| Price: | ||
| Initial Application and Annual Renewal: $6.83 plus HST | ||
| Related Requirements: | ||
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| Additional Information: | ||
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| Legislative Authority: | ||
| Wildlife Act,
Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 504, Section
113 General Wildlife Regulations, Section 5 |
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