Anyone who wants to operate amusement devices in Nova Scotia (such as those found at a Maritime Rides and Attractions midway, or at a theme park such as Upper Clements Park).

Labour, Skills, and Immigration

Technical Safety Division
Elevators and Lifts Inspection Services
Labour, Skills, and Immigration

902-424-5400
1-800-952-2687
Email: ELA@novascotia.ca

The Owner of the amusement devices notifies the above-named Division of Labour, Skills, and Immigration , either by phone, mail, or by fax, of the Owner's proposed schedule, and makes an inspection request.

Labour, Skills, and Immigration inspects and, if devices pass inspection, issues a report and licence.

5 to 10 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received

This licence is valid for 1 year from the date it is issued. Once it expires, it is invalid, and one must get a new permit.

$193.23 Initial Registration fee for new devices

$128.85 Annual Inspection fee

1. Payment of tax / fee under Theatre and Amusement Act .
   
   
2. Proof of insurance liability must be provided to the Inspector.

None

Amusement Devices Safety Act and Regulations, Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1975, Chapter 29, Sections 2 and 8