Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Fixed Roof and Campground Accommodation Licence |
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| Who Needs This Licence? |
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- Anyone that provides one or more rental units in Nova Scotia for
the use of the traveling or vacationing public.
- Anyone in Nova Scotia using, maintaining, operating or managing land
as grounds for camping or for the overnight parking of recreational
vehicles.
This includes:
- Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Homes
- Cottages/Cabins, Hotels/Motels
- Country Inns, Resorts
- Hunting and Fishing Lodges
- Campgrounds
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| Issuing Department / Agency: |
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Tourism
Division
Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
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| For further
information? |
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In Person:
Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Tourism
Division
World Trade and Convention Centre
1800 Argyle Street, Suite 603
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2R5
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 456
Halifax, NS B3J 2R5
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Phone: (902)
424-1194
Fax: (902) 424-0723
Email:: mileslr@gov.ns.ca
Website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/tch/tourism/
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Office Location:
Any Access
Nova Scotia Centre Location |
Application Forms & Process: |
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You can get more information or an application form by
contacting us;
- Online:
By visiting our website at: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/access/permits/forms/tourist-accommodation-licence.asp and
clicking on the Campground Accommodation Application or Fixed Roof
Accommodation Application from the Internet.
- By Phone:
Call any of the numbers listed above.
- By Mail:
Requests for additional information may be mailed directly to: Nova
Scotia Business Registry P.O. box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4.
- In Person:
To any of the Access NS offices and print the information from the
Internet Express Terminals or visit the Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism office at the address listed above
Once your application is complete, you may submit your application along
with payment;
- Online - for renewal only
Nova Scotia Business Registry
- In Person:
To Any Access NS Centre.
- By Mail:
Application and payment should be sent directly to: Nova Scotia Business
Registry
P.O. Box 1529 Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4.
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| Program Related Questions: |
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If you have questions pertaining to the inspection and
licensing of your accommodation, please contact the Manager of Quality
Assurance at the phone number or email address above.
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| Waiting Period: |
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Initial application: 30 business days
Renewals: 5 to 7 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This licence is valid for up to 1 year, covering the period
from April 1 to March 31. The renewal process is started by the Department,
which mails a renewal form to each licence holder in February.
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| Price, Payment
Methods and Locations (No tax is charged): |
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Fees for New Application and Ownership Changes as of April 1, 2011 : (No tax is charged).
Licence fees are based on the total number of units.
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Number of Rental Units |
Fee |
| 1-2 |
$ 85.31 |
| 3-4 |
$ 113.74 |
| 5-10 |
$ 170.61 |
| 11-20 |
$ 227.48 |
| 21-50 |
$ 284.36 |
| 51-100 |
$ 341.23 |
| 101-150 |
$ 454.97 |
| 151-200 |
$ 568.71 |
| 201-250 |
$ 682.45 |
| 251-300 |
$ 796.19 |
| 301+ |
$ 909.94 |
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Number of Campsites |
Fee |
| 1-50 |
$ 85.31 |
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51-75 |
$ 113.74 |
| 76-100 |
$ 142.15 |
| 100+ |
$ 170.61 |
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Special event camping area
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The Fee for a special event
camping area licence is $170.31
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All fees are valid
from April 1 to March 31. |
Payment Methods and Locations:
Payment Options
Online
Payment for renewals may be submitted on line for renewals only by visiting
Nova Scotia Business Registry
-credit card payment only - (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
In person
Business Registration Unit -9 North, 1505 Barrington St., Maritime Centre,
Halifax
- Cash, Debit, Cheque, Bank Draft or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or
American Express)
Drop Off
Any Access Nova Scotia Centre
- Cheque, money order, bank draft or credit card (Visa, Master Card or
American Express) (no cash)
By Mail
Business Registration Unit - P.O. Box 1529, Halifax, NS B3J 2Y4
- Cheque, money order, bank draft or credit card (Visa, Master Card or
American Express)
By Fax
Business Registration Unit - (902) 424-0602
- credit card payment only (Visa, Master Card or American Express)
All cheques, money orders and bank drafts should be made
payable to the Minister of Finance.
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| Related Requirements: |
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For more information on the specific requirements for
the type of Licence for which you are applying, please click on the following:
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| Additional Information: |
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Visit Tourism's Inspection & Licensing page
- http://www.gov.ns.ca/tch/tourism/inspection-licensing.aspx
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Tourist
Accommodations Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989.
Tourist
Accommodations Regulations, made under Section 18 of the Tourist
Accommodations Act.
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