Department
of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
Fixed Roof and Campground Accommodation Licence |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Bill 151, to repeal the Tourist Accommodations Act, was introduced for first reading on May 2, 2008. On May 26th, the Bill was introduced for second reading. As the spring session of the Legislature has now ended, debate on the Bill was adjourned.
In March when all current tourist accommodation licenses expired, I granted short term licenses which will expire on June 30, 2008. There were no license fees associated with these short term licenses.
In the coming days, you will be receiving a letter from Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. The letter will be accompanied by an application that must be completed and returned along with the license fee. The fee is based on the remaining 9 months in the 2008/09 fiscal year.
The fee and completed application will ensure that your brochures are distributed through visitor information centres and will ensure your property listed in the 2009 Doers and Dreamers Travel Guide and Check In and on novascotia.com.
For additional information please contact : Doug Matthews or 902-424-3942
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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 Tourism,
Culture and Heritage
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| Where can you get this licence and/or further
information? |
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In Person:
Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
Tourism
Division
World Trade and Convention Centre
1800 Argyle Street, Suite 603
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N8
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 456
Halifax, NS B3J 2R5
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Phone: (902)
424-3940 or (902) 424-3942
Fax: (902) 424-0723
Email:: matthews@gov.ns.ca
Website: http://www.gov.ns.ca/tch/tourism_mandate.asp
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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: www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/forms/tourist.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 Tourism, Culture
and Heritage 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. An interview with
Tourism, Culture and Heritage staff is suggested before submitting your
application.
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| Waiting Period:: |
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5-7 business days from receipt of application and payment
to production and issuance of registration documentation to client.
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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. An inspection
of the property is conducted by staff on a yearly basis to determine if
the licence is to be renewed.
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| Price, Payment
Methods and Locations (No tax is charged): |
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New Application, Annual Renewal and Change of Ownership:
(No tax is charged) New Application, Annual Renewal and Change of Ownership:
Licence fees are based on the total number of units
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Number of Rental Units |
Fee |
| 1-2 |
$ 81.40 |
| 3-4 |
$ 108.52 |
| 5-10 |
$ 162.79 |
| 11-20 |
$ 217.05 |
| 21-50 |
$ 271.31 |
| 51-100 |
$ 325.57 |
| 101-150 |
$ 434.09 |
| 151-200 |
$ 542.62 |
| 201-250 |
$ 651.14 |
| 251-300 |
$ 759.66 |
| 301+ |
$ 868.19 |
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Number of Campsites |
Fee |
| 1-50 |
$ 81.40 |
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51-75 |
$ 108.52 |
| 76-100 |
$ 135.66 |
| 100+ |
$ 162.79 |
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Special event camping area
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The Fee for a special event
camping area licence is $162.79
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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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See the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage website
- http://www.gov.ns.ca/tch/tourism_mandate.asp
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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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