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Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife: CITES Export Permit
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| Who Needs This Permit? |
| | Anyone who wants to export wildlife from Nova Scotia which is listed
on CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species).
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| Issuing Department / Agency: |
| | N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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| Where can you get this Permit and / or further
information? |
| | Director
Wildlife Management Division
N.S. Department of Natural Resources
136 Exhibition Street
Provincial Building
Kentville, NS B4N 4E5
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Tel: (902) 679-6091
Fax: (902) 679-6176 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
| | Application can be made at the nearest Local
or Area Office of the N.S. Department of Natural Resources or to the
Director of Wildlife.
If the application is approved, the applicant will be notified by the
provincial CITES Management Authority.
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| Waiting Period: |
| | 3 - 4 days
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
| | This permit is valid for 1 month from the date it is issued. It is not
renewable.
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| Price: |
| | Free
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| Related Requirements: |
| | None
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| Additional Information: |
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- This permit is required for the international movement of wildlife
products for those species named in the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species.
- Some examples of listed species which are native to Nova Scotia includes:
Black Bear, River Otter, Bobcat, Lynx and all birds of prey.
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| Legislative Authority: |
| | Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora.
Wild Animal and Plant Protection
and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act, Government
of Canada.
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