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Department of Natural Resources
Rehabilitation Facility Registration
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| Who Needs This Registration? |
| | Anyone in Nova Scotia who wants to rehabilitate sick, injured or orphaned
wildlife which has been brought to them by the public or government officials.
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| Issuing Department / Agency: |
| | N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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| Where can you get Further Information on
this Registration? |
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Manager, Wildlife Parks
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
PO Box 299
Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0
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Tel: (902) 758-2040
Fax: (902) 758-7011
Email:
wildpark@istar.ca
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| Application Forms & Process: |
| | An application form can be obtained from the Manager, Wildlife Parks
(see address above).
The application must be accompanied by a suitable business plan and a
description of the facility. There will be an inspection of the facility
to ensure that it meets acceptable standards, and an interview with the
applicant to ensure that they have adequate experience and/or training.
Also, veterinary support for the facility is required.
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| Waiting Period: |
| | The waiting period for the initial application varies, depending upon
the length of time it takes to complete the facility involved. Renewals
are usually processed in 1 week.
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
| | This registration is valid for 3 years from the date on which it is
issued, and can be renewed. Renewal requests can be submitted by phone
or fax to the address above.
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| Price: |
| | Initial Application and Renewal: Free
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| Related Requirements: |
| | This registration will be renewed only if all conditions attached to
the initial registration have been fulfilled.
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| Additional Information: |
| | None
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| Legislative Authority: |
| | Wildlife Act,
Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia 1989, Chapter 504, s. 113;
General Wildlife
Regulations, s.6
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