| Nova
Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture
Aquaculture Licence |
|
| Who Needs This Licence? |
Anyone who wants to engage in
an aquaculture business activity at a specific location in Nova Scotia. |
| Issuing Department / Agency: |
Nova
Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Where can you get this Licence
and / or Further Information? |
Coastal Resource Coordinators
(see Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture: Regional
Offices )
OR
Aquaculture Division
Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture
Homburg Building
3rd Floor
1741 Brunswick Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3C4
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2223
Halifax, NS B3J 3C4
Tel: (902) 424-0356
Fax: (902) 424-1766 |
| Application
Forms & Process: |
An application form can be obtained
from the local N.S.
Coastal Resource Coordinator or the Aquaculture Division office of Nova
Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture . When completed, it is submitted to
the Aquaculture Division, along with an administration fee of $579.52 and
any details that may be requested. The request is reviewed by the appropriate
government agencies, local stakeholder groups and a technical review
committee.
If approved by the Minister, the applicant is granted a licence to conduct
the activity in accordance with the terms and conditions of that licence. |
| Waiting Period: |
The waiting period is based on
the complexities of each particular application, so the processing time
may vary from 12 to 24 months. If the Federal Government determines
that an Environmental Assessment is required or there are extenuating
circumstances, it will usually take longer. |
| Price: (No tax is charged) |
As of April 1, 2008, there is
a new fee structure for this Licence:
Application Fee: $579.52
Yearly Licence Fee (U-Fish): $238.88
Yearly Licence Fee (All Others): $347.71
Assignment Fee: $231.80
Amendment Fee: $115.90
Ten Year Licence Renewal Fee: $347.71
Public Access to Files Fee: $11.59
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
This licence is valid for 10 years
from the day it is issued.
It can be renewed; the renewal process is started by the licence holder,
who should contact the Department before the licence expires. The
renewal is valid for 5 years from the day it is issued. |
| Related Requirements: |
- Exemptions or approvals under the Navigable Waters Protection Act
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Water Approval: Water Course Alteration, Nova Scotia Environment
- Aquaculture Lease, Nova Scotia Fisheries
and Aquaculture
- The Department may consult with other agencies such as:
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada)
- Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
- Federal Public Works
- N.S. Registry of Joint Stock Companies
- Environment Canada
- N.S. Department of Natural Resources
- Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture
- An Environmental Assessment may be required for any aquaculture
activity other than direct bottom culture. This will be determined
early in the application process.
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| Additional Information: |
- Assignment deals with a change in name or ownership of
the issued lease/licence.
- Amendment deals with any other changes to an issued lease/licence
(ie. species, technology etc.); and
- Public Access to Files involves the inspection of documents
maintained by the Registrar of Aquaculture (excluding confidential
information)
Applicants are required to submit a development plan at the
time of application which includes a business plan, relevant technical
and biological data.
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| Legislative
Authority: |
Fisheries
and Coastal Resources Act and Regulations, Revised Statutes of
Nova Scotia, 1996, Chapter 25 |