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Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Provincial Tax Commission
Tobacco Tear Tape Manufacturer Permit |
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| Who Needs This
Permit? |
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Tobacco tear tape manufacturers who want to sell, distribute or deliver tobacco tear tape for use in Nova Scotia.
The Tobacco Access Act & Regulations prohibits certain places from selling tobacco products. You are advised to contact Tobacco Control, Department of Health Promotion at 1-800-565-3611 if you are unsure if your business is prohibited from selling tobacco. See also http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/cdip/acts-and-legislation.asp.
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| Issuing Department
/ Agency: |
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Service
Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
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| Where can you get this Permit and / or further information? |
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Phone: |
(902) 424-6300, or if that is long distance , call 1-800-565-2336 (toll-free within N.S.) |
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Visit: |
Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations
Service Delivery Division
Business Registration Unit
Maritime Centre, 9th floor
1505 Barrington Street [corner of Spring Garden Road]
Halifax, NS B3J 3K5 |
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E-mail: |
mccarajj@gov.ns.ca |
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Website: |
www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/taxcomm/ |
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Write: |
Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations
Service Delivery Division
Business Registration Unit
PO Box 755
Halifax, NS B3J 2V4 |
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Fax: |
(902) 424-0702
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| Application Forms & Process: |
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You can send in a hard copy. You can get an application
form in the following ways:
- Download
a form from the Internet;
- Print off a form at one of our Service
Nova Scotia Express Terminals; or
- Write, fax or visit the office listed above.
A "Business Applicant Profile Information" form is also
included.
You must fill out a Business Profile Information Sheet, which is part
of the application form. It asks for your Nova Scotia Registry
of Joint Stocks Business Number and your Canada Revenue Agency Business Number.
Information you will need to fill out your application form:
- The name and address of your business’ financial institution (bank or credit union)
- The location of your business records, including the name of the person responsible for those records.
- List the previous business name and previous owners (if any) of your business and business location.
- List the full name(s), title(s) and address(es) of the proprietor, partner(s) or principal owners, including percentage of ownership.
- List names and locations of all Nova Scotia tear tape production and storage facilities, including civic/mailing addresses, contact person, telephone and fax numbers.
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When completed, it is submitted to the office listed above mail, fax or in person.
If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the permit will be sent to the applicant by mail.
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| Waiting Period: |
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10 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received (Please allow several extra days for mail delivery.)
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid for one year from the date of issue or renewal. It can be renewed; the Department will send out a renewal notice before the permit expires.
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| Price: (No
tax is charged) |
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Initial: $112.09
Renewal: $112.09
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| Related Requirements: |
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- If you are operating under a business name in Nova Scotia, your business name must be registered with the N.S. Registry of Joint Stock Companies.
- The permit will not be renewed if there are any accounts outstanding with the Province.
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| Additional Information: |
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None
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Revenue
Act, The Acts of 1995-96, Chapter 17
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