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User Fees andGovernment
Charges2015-2016
User Fees andGovernment
Charges2015-2016
© Crown copyright, Province of Nova Scotia, 2015
This publication is available on the Internet at novascotia.ca/finance
ISSN: 1916-680X
ISBN: 978-1-55457-665-4
User Fees and Government Charges are subject to Governor-in-Council approval.
In case of any discrepancy between this document and
Legislation, Regulations and Ministerial Orders the latter shall prevail.
User Fees and Government Charges FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
Agriculture
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
Fee Change
Deer Farming Fees
Deer Farm Licence Application $127.43 $131.26 April 1, 2015
Deer Meat Processor License Application $120.96 $124.57 April 1, 2015
Deer Farm Licence – Annual Renewal $13.30 $13.70 April 1, 2015
$95.74 $193.56 April 1, 2015
$77.40 April 1, 2015
$11.96 $24.18 April 1, 2015
$25.13 $50.78 April 1, 2015
$38.30 $38.70 April 1, 2015
$38.30 $38.70
April 1, 2015
Food Safety Fees
Eating Establishment Permit – 1 year
Eating Establishment Permit – Seasonal
Temporary Event Fee – 1 day
Temporary Event Fee – 2 days or longer
Public Market – 1 year
Food Shop Permit – 1 year
Food Shop Permit – Seasional
$63.43 $77.40
April 1, 2015
Mobile Permit – Class 1 - One Year $38.30 $193.56 April 1, 2015
Mobile Permit – Class 2 - One Year $77.40 April 1, 2015
Mobile Permit – Class 3 - One Year $77.40 April 1, 2015
Late Fee on Renewal of Permit(greater than 30 days) $29.91 $30.83 April 1, 2015
Appeal Fee $239.35 $246.52 April 1, 2015
Consultant Inspection Fee/hr plus expenses $119.70 $123.30 April 1, 2015
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Agriculture continued
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Dairy Industry
Controlled Atmosphere Apple Regs Certificate of Reg $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Farm Loan Board
Re–amortization Fee 1/8 of 1% of loan; 1/8 of 1% of loan; April 1, 2015 min $241.95, max $362.90 min $249.20, max $373.80
Application Fee – New Loans 1/4 of 1% of loan 1/4 of 1% of loan April 1, 2015(min $362.90, (min $373.80,max $1,209.70 max $1,246.00
or $1,450.95 if total or $1,494.50 if totalBoard loans Board loans
exceed $2 million) exceed $2 million)
Other – provide/prepare legal,financial and other documents $59.83 $61.61 April 1, 2015
Deed Preparation Fee $119.65 $123.26 April 1, 2015
NSF Fee $35.90 $36.96 April 1, 2015
Animal Cruelty
Appeal Board Fee $250.00 $257.50 April 1, 2015
Fur Industry Regulations
Late Renewal fee $250.00 $257.50 April 1, 2015for operating licence of fur farm
Appeal fee $200.00 $206.00 April 1, 2015
Initial permit $500.00 $515.00 April 1, 2015
Amended permit required under Section 18 $500.00 $515.00 April 1, 2015 because of increase in number of breeding females or prescribed animals in breeding herd Amended permit required for any other reason $50.00 $51.50 April 1, 2015
Initial licence* or licence renewal $100.00 $103.00 April 1, 2015(*except no fee for a new licence being issued with an amended permit, in accordance with Section 11)
Amendment of licence terms and conditions $100.00 $103.00 April 1, 2015
Addition or removal of operator from licence $100.00 $103.00 April 1, 2015
Transfer of licence to another operator $100.00 $103.00 April 1, 2015
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Communities, Culture and Heritage
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
Fee Change
Facilities Rental Fees
Museums and Historic Sites various +3.0% April 1, 2015
Museum Admission Fees
Various Museum Admission Fees various +3.0% April 1, 2015
Program/Workshop Fees
Museums various +3.0% April 1, 2015
Copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations held by the Public Archives of N.S.Registrations held by the Public Archives of N.S.Registrations held by the Public Archives of N.S.Registrations held by the Public Archives of N.S.
Digital copy delivered electronically $10.83 $11.17 April 1, 2015
Certified paper copy delivered by mail $21.74 $22.39 April 1, 2015
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Community Services
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
Fee Change
Mortgage Fees
Release of Mortgage:
1st request $18.75 $19.30 April 1, 2015
2nd request $50.05 $51.55 April 1, 2015
3rd request $75.05 $77.30 April 1, 2015
Postponement/Assumption of Mortgage $51.55 $53.10 April 1, 2015
Mortgage Renewals $51.55 $53.10 April 1, 2015
NSF Cheque Fee $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Satisfaction Piece (Judgements) $77.30 $79.60 April 1, 2015
Research/Archive Fees $31.25 $32.20 April 1, 2015
Mortgage Insurance Fee 3.26% 3.36% April 1, 2015
Public Housing Charges
Electrical charges - seniors units $25 / month $25.75 / month April 1, 2015
Electrical charges - family units $48 / month $49.45/ month April 1, 2015
Laundry charges - seniors units $4 / month $4.10 / month April 1, 2015
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Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
Fee Change
Degarthe Gallery
DeGarthe Gallery $2.40 $2.45 April 1, 2015
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Education and Early Childhood Development
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Fee Change
Learning Resource & Technology (LRT) – Mark–up
Photography Services 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
Studio Rental 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
Summer Workshops 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
Sales of Video 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
Tuition Fees, Books,Course Materials(Correspondence Studies) 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
Rentals, Copyright Materialsand Manuals 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
Resale Materials 7.7% 7.9% April 1, 2015
NS School Book Bureau (NSSBB)
NSSBB – Sales of Learning Resourcesto the General Public 19.4% 20.0% April 1, 2015
Teacher Certification
Duplicate Teacher’s Certificate $45.10 $46.45 April 1, 2015
Initial Certification $103.05 $106.15 April 1, 2015
Change in Classification $35.00 $35.00 April 1, 2015
Renewal of Expired Teacher Certificate $45.10 $46.45 April 1, 2015
Statement of Professional Standing $32.20 $33.15 April 1, 2015
Nova Scotia Teacher's College $5.80 $5.95 April 1, 2015Transcript
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Energy
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
Fee Change
Onshore Petroleum Drilling –Application Fee $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Onshore PetroleumGeophysical Exploration –Application Fee $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Resources Regulations
Fees payable at time of filing:
Exploration Licence Application $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Exploration Agreement Proposal $1,210.60 $1,246.90 April 1, 2015
Exploration Agreement Renewal $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Drilling Renewal Permit $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Lease Application $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Development program submission no fee no fee April 1, 2015
Lease Renewals $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Transfers $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Surrender no fee no fee April 1, 2015
Termination no fee no fee April 1, 2015
Rentals payable in advance annually:
– Exploration agreements per hectare $0.15000 $0.15 April 1, 2015
– Lease per hectare $0.15000 $0.15 April 1, 2015
Inspection Fees:
– Exploration license $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
– Exploration agreement $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
– Lease $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
– Notice of transfer $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
Gas Plant Application Fee $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
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Underground Hydrocarbons Storage Regulations
Underground Storage $121.00 $124.65 April 1, 2015
Annual rent per hectare
of the area covered by the licence $3.05 $3.15 April 1, 2015
Annual rent per hectare of the area covered by the
licence (before granting of lease) $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
Sale, transfer or assignment $27.00 $27.80 April 1, 2015
Inspection of documents $21.60 $22.25 April 1, 2015
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Environment
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Fee Change
Contaminated Sites Administrative Fee
Contaminated SitesRe-mediation Filing Fee, per file type
Type A $145.25 $149.60 April 1, 2015
Type B $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Type C $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Type D $665.30 $685.25 April 1, 2015
Type E $998.00 $1,027.95 April 1, 2015
Type F $1,481.85 $1,526.30 April 1, 2015
Environmental Registry Fees
Application Fee $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
Industrial Air Emission Fee
Class 1 – high emission $7.15 $7.35/tonne April 1, 2015
Appeal to the Minister
Application Fee $105.80 $108.95 April 1, 2015
Water Withdrawal Approval Fees
Water Withdrawal Approval $322.10 $331.75 April 1, 2015
Water Withdrawal Administration Fees
Withdrawal ApprovalAdministration Category I $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Withdrawal ApprovalAdministration Category II $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
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Environment continued
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Annual Approval to Use Fee - Division I Water
For each million L/dayup to 2 million per day $141.70 $145.95 April 1, 2015
Each additional million L/dayover 2 up to 9 $148.05 $152.50 April 1, 2015
Each additional million L/dayover 9 up to 27 $161.05 $165.90 April 1, 2015
Each additional million L/day
over 27 up to 90 $167.45 $172.45 April 1, 2015
Each additional million litres per day over 90 $173.90 $179.10 April 1, 2015
Hydroelectric power, per hosrsepowerof rated hydraulic capacity $2.05 $2.10 April 1, 2015
Minimum approval to use fee $64.20 $66.15 April 1, 2015
Retention of approval, aftertemporary suspension; no less than $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Watercourse Alterations
Approval/Administrative Fees –
Watercourse Alterations (New)
Category I: /approval $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Category II: /approval $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Salvage Yard Licences
Division IV salvage yard approvaland renewals, per 10-year period $320.45 $330.05 April 1, 2015
Industrial Approval Fees
Industrial Approval (Category I) $8,373.95 $8,625.15 April 1, 2015
Industrial Approval (Category II) $3,220.75 $3,317.35 April 1, 2015
Industrial Approval (Category III) $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
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Environmental Assessment Fee
Category I Environmental Assessment $16,747.95 $17,250.40 April 1, 2015
Category II Environmental Assessment $10,821.75 $11,146.40 April 1, 2015
Category III Environmental Assessment $6,183.85 $6,369.35 April 1, 2015
Approval Transfer $643.55 $662.85 April 1, 2015
Focus Report $6,441.50 $6,634.75 April 1, 2015
Environmental Assessment Report $16,747.95 $17,250.40 April 1, 2015
Additional Information 1/2 Registration Fee 1/2 Registration Fee April 1, 2015
Gasoline and Fuel—New Applications
New Application Motive Fuel Wholesaler $1,935.45 $1,993.50 April 1, 2015
New Application Motive Fuel Retailer $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
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New Application Fuel Oil Wholesaler or $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015Fuel Oil Retailer
Transfer of or an amendment to any approval $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Gasoline and Fuel Renewals
Approval RenewalMotive Fuel Wholesaler $/L $0.00044 $0.00045 April 1, 2015
Renewal Motive Fuel Wholesaler $1,935.45 $1,993.50 April 1, 2015
Approval RenewalMotive Fuel Retailerper pump nozzle or drum $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015Approval RenewalFuel Oil Retailer ( <50,000 L) $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Minimum Approval RenewalFuel Oil Retailer ( >50,000 L) $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Approval RenewalFuel Oil Wholesaler ( >50,000 L) $0.000130 $0.000130 April 1, 2015
On–Site Sewage Disposal System ApprovalsSubdivision Report Fees
Subdivision Report –
Subdivision of 3 to 10 lots $225.60 $232.35 April 1, 2015
Subdivision Report –Subdivisions more than 10 lots $612.10 $630.45 April 1, 2015
On–Site Sewage Installers Fees
Installers Licence – Annual Fee $161.20 $166.05 April 1, 2015
On–Site Permit Application $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
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Pesticide Licences
Pesticide (Commercial or Restricted)Classes I-VIII, X $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Pesticide (Commercial or Restricted) - for each additional licence $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Business Operator Certificate $32.05 $33.00 April 1, 2015Class IX
Pesticide Permits
Non forestry – Up to 20 hectares $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Non forestry – Each hectare beyond 20 $5.15 $5.30 April 1, 2015
Forestry – Up to 6 hectares $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Forestry – Each additional hectare after 6 $5.15 $5.30 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Management Fees
Petroleum Storage Tank at a Bulk Plant $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Storage Tank at aMotive Fuel Outlet $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Storage Tank at anIndustrial Facility $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Storage Tank at aCommercial Facility $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Storage Tank at a Marina $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Petroleum Storage Tank at aGovernment Facility $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
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Used Oil Licence
Collectors Licence Fee less than50,000L capacity $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Collectors Licence Fee above50,000L capacity/L $0.002576 $0.00265 April 1, 2015
Minimum application feeUsed Oil Collector Approval/Renewal $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Water/Wastewater Facility Classification
Classification Certificate $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Examination Fee for Operator-in-Training $26.45 $27.25 April 1, 2015
Operator Certification Fees
Operator Certificate Fee $97.10 $100.00 April 1, 2015
Operator Certificate Renewal $59.35 $61.15 April 1, 2015
Well Drilling Licences
Well Drillers – Application and renewals $339.80 $350.00 April 1, 2015
Well Drillers – Cost per eachadditional machine $141.50 $145.75 April 1, 2015
Well Diggers – Application and renewal $113.25 $116.65 April 1, 2015
Well Digger – Each additional machine $32.05 $33.00 April 1, 2015
Pump Installation
Class I Pump Installers –
Application and renewal $113.25 $116.65 April 1, 2015
Class II Pump Installers –Application and renewal $56.60 $58.30 April 1, 2015
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Finance
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
Fee Change
Licences—Insurance Companies
The total annual license or renewal fee payable by any insurer or inter–insurance exchange shall not exceed: $1,932.45 $1,990.40 April 1, 2015
Accident and sickness insurance $966.25 $995.25 April 1, 2015
Aircraft insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Automobile insurance $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Boiler and machinery insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Credit insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Fidelity insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Hail insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Legal expense insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Liability insurance $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Life insurance $966.25 $995.25 April 1, 2015
Marine insurance $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Mortgage insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Property insurance $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Surety insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Title insurance $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Insurance Adjusters Licence Fee
Initial application and renewal (3 yr) (Levels I–V) $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
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Insurance Agents Licence Fee
Initial application and renewal (3 yr) (Levels I–V) $386.50 $398.10 April 1, 2015
For a licence expiring in 2 years or less $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Change of Sponsor $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Exam $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Supplemental Exam $32.20 $33.15 April 1, 2015
Certificate of Status $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Licences—Trust and Loan Companies
Incorporation fee $6,441.50 $6,634.75 April 1, 2015
Initial Application fee $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Annual fee $3,864.90 – $12,883.05 $3,980.85 – $13,269.50 April 1, 2015
Application to change aloan company to a trust
company or a trust companyto a loan company $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Application to change conditions,terms and restrictions of registration $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Fee for revival of licence after dissolution $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Application for an increase inborrowing multiple $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Copy of decision of theSuperintendent or Appeal Board,per page (min $10.00) $2.55 $2.65 April 1, 2015
Certificate issued by theSuperintendent with respect to
the licence $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
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All other certificates issued by
the Superintendent $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
Copies of extracts from documentsfiled with the Superintendent,per page (min $10.00) $2.55 $2.65 April 1, 2015
Examination and passing onapplications or documents notspecifically referred to in the Act $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Application to obtain consent ofSuperintendent to the transfer of shares $322.10 $331.75 April 1, 2015
Application to obtain consent ofSuperintendent to the transfer ofshares – change of control $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
Fee for examining the Loan orTrust Register or the public fileof a company $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Trust and Loans Supplementary Letters Patent
Filing application for letters or
supplementary letters patent $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Name change $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
To continue a loan companyas a trust company $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
To continue a trust companyas a loan company $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
To change the municipality
in which the principal businessis located $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
Amalgamation $5,153.20 $5,307.80 April 1, 2015
Modify/alter share structure $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
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Miscellaneous Fees—Financial Institutions
Credit Union Incorporation $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Amendments of articles other thancorrecting a clerical error $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Amendments of articlescorrecting a clerical error $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Restated articles $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Amalgamation $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Articles of reorganization $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Revival of a credit union $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Intent to dissolve $19.35 $19.95 April 1, 2015
Approval of Charter bylaws $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Filing any notice $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
Filing an annual return $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
Certificate of status $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Request to reserve one name $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
Search by mail of documentsfiled by a credit union $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
Order of the Superintendant $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Certified photocopies:
Any articles $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
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Any document not otherwiseherein provided:
First page $4.35 $4.50 April 1, 2015
Second and subsequent pages/each $0.60 $0.60 April 1, 2015
Limited registration of anextra–provincial credit union $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Filing an offering statement $154.60 $159.25 April 1, 2015
Filing a statement of change in facts $77.30 $79.60 April 1, 2015
Late filing of an annual return/day
(max $500.00) $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
Pension Benefits Regulations
Registration of a Pension Plan:
Application fee (N.S. Pension plan) $5.65 $5.80 April 1, 2015
Total fee payable mustbe not less than $113.25 $116.65 April 1, 2015
And no more than $8,494.90 $8,749.75 April 1, 2015
For a pension plan administered by the Superintendent application
fee $5.65 $5.80 April 1, 2015
Total fee payable mustbe not less than $113.25 $116.65 April 1, 2015
And no more than $8,494.90 $8,749.75 April 1, 2015
Annual information return:
Must be accompanied by a fee for each member of thepension plan in N.S. $5.65 $5.80 April 1, 2015
Fee for each member of the plan
if the Superintendent administers the pension $5.65 $5.80 April 1, 2015
Total fee payable mustbe not less than $113.25 $116.65 April 1, 2015
And no more than $8,494.90 $8,749.75 April 1, 2015
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Fee if annual information return is delivered to the Superintendent more than 6 months following the end of a fiscal year of a pension plan:
For each member of the pensionplan in N.S. $8.50 $8.75 April 1, 2015
For each member of the planif the Superintendent administersthe pension $8.50 $8.75 April 1, 2015
Total fee payable mustbe not less than $169.90 $175.00 April 1, 2015
And no more than $12,742.35 $13,124.60 April 1, 2015
LIF filing requirementsand Superintendent’s list:
Financial institution filing fee $1,132.65 $1,166.65 April 1, 2015
Financial institution filing feeper amendment $283.15 $291.65 April 1, 2015
Information available on request:
The fee prescribed for a copy of any document referred to insubsection (1) that is obtained from the Superintendent is $0.55 $0.55 April 1, 2015
Minimum fee $5.65 $5.80 April 1, 2015
Withdrawals in Circumstances
of Financial Hardship:
Application fee $113.25 $116.65 April 1, 2015
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Fisheries and Aquaculture
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Fee Change
Fish Buyer or Processor Fees
Licence Amendment $32.20 $33.15 April 1, 2015
Licence Application $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Non–refundable fee accompanying anapplication under subsection (1) $241.95 $249.20 April 1, 2015
Fee per copy accompanying arequest for a certified copy of a buyers licence $32.20 $33.15 April 1, 2015
Species Related (Pelagic,Aquaculture, Other)License Fees $128.80 $132.65 April 1, 2015
Species Related (Groundfish)License Fees $515.30 $530.75 April 1, 2015
Species Related (Shellfish)License Fees $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Aquaculture Fees
For an aquaculture licence for u–fish ponds:
Annual Fee $386.50 $386.50 April 1, 2015
Rebate $120.95 $120.95 April 1, 2015
A lease or license
amendment Fee $128.80 $128.80 April 1, 2015
Application Fee for a lease or license $644.15 $644.15 April 1, 2015
Assignment Feefor a lease or license $257.65 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Lease/Licence Renewal $386.50 $386.50 April 1, 2015
Annual Lease/ha $12.90 $12.90 April 1, 2015
Rock Weed Harvesting – Annual Lease $644.15 $663.45 April 1, 2015
A lessee shall pay a royalty tothe Minister at a rate per wet tonne of rock weed that has been harvested during the previous year $2.40 $2.45 April 1, 2015
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Sport Fishing Licenses
Resident General Fishing Licence $23.99 $24.77 January 1, 2016
Non–Resident General Fishing Licence $54.42 $56.12 January 1, 2016
Resident General Fishing
Licence – Senior (65 years) $5.71 $5.91 January 1, 2016
Non–Resident GeneralFishing Licence – 7 day $30.06 $31.03 January 1, 2016
Resident Salmon Fishing Licence – Adult $36.15 $37.29 January 1, 2016
Resident Salmon Fishing Licence – Youth $11.42 $11.81 January 1, 2016
Non–Resident Salmon Fishing Licence (Seasonal) $133.56 $137.64 January 1, 2016
Non–Resident Salmon
Fishing Licence – 7 day $54.42 $56.12 January 1, 2016
Resident and Non–ResidentGeneral – 1 day $11.80 $12.16 January 1, 2016
Each fee for fishing licences includes a fee to be deposited to the Nova Scotia SportfishHabitat Fund $5.71 $5.91 January 1, 2016
Fish Loan Board
Mortgage Release Fee $48.40 $49.85 April 1, 2015
Application Fees:Net Loans to $10,000 $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Application Fees:Net Loans from $10,000 to $100,000 $483.85 $498.35 April 1, 2015
Application Fees:Net Loans from $100,000 to $300,000 $1,451.60 $1,495.15 April 1, 2015
Application Fees:Net Loans from $300,000 to $500,000 $3,629.00 $3,737.85 April 1, 2015
Application Fees:Net Loans over $500,000 $6,048.35 $6,229.80 April 1, 2015
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Fisheries Organizations
Designation Fee $200.00 $206.00 April 1, 2015
Accreditation Fee: per member $20.00 $20.60 April 1, 2015orLesser of $1,000.00 $1,030.00 April 1, 2015
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Health and Wellness
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Home Care Fees
Home Support Users Fee/hr $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Home Support CancelledVisit Fee (New) $59.30 – max. $61.10 – max. April 1, 2015
Ground Ambulance Transport Fee
Regular Resident User Fee $142.30 $146.55 April 1, 2015
Long Term Care Residents $52.90 $54.50 April 1, 2015
Mobility Challenged $105.80 $108.95 April 1, 2015
Non-Resident (other provinces) $711.60 $732.95 April 1, 2015
Non-Resident (other countries) $1,067.35 $1,099.35 April 1, 2015
Private Pay $711.60 $732.95 April 1, 2015
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Internal Services
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Real Property —Parking
Real Property – Parking various various April 1, 2015
Water utilities
Chetticamp Utility Various Various April 1, 2015
Landry Lake Utility Various Various April 1, 2015
Hayden Lake Utility Various Various April 1, 2015
Lower East Pubnico Utility Various Various April 1, 2015
Middle East Pubnico Utility Various Various April 1, 2015
Riverport Utility Various Various April 1, 2015
Geographic Products
Geographic Products $1.21 – $1,512.09 $1.25 – $1,557.45 April 1, 2015
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Justice
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Small Claims Court Forms and Procedures Regulations
Fee for filing a Notice of Claim where the Claim in amount less than $5,000 $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Fee for filing a Notice of Claimwhere the Claim not less than $5,000and not more than $25,000 $193.55 $199.35 April 1, 2015
Fee for filing a Notice of Claim where the Claim for recovery ofpersonal property only $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Filing a Counterclaim $64.10 $66.00 April 1, 2015
Fee to transfer from Supreme Courtto Small Claims Court $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Copies of any document per page $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
Certifying any document on file $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Searching a file except bulk rate $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
Searching a file where agreementfor bulk rate $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
Fee to Sheriff for Execution order $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Maximum fee to Sheriff forRecovery Order $193.55 $199.35 April 1, 2015
Fee to Sheriff to deliver possession $193.55 $199.35 April 1, 2015
Small Claims Court Residential Appeal Regulations
Fee for claim less than $2,000 $32.05 $33.00 April 1, 2015
Fee for claim not less than $2,000and not more than $4,999 $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Fee for claim not less than $5,000 $193.55 $199.35 April 1, 2015
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Small Claims Court Taxation of Costs Regulations
Notice of Taxation $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Copy of any document per page $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
Certifying any document on file $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Searching a file except bulk rate $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
Searching a file where agreement
for bulk rate $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
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Probate Act
Issuing grant estatenot exceeding $10,000 $83.10 $85.60 April 1, 2015
Issuing grant estateexceeding $10,000 butnot exceeding $25,000 $208.95 $215.20 April 1, 2015
Issuing grant estateexceeding $25,000 butnot exceeding $50,000 $347.70 $358.15 April 1, 2015
Issuing grant estateexceeding $50,000 but
not exceeding $100,000 $973.45 $1,002.65 April 1, 2015
Issuing grant estateexceeding $100,000 $973.45 $1,002.65 April 1, 2015
Plus for each additional$1,000 or fraction thereof
in excess of $100,000 $16.45 $16.95 April 1, 2015
Courts of Probate
Issuing a dedimus/
Affidavit of Authorization $32.35 $33.30 April 1, 2015
Issuing a citation:
The order therefor, filing fees,etc. $19.35 $19.95 April 1, 2015
Preparing each comparedcopy of a citation $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
Preparing each compared
copy of plain will, not exceeding 3 pages $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
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Certified (in addition to fee for plain will) $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
If over 3 pages, an additional fee perpage $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
Preparing and certifyingcompared copies of various documents(i.e. letters testamentary, letters of admin) where will does not exceed 3 pages $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Where will exceeds 3 pagesan additional fee per page $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
Preparing and certifying letters ofadministration with certificate of grant $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Preparing a plain certificate ofadministration, probate or resealing $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
Preparing each compared copy ofvarious documents recorded oron file per page $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
Certifying same per document $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
Filing any plan $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Filing each attested claim,
trust agreement, and other documents $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
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Perusal and inspection documentby barrister or other person per file $2.57 $2.65 April 1, 2015
Perusal and inspection documentsby staff in each estate per file $6.43 $6.61 April 1, 2015
Filing each caveat $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Filing each notice of appeal $32.35 $33.30 April 1, 2015
Application for letters of guardianship $64.70 $66.65 April 1, 2015
Application for a licence to sell,mortgage or lease real property etc. $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Plus an additional fee per page $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
Application for partition orsale of lands etc. $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Application for insolvency order $38.70 $39.85 April 1, 2015
Application for maintenance order $38.70 $39.85 April 1, 2015
Application to show cause for
Proof in Solemn Form $64.10 $66.00 April 1, 2015
Application to remove Executor orAdministrator per day or part thereof $64.10 $66.00 April 1, 2015
Applications for other show causehearings per day or part thereof $64.10 $66.00 April 1, 2015
Application to prove a willin common form etc. $32.35 $33.30 April 1, 2015
Adjudication of any claim against
an estate per day or any part thereof $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Application for the revocation of a
grant or any application wherefee not provided $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
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Application for any order onappeal from a decision of theregistrar of probate $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Transmitting appeal with statementof decision and such copies or dockets as required by Supreme Court $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Resumption of hearing previouslypartially completed $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Resumption of hearing previouslypartially completed where there is acontest in addition to fee wherethere is no contest $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
File an election at registry of deeds $32.35 $33.30 April 1, 2015
Plus for each page $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
Will tendered for proving and filing only $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For recording the will at each registryof deeds in the Province where probate
is not sought $32.35 $33.30 April 1, 2015
Plus per page $1.30 $1.35 April 1, 2015
For each grant over one issued onan estate for which an order under Section 72 of the Probate Act has not been made $129.45 $133.35 April 1, 2015
Summary Proceedings Act (Regulations 4A)
Costs upon a convictionSummary Proceedings Court
except parking infractions $118.95 $122.50 August 1, 2015
Costs upon a convictionSummary Proceedings Court
for parking infractions $35.55 $36.60 August 1, 2015
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Maintenance Enforcement Regulations
Fee for statement showingcurrent status of payments $32.20 $33.15 April 1, 2015
Cheque returned for insufficient funds $45.10 $46.45 April 1, 2015
Certificate of discharge of ajudgement entered pursuant toSection 38 of the Act $58.05 $59.80 April 1, 2015
Director required due to defaultto take measure to enforcemaintenance order $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Issue garnishment againstincome source $96.60 $99.50 April 1, 2015
To examine a payor in accordancewith Sections 34 and 35 of the Act $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Request Registrar of Motor vehiclesto revoke or suspend privileges $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Attach pension entitlement pursuant
to Sections 27A to 27F of the Act $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Costs against the payor awardedby the court $644.75 $664.10 April 1, 2015
Cost and Fees Act Regulation Schedule “B” Sherrif’s Fees
Originating notice, petition for divorce, writ, summons, subpoena,order, notice or document:
Service charge $71.10 $73.25 April 1, 2015
Service charge for
each defendant over 1 $45.05 $46.40 April 1, 2015
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Execution Order:
Service charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Where service not by sheriffplus commission set out in Item (9) $51.70 $53.25 April 1, 2015
Execution order returnednot satisfied after demandmade Service charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Attachment order:
Service charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Where chattels released without saleService charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus commission on first $1,000 claimed 25.76% 26.53% April 1, 2015
Plus commission on remainder 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission in total $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
Service charge for recovery order or
any direct order of the court $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus per person per hour or part
thereof required to assist the Sheriff $77.30 $79.60 April 1, 2015
Service charge for removing defendantand delivering possession $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus per person per hour or partthereof required to assist the Sheriff $77.30 $79.60 April 1, 2015
For taking and filing bond of defendantand depositing with the Prothonotary $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Sale of personal property under
execution, commission on first $1,000 25.76% 26.53% April 1, 2015
Commission on remainder 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
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Maximum commission in total $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
After demand and payment to Sheriff or settlement with solicitor or agent
Commission on first $1,000 realized 25.76% 26.53% April 1, 2015
Commission on remainder 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission in total $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
After demand plaintiff acceptspayment commission on first $1,000 25.76% 26.53% April 1, 2015
Commission on remainder 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission in totalbased on full amount of execution $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
Where all notices, orders or processes are returned not served $51.70 $53.25 April 1, 2015
Sale of land under partition Act:service charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus commission on amountclaimed or realized whichever is greater 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
When sale is abandoned after beingadvertised commission on the amountclaimed or realized whichever is greater 6.4% 6.63% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Sale of land under execution:service charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus commission on first $1,000 realized 25.76% 26.53% April 1, 2015
Commission on remainder 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
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Maximum commission $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
Where sale is abandoned afteradvertised commission on theamount claimed or realizedwhichever is greater 6.44% 6.63% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
When sale is postponed after advertised $128.83 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Sale of land under foreclosure:service charge $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus commission on amountclaimed or realized whichever is greater 12.89% 13.28% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission $2,576.60 $2,653.90 April 1, 2015
Where sale is abandoned afterproperty advertised commission on the amount claimed or realizedwhichever is greater 6.44% 6.63% April 1, 2015
Maximum commission $1,288.30 $1,326.95 April 1, 2015
Where sale is postponed
after being advertised $128.83 $132.70 April 1, 2015
For making inventoryand appraising goods seized $83.45 $85.95 April 1, 2015
Plus per person per hour or partthereof required to assist the Sheriff $77.30 $79.60 April 1, 2015
The actual cost of travel at prevailinggovernment rates minimum chargeper document $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
For each certificate under the
Creditor’s Relief Act $25.70 $26.45 April 1, 2015
Copies of any document per page $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
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Cost and Fees Act Regulation Schedule “C” Court Fees
Issuing documents pertaining to an
action other than a divorce action etc. $211.70 $218.05 April 1, 2015
Despite (1)(a) filing a defence otherthan a divorce action etc. $96.80 $99.70 April 1, 2015
Despite (1)(a) entering and filing aninterlocutory notice or interim application etc. $64.10 $66.00 April 1, 2015
Issuing and filing all documents thatcommence a proceeding under the Maintenance and Custody Act $42.35 $43.60 April 1, 2015
Entering and filing a notice of appeal or an application to extend the time tofile a notice of appeal to the SupremeCourt of Nova Scotia, including the filing of an Appeal of a Residential Tenancy Board Report or an objection to a Family Court Report $141.55 $145.80 April 1, 2015
Entering and Filing a notice of appeal or
application to extend the time inthe Supreme Court of Canada $211.70 $218.05 April 1, 2015
Preparing a judgment and execution
order in a Residential Tenancies Boardmatter or to enforce a compensation or
restitution order $42.35 $43.60 April 1, 2015
Setting down for trial without juryin Supreme Court other than adivorce action or Family Division $284.25 $292.80 April 1, 2015
Setting down a matter for trial with
a jury in Supreme Court $423.40 $436.10 April 1, 2015
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Obtaining a settlement conferencebefore trial other than divorce ofFamily Division $129.45 $133.35 April 1, 2015
Where settlement conference heldand matter not settled, scheduling
the trial without a jury $154.85 $159.50 April 1, 2015
Where settlement conference heldand matter not settled, schedulingthe trial with a jury $296.35 $305.25 April 1, 2015
Reimbursement to party who filed the trial $107.80 $111.05 April 1, 2015
Requesting an adjournment fornew date within 30 days of thedate the hearing was scheduled $284.25 $292.80 April 1, 2015
Requesting an adjournment fornew date within 90 days of thedate the hearing was scheduled $284.25 $292.80 April 1, 2015
In lieu of all fees pertaining tothe Controverted Elections Act $354.45 $365.10 April 1, 2015
In lieu of fees for discovery hearings
or a hearing in aid of an executionorder $84.70 $87.25 April 1, 2015
Copies of any document, per page $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
Certifying any document on file,not including copy charge $13.43 $13.83 April 1, 2015
Filing certain other documents
that do not start an action $32.35 $33.30 April 1, 2015
Filing and entry of a contingency fee agreement $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
Issuing documents in a divorce actionincludes $10.00 fee for Government
of Canada $283.05 $291.55 April 1, 2015
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Despite (15) issuing an answer indefence of a divorce proceeding excepta counter petition $71.05 $73.20 April 1, 2015
Despite (15) issuing an answer andcounter petition/defence in adivorce proceeding $141.55 $145.80 April 1, 2015
Issuing a self–help guide for applyingfor divorce (divorce kit) $24.22 $24.96 April 1, 2015
Issuing a self–help guide for applying for variation (variation kit) $24.22 $24.96 April 1, 2015
Various hourly rates for mediation based on income and number of dependants
Up to $20,000 no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$20,001 – $23,000 1 Dependent $7.10 $7.30 April 1, 2015
$20,001 – $23,000 2 or more Dependents no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$23,001 – $26,000 1 Dependent $14.20 $14.65 April 1, 2015
$23,001 – $26,000 2 Dependents $7.10 $7.30 April 1, 2015
$23,001 – $26,000 3 or more Dependents no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$26,001 – $29,000
1 Dependent $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
$26,001 – $29,000 2 Dependents $14.20 $14.65 April 1, 2015
$26,001 – $29,000
3 Dependents $7.10 $7.30 April 1, 2015
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$26,001 – $29,000 4 or more Dependents no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$29,001 – $32,000 1 Dependent $28.45 $29.30 April 1, 2015
$29,001 – $32,000 2 Dependents $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
$29,001 – $32,000 3 Dependents $14.20 $14.65 April 1, 2015
$29,001 – $32,000 4 Dependents $7.10 $7.30 April 1, 2015
$29,001 – $32,000 5 or more Dependents no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$32,001 – $35,000 1 Dependent $35.40 $36.45 April 1, 2015
$32,001 – $35,000 2 Dependents $28.45 $29.30 April 1, 2015
$32,001 – $35,000
3 Dependents $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
$32,001 – $35,000 4 Dependents $14.20 $14.65 April 1, 2015
$32,001 – $35,000 5 or more Dependents $7.10 $7.30 April 1, 2015
$35,001 – $38,000 1 Dependent $42.65 $43.95 April 1, 2015
$35,001 – $38,000
2 Dependents $35.40 $36.45 April 1, 2015
$35,001 – $38,000
3 Dependents $28.45 $29.30 April 1, 2015
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$35,001 – $38,000 4 Dependents $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
$35,001 – $38,000 5 or more Dependents $14.20 $14.65 April 1, 2015
$38,001 – $41,000 1 Dependent $49.60 $51.10 April 1, 2015
$38,001 – $41,000 2 Dependents $42.65 $43.95 April 1, 2015
$38,001 – $41,000 3 Dependents $35.40 $36.45 April 1, 2015
$38,001 – $41,000 4 Dependents $28.45 $29.30 April 1, 2015
$38,001 – $41,000 5 or more Dependents $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
$41,001 – $44,000 1 Dependent $56.85 $58.55 April 1, 2015
$41,001 – $44,000
2 Dependents $49.60 $51.10 April 1, 2015
$41,001 – $44,000 3 Dependents $42.65 $43.95 April 1, 2015
$41,001 – $44,000 4 Dependents $35.40 $36.45 April 1, 2015
$41,001 – $44,000 5 or more Dependents $28.45 $29.30 April 1, 2015
$44,001 – $47,000 1 Dependent $71.05 $73.20 April 1, 2015
$44,001 – $47,000 2 Dependents $56.85 $58.55 April 1, 2015
$44,001 – $47,000
3 Dependents $49.60 $51.10 April 1, 2015
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$44,001 – $47,000 4 Dependents $42.65 $43.95 April 1, 2015
$44,001 – $47,000 5 or more Dependents $35.40 $36.45 April 1, 2015
$47,001 – $50,000 1 Dependent $85.30 $87.85 April 1, 2015
$47,001 – $50,000 2 Dependents $71.05 $73.20 April 1, 2015
$47,001 – $50,000 3 Dependents $56.85 $58.55 April 1, 2015
$47,001 – $50,000 4 Dependents $49.60 $51.10 April 1, 2015
$47,001 – $50,000 5 or more Dependents $42.65 $43.95 April 1, 2015
$50,001 – $53,000 1 Dependent $99.20 $102.20 April 1, 2015
$50,001 – $53,000
2 Dependents $85.30 $87.85 April 1, 2015
$50,001 – $53,000 3 Dependents $71.05 $73.20 April 1, 2015
$50,001 – $53,000 4 Dependents $56.85 $58.55 April 1, 2015
$50,001 – $53,000 5 or more Dependents $49.60 $51.10 April 1, 2015
$53,001 – $56,000 1 Dependent $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$53,001 – $56,000 2 Dependents $99.20 $102.20 April 1, 2015
$53,001 – $56,000
3 Dependents $85.30 $87.85 April 1, 2015
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$53,001 – $56,000 4 Dependents $71.05 $73.20 April 1, 2015
$53,001 – $56,000 5 or more Dependents $56.85 $58.55 April 1, 2015
$56,001 – $59,000 1 Dependent $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$56,001 – $59,000 2 Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$56,001 – $59,000 3 Dependents $99.20 $102.20 April 1, 2015
$56,001 – $59,000 4 Dependents $85.30 $87.85 April 1, 2015
$56,001 – $59,000 5 or more Dependents $71.05 $73.20 April 1, 2015
$59,001 – $62,000 1 Dependent $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$59,001 – $62,000
2 Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$59,001 – $62,000 3 Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$59,001 – $62,000 4 Dependents $99.20 $102.20 April 1, 2015
$59,001 – $62,000 5 or more Dependents $85.30 $87.85 April 1, 2015
$62,001 – $65,000 1 Dependent $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$62,001 – $65,000 2 Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$62,001 – $65,000
3 Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
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$62,001 – $65,000 4 Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
$62,001 – $65,000 5 or more Dependents $99.20 $102.20 April 1, 2015
$65,001 and up 1 or more Dependents $113.70 $117.10 April 1, 2015
For preparation of a Court ordered custody/access assessment report in Supreme Court, Family Court based on income levels of the parties
Up to $20,000% of Cost of Report Payable .% 0%Deposit $0.00 $0.00 April 1, 2015
$20,001 – $25,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 6.4% 6.4%Deposit $61.05 $62.90 April 1, 2015
$25,001 – $30,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 12.9% 12.9%Deposit $122.15 $125.80 April 1, 2015
$30,001 – $35,000
% of Cost of Report Payable 19.3% 19.3%Deposit $183.20 $188.70 April 1, 2015
$35,001 – $40,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 25.8% 25.8%Deposit $244.30 $251.65 April 1, 2015
$40,001 – 45,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 38.6% 38.6%Deposit $366.45 $377.45 April 1, 2015
$45,001 – $50,000
% of Cost of Report Payable 51.5% 51.5%Deposit $488.60 $503.25 April 1, 2015
$50,001 – $55,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 64.4% 64.4%
Deposit $610.75 $629.05 April 1, 2015
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$55,001 – $60,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 90.2% 90.2%Deposit $732.90 $754.90 April 1, 2015
$60,001 – $65,000 % of Cost of Report Payable 100.0% 100.0%
Deposit $1,038.25 $1,069.40 April 1, 2015
$65,001 – over $65,001 % of Cost of Report Payable 100.0% 100.0%Deposit $1,221.50 $1,258.15 April 1, 2015
Searching a file including atelephone search except bulk fees $7.30 $7.52 April 1, 2015
Despite (20) bulk search feeagreement per search $1.22 $1.26 April 1, 2015
Purchasing a tape of proceedingsper tape $21.91 $22.57 April 1, 2015
For transcript of preliminary inany court per page $4.52 $4.65 April 1, 2015
For transcript of an oral decisionper page $4.52 $4.65 April 1, 2015
For transcript of matter in anycourt per page $4.52 $4.65 April 1, 2015
For copies prepared pursuantto (23)(a), (b) or (c)per page $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
For administering an oath by
commissioner of oaths or anotary public per document $19.35 $19.95 April 1, 2015
For certifying documents bynotary public per document $19.35 $19.95 April 1, 2015
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Payment Into Court Act
Commission on the accrued interest 6.1% 6.3% April 1, 2015
Private Investigators and Private Guards Act
Application Fees:
Business license(private investigators or private guards) $385.85 $397.45 April 1, 2015
Business license(private investigators and private guards) $748.80 $771.25 April 1, 2015
Individual license (private investigator) $25.40 $26.15 April 1, 2015
Individual license (private guard) $25.40 $26.15 April 1, 2015
Individual license (private investigator and private guard) $38.70 $39.85 April 1, 2015
Identification card for a guard dog for hire $25.40 $26.15 April 1, 2015
Royal Gazette
Royal Gazette – Subscription $128.83 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Royal Gazette – Advertising $12.83 $13.22 April 1, 2015
Royal Gazette – Advertising $25.43 $26.22 April 1, 2015
Royal Gazette – Advertising $58.04 $59.78 April 1, 2015
Royal Gazette – Part 2 - Subscription $96.61 $99.52 April 1, 2015
Registrar of Regulations Fees
Original documents:
Photocopy per page $0.35 $0.36 April 1, 2015
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Faxed copy per page $0.65 $0.67 April 1, 2015
Certification of a copy $2.52 $2.61 April 1, 2015
Consolidations:
Hard copy by photocopy per page $0.39 $0.40 April 1, 2015
Hard copy by fax per page $0.70 $0.72 April 1, 2015
Electronically on disk per page $0.26 $0.27 April 1, 2015
Electronically by e–mail per page $0.26 $0.27 April 1, 2015
Minimum charge for fees $5.65 $5.83 April 1, 2015
Researched documents:
Historical/archival research fee per day $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Fees to be Taken at the Department of Justice
For every instrument of the Provinceunder the hand of the LieutenantGovernor and the Great Seal
of the Province $19.30 $19.90 April 1, 2015
For every instrument under the hand of the Lieutenant Governorand the seal–at–arms $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
For every instrument or certificate under the handnd seal of the Provincial Secretary $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
For registering diploma $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
For registering or filing any other document or making a recordof any fact by law authorized or required to be recorded by the AttorneyGeneral $3.85 $3.95 April 1, 2015
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For copies of any papers in the Attorney General’s office, per folio $0.17 $0.17 April 1, 2015
For searching books or documentsin the Attorney General’s office $0.39 $0.39 April 1, 2015
For search on request by mail $0.65 $0.65 April 1, 2015
For commission for prothonotary, sheriff, registrar of deeds, registrar of probate, each $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For commission for coroner $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
For commission for notary public $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
For appointment for a term of five years of commissioner to administeroaths, et cetera, within the Province $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
For commission for person appointed commissioner abroad $9.65 $9.95 April 1, 2015
For commission for administrative justice of the peace $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
For commission for provincial constable $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For commission for local judge of the Trial Division of the Supreme Court actingwithin the district for which he is appointeda judge of the county court $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
For commission for Queen’s Counsel $322.10 $331.75 April 1, 2015
For examining and passing upon application of a company to have its suretyship bonds authorized $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For order in council authorizing such bonds $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
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For examining and passing upon application of a loan company as a safe company for investment oftrust funds $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For order in council sanctioning
such investment $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
For examining and passing uponapplication of a trust company to be accepted bySupreme Court for certain purposes $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For order in council approving of such company $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
For examining and passing upon applicationof trust company to hold sinking funds under the Municipal Affairs Act $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015
For order in council appointing trust company to hold sinking fund accounts $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
For order in council approving by–law
of any company save such as relate solely to educational, charitable or
religious purposes $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
Penal Institutions
Inmates released under the authority of a temporary leave of absence on a daily or periodical basis and whoare entitled to receive wages or the equivalent, shall be charged a per diem amount as a contribution towards thecosts of prisoner maintenance
Greater than or equal to 4 hours of work $5.65 $5.80 April 1, 2015
Less than 4 hours of work $2.85 $2.95 April 1, 2015
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Labour and Advanced Education
Old New EffectiveFee Fee Date of
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Adult Education
GED Fees:(for registration, transcriptsand certificates) $18.80 – $43.80 $19.35 – $45.10 April 1, 2015
$12.60 – $5.90 $13.00 – $6.10
Private Career Colleges
Registration Fees:
For a college $604.85 $623.00 April 1, 2015
For each program $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Apprenticeship Training
Additional Invigilator $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Certificate of Proficiency $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Certificate Renewal $62.60 $64.50 April 1, 2015
Certificate Replacement $31.35 $32.30 April 1, 2015
In–class Technical Training $87.60 $90.20 April 1, 2015
Internet Training $87.60 $90.20 April 1, 2015
Certificate and ID: Other Jurisdictions $62.60 $64.50 April 1, 2015
Photo ID Replacement $12.55 $12.95 April 1, 2015
Registration of agreement $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Special Examination Sittings:
Up to 25 participants $375.25 $386.50 April 1, 2015
26+ participants $625.40 $644.15 April 1, 2015
Trade Qualifier Application $625.40 $644.15 April 1, 2015
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Transcript $12.55 $12.95 April 1, 2015
Fee for a written exam $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Fee for practical exam application $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Fee for a training provider accreditation $1,250.80 $1,288.30 April 1, 2015
application
Approval of Program Providedby Training Provider $625.40 $644.15 April 1, 2015
Amusement Devices
Initial inspection and granting of new licence $187.60 $193.25 April 1, 2015
Licence renewal includes annual inspections $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Special inspections $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Elevators and Lifts—Renewal or Reinstatement
Grant, renewal, or reinstatement of a licence, per year:
A passenger elevator $161.05 $165.90 April 1, 2015
A freight elevator $161.05 $165.90 April 1, 2015
An escalator $161.05 $165.90 April 1, 2015
A dumb waiter $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
A manlift $161.05 $165.90 April 1, 2015
A lift for persons with physical disabilities $96.65 $99.55 April 1, 2015
A rope tow $193.25 $199.05 April 1, 2015
A pony lift $193.25 $199.05 April 1, 2015
A chair ski lift $515.30 $530.75 April 1, 2015
A T–bar lift $450.90 $464.45 April 1, 2015
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A gondola lift $515.30 $530.75 April 1, 2015
A reversible ropeway $515.30 $530.75 April 1, 2015
Transfer of Licence $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Issue/Renewal – Certificate of Competency/year $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Installation permit:
A passenger elevator $281.40 $289.85 April 1, 2015
A freight elevator $281.40 $289.85 April 1, 2015
An escalator $281.40 $289.85 April 1, 2015
A dumb waiter $281.40 $289.85 April 1, 2015
A manlift $281.40 $289.85 April 1, 2015
A lift for persons with physical disabilities $125.05 $128.80 April 1, 2015
A rope tow $156.35 $161.05 April 1, 2015
A pony lift $156.35 $161.05 April 1, 2015
A chair ski lift $500.30 $515.30 April 1, 2015
A T–bar lift $375.25 $386.50 April 1, 2015
A gondola lift $500.30 $515.30 April 1, 2015
A reversible ropeway $500.30 $515.30 April 1, 2015
Registration of Contractor – 1st year (If applied after Sept. 1, then feeis one–half of amount listed) $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015
Renewal of Contractor $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Inspection or special inspectionof elevator or lift/hr. $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
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Inspection of a Lift for a personwith a physical disability/hr. $62.55 $64.45 April 1, 2015
Replacement of Licence, certificate,notice $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Fuel Safety
Basic Permit – 3 million BTU/h or less $30.30 $31.20 April 1, 2015
Installations over 3 million BTU/h:
New installation/1000 BTU/h $0.0723 $0.0745 April 1, 2015
Maximum $12,507.80 $12,883.05 April 1, 2015
Addition/alteration to existing installation $0.0723 $0.0745 April 1, 2015Minimum $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015Maximum $12,507.80 $12,883.05 April 1, 2015
Permit to install/alterpropane dispenser(Capacity< 5000 USWG) $62.55 $64.45 April 1, 2015
Permit to build new propane
bulk plant /USWG of total storage $0.0060 $0.0062 April 1, 2015
Permit to alter/modify propanebulk plant $60.65 $62.50 April 1, 2015
Permit to install/alter natural gasvehicle refuelling station $60.65 $62.50 April 1, 2015
Fuel Safety
Class 1
Operate propane plant/USWG $0.0513 $0.0500 April 1, 2015Minimum $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Operate dispensing unit/USWG $0.0513 $0.05 April 1, 2015Minimum $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Transporting propane in bulk cylinders $128.85 $132.72 April 1, 2015
Operate gas storage facility $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
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Class 2 (contractor $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Class 2A(contractor (initial) $257.70 $265.45 April 1, 2015
Class 2A (contractor (renewal $193.25 $199.05 April 1, 2015
Class 3 (industrial) $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Class 4 natural gas dispensing station $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Gas Technician Licence FeeInitial and renewal $32.20 $33.20 April 1, 2015
Certification FeeOther than Class F $70.75 $72.90 April 1, 2015
Certification Fee – Class F $32.20 $33.20 April 1, 2015
Duplicate Certificate of any class $19.35 $19.95 April 1, 2015
Gas operators fees other than Class F $51.55 $53.10 April 1, 2015and renewal
Gas operator licence - Class F initial and $32.20 $33.20 April 1, 2015
renewal
Registration of installation witha total load of 400,000BTU/h or less $30.30 $31.20 April 1, 2015
Special Inspection/hr. $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Oil burner technician license/5 years $72.00 $74.15 April 1, 2015
Power Engineers and Crane Operators
Power engineers examinations,rewrites, and remarking $38.65 $39.80 April 1, 2015
Power engineers initial certificateand annual renewal $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
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Power engineersReplacement certificate of qualification $32.20 $33.20 April 1, 2015
Power engineersInitial license and renewal $64.40 $66.35 April 1, 2015
Power engineersReplacement license $32.20 $33.20 April 1, 2015
Power engineersRegistration, re–registration or replacement of plant registrationcertificate $187.60 $193.25 April 1, 2015
Power engineersHourly rate for requestedspecial services for plant
registration/examination $93.80 $96.60 April 1, 2015
Crane Operators Examination,re–writes, re–marking / paper $38.65 $39.80 April 1, 2015
Crane Operators certificate, or
endorsement of a certificate $70.75 $72.90 April 1, 2015
Crane Operators Hourly rate for requested special servicesfor examination $93.80 $96.60 April 1, 2015
Crane Operators/ oral exam $77.30 $79.60 April 1, 2015
Boiler Safety Inspection
Digester Inspection:
Up to and including 100 m^3 $175.10 $180.35 April 1, 2015
Over 100 m^3capacity $337.70 $347.85 April 1, 2015
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Dryer roll inspection:Set of 20 or more contained in 1 machine $675.45 $695.70 April 1, 2015
Various Inspection:
Pressure gauge adjustment $37.55 $38.70 April 1, 2015
Duplicate inspection certificate $19.35 $19.95 April 1, 2015
Copy of inspection report $50.05 $51.55 April 1, 2015$51.10 $52.65 April 1, 2015
Stamp extra copy $18.75 $19.30 April 1, 2015
Filing affidavit or data report $6.25 $6.45 April 1, 2015
Per hour after hours andon a weekend $140.70 $144.90 April 1, 2015
Per hour on a statutory holiday $187.60 $193.25 April 1, 2015
Special Inspection, Shop Inspections,and Special Services (min. 3hrs):– Subject to provisions of the Act
Per hour during scheduled
work hours $93.80 $96.60 April 1, 2015
Per hour after hours and on weekend $140.70 $144.90 April 1, 2015
Per hour on a statutoryholiday $187.60 $193.25 April 1, 2015
Special Inspection, Shop Inspections,and Special Services (min. 3hrs):– Not subject to provisions of the Act
Per hour during scheduledwork hours $143.90 $148.20 April 1, 2015
Per hour after hours and ona weekend $212.65 $219.05 April 1, 2015
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Per hour on a statutoryholiday $287.70 $296.35 April 1, 2015
Boiler Fees
Design Registration Feesfor Steel Boilers:
Up to and including 232.5 m (squared) $112.60 $116.00 April 1, 2015
Over 232.5 m (squared) to 464.5 m (squared) $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Over 464.5 m (squared) to 929.5 m (squared) $375.25 $386.50 April 1, 2015
Over 929.5 m (squared) to 2,323.5 m (squared) $625.40 $644.15 April 1, 2015
Over 2,323.5 m (squared) $625.40 $644.15 April 1, 2015
Plus per 5 m (squared) or part thereof in excess of 2,323.5 m
(squared) $3.75 $3.75 April 1, 2015
Design Registration Fees of Pressure Vessel other than Heat Exchangers:
Not greater than 1 m (squared) $62.55 $64.45 April 1, 2015
Greater than 1 m (squared) butnot greater than 3 m (squared) $89.05 $91.70 April 1, 2015
Greater than 3 m (squared) but not greater than 5.5 m (squared) $133.55 $137.55 April 1, 2015
Greater than 5.5 m (squared) but not greater than 11.5 m (squared) $190.80 $196.50 April 1, 2015
Greater than 11.5 m (squared) but not greater than 23.5 m (Squared) $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Greater than 23.5 m (squared) but not greater than 46.5 m (squared) $375.25 $386.50 April 1, 2015
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Greater than 46.5 m (squared) $625.40 $644.15 April 1, 2015
Design Registration Fees for Heat Exchangers:
Up to and including 5 m (squared) heating surface $101.75 $104.80 April 1, 2015
Over 5 m (squared) to 18.5 m (squared) $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Over 18.5 m (squared)to 28 m (squared) $190.80 $196.50 April 1, 2015
Over 28 m (squared) to 46.5 m (squared) $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Over 46.5 m (squared)of heating surface $317.95 $327.50 April 1, 2015
Design Registration Fees for Power Plant Piping:
Up to and including500 HP $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
Over 500 HP to 1000 HP $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Over 1000 HP $375.25 $386.50 April 1, 2015
Registration – Design and layoutof refineries/petrochemicalpressure piping (per 152.5 m of piping) $62.55 $64.45 April 1, 2015
Survey and Registration fee fora single fitting $37.55 $38.70 April 1, 2015
Survey and Registration fee for
a Range of Fittings in a Single Category $137.60 $141.75 April 1, 2015
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Amendment to Designs $37.55 $38.70 April 1, 2015
Amendment to Designs(Calculations involved) $75.05 $77.30 April 1, 2015
Additional Fees fordesign survey:
Heat exchangers and pressurevessels that have flanges requiringcalculations $75.05 $77.30 April 1, 2015
Heat exchangers and pressurevessels that have more than 5 openings that require calculation $37.55 $38.70 April 1, 2015
Stamping extra copies of design drawings $18.75 $19.30 April 1, 2015
Filing of affidavit/data report $6.25 $6.45 April 1, 2015
Installation and PeriodicInspection Fees for PowerBoilers:
Up to and including 23.5 m (squared) $50.05 $51.55 April 1, 2015
Over 23.5 m (squared)to 70 m (squared) $101.75 $104.80 April 1, 2015
Over 70 m (squared) to 186 m (squared) $150.10 $154.60 April 1, 2015
Over 186 m (squared) to 464.5 m (squared) $218.90 $225.45 April 1, 2015
Over 464.5 m (squared) to 1,394 m (squared) $268.90 $277.00 April 1, 2015
Over 1,394 m (squared) to 2,788 m (squared) $337.70 $347.85 April 1, 2015
Over 2,788 m (squared) $337.70 $347.85 April 1, 2015
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Plus per 46.5 m (squared) or part thereof $3.75 $3.85 April 1, 2015
Maximum fee of $938.10 $966.25 April 1, 2015
Installation and PeriodicInspection Fees for Pressure Vesselsand Heat– Exchangers
First 3 m of Length:
Up to 610 mm in diameter $37.55 $38.70 April 1, 2015
Over 610 mm in diameter to 762 mm $75.05 $77.05 April 1, 2015
Over 762 mm in diameter to 1,270 mm $89.05 $91.70 April 1, 2015
Over 1,270 mm in diameter to 1,778 mm $112.60 $116.00 April 1, 2015
Over 1,778 mm in diameter to 2,540 mm $150.10 $154.60 April 1, 2015
Over 2,540 mm in diameter to 3,048 mm $175.10 $180.35 April 1, 2015
Over 3,048 mm in diameter $200.15 $206.15 April 1, 2015
Additional Fee for each 3 m
or part thereof beyond $25.00 $25.75 April 1, 2015
Manufacturer or Contractor Feefor Procedure Registration andWelder Certification:
Each procedure in one thicknessmaterial and quality of platefor one process, surveyedseparately $50.05 $51.55 April 1, 2015
Welder's all position certification
test in one procedure $62.55 $64.45 April 1, 2015
BPE contractor license $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015plus hourly review rate $93.80 $96.60 April 1, 2015
Amendment to quality program per hour $93.80 $96.60 April 1, 2015
Renewal $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
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Certification re–test of a welderone position $37.55 $38.70 April 1, 2015
Transfer of a welder certificate $50.00 $51.50 April 1, 2015
Renewal $62.55 $64.45 April 1, 2015April 1, 2015
BPE permit $60.65 $62.50 April 1, 2015
Equipment licence per year $60.65 $62.50 April 1, 2015
BPE certificate of competency $257.65 $265.40 April 1, 2015plus hourly rate $93.80 $96.60 April 1, 2015
Certificate for Communications Cabling Specialist
Application fee paid by an applicant for a communications certificate $32.20 $33.15 April 1, 2015
The fee for a duplicate identification
card or communications certificate $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
Technical Safety General Fees
Reinstatement
Alternative compliance method 53.95 +93.80/hr. of review 55.55+96.60/hr. of review April 1, 2015
Minor Variance $21.60 $22.25 April 1, 2015
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Municipal Affairs
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Fire Safety Regulations
A professional engineer or architectA professional engineer or architectA professional engineer or architectA professional engineer or architectA professional engineer or architect $93.70 $96.50 April 1, 2015
If a municipality fails to carry out an inspection required under Section 13 or 14, the Fire Marshal is required to carry out the inspection and the municipality must pay aninspection fee per hour $93.70 $96.50 April 1, 2015
Issue of a license; applicant fee $93.70 $96.50 April 1, 2015
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Natural Resources
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Wildlife Related Licences
Bear Harvesting Regulations
Bear Hunting Stamp (resident) $25.78 $26.57 April 1, 2015
Bear Hunting Stamp (resident) - Senior no fee no fee April 1, 2015
Bear Hunting Stamp (non–resident) $120.91 $124.52 April 1, 2015
Bear Snaring Stamp (resident) $25.78 $26.57 April 1, 2015
Bear Snaring Stamp (resident) - Senior no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$27.04 $27.87 April 1, 2015
no fee no fee April 1, 2015
$133.09 $137.09 April 1, 2015
$5.39 $5.57 April 1, 2015
$1.00 $1.00 April 1, 2015
$7.83 $8.04 April 1, 2015
Deer Hunting Regulations Deer
Hunting Stamp General (resident)
Deer Hunting Stamp General (resident) -
Senior Deer Hunting Stamp General (non–
resident) Bonus Deer Hunting Stamp
Deer Registration Form
Electronic Application-Antlerless Deer Draw
Paper Application-Antlerless Deer Draw$11.35 $11.70 April 1, 2015
Fur Buyers, Hide Dealers and Taxidermist Regulations
Fur Buyer Licence $30.25 $31.17 April 1, 2015
Hide Dealer (Deer or Moose) Licence $12.10 $12.48 April 1, 2015
Taxidermist Licence $12.10 $12.48 April 1, 2015
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Fur Harvesting Regulations
Fur Harvester Licence $20.57 $21.17 April 1, 2015
General Wildlife Regulations
Wildlife Habitat Stamp $5.00 $5.15 April 1, 2015
License Replacement $5.30 $5.48 April 1, 2015
Wildlife Resources Card $7.57 $7.78 April 1, 2015
Nuisance Wildlife Operator's Licence $6.05 $6.22 April 1, 2015
Bear Gallbladder Seal $6.04 $6.22 April 1, 2015
Guide Regulations
Guide Licence $12.10 $12.48 April 1, 2015
Special Permit to Guide $6.04 $6.22 April 1, 2015
Moose Hunting Regulations
Moose Hunting Stamp (by special draw) $64.39 $66.30 April 1, 2015
Paper Application $11.35 $11.70 April 1, 2015
Electronic Application $7.83 $8.04 April 1, 2015
Companion Moose Hunting Stamp $24.22 $24.96 April 1, 2015
Pheasant Shooting Preserve Regulations
Pheasant Preserve Operator Licence $60.45 $62.26 April 1, 2015
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Small Game Hunting Regulations
Small Game Hunting Stamp (resident) $16.74 $17.26 April 1, 2015
Small Game Hunting Stamp (resident) - Senior no fee no fee April 1, 2015
Small Game Hunting Stamp (non-resident) $60.48 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Liscomb Game Sanctuary Regulations
Muzzle Hunt Stamp (resident) Repealed
Muzzle Hunt Stamp (non-resident) Repealed
Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area Regulations
Muzzle Hunt Stamp (resident) Repealed
Muzzle Hunt Stamp (non - resident) Repealed
Shubenacadie Wildlife Park Regulations
Adult Admission $4.50 $4.75 April 1, 2015
Youth Admission $2.00 $2.00 April 1, 2015
Family Admission $12.00 $12.00 April 1, 2015
Seasonal (Adult) $15.00 $15.00 April 1, 2015
Seasonal (Youth) $5.25 $5.25 April 1, 2015
Seasonal (Family) $36.00 $36.00 April 1, 2015
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Courses:
Hunter Education Course $25.00 $30.00 April 1, 2015
Hunter Education Course, On line Course $29.95 $29.95 April 1, 2015
Fur Harvester Education Course $40.00 $40.00 April 1, 2015
Bow Hunter Education Course $40.00 $40.00 April 1, 2015
Crossbow Hunter Education Course $29.95 $29.95 April 1, 2015
Nuisance Wildlife Operator Test $6.61 $6.83 April 1, 2015
Fees and Allowances Under Part I and II of the Costs and Fees Act
For Every Search (service fee per hour) $36.30 $37.39 April 1, 2015
Copy of Any Grant $7.26 $7.48 April 1, 2015
Copy of a Plan Attached to a Grant $7.26 $7.48 April 1, 2015
Copy of an Entire General Plan of a County
or Portion of $7.26 $7.48 April 1, 2015
Copy of Other Documents (per folio) $1.22 $1.26 April 1, 2015
Certificate Under the Hand and Seal
of the Minister or Registrar of Crown Lands $7.26 $7.48 April 1, 2015
Oak Island Treasure Act - Licence Fee $604.85 $623.00 April 1, 2015
Oak Island Treasure Act - Transfer Fee $12.90 $13.30 April 1, 2015Oak Island Treasure Act - Ratification Fee $6.45 $6.65 April 1, 2015
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Other Crown Land Information Management Centre Fees
CDRom Charge for Digital Copies $2.43 $2.52 April 1, 2015
Natural Resources Library Products
Mr. Church Maps $19.35 $19.91 April 1, 2015
Faribault Geological Maps $2.43 $2.52 April 1, 2015
Forest Cover Maps $3.61 $3.70 April 1, 2015
Land Grant Maps and County Maps $7.26 $7.48 April 1, 2015
Large White Prints $3.61 $3.70 April 1, 2015
Small White Prints $2.43 $2.52 April 1, 2015
Photocopies (Black and White) $0.10 $0.10 April 1, 2015
Photocopies (Coloured) - New $0.20 $0.22 April 1, 2015
Beaches Regulations
Beach Aggregate Removal (10 cubic yards or less):
Administration Fee $24.17 $24.91 April 1, 2015
Beach Aggregate Removal (more than 10 cubic yards):
Administration Fee $24.17 $24.91 April 1, 2015
Charge (per cubic yard) $0.54 $0.57 April 1, 2015
Charge (per cubic metre) $0.71 $0.74 April 1, 2015
Charge (per ton) $0.37 $0.39 April 1, 2015
Charge (per tonne) $0.41 $0.43 April 1, 2015
Forest Fire Protection Regulations
Industrial Burning Permit $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
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Provincial Parks Regulations
Camping Park Fees:
Basic Camping Per Day $19.40 $20.00 April 1, 2015
Semi-serviced Camping Per Day $25.90 $26.70 April 1, 2015
Two-way Camping Per Day $34.55 $35.60 April 1, 2015
Each person in excess of 6 people $2.30 $2.35 April 1, 2015
Campsite reservation $9.00 $9.00 April 1, 2015
Cancellation $7.00 $7.00 April 1, 2015
Campsite with Yurt $58.20 $59.95 April 1, 2015
Each Person in Excess of 4 People at Yurt $10.60 $10.90 April 1, 2015
Additional Vehicle Parking $8.05 $8.30 April 1, 2015
Camping trailer sewage disposal fee $6.35 $6.55 April 1, 2015
Senior's Discount $2.30 $2.35 April 1, 2015
Cape Chignecto Park Fees:
6 and under Repealed
7 to 16 Repealed
65 or over Repealed
Family Repealed
Member of School Groups Repealed
Member Corporate Groups (min 20) Repealed
All Others Repealed
Yearly Permit Repealed
Campsite $25.90 $26.70 April 1, 2015
Bunkhouse / Cabin $57.65 $59.40 April 1, 2015
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Additional People in Bunkhouse $11.50 $11.85 April 1, 2015
Senior's Discount $2.30 $2.35 April 1, 2015
Mineral Resources Regulations
Exploration Licence (per claim)Year 1 (issuance) $5.71 $10.00 August 26, 2013
Year 2 – 10 (conversion or annual renewal) $11.42 $20.00 August 26, 2013
Year 11 – 15 (conversion or annual renewal) $22.85 $40.00 August 26, 2013
Year 16 – 25 (conversion or annual renewal) $91.40 $160.00 August 26, 2013
Year 26+ (conversion or annual renewal) $182.85 $320.00 August 26, 2013
Special Licence(issuance or renewal) (per claim per year) $5.71 $10.00 August 26, 2013
Lease Rental (per claim per year) $120.90 $120.90 August 26, 2013
Payment in Lieu of Assessment WorkFor Years (per claim)
1 to 10 $242.00 $242.00 March 28, 2013
11 to 15 $484.05 $484.05 March 28, 2013
16 and 16+ $968.05 $968.05 March 28, 2013
Exploration Licence (assignment or transfer) $6.05 $6.05 March 28, 2013
Special Licence, Mineral Lease, Special Lease or Non-mineral Registration(assignment or transfer) $60.40 $60.40 March 28, 2013
Registration of Any Document Affecting Titleof Mineral Right or Non-mineral Registration $12.10 $12.10 March 28, 2013
Search of Any Document Affecting Title of Mineral Right or Non-mineral Registration $36.25 $36.25 March 28, 2013
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Copy of Any Licence, Leaseor Non-mineral Registration, or Any Paper Affecting Title (per page) $1.22 $1.22 March 28, 2013
Issuance of Prospector's Card $12.10 $12.10 March 28, 2013
Miscellaneous Other Services (per hour) $120.87 $120.87 March 28, 2013
Royalties (per short ton)
Anhydrite $0.14 $0.14 April 1, 2015Barite $0.17 $0.17 April 1, 2015Coal $1.15 $1.15 April 1, 2015Salt $0.22 $0.22 April 1, 2015Silica $0.12 $0.12 April 1, 2015
Other Minerals Related Fees
Small White Prints $2.43 $2.52 April 1, 2015Photocopies (Black and White) $0.10 $0.10 April 1, 2015
Photocopies (Coloured) - New $0.20 $0.22 April 1, 2015
Off-highway Vehicles Fees Regulations
Off-highway Vehicle Infrastructure Fund $40.00 $40.00 April 1, 2015
Snowmobile Association of Nova Scotia Trail Permits:
Full Season $140.00 $185.00
Full Season Purchased Before December 15 $110.00 $130.00
November 12, 2014
November 12, 2014
Full Season for 3rd or Subsequent Snow Vehicle $70.00 $85.00 November 12, 2014
Full Season for Snow Vehicle Manufacturedat Least 10 Years Before Current Fee Year $70.00 $85.00
Three Day Visitor $50.00 $50.00
November 12, 2014
November 12, 2014
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Crown Land - Easements and Rights of Way
Easement or ROW for Commercial Development:
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Feefor Multiple Landowners (per hectare) $3,630.00 $3,738.91 April 1, 2015Minimum One-time Fee $1,451.57 $1,495.13 April 1, 2015
Easement or ROW for Municipal Purpose:
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee (per hectare) $1,815.00 $1,869.43 April 1, 2015Minimum One-time Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
Easement or ROW for Residential, Personal, Woodlot Access:
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee (per hectare) $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Minimum One-time Fee $290.09 $298.78 April 1, 2015
Easement or ROW for Access Across Former Rail Corridor:
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee (per hectare) $3,630.00 $3,738.91 April 1, 2015
Minimum One-time Fee $1,451.57 $1,495.13 April 1, 2015
Easement or ROW for Submarine Communications:
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee (per hectare) $60,491.13 $62,305.87 April 1, 2015Minimum One-time Fee $30,237.65 $31,144.78 April 1, 2015
Easement or ROW for Utility Company:
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee (per hectare) $3,630.00 $3,738.91 April 1, 2015Minimum One-time Fee $1,451.57 $1,495.13 April 1, 2015
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Grant or Deed of Crown Land
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee market market April 1, 2015
Grant of Infilled Crown Land (waterlot)
Administration Fee $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015One-time Fee market market April 1, 2015
Crown Land - Land Exchange
Administration Fee $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015One-time Fee market market April 1, 2015
Crown Land - Leases
Agricultural Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amend
or Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Annual Rental (the greater of)3% of the appraised market value of the land market market April 1, 20155% of gross salesof agricultural production from the land market market April 1, 2015
Campsite Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $891.91 $918.65 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amendor Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental $554.13 $570.74 April 1, 2015
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Communication and Utility Lease:
Administration Fee (Initial or Renewal) $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Renewal for:
Commercial, Public Use Communication Towers:per tower per year - urban $7,257.87 $7,475.61 April 1, 2015per tower per year - rural $3,630.00 $3,738.91 April 1, 2015
Private Use Communications Towersper tower per year $1,815.00 $1,869.43 April 1, 2015
Rural Broadband Communications Towers:per tower per year $1,058.00 $1,089.74 April 1, 2015
Community Based Communications Towerper tower per year $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
Landing Site - Internationalper cable per year $3,630.00 $3,738.91 April 1, 2015
Landing Site - Interprovincialper cable per year $1,815.00 $1,869.43 April 1, 2015
Large Switching or Repeater Stationper site per year $3,630.00 $3,738.91 April 1, 2015
Small Switching or Repeater Station:per site per year $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Fee for Third Party Useor Sublease (the greater of):10% of all fees charged for subleases case specific case specific April 1, 2015per antenna, dish, receiver, other structure $1,185.65 $1,221.22 April 1, 2015Administration Fee (to assign, transfer, amend or provide related agreements) $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Lease for Municipality:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amendor Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental (the greater of):5% of the appraised market value of the land market market April 1, 2015minimum annual rental $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
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Non-profit Organization Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amendor Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental (the greater of):per acre $6.04 $6.22 April 1, 2015minimum annual rental $30.22 $31.13 April 1, 2015
Peat Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amendor Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental (per hectare) $3.00 $3.09 April 1, 2015
Private Commercial Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amend or Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental (the greater of):
10% of the appraised market value of the land market market April 1, 2015minimum annual rental $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Waterlot - Commercial Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amendor Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental (the greater of):10% of the appraised market value of the land market market April 1, 2015minimum annual rental $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Waterlot - Non-profit Organization Lease:
Administration Fee:New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amend or Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015Ongoing Annual Rental (the greater of):per acre $6.04 $6.22 April 1, 2015minimum annual rental $30.22 $31.13 April 1, 2015
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Wind Energy Generation Lease:
Administration Fee:
New or Renewal $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015Assign, Transfer, Amendor Provide Related Agreements $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Rental (per tower)for the first 10 year term (the greater of):
per megawatt of capacity $4,237.30 $4,364.43 April 1, 2015
minimum ongoing annual rental $1,815.00 $1,869.43 April 1, 2015
for the second 10 year term (the greater of):
2% of gross revenue market market April 1, 2015
minimum ongoing annual rental $4,237.30 $4,364.43 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Fee for Third Party Useor Sublease (the greater of):
10% of all fees charged for subleases market market April 1, 2015
minimum annual fee $1,185.65 $1,221.22 April 1, 2015
Letter of Authority for Test Tower Site $237.22 $244.35 April 1, 2015
Crown Land - Letters of Authority
Administration Fee $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Crown Land - Licenses
Abandoned Rail Line License:
Administration Fee $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
One-time Fee case specific case specific April 1, 2015
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Communication & Utility Licenses:
Administration Fee no fee no fee April 1, 2015
One Time Fee: for cables, pipes, wires, etc. (the greater of)
per metre $1.22 $1.26 April 1, 2015
per cable, pipe, wire, etc. $604.65 $622.78 April 1, 2015
Fish Shed License:
Administration Fee $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Rental $121.00 $124.61 April 1, 2015
Mooring Grid or Field License:
Administration Fee $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Rental $30.22 $31.13 April 1, 2015
Pipeline License:
Administration Fee $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Rental $121.00 $124.61 April 1, 2015
Crown Land - Permits
Fish Reserve Permits - Coastal Water:
Administration Fee $60.39 $62.22 April 1, 2015
Ongoing Annual Rental $30.22 $31.13 April 1, 2015
Wharf Permits - Coastal Water:
Administration Fee $60.43 $62.26 April 1, 2015
Crown Land Access Road Construction Permit:
Fee (initial application and renewal) $120.91 $124.52 April 1, 2015
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Crown Land - Inland Aggregate Removal
Not more than 5,000 cubic metres or 7,000 metric tonnes:
Initial Application $5.70 $5.87 April 1, 2015
Deposit $148.87 $153.35 April 1, 2015
Stumpage (for any wood products cut) market market April 1, 2015
Aggregate Removal Royalty(per tonne or cubic metre) market market April 1, 2015
Disturbance of Crown Land Permit(if required) $241.96 $249.22 April 1, 2015
Crown Land Lease Administration Fee(if required) $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
More than 5,000 cubic metres or 7,000 metric tonnes:
Initial Application $5.70 $5.87 April 1, 2015
Deposit $148.87 $153.35 April 1, 2015
Stumpage (for any wood products cut) market market April 1, 2015
Aggregate Removal Royalty(per tonne or cubic metre) market market April 1, 2015
Disturbance of Crown Land Permit(if required) $241.96 $249.22 April 1, 2015
Crown Land Lease Administration Fee(if required) $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
Crown Land - Other
Crown Lands: Special Lease
Peat Royalty (cents per bale of peat moss produced) 6.17 $6.35 April 1, 2015
Peatland Exploration Licence
Administration Fee (Initial or to Renew) $726.04 $747.83 April 1, 2015
Administration Fee (to Assign, etc.) $362.91 $373.78 April 1, 2015
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Designation of Eligible Bodies Regulations
Designation Fee (Conserv. Easements Act) $25.00 $25.00 April 1, 2015
Other Miscellaneous Fees
Scaler’s Licence and Training:
One Week Course $60.48 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Two Day Refresher Course $30.26 $31.17 April 1, 2015
Cost of Licence $12.09 $12.43 April 1, 2015
Natural Resources Education Complex:
Offsite Class Visit by Staff (Half Day) $158.70 $163.43 April 1, 2015
Offsite Class Visit by Staff (Full Day) $211.61 $217.96 April 1, 2015
Summer Day Camp (five days) $58.17 $59.91 April 1, 2015
Backpacking Camp for Youth (three days) $63.48 $65.39 April 1, 2015
Youth Hunting Camp (two days) $52.91 $54.52 April 1, 2015
Forests Related Courses:
Woodlot Management Home Study(module certification) $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
Woodlot Management Home Study (complete set certification) $105.80 $108.95 April 1, 2015
Introduction to Chain Saw Use andMaintainance $45.00 $46.25 April 1, 2015
Christmas Tree Grading (certification) $65.00 $67.00 April 1, 2015
Christmas Tree Grading (refresh) $35.00 $36.00 April 1, 2015
Other Miscellaneous Courses(minimum charge) $21.15 $21.80 April 1, 2015
Other Miscellaneous Courses(maximum charge) $42.30 $43.55 April 1, 2015
Facility Rental:Chaswood Lodge Rental (per night) $31.74 $32.70 April 1, 2015
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Securities Commission
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Application for registration or renewal of registration as an underwriter or a dealer, other than a security issuer, or an advisor (Section 1) $679.15 $699.50 April 6, 2015
Application for registration or renewal of registration as a salesman of a registered dealer or as a partner or officer of a registered dealer or advisor (Section 3) $340.15 $350.35 April 6, 2015
Application by an individual for registration or renewal of registrationas an advisor (Section 4) $679.15 $699.50 April 6, 2015
Application for reinstatement or transfer of registration as a salesman or as a partner or officer of a registereddealer(Section 5) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
Application by an individual for registration or renewal of registration as an advisor (per office) (Section 6) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
Application for amendment of
registration as a dealer, advisor or underwriter (Section 7) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
Filing a Preliminary Prospectus, Pro Forma Prospectus or Statement of Material Facts (a) Section 8(1) $962.60 $991.50 April 6, 2015
Filing a Preliminary Prospectus, Pro Forma Prospectus or Statement of Material Facts (b) Section 8(2) $1,416.10 $1,458.60 April 6, 2015
Filing a pro forma or preliminary simplified prospectus and annual information form (c) Section 8(6) $1,359.40 $1,400.20 April 6, 2015
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Filing a pro forma or preliminary simplified prospectus and annualinformation form (c) (Section 8(7)) $1,868.50 $1,924.55 April 6, 2015
Additional Class of Securities in aprospectus (per class) (Section 9) $340.15 $350.35 April 6, 2015
Amendment of prospectus per issuer (Section 11(1)) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
If amendment of prospectus is accompanied by a report upon a property or an amended financial statement (per property or amended financial statement) (Section 11(2)) $170.05 $175.15 April 6, 2015
Prospectus Supplement filed under the Shelf Prospectus (Section 8(1) $962.60 $991.50 April 6, 2015
Report filed with a Prospectus filing relating to properties of Natural Resource Company (per company) - (Section 8(4)) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
Filing of an Annual Information Form (Section 8(5)) $1,359.40 $1,400.20 April 6, 2015
Filing a Rights Offering Circular
or Rights Plan (Section 18) $396.80 $408.70 April 6, 2015
Filing a Share-Exchange Take-over Bid (Section 24(1)) $396.80 $408.70 April 6, 2015
Filing a Director's Circular (Section 24(3)) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
Filing an amendment to a Share-Exhange Take-over Bid Circular (Section 24(2) $113.40 $116.80 April 6, 2015
Filing Annual Financial Statements (Section 10) $170.05 $175.15 April 6, 2015
Filing Annual Financial Statements (Section 10) $283.45 $291.95 April 6, 2015
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Application under Section 79 of the Act (Section 16(1)) $510.20 $525.50 April 6, 2015
Application pursuant to any other provision of the Act, the General Securities Rules, policy statement or rules (Sections 17(1) & 18) $396.80 $408.70 April 6, 2015
Filing Prospecting Syndicate Agreement (Section 13) $170.00 $175.10 April 6, 2015
Notice to commission under Subsection 25(2) - (Section 15) $56.70 $58.40 April 6, 2015
Fee to Expedite application to Commission or Director (Section 18A) $396.80 $408.70 April 6, 2015
Fee for certification by Commission or Director (Sections 19 & 20) $56.70 $58.40 April 6, 2015
Hourly fee for staff of Commission tobe involved in an investigation(Section 1 of Schedule 2) $56.70 $58.40 April 6, 2015
Fee for examining material $22.25 $22.90 April 6, 2015
Fee for photocopying -per page $1.10 $1.15 April 6, 2015
Fee for material change report $27.80 $28.65 April 6, 2015
Offering document filed underCommunity Economic DevelopmentCorp. Regulations $27.80 $28.65 April 6, 2015
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Auto Dealers Fees
Supplemental license $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Sub–dealer’s license $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Automobile dealer’s license $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Automotive dealer applicationprocessing/each $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Driver Licenses and Permits
Driver Handbook Fee $9.00 $9.29 June 1, 2015
Drivers Licence Fees:
Class 1 – 1 year $18.10 $18.65 June 1, 2015
Class 1 – 5 years $90.60 $93.30 June 1, 2015
Class 2 – 1 year $16.90 $17.40 June 1, 2015
Class 2 – 5 years $84.40 $86.95 June 1, 2015
Class 3 – 1 year $15.65 $16.10 June 1, 2015
Class 3 – 5 years $78.15 $80.50 June 1, 2015
Class 4 – 1 year $14.50 $14.95 June 1, 2015
Class 4 – 5 years $72.50 $74.65 June 1, 2015
Class 5 – 1 year $13.25 $13.65 June 1, 2015
Class 5 – 2 years $26.50 $27.30 June 1, 2015
Class 5 – 5 years $66.25 $68.25 June 1, 2015
Class 6 – 1 year $13.25 $13.65 June 1, 2015
Class 6 – 2 years $26.50 $27.30 June 1, 2015
Class 6 – 5 years $66.25 $68.25 June 1, 2015
Class 8 – 1 year $12.00 $12.35 June 1, 2015
Class 8 – 5 years $60.05 $61.85 June 1, 2015
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Photo Drivers Licence $11.55 $11.90 June 1, 2015
Administration of written or oral knowledge test required to obtainany class of license under Section1 or endorsement under Section 2of the requlations respecting theclassification of drivers’ licenses $12.78 $13.17 June 1, 2015
Issuance of learner license $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Administration of road test requiredto obtain class 1,2,3,4,5, or 6
driver’s license $44.74 $46.09 June 1, 2015
Appointment as recognized authority, under Section 6of the regulations respecting
classification of drivers' licenses:
– Intial $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
– Renewal $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Abstract of driver operating record,
accident report or accident information as permitted by subsection 98(7) or
241(1) of Motor Vehicle Act (hard copy) $18.10 $18.65 June 1, 2015
Abstract of driver operating record as permitted by subsection 241(1) of Motor Vehicle Act (electronic) $24.10 $24.80 June 1, 2015
Application for restoration or reinstatement of driver’s license or privilege of obtaining driver’s license following revocation or suspension other than under clause 279(1)(c) or subsection 285(1) of Motor Vehicle Act $96.70 $99.60 June 1, 2015
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Application for restoration or reinstatement of driver’s license following revocation for an alcohol related offence per section 67, shall pay a restoration fee per subsection (1), the applicant may be required to pay the cost of any alcohol rehabilitation program persuant to the act. $124.60 June 1, 2015
Assign special vehicle number / serial number $2.15 June 1, 2015
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Administration of examination or re–examination pursuant to subsection 280(2) of Motor Vehicle Act $58.00 $59.74 June 1, 2015
Replacement re–validation sticker(s) $2.25 $2.30 June 1, 2015
Application for (conditional) driver’s license under subsection 284(1) $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Interlock license $33.35 $34.35 June 1, 2015
Duplicate permit, license,certificate or registration $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Certificate of Competence issued by Signing Authority under Section 6 of the regulations respecting classification of drivers’ licenses:
– Initial $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
– Renewal $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Administration of refund issued by
registry $12.78 $13.17 June 1, 2015
Recording applicant as vehicle owner, initially or byway of transfer(except no fee if insurer takes possession of vehicle under subsection99A(3) of Motor Vehicle Act) $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
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Interview conducted under subsection 282(4), 283(2) or 283(5) of Motor Vehicle Act $58.00 $59.74 June 1, 2015
Administration of one or more conditions or requirements for restoration of license under subsection 67(17) of Motor Vehicle Act $58.00 $59.74 June 1, 2015
Signing authority $2.05
June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015
Recognized Authority $10.30
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Dishonoured/non–negotiable cheques: if reimbursement made within 30 days $17.00 $17.50 June 1, 2015
Dishonoured/non–negotiable cheques: if reimbursement not made within 30 days $34.00 $35.00 June 1, 2015
Reinstatement of Registry of Motor Vehicles services for person refusedservices under subsection 269(2) of Motor Vehicle Act $38.75 $39.90 June 1, 2015
Processing Fee For AlcoholRehabilitation Program for DriversCaught Drinking Under theInfluence of Alcohol $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015
Alcohol Rehabilitation Program Course Fee (Includes Processing Fee) $441.75 $455.00 June 1, 2015
Commercial Carrier Safety and FitnessApplication Fee $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Privilege Reinstatement Fee $38.75 $39.90 June 1, 2015
Driver Training School and Instructors Licenses:
– Application fee for a drivertraining school license $64.35 $66.30 June 1, 2015
– Additional applicationfee for each branch $64.35 $66.30 June 1, 2015
– Fee for a driver trainingschool license $64.35 $66.30 June 1, 2015
– Additional fee for a drivertraining school license for each branch office $64.35 $66.30 June 1, 2015
– License renewal feefor driver training school $64.35 $66.30 June 1, 2015
– Application fee for aninstructor license $32.05 $33.00 June 1, 2015
– Fee for an instructorlicense $160.85 $165.70 June 1, 2015
– Instructor licenserenewal fee $160.85 $165.70 June 1, 2015
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Nighttime Driving Exception Regulations
Application fee $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Driver Insurance Abstracts
Over the Counter $18.10 $18.65 June 1, 2015
On–Line $24.10 $24.80 June 1, 2015
Plates
Dealer’s Plates $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Motorcycle Dealer’s Plates $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015
Replacement license plate $5.65 $5.80 June 1, 2015
Donation for intitialissuance of Acadian Flag numberplate $50.00 $50.00 June 1, 2015
Donation for renewal ofAcadian Flag number plate $50.00 $50.00 June 1, 2015
Administration fee for intitialissuance of vetran's numberplate $5.65 $5.80 June 1, 2015
Administration fee for initial issuance of conservation number plate $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015
Conservation fund fee forinitial issuance of conservationnumber plate $60.50 $60.50 June 1, 2015
Replacement fee for conservationnumber plate $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015
Personalized number plate:
– Initial application $90.61 $93.35 June 1, 2015
– Annual retention(payable with reg. renewal fee) $25.39 $26.13 June 1, 2015
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– Duplicate or replacementplace (per set) $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015
– Replacement plate formotorcycle $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015
Sample license plate $5.65 $5.83 June 1, 2015
Permits
Motorcycle permit $44.75 $46.10 June 1, 2015
Motor– driven cycle permit $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015
Permit for hearse, ambulance, servicetruck equipped with permanently mounted crane $44.75 $46.10 June 1, 2015
Permit for miscellaneous equipmentincluding backhoes, well drillers andmobile cranes $44.75 $46.10 June 1, 2015
Permit for self– propelled
farm equipment $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015
Antique auto permit $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015
Semi– trailer permit $44.75 $46.10 June 1, 2015
Temporary breakdown permit $60.50 $62.30 June 1, 2015
Duplicate permit, license, certificateof registration $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Temporary number permit $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Temporary unladen weight permit $17.00 $17.50 June 1, 2015
Book of 20 temporary numberpermits to be issued by a licensed dealer for up to 30 daysetc. $205.60 $211.75 June 1, 2015
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Issue, re–issue or renewal of proratedregistration permit or cab card $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
In Transit/Temporary Permit $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Restricted Permits and Special Permits:
Fee for a permit where certainconditions are stated on thepermit $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015
For movement of the vehicle orcombination of vehicles during a 12–month period beginning onthe date a special permit is issued (Overdimension ranges):
Overwidth: >2.60 – 3.05 (m)Single $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Overwidth: >3.05 – 4.27 (m)Single $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Overwidth: >4.27 – 5.49 (m)
Single $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015Annual N/A N/A June 1, 2015
Overwidth: >5.49 (m)Single $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015Annual N/A N/A June 1, 2015
Overlength: >23 – 25 (m)Single $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Overlength: >25 – 30 (m)Single $25.35 $26.10 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
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Overlength: >30 (m)Single $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015Annual N/A N/A June 1, 2015
Overheight: >4.15 – 4.27 (m)Single $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Overheight: >4.27 (m)Single $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Front overhang: >1.0 (m)Single $3.40 $3.50 June 1, 2015Annual $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015
Rear overhang: >2.00 – 3.05 (m)Single $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Rear overhang: >3.05 – 5.0 (m)Single $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Rear overhang: >5.0 (m)
Single $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Non–conforming vehicleSingle $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015Annual $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
For movement of the vehicle orcombination of vehicles during a 12–month period beginning onthe date a special permit is issued (Weight ranges):
Up to 50 000 (kg)Single $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Annual $257.55 $265.30 June 1, 2015
>50 000 – 61 200 (kg)
Single $64.35 $66.30 June 1, 2015Annual $772.90 $796.10 June 1, 2015
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>61 200 – 69 800 (kg)
Single $96.70 $99.60 June 1, 2015
Annual $1,288.30 $1,326.95 June 1, 2015
>69 800 (kg)
Single $257.55 $265.30 June 1, 2015
Annual N/A N/A June 1, 2015
Administration fee for registration for
less than 12 months of inter– jurisdictional
commercial truck registered under
International Registration Plan $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Administration fee for registration for
less than 12 months of vehicle that
has registered weight of 5001 kg
or more and that is not registered
under International Registration Plan $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Mileage Prorated Registration Fees
for Commercial Trucks:
Weight Range (kg): 5001 – 6000 $371.30 $382.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 6001 – 7000 $433.00 $446.00 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 7001 – 8000 $494.75 $509.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 8001 – 9000 $556.35 $573.05 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 9001 – 10 000 $618.10 $636.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 10 001 – 11 000 $679.80 $700.20 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 11 001 – 12 000 $741.45 $763.70 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 12 001 – 13 000 $804.40 $828.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 13 001 – 14 000 $866.05 $892.05 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 14 001 – 15 000 $927.75 $955.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 15 001 – 16 000 $989.50 $1,019.20 June 1, 2015
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Weight Range (kg): 16 001 – 17 000 $1,051.10 $1,082.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 17 001 – 18 000 $1,112.85 $1,146.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 18 001 – 19 000 $1,174.55 $1,209.80 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 19 001 – 20 000 $1,236.20 $1,273.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 20 001 – 21 000 $1,299.15 $1,338.10 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 21 001 – 22 000 $1,360.90 $1,401.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 22 001 – 23 000 $1,422.50 $1,465.15 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 23 001 – 24 000 $1,484.25 $1,528.80 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 24 001 – 25 000 $1,545.95 $1,592.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 25 001 – 26 000 $1,607.60 $1,655.85 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 26 001 – 27 000 $1,670.45 $1,720.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 27 001 – 28 000 $1,731.05 $1,783.00 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 28 001 – 29 000 $1,793.80 $1,847.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 29 001 – 30 000 $1,855.65 $1,911.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 30 001 – 31 000 $1,917.25 $1,974.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 31 001 – 32 000 $1,979.00 $2,038.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 32 001 – 33 000 $2,040.70 $2,101.90 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 33 001 – 34 000 $2,102.30 $2,165.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 34 001 – 35 000 $2,164.05 $2,228.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 35 001 – 36 000 $2,225.80 $2,292.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 36 001 – 37 000 $2,287.40 $2,356.00 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 37 001 – 38 000 $2,350.40 $2,420.90 June 1, 2015
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Weight Range (kg): 38 001 – 39 000 $2,412.00 $2,484.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 39 001 – 40 000 $2,473.75 $2,547.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 40 001 – 41 000 $2,535.45 $2,611.50 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 41 001 – 42 000 $2,597.20 $2,675.10 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 42 001 – 43 000 $2,658.80 $2,738.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 43 001 – 44 000 $2,720.55 $2,802.15 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 44 001 – 45 000 $2,782.25 $2,865.70 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 45 001 – 46 000 $2,845.10 $2,930.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 46 001 – 47 000 $2,906.85 $2,994.05 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 47 001 – 48 000 $2,968.60 $3,057.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 48 001 – 49 000 $3,030.20 $3,121.10 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 49 001 – 50 000 $3,091.90 $3,184.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 50 001 – 51 000 $3,153.55 $3,248.15 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 51 001 – 52 000 $3,215.25 $3,311.70 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 52 001 – 53 000 $3,277.00 $3,375.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 53 001 – 54 000 $3,338.60 $3,438.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 54 001 – 55 000 $3,398.20 $3,500.15 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 55 001 – 56 000 $3,463.20 $3,567.10 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 56 001 – 57 000 $3,524.95 $3,630.70 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 57 001 – 58 000 $3,586.65 $3,694.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 58 001 – 58 500 $3,618.05 $3,726.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 58 501 – 59 000 $3,648.40 $3,757.85 June 1, 2015
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Weight Range (kg): 59 001 – 60 000 $3,710.15 $3,821.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 60 001 – 61 000 $3,771.85 $3,885.00 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 61 001 – 62 000 $3,833.60 $3,948.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range (kg): 62 001 – 62 500 $3,895.30 $4,012.15 June 1, 2015
Annual Camper Registration Fees:
– Class 1 Camper (kg) 0 – 1500 $85.85 $88.45 June 1, 2015
– Class 2 Camper (kg) 1501 – 3200 $107.60 $110.85 June 1, 2015
– Class 3 Camper (kg) 3201 – 4100 $134.20 $138.25 June 1, 2015
– Class 4 Camper (kg) 4101 – 5000 $162.10 $166.95 June 1, 2015
Annual Registration Fee for a TruckOwned by a Farmer/Fisherman:
Weight Range: 0 – 3200 (kg) $11.60 $11.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 3201 – 4100 (kg) $14.15 $14.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 4101 – 5000 (kg) $18.00 $18.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 5001 – 6000 (kg) $28.30 $29.15 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 6001 – 7000 (kg) $36.25 $37.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 7001 – 8000 (kg) $43.50 $44.80 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 8001 – 9000 (kg) $50.80 $52.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 9001 – 10 000 (kg) $62.85 $64.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 10 001 – 11 000 (kg) $71.35 $73.50 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 11 001 – 12 000 (kg) $78.60 $80.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 12 001 – 13 000 (kg) $85.85 $88.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 13 001 – 14 000 (kg) $94.35 $97.20 June 1, 2015
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Weight Range: 14 001 – 15 000 (kg) $101.60 $104.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 15 001 – 16 000 (kg) $107.60 $110.85 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 16 001 – 17 000 (kg) $114.85 $118.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 17 001 – 18 000 (kg) $122.10 $125.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 18 001 – 19 000 (kg) $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 19 001 – 20 000 (kg) $135.45 $139.50 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 20 001 – 21 000 (kg) $141.45 $145.70 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 21 001 – 22 000 (kg) $149.95 $154.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 22 001 – 23 000 (kg) $155.95 $160.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 23 001 – 24 000 (kg) $162.10 $166.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 24 001 – 25 000 (kg) $169.35 $174.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 25 001 – 26 000 (kg) $176.60 $181.90 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 26 001 – 27 000 (kg) $182.60 $188.10 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 27 001 – 28 000 (kg) $189.85 $195.55 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 28 001 – 29 000 (kg) $195.95 $201.85 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 29 001 – 30 000 (kg) $203.20 $209.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 30 001 – 31 000 (kg) $209.20 $215.50 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 31 001 – 32 000 (kg) $216.45 $222.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 32 001 – 33 000 (kg) $222.55 $229.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 33 001 – 34 000 (kg) $230.95 $237.90 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 34 001 – 35 000 (kg) $237.05 $244.15 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 35 001 – 36 000 (kg) $243.05 $250.35 June 1, 2015
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Weight Range: 36 001 – 37 000 (kg) $250.30 $257.80 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 37 001 – 38 000 (kg) $257.55 $265.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 38 001 – 39 000 (kg) $263.70 $271.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 39 001 – 40 000 (kg) $271.15 $279.30 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 40 001 – 41 000 (kg) $276.95 $285.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 41 001 – 42 000 (kg) $284.20 $292.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 42 001 – 43 000 (kg) $291.45 $300.20 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 43 001 – 44 000 (kg) $297.55 $306.50 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 44 001 – 45 000 (kg) $303.55 $312.65 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 45 001 – 46 000 (kg) $312.05 $321.40 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 46 001 – 47 000 (kg) $318.05 $327.60 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 47 001 – 48 000 (kg) $324.15 $333.85 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 48 001 – 49 000 (kg) $331.40 $341.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 49 001 – 50 000 (kg) $338.65 $348.80 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 50 001 – 51 000 (kg) $344.65 $355.00 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 51 001 – 52 000 (kg) $351.90 $362.45 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 52 001 – 53 000 (kg) $358.05 $368.80 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 53 001 – 54 000 (kg) $365.30 $376.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 54 001 – 55 000 (kg) $372.10 $383.25 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 55 001 – 56 000 (kg) $378.55 $389.90 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 56 001 – 57 000 (kg) $384.65 $396.20 June 1, 2015
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Weight Range: 57 001 – 58 000 (kg) $393.15 $404.95 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 58 001 – 58 500 (kg) $397.30 $409.20 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 58 501 – 59 000 (kg) $399.35 $411.35 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 59 001 – 60 000 (kg) $405.60 $417.75 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 60 001 – 61 000 (kg) $411.70 $424.05 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 61 001 – 62 000 (kg) $417.95 $430.50 June 1, 2015
Weight Range: 62 001 – 62 500 (kg) $424.20 $436.95 June 1, 2015
Annual Commercial Motor VehicleRegistration Fees:
Class 1 Vehicle: 0 – 1500 (kg) $85.85 $88.45 June 1, 2015
Class 2 Vehicle: 1501 – 3200 (kg) $107.60 $110.85 June 1, 2015
Class 3 Vehicle: 3201 – 4100 (kg) $134.20 $138.25 June 1, 2015
Class 4 Vehicle: 4101 – 5000 (kg) $162.10 $166.95 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 5001 – 6000 (kg) $371.30 $382.45 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 6001 – 7000 (kg) $433.00 $446.00 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 7001 – 8000 (kg) $494.75 $509.60 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 8001 – 9000 (kg) $556.35 $573.05 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 9001 – 10 000 (kg) $618.10 $636.65 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 10 001 – 11 000 (kg) $679.80 $700.20 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 11 001 – 12 000 (kg) $741.45 $763.70 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 12 001 – 13 000 (kg) $804.40 $828.55 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 13 001 – 14 000(kg) $866.05 $892.05 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 14 001 – 15 000 (kg) $927.75 $955.60 June 1, 2015
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Class 5 Vehicle: 15 001 – 16 000 (kg) $989.50 $1,019.20 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 16 001 – 17 000 (kg) $1,051.10 $1,082.65 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 17 001 – 18 000 (kg) $1,112.85 $1,146.25 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 18 001 – 19 000 (kg) $1,174.55 $1,209.80 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 19 001 – 20 000 (kg) $1,236.20 $1,273.30 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 20 001 – 21 000 (kg) $1,299.15 $1,338.10 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 21 001 – 22 000 (kg) $1,360.90 $1,401.75 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 22 001 – 23 000 (kg) $1,422.50 $1,465.15 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 23 001 – 24 000 (kg) $1,484.25 $1,528.80 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 24 001 – 25 000 (kg) $1,545.95 $1,592.35 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 25 001 – 26 000 (kg) $1,607.60 $1,655.85 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 26 001 – 27 000 (kg) $1,670.45 $1,720.55 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 27 001 – 28 000 (kg) $1,731.05 $1,783.00 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 28 001 – 29 000 (kg) $1,793.80 $1,847.60 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 29 001 – 30 000 (kg) $1,855.65 $1,911.30 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 30 001 – 31 000 (kg) $1,917.25 $1,974.75 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 31 001 – 32 000 (kg) $1,979.00 $2,038.35 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 32 001 – 33 000 (kg) $2,040.70 $2,101.90 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 33 001 – 34 000 (kg) $2,102.30 $2,165.35 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 34 001 – 35 000 (kg) $2,164.05 $2,228.95 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 35 001 – 36 000 (kg) $2,225.80 $2,292.55 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 36 001 – 37 000 (kg) $2,287.40 $2,356.00 June 1, 2015
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Class 5 Vehicle: 37 001 – 38 000 (kg) $2,350.40 $2,420.90 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 38 001 – 39 000 (kg) $2,412.00 $2,484.35 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 39 001 – 40 000 (kg) $2,473.75 $2,547.95 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 40 001 – 41 000 (kg) $2,535.45 $2,611.50 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 41 001 – 42 000 (kg) $2,597.20 $2,675.10 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 42 001 – 43 000 (kg) $2,658.80 $2,738.55 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 43 001 – 44 000 (kg) $2,720.55 $2,802.15 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 44 001 – 45 000 (kg) $2,782.25 $2,865.70 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 45 001 – 46 000 (kg) $2,845.10 $2,930.45 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 46 001 – 47 000 (kg) $2,906.85 $2,994.05 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 47 001 – 48 000 (kg) $2,968.60 $3,057.65 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 48 001 – 49 000 (kg) $3,030.20 $3,121.10 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 49 001 – 50 000 (kg) $3,091.90 $3,184.65 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 50 001 – 51 000 (kg) $3,153.55 $3,248.15 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 51 001 – 52 000 (kg) $3,215.25 $3,311.70 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 52 001 – 53 000 (kg) $3,277.00 $3,375.30 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 53 001 – 54 000 (kg) $3,338.60 $3,438.75 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 54 001 – 55 000 (kg) $3,398.20 $3,500.15 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 55 001 – 56 000 (kg) $3,463.20 $3,567.10 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 56 001 – 57 000 (kg) $3,524.95 $3,630.70 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 57 001 – 58 000 (kg) $3,586.65 $3,694.25 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 58 001 – 58 500 (kg) $3,618.05 $3,726.60 June 1, 2015
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Class 5 Vehicle: 58 501 – 59 000 (kg) $3,648.40 $3,757.85 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 59 001 – 60 000 (kg) $3,710.15 $3,821.45 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 60 001 – 61 000 (kg) $3,771.85 $3,885.00 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 61 001 – 62 000 (kg) $3,833.60 $3,948.60 June 1, 2015
Class 5 Vehicle: 62 001 – 62 500 (kg) $3,895.30 $4,012.15 June 1, 2015
Annual Registration Fees for PassengerClasses 1, 2, and 3:
Class 1 Vehicle: 0 – 1000 (kg) $69.55 $71.65 June 1, 2015
Class 2 Vehicle: 1001 – 1500 (kg) $85.85 $88.45 June 1, 2015
Class 3 Vehicle: 1501 – 3200 (kg) $107.60 $110.85 June 1, 2015
Annual Registration Fees for TrailersWeighing Up to 5000 (kg)
0 – 1500 (kg) $44.75 $46.10 June 1, 2015
1501 – 3200 (kg) $107.60 $110.85 June 1, 2015
3201 – 4100 (kg) $134.20 $138.25 June 1, 2015
4101 – 5000 (kg) $162.10 $166.95 June 1, 2015
Nominal registration fee $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Searches (Vehicle Ownership) $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Regulations Respecting Non–Resident Registration
Single trip permit:
– Single vehicle $64.45 $66.40 June 1, 2015
– Combination of vehicles $129.45 $133.35 June 1, 2015
– Truck or truck–tractor witha trailer or semi–trailerattached, that is operatedwithout a load $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
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Vehicle Inspection Regulations(Fees levied by official testing stations)
Tester's license or renewal $11.35 $11.70 June 1, 2015
Duplicate tester's license $5.65 $5.80 June 1, 2015
Official testing station's
inspection sticker fee $3.40 $3.50 June 1, 2015
Official testing stationmaximum fees:
Vehicle with single rear axle designedfor 2 wheels, including passenger car,station wagon, truck or motor–drivencycle $28.30 $29.15 June 1, 2015
Motorcycle or motor–driven cycle $15.85 $16.35 June 1, 2015
Truck or truck tractor, bus or motorizedhome with hydraulic breaks and singlerear axle designed for 4 wheels (4500 kg or less) $39.65 $40.85 June 1, 2015
Truck or truck tractor, bus or motorizedhome (over 4500 kg) $95.15 $98.00 June 1, 2015
Trailer or semi–trailer not equipped with brakes (4500 kg or less) $11.35 $11.70 June 1, 2015
Trailer or semi–trailer equipped with 1 axle (4500 kg or less) $15.90 $16.40 June 1, 2015
Trailer or semi–trailer equipped withelectric or surge hydraulic brakesof 4500 kg or less (1 axle) $21.70 $22.35 June 1, 2015each additional axel $11.10 $11.45 June 1, 2015
Trailer or semi–trailer with registeredweight of over 4500 kg $39.65 $40.85 June 1, 2015
Application for an official testingstation license $60.60 $62.40 June 1, 2015
Fee for an official testing stationlicense $129.35 $133.25 June 1, 2015
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Off–Highway Vehicle Fees
Certificate of registration $38.65 $39.80 June 1, 2015
Dealer’s license $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Dealer’s plate $19.25 $19.85 June 1, 2015
Dealer’s license renewal $32.15 $33.10 June 1, 2015
Registration permit $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Registration permit renewal $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Transfer of ownership $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Duplicate of replacement certificate of registration, permit or identification number $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Assigned special identification number $2.25 $2.30 June 1, 2015
Search of department records $12.80 $13.20 June 1, 2015
Off–highway Vehicle Infrastructure Fund $40.00 $40.00 June 1, 2015
Cemetery and Funeral Services
Cemetery and Funeral ServicesCompanies Licences $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Cemetery and Funeral Servicessales persons $32.05 $33.00 June 1, 2015
Funeral Home LicencesAnnual fee $129.45 $133.35 June 1, 2015
Crematorium Licence $129.45 $133.35 June 1, 2015
Collection Agency Collectors Licences
Collection Agency CollectorsLicences: branch $160.85 $165.70 June 1, 2015
Collection Agency CollectorsLicences: collector $64.10 $66.00 June 1, 2015
Collection Agency CollectorsLicences: company $451.20 $464.75 June 1, 2015
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Duplicate Licence $36.25 $37.35 June 1, 2015
Examination Registration $48.35 $49.80 June 1, 2015
Companies Act Fees
Monthly On–line direct access $64.39 $66.30 April 1, 2015
Hourly On–line direct access $2.57 $2.65 April 1, 2015
Federal NUANS search $64.39 $66.30 April 1, 2015
Atlantic NUANS search $51.52 $53.09 April 1, 2015
Search House NUANS search $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Unlimited liability companies
incorporation tax $1,111.55 $1,144.90 April 1, 2015
Incorporation fee $326.60 $336.40 April 1, 2015
Name Change $193.55 $199.35 April 1, 2015
Certified Copy – Major document $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
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Certified Copy – Minor document $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Photocopy – Major document $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Photocopy – Minor document $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Notice of Share Purchase $66.55 $68.55 April 1, 2015
Filing Court Order $66.55 $68.55 April 1, 2015
Information Circular $66.55 $68.55 April 1, 2015
Amalgamation $326.60 $336.40 April 1, 2015
Unlimited liability companyamalgamation tax $1,111.55 $1,144.90 April 1, 2015
Strike off $133.05 $137.05 April 1, 2015
Certificate of Status $36.30 $37.40 April 1, 2015
Exemption Order $326.60 $336.40 April 1, 2015
Discontinuance $133.05 $137.05 April 1, 2015
Continuance $326.60 $336.40 April 1, 2015
Company Search – in person $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
Company Search – by mail $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Company Profile $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Non– share company Court Order filing $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
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Condominium Act Fees
Examination of a Description $2.45/$1000 $2.50/$1000 April 1, 2015Residential/Bare–land (initial price/unit) (initial price/unit)
Examination of a Description $4.80/$1000 $4.95/$1000 April 1, 2015
Recreational (initial price/unit) (initial price/unit)
Examination of a Description $7.25/$1000 $7.45/$1000 April 1, 2015Commercial (price/value per unit) (price/value per unit)
Re–examination of a Description $0.60/$1000 $0.60/$1000 April 1, 2015Residential/Bare–land (price/ value per unit) (price/ value per unit)
Re–examination of a Description $1.20/$1000 $1.25/$1000 April 1, 2015Recreational (price/value per unit) (price/value per unit)
Re–examination of a Description $2.45/$1000 $2.50/$1000 April 1, 2015Commercial (price/value per unit) (price/value per unit)
Examination of a declaration $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Acceptance of a declarationand a description $241.95 $249.20 April 1, 2015
Examination of the by–laws $90.70 $93.40 April 1, 2015
Acceptance for registration ofthe by–laws at the time ofregistration of the corporation $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Acceptance for registration of
amendments to the by–laws $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Acceptance for registration ofamendments to the declaration including examination of the ballots $241.95 $249.20 April 1, 2015
Acceptance for registration of thediagram of a consolidated unitand the form required by subsection14(5) of the Act $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Certifying a copy of a document $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Training course for Arbitrators $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
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Application for Arbitration $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Amalgamation of corporations $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Deregistration of condominium corporation $241.95 $249.20 April 1, 2015
Filing of application for hearingbefore dispute officer $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Filing of notice of appeal with registrarto have appeal officer hear appeal $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Registration of a declaration
and description $129.45 $133.35 April 1, 2015
and per unit $12.95 $13.35
Registration of any $42.35 $43.60 April 1, 2015
other document
Certifying a copy of $30.25 $31.15 April 1, 2015any document filed
Filing a declaration and description or the documents
pertaining to an amalgamationof two or more corporation[s] $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Certifying a document
of 10 pages or less $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Certifying a document of 10 pages or more $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
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Consumer Protection Act
Lenders Permit $129.45 $133.35 June 1, 2015
Payday Lender Fee $3,237.50 $3,334.65 June 1, 2015
Mortgage BrokersMortgage Brokers and Lenders
Licences: branch $32.05 $33.00 June 1, 2015
Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
Licences: company $257.70 $265.45 June 1, 2015
Consumer Reporting Agency Fees
Licence $129.45 $133.35 June 1, 2015
Licence Renewal $32.05 $33.00 June 1, 2015
Licence Branch Office $30.00 $30.90 June 1, 2015
Duplicate Licence $30.00 $30.90 June 1, 2015
Co–op Fees
Incorporations and by–laws $129.45 $133.35 April 1, 2015
Amalgamation or continuance $129.45 $133.35 April 1, 2015
Name Search:
Atlantic Provinces $51.52 $53.09 April 1, 2015
Canada Wide $64.39 $66.30 April 1, 2015
Annual Inspectors Report $32.05 $33.00 May 1, 2015
Change of Name Registration $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Photocopy/Certified/Stamped copy
– by–laws $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Photocopy/Certified/Stamped copy– other $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
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Corporations Registration Act Fees
Unlimited liability companyannual tax $1,111.55 $1,144.90 May 1, 2015
Limited Company Annual Fee $114.90 $118.35 May 1, 2015
Extraprovincial Company Annual Fee $266.10 $274.10 May 1, 2015
Extraprovincial Insurance CompanyAnnual Fee $326.60 $336.40 May 1, 2015
Extraprovincial Financial InstitutionAnnual Fee $520.15 $535.75 May 1, 2015
Certified Copy $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Photocopy $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Direct Sellers Licence Fees
Direct Sellers Companies Licences:
Where there are no salespersons or where up to 5 salespersons will
be engaged $129.45 $133.35 June 1, 2015
Where more than 5 and up to 10 salespersons will be engaged $257.70 $265.45 June 1, 2015
Where more than 10 salespersons will be engaged $387.10 $398.70 June 1, 2015
Direct Sellers Salespersons Licences:
Within the 1st quarter (the first 3 months) from the date of issue of direct seller’s permit $51.40 $52.95 June 1, 2015
Within the 2nd quarter (months 4 to 6) from the date of issue of direct seller’s permit $36.25 $37.35 June 1, 2015
Within the 3rd quarter (months 7 to 9) from the date of issue of direct seller’s permit $24.20 $24.95 June 1, 2015
Within the 4th quarter (months 10 to 12) from the date of issue of direct seller’s permit $12.10 $12.45 June 1, 2015
Hearing Aid Salesperson Permit $51.40 $52.95 June 1, 2015
Duplicate Permit $36.25 $37.35 June 1, 2015
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Direct seller who has been issued an exemption permit $5.55 June 1, 2015
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Land Registration Act Fees
To register or record a document, other than under the condominium Act,by any means, per document $100.00 $100.00 April 1, 2015
Certified copy of a document that was registered or recordedunder the Act, per certification $12.95 $13.35 April 1, 2015
to search any record atland registration officeper person, half day $6.40 $6.60 April 1, 2015
supplying copy of document
11x17 or smallerper page $1.20 $1.25 April 1, 2015supplying copy of document
larger than 11x17, but not larger than24x36, per page $9.05 $9.30 April 1, 2015
supplying copy of document
larger than 24x36, but not larger than36x42, per page $13.00 $13.40 April 1, 2015
supplying copy of document
larger than 36x42, per metre $9.05 $9.30 April 1, 2015
Fee for payment returned toland registration office because of insufficient funds $16.20 $16.70 April 1, 2015
Plus, if fee payment remains outstanding30 days after noticean additional $16.20 $16.70 April 1, 2015
Limited Partnership Act Fees
For issuing a certificate of registration $193.55 $199.35 April 1, 2015
For filing any Amendmentsunder Section 23 $36.30 $37.40 April 1, 2015
For filing dissolution documents $66.55 $68.55 April 1, 2015
For filing a certificate of Limited Partnership $36.30 $37.40 April 1, 2015
Certified Copies – LP agreement,certificate of LP, or amendment to LP $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
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Certified copies – other LP documents $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Photocopies – LP agreement,certificate of LP, or amendment to LP $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Photocopies – other LP documents $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Limited Partnership Annual Registration Fee $36.30 $37.40 May 1, 2015
Lobbyist Registration Act Fees
Registry of Lobbyists: onlineregistration fee $64.40 $66.35 May 1, 2015
Registry of Lobbyists: paperregistration fee organizations $64.40 $66.35 May 1, 2015
Registry of Lobbyists: paperregistration fee $128.85 $132.70 May 1, 2015
Registry of Lobbyists: renewal fee $32.20 $33.15 May 1, 2015
Partnership and Business Names Registration Act Fees
Partnership Annual Fee $66.55 $68.55 May 1, 2015
LLP Annual Fee $90.70 $93.40 May 1, 2015
Filing Declaration $66.55 $68.55 April 1, 2013
LLP Registration Fee $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Name Change (certificate) $36.30 $37.40 April 1, 2015
Certificate, other than registration cert. $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Certified Copy extraprovincial LP $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Certified Copy other documents $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Photocopy extraprovincial LP $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Photocopy other documents $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
For every search not involvingNUANS or REGIS system $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
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For reserving a partnership or business name using the Newly Updated Automated Search (NUANS) system for Atlantic Provinces search including
Federal tradenames and trademark $51.52 $53.09 April 1, 2015
For reserving a partnership or businessname using the Newly Updated Automated Search (NUANS) system for full Canada–wide data base search $64.39 $66.30 April 1, 2015
For reserving a partnership name based on a Newly Updated Automated Search (NUANS) search that was performed outside the Office of the Registrar $12.87 $13.26 April 1, 2015
Personal Property Registration Fees
Registration for 1 to 25 years $25.75 $26.50 April 1, 2015
Plus per year $9.00 $9.25 April 1, 2015
Infinity Registration $604.85 $623.00 April 1, 2015
Extend Registration to be Infinity $604.85 $623.00 April 1, 2015
Amend a registration $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Effect a global change of multiple registrations $604.85 $623.00 April 1, 2015
Search fee $8.50 $8.75 April 1, 2015
Private Investment Holding Companies Act Fees
Reg. of investment holding company $326.60 $336.40 April 1, 2015
Annual registration fee $36.30 $37.40 May 1, 2015
Residential Tenancy Act Fees
Application fee $30.25 $31.15 April 1, 2015
Societies Act Fees
Society Incorporation Fee $42.35 $43.60 April 1, 2015
Certificate of change of name orany certificate $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
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Filing any special resolution $0.00 $0.00 April 1, 2015
Certified Copy – by–laws $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Certified Copy – all other documents $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Society Annual registration Fee $30.25 $31.15 May 1, 2015
Photocopy – by–laws $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Photocopy – all other documents $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
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Revenue Act Fees
issuing bulk clearance certificate $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
issuing contractor's clearance $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
issuing letter of good standing $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
issuing a judgement $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
issuing a letter of satisfaction $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Issuing or renewingConsumer's Exemption Permit $90.70 $93.40 April 1, 2015
single trip permitGreater of $11.35 $11.70 April 1, 2015or tax estimated on travel in province
Issuing an advanced ruling $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Additional cost per hour after
the first 2 hours $67.95 $70.00 April 1, 2015
Processing NSF cheque $30.25 $31.15 April 1, 2015
Issuing an approval for brands of
imported tobacco $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Additional cost per hour after
the first 2 hours $67.95 $70.00 April 1, 2015
Issuing or renewing International Fuel Tax
Agreement (IFTA) license $30.25 $31.15 April 1, 2015
IFTA Decal Feesper each additional decal $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
Issuing or renewing a tobacco retailvendor's permit $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
Issuing or renewing a tobacco wholesalevendor's permit $120.95 $124.60 April 1, 2015
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Vital Statistics Fees
Change of Name $160.85 $165.70 April 1, 2015
Additional Changes of Name $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Duplicate Change of Name Certificate $18.10 $18.65 April 1, 2015
Marriage Licence $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
The amount to be retained by an issuerof a marriage license out of the fee to be collected by the issuer for the marriage license $18.10 $18.65 April 1, 2015
Judge’s Fee: for the solemnization of a marriage $94.75 $97.60 April 1, 2015
Justice of the Peace’s Fee:
for the solemnization
of a marriage $94.75 $97.60 April 1, 2015
Photocopy or long form certificate $38.75 $39.90 April 1, 2015
All other Services (Vital Statistics Act) $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Short form certificate (all types) $32.05 $33.00 April 1, 2015
Genealogy Search FeesFirst 3 yrs. $18.10 $18.65 April 1, 2015Additional 3 yr. periods $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Search Fees $6.05 $6.25 April 1, 2015
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Alcohol and Gaming
Liquor Licence Application Fees
Beverage room $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Cabaret $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Club - Class A $120.65 $124.25 April 1, 2015
Club - Class B - Military Establishments $120.65 $124.25 April 1, 2015
Eating establishment $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Lounge $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Special Premises $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Tavern $302.40 $311.45 April 1, 2015
Transfer fees (each license held)
License $120.65 $124.25 April 1, 2015
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3– year Liquor Licence Fees
Beverage room $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Cabaret $1,814.55 $1,869.00 April 1, 2015
Club - Class A $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Club - Class B - Military Establishments $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Eating establishment $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Lounge $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Special Premises $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Tavern $544.35 $560.70 April 1, 2015
Special Occasion Licences
Special Occasion – Class 1 $12.10 $12.45 April 1, 2015
Special Occasion – Class 2 $24.20 $24.95 April 1, 2015
Special Occasion – Class 3 $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Special Occasion – Class 4 $60.50 $62.30 April 1, 2015
Liquor Control Act
Ferment on PremisesFerment on PremisesFerment on PremisesFerment on Premises
Application $100.00 $100.00 April 1, 2015
License fee $300.00 $300.00 April 1, 2015
Renewal $300.00 $300.00 April 1, 2015
Transfer $100.00 $100.00 April 1, 2015
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Casino Fees
Casino Operator Fee $128,830.30 $132,695.20 April 1, 2015
Casino Recovery –Gaming Technical Staff / hr $90.45 $93.15 April 1, 2015
For all other Casino Gaming Assistants $579.75 $597.15 April 1, 2015
For gaming assistants who are food and beverage servers and who do not have access to the gaming floor $128.85 $132.70 April 1, 2015
Gaming Supplier Registration 3.84% 3.84% April 1, 2015
Lottery License Fees
Games of Chance – charity $12.05 $12.05 April 1, 2015
Games of Chance – commercial carnival $6.05 $6.05 April 1, 2015
Casino or Monte Carlo events $30.15 $30.15 April 1, 2015
Ticket Lottery fees – charity 2.13% 2.13% April 1, 2015
Video Lottery - device fee $107.90 $111.15 April 1, 2015
Lottery Equipment Supplier $264.50 $272.45 April 1, 2015
Investigation Fees - lottery equipment $183.90 $189.40 April 1, 2015
Investigation Fees - applicants $183.90 $189.40 April 1, 2015
Bingo Licence/Fees
Bingo Supplier Licence Fees and Renewals $3,864.90 $3,980.85 April 1, 2015
Charitable Bingo Licence fee (1 day to 12 month term) $30.15 $30.15 April 1, 2015
Charitable Bingo Licence (3 years) $90.50 $90.50 April 1, 2015
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Where a commercial bingo licensee is authorized in the licence to conduct bingo: on one or more days per week,[$ value] multiplied by the number of days of bingo authorized in the licence to be conducted per week Repealed
Where a commercial bingo licenseeis authorized in the licence to conduct bingo: less often than one day per week Repealed
% of the fair value of all prizes awarded paid by a charitable licensee 2.13% 2.13% April 1, 2004
% of the fair value of all prizes awarded paid by a commercial licensee Repealed
Theatre and Amusement Fees
Amusement licence $289.95 $289.95 April 1, 2015
Theatre licence (Class A) $386.55 $398.10 April 1, 2015
Drive– in theatre licence (Class B) $193.20 $198.90 April 1, 2015
Class AFilm Exchange (film retailer) $193.20 $198.90 April 1, 2015
Class BFilm Exchange (film distributor) $1,352.70 $1,393.20 April 1, 2015
Class CFilm Exchange – film distributordealing only in video games $676.20 $696.45 April 1, 2015
Examination Fees
Theatrical releaseper minute $3.85 $3.95 April 1, 2015
Film for home use (adult/prohibited titles)per minute $3.85 $3.95 April 1, 2015
Film for home use(other than adult/prohibited)per film $38.65 $39.80 April 1, 2015
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Breakopen Ticket Fee
Application and Renewal/3 yrs $90.75 $90.75 April 1, 2015
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Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
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Ferry Rates
English Town Ferry $5.50 $7.00 April 1, 2015Book of 10 $13.50 $35.00 April 1, 2015
Little Narrows Ferry $5.50 $7.00 April 1, 2015Book of 10 $13.50 $35.00 April 1, 2015
Country Harbour Ferry $5.50 $7.00 April 1, 2015Book of 10 $13.50 $35.00 April 1, 2015
LaHave Ferry $5.50 $7.00 April 1, 2015Book of 10 $13.50 $35.00 April 1, 2015
Petite Passage $5.50 / rd trip, Car $7.00 / rd trip, Car April 1, 2015$6.50 / rd trip, truck $10.00 / rd trip, truck April 1, 2015
Book of 10 $13.50 $35.00 car April 1, 2015$50.00 truck April 1, 2015
Grand Passage $5.50 / rd trip, Car $7.00 / rd trip, Car April 1, 2015$6.50 / rd trip, truck $10.00 / rd trip, truck April 1, 2015
Book of 10 $13.50 $35.00 car April 1, 2015$50.00 truck
Tancook Island $5.50 / rd trip, Car $7.00 / rd trip, Car April 1, 2015
Truck NA Truck NA April 1, 2015Book of 10 $21.75 $35.00 April 1, 2015
Annual Car Pass (cable ferry) $162.00 $250.00 April 1, 2015
Annual Truck Pass (cable ferry) $648.00 $1,000.00 April 1, 2015Rate reduces for multiple vehicle passes
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Annual Car Pass (Island Ferry) $162.00 $162.00 April 1, 2015Tancook, Petit and Grand Passage
Annual Truck Pass (Island Ferry) $648.00 $648.00 April 1, 2015
Petit and Grand Passage
Real Property —Parking
Real Property – Parking various various various
Motor Carrier Fees
Annual fee for each public passengervehicle other than a school bus $500.30 $515.30 April 1, 2015
Annual fee for each commercial van $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Annual fee for an extra-provincial identification plate for each public passenger vehicle with an identification plate of a public passenger vehicle
$250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Annual fee for an extra-provincial identification plate for each public passenger vehicle with no identification plate of a public passenger vehicle
$500.30 $515.30 April 1, 2015
Fee for authorized temporary service (in addition to annual fee) $500.30 $515.30 April 1, 2015
Fee for each authorized single trip service (in addition to annual fee) $250.15 $257.65 April 1, 2015
Fee for transfer of identification plate
from one passenger vehicle to another $62.50 $64.40 April 1, 2015
Fee for the replacement of an identification plate $125.10 $128.85 April 1, 2015
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