Under the authority of departmental legislation, Licensing Services, Marine Division, is responsible for the licensing of fish processors and fish buyers in Nova Scotia. Through policy implementation and resource management, staff assist with issues relating to the processing and buying of fish and fish products.

Related Information:

• Applying for a Fish Processor Licence
• Applying for a Fish Buyer Licence
• Fish Processors and Fish Buyers Licence Policy 2004
• NS Fish Processors and Fish Buyers Application Form (PDF)
• Licence Conditions and Reporting Documents (PDF)
• Guidelines: Development of a Live Lobster Facilities Protocol (PDF)
• Legislation


• Nova Scotia Seafood Companies
• Fish Processor and Fish Buyer Statistics

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