1.  Regulations

1.1  Ozone Depleting Substances Permit 
Purchasing and storing of ozone depleting substances or other ozone layer depleting chemicals requires contact with the provincial Department of Environment at 506-444-4599. The fee for the licence is $25 / year.

1.2  Petroleum Storage Site Licence
Storing petroleum products (gas, diesel, etc.) requires contacting the provincial Department of Environment at 506-453-7945 concerning new gas tanks or existing gas tanks or for the licence fees.

1.3  Hazardous waste
If you will be storing / using / disposing of paints, thinners and solvents, you should contact the provincial Department of Environment in your area (see below) for detailed requirements. Or call 506-453-7945.

(Area code 506 ):

1.4  Air quality
Exhaust vents from painting operations may cause environmental problems. If you plan to do this, you should contact the provincial Department of Environment in your area to obtain more detailed information. See list of offices listed under section 1.3 above.

1.5  Used oil
Used oil management requires contacting the provincial Department of Environment in your area for detailed requirements. See list of offices listed under section 1.3 above.

1.6  Tobacco Retailer's Licence
If you will be selling tobacco products, you will require a Tobacco Retailer's Licence. Please contact the provincial Department of Finance, Revenue and Taxation Division, at 506-453-2404. The fee is $15.00 for each location.

1.7  Gasoline and Motive Fuel Retailer's Licence
The sale of gasoline, diesel products, etc. requires contacting the provincial Department of Finance, Revenue and Taxation Division, at 506-453-2404. The fee for a Gasoline and Motive Fuel Retailer's Licence is $20.00 per dispensing nozzle.

1.8  Garage Licence
If you will be servicing vehicles, doing oil changes, etc., contact the provincial Department of Public Safety at 506-453-2410.  

1.9  Boiler and Pressure Vessel - Certificate of Inspection
You must obtain a Certificate of Inspection if you will be heating the building with a boiler or if you will be dispensing compressed air. There is an initial $100.00 per hour inspection fee. Contact the provincial Department of Public Safety, Technical Inspection Services at 506-453-2336 for more information.

1.10  Propane Plant Operator Licence
The sale of propane gas requires contacting the provincial Department of Public Safety, Technical Inspection Services. There must be an employee to exchange and fill propane tanks on site. This licence to exchange and fill propane tanks is $40.00 / year per class. For more information, call the Safety Code Services Division of the Department of Public Safety at 506-453-2336.  

1.11  Petroleum products
Plans and specifications for proposed bulk fuel storage installations of more than 3 000 litres of flammable liquids and / or more than 10 000 litres of combustible liquids must be submitted to the Office of the NB Fire Marshal 506-453-2004 for review PRIOR to installation. There is no fee for this service. For more information you may also visit the Web site at the following address: http://www.gnb.ca/0276/fire/index-e.asp

1.12  Hunting and Angling Licences Vendor
If you would like to issue hunting and angling licences, you must fill out an application form available from your local Department of Natural Resources. For more information, call the Fish and Wildlife Branch at 506-453-2440 or your Department of Natural Resources local office.  

1.13  Weights and Measures of Products
You will need to contact the Measurement Canada Branch of the federal Department of Industry Canada, 506-636-4591 for information on the accuracy of gas metres and fuel dispensers. This is necessary before commencing to use this equipment.  

For further information, see the documents Weights and Measures and Measurement Canada or visit this Web site: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_mrksv/meascan/engdoc/homepage.html.

1.14  Music Licence
Performances of music in public, i.e. restaurants, clubs, hotels, dance halls, offices, stores, etc., require a licence. This licence is necessary whether the music is performed by live or recorded means.  

For more information, contact the SOCAN office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at 1-800-707-6226 or you may also visit the Web site at the following address:http://www.socan.ca/jsp/en/index.jsp.

1.15  Protection of Personal Information: Your Responsibilities
The Guide to Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) helps businesses understand their obligations and comply to the Act.  Since January 1, 2004, the PIPED Act covers the collection, use or disclosure of personal information in the course of all commercial activities in Canada, except in provinces which have enacted legislation that is deemed to be substantially similar to the federal law.

For more information, see the document Protection of Personal Information - Your Responsibilities, call toll-free 1-800-282-1376 or visit the Web site: www.privcom.gc.ca/information/guide_e.asp.

2.   Associations

3.  Canada Business - New Brunswick

Canada Business - New Brunswick is an innovative partnership of federal and provincial government departments. Both levels of government work with key private-sector organizations to create a seamless information network for entrepreneurs.

Our mission is to improve the start-up, survival and growth rates of small and medium sized enterprises by giving business people in every part of New Brunswick access to accurate, timely and relevant information and referrals.

What can we do for you? We can guide you in the right direction! We can give you the information you need! We are your best source of comprehensive business information!

Canada Business - New Brunswick is accessible province-wide and free of charge. You may reach us through our toll-free number or visit us with your questions. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. We also provide a 24-hour business information service, seven days a week, through our Web site.

Here's how to reach us:  

Canada Business - New Brunswick
Ground Floor, Barker House
570 Queen Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3B 6Z6
Telephone: 506-444-6140
Fax: 506-444-6172
Toll-free (information): 1-888-576-4444
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-457-8466
E-mail: infonb@canadabusiness.ca
Web site: http://www.canadabusiness.ca/nb
Hours of operation: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday - except Government holidays