No Lobster Permits

The province has removed the permit fee put in place last fall for lobster fisherman who sell live lobster roadside. Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sterling Belliveau says lobster fisherman have been struggling with low prices in the past year, and they have traditionally sold direct to customers without needing to purchase a permit. Vendors selling live lobster roadside are still required to have a permit, but there will be no fee.

Vendors can get a food permit online at www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/agric/paal006.asp, by contacting a food safety specialist in their region, or by calling the food safety division at 902-424-1173.

For copies of the 2009 Lobster Sellers weekly report, visit the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture website at www.gov.ns.ca/fish/licensing/conditions.shtml or call fisheries licensing services at 902-424-0335.