Licence and Permit Suspension Regulations, NS Reg 233/2007

Licence and Permit Suspension Regulations made under subsection 113(1) of the Wildlife Act R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 504 O.I.C. 2007-233 (April 20, 2007), N.S. Reg. 233/2007 as amended up to O.I.C. 2013-245 (July 23, 2013), N.S. Reg. 267/2013 Citation 1 These regulations may be referred to as the Licence and Permit Suspension Regulations. Definition 2 In these regulations, “Act” means the Wildlife Act. Convictions resulting in 2-year suspension 3 (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who is convicted of an offence listed in the following table may not obtain or apply for a hunting licence or permit under the Act or its regulations for 2 years from the date of their conviction: Offence Description Wildlife Act: Subsection 21(3) hunting or trapping in area closed for wildlife management purposes Section 26 hunting or fishing without valid licence or permit Subsection 32(2) hunting while disqualified because of a hunting accident Clause 39(2)(a) hunting wildlife during closed season Clause 39(2)(b) exceeding bag limit or possession limit prescribed for wildlife Subsection 40(1) setting trap or snare for moose or deer Subsection 50(1) hunting, taking or killing protected wildlife Section 62 keeping wildlife or exotic wildlife in captivity contrary to Act or regulations Section 65 selling or purchasing carcass of wildlife or any parts thereof Subsection 67(1) hunting with poison, drugs, explosives, deleterious substance Section 68 hunting wildlife by means of, or with assistance of, a light or flambeau Subsection 69(1) shining a light of more than 4 1/2 volts at night on wildlife habitat not owned by that person Section 74 wildlife not tagged in accordance with regulations https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/stat/rsns-1989-c-504/latest/rsns-1989-c-504.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/stat/rsns-1989-c-504/latest/rsns-1989-c-504.html Section 79 possessing firearm or bow in wildlife habitat contrary to Act or regulations Subsection 80(4) transporting or possessing uncased firearm or bow in wildlife habitat at night during open season Subsection 84(2) transporting loaded firearm on or in vehicle or vessel Section 85 discharging firearm or bow across travelled portion of any highway or within 100 ft. (30.48 m) of travelled portion Subsection 86(1) discharging firearm or bow or hunting within prescribed distance from dwelling Subsection 86(2) discharging firearm or bow within prescribed distance from public building, other place or woods operation Subsection 87(1) possessing uncased firearm or bow in wildlife habitat while impaired by alcohol or drugs Subsection 87(2) discharging or handling firearm or bow without due care and attention Clause 88(a) obstructing a conservation officer or person assisting Clause 88(b) causing others to obstruct conservation officer or person assisting Clause 88(c) inciting others to obstruct conservation officer or person assisting Clause 88(d) assaulting conservation officer or person assisting General Wildlife Regulations: Subsection 11(2) discharging firearm or bow between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise contrary to the regulations Subsection 14(1) hunting or possessing firearm or bow in wildlife habitat while disqualified Clause 14(4)(b) using or possessing in wildlife habitat trap or snare capable of taking or holding big game Moose Hunting Regulations: Subsection 4(5) hunting moose without valid moose hunting licence and valid firearm hunting certificate or bow hunting certificate Firearm & Bow Regulations: Subsection 11(1) hunting or discharging firearm or bow within 804 m (880 yards) of school. Subsection 11(2) hunting with or discharging a firearm loaded with rifle cartridge, single ball or slug within 402 m (440 yards) of dwelling, place of business, public building or public place Subsection 11(3) discharging shotgun loaded with shot, or bow within 182 m (200 yards) of dwelling, place of business, public building or other place Subsection 11(4) hunting wildlife with firearm or bow within 182 m (200 yards) of dwelling, place of business, public building or other place Subsection 3(1) amended: O.I.C. 2013-213, N.S. Reg. 236/2013; O.I.C. 2013-245, N.S. Reg. 267/2013. (2) A person who is convicted of an offence listed in subsection (1) between September 1 and December 31, inclusive, may not obtain or apply for a hunting licence or permit under the Act or its regulations until 2 years from January 1 immediately after the date of their conviction. Convictions resulting in 5-year suspension 4 A person who is convicted of an offence under Section 68 of the Act may not obtain or apply for a hunting licence or permit under the Act or its regulations for 5 years from the date of their conviction. Conviction while suspended resulting in further suspension 5 (1) A person who is convicted of an offence under the Act or its regulations while their hunting privileges are suspended under Section 3 may not obtain or apply for a hunting licence or permit under the Act or its regulations for a further 2 years from the date the suspension under Section 3 ends. (2) A person who is convicted of an offence under the Act or its regulations while their hunting privileges are suspended under Section 4 may not obtain or apply for a hunting licence or permit under the Act or its regulations for a further 5 years from the date the suspension under Section 4 ends. Suspension after 3 convictions 6 A person who is convicted of 3 offences under the Act or its regulations in any 5-year period may not obtain or apply for a hunting licence or permit under the Act or its regulations for 5 years from the date of their third conviction. https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/regu/ns-reg-233-2007/latest/ns-reg-233-2007.html#sec3subsec1 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/stat/rsns-1989-c-504/latest/rsns-1989-c-504.html#sec68 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/stat/rsns-1989-c-504/latest/rsns-1989-c-504.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/regu/ns-reg-233-2007/latest/ns-reg-233-2007.html#sec3 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/regu/ns-reg-233-2007/latest/ns-reg-233-2007.html#sec3 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/regu/ns-reg-233-2007/latest/ns-reg-233-2007.html#sec4 smooth https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/laws/regu/ns-reg-233-2007/latest/ns-reg-233-2007.html#sec4 smooth