Lobster Levy Enabling Legislation Introduced in Nova Scotia, But No Consensus Yet
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [CBC] - April 21, 2015 -
A lobster marketing levy on sales still isn't in place in Nova Scotia but the government would be allowed to collect such a fee under legislation it introduced on Monday.
Fisheries Minister Keith Colwell said a change to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act would enable the province to collect a financial contribution through regulations once the industry decides what form it will take.
But Colwell said there is still no consensus among lobster fishermen on the implementation of a levy. Any solution would ultimately be industry driven, he added.
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