Guide licences
15(1)The Minister may issue
(a)
a guide I licence to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident within the meaning of the
Immigration Act (Canada), or
(b)
a guide II licence to a resident,
but no person shall be issued both licences.
15(2)Subject to the regulations, the holder of a guide I licence
(a)
may accompany as a guide three persons at one time; and
(b)
shall not hunt or angle while acting as a guide.
15(3)The holder of a guide II licence
(a)
may accompany as a guide, but not for fee or reward, one person at one time; and
(b)
may hunt or angle while acting as a guide if he or she is a holder of a valid licence issued by the Minister authorizing the hunting or angling, as the case may be.
15(4)No guide I or guide II licence shall be issued by the Minister unless the applicant has
(a)
taken and subscribed the following oath, or
(b)
made and subscribed the following affirmation,
in writing before a commissioner for taking affidavits or a notary public and returned it to the Minister:
I _________________________ of the Parish of _________________________ in the county of ____________________ in the province or territory of _____________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully perform the several duties of a guide under the
Fish and Wildlife Act and regulations; that I will especially endeavour to prevent the illegal taking of fish or wildlife and that I personally will adhere to the provisions of the
Fish and Wildlife Act and the regulations and all other game and fishery Acts applicable to the Province without fear, favor or affection. (In the case where an oath is taken add “So help me God”)
1983, c.4, s.7; 2001, c.28, s.2; 2004, c.12, s.14