Fur farming licences

Last updated on December 11, 2024

Fur farming in British Columbia is legislated by the Animal Health Act and its Fur Farm Regulation. This Act includes licencing of marten, fischer, fox, nutria and chinchilla.

Licences are renewed annually from April 1 to March 31 of the following year and the licence fee is $12.00 for 1-25 animals, or $24.00 for 26 or more animals.

For more information on regulations and restrictions or to submit your completed Fur Farm Licence Application, please contact the Animal Health Centre.

Fur Farm Licence Application Form (PDF, 200 KB)

Legislation & Regulation

1767 Angus Campbell Road
Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2M3

Phone: 778-666-0560
Toll free: 1-877-877-2474
Fax: 604-556-3015

E-mail: MarieJulie.Hughes@gov.bc.ca

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