{September 24, 2010} VICTORIA, BC – After conducting industry consultations, Consumer Protection BC is adjusting the licence fees for several of our licensed industries and occupations.   The new fees will come into effect on January 1, 2011.

Many of these industries have not had any fee changes since 2005. The affected industries and occupations include debt collection, bailiffs, debt poolers, travel agents, travel wholesalers, telemarketers, home inspectors, cemeteries, crematoria and funeral services.

Please click on the following links for each industry/occupation to access the appropriate Notice and new fee schedule (PDF).

• Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services
• Debt Collection, Bailiffs and Debt Pooling
• Home Inspectors
• Telemarketers
• Travel

Please click here to view a backgrounder on the rationale for the fee adjustments and consultation details.

Consumer Protection BC is a not-for-profit corporation that was created to strengthen consumer protection in BC and enforce consumer protection laws. We balance the interests of all parties to promote a marketplace that is fair for both BC consumers and businesses. We license and inspect specific industries, respond to inquiries through our inquiry centre, investigate alleged violations of consumer protection laws, and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities under the law.  

For more information about our organization, please visit our corporate website at www.consumerprotectionbc.ca.

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