Fisheries

This document provides general and legal information to persons interested in organising a co-operative business. It also deals specifically with legal and policy requirements facing those persons interested in establishing fishery co-ops. Topics range from the general requirements that a business planning to incorporate under the BC Cooperative Association Act must meet, to specific licensing requirements for harvesting the sea's resources. Other topics include security regulations, liability, and the tax implications of forming a co-op. Note that the information is not legal advice. Available on the internet. You can also purchase a paper copy of this document, contact BCICS.

This handbook provides a step-by-step guide to developing a fishery co-operative although it must be remembered that there is no one recipe for developing a co-op and that the strategies you take will largely depend on the circumstances you face. It should also be noted that this information applies to co-operative incorporating in British Columbia only, as variations in co-operative law exist among provinces. Note that the information is not legal advice. Available on the internet. You can also purchase a paper copy of this handbook, contact BCICS.