Licence fees dropped for businesses renting movies, video games
The Canadian Press | Posted: December 14, 2016 5:21 PM | Last Updated: December 14, 2016
Service Nova Scotia issued 672 licences in 2015-2016, which cost retailers $199 every 3 years
The Nova Scotia government is acknowledging the obvious: Most people no longer rent or buy their movies and video games at stores.
The province announced Wednesday that stores no longer need a licence to sell or rent them.
Service Minister Mark Furey says the change is "in direct response to a change in consumer behaviour," because most people now get such content from iTunes and similar providers.
The licence cost retailers $199 every three years.
Service Nova Scotia issued 672 of the licences in 2015-2016, compared to 919 in 2006.
The government says stores must still ensure items are properly classified, and that consumers can see and understand the classifications.