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The Mine Health and Safety Inspection Fee must be paid as follows:

	For inspections performed at a mine, the fee must be paid by July 31 of that year for the period January 1 to June 30, and by January 31 of the following year for the period January 1 to December 31. The payment of July 31 is deducted from the total owing on or before January 31.
	For inspections done at sand and gravel, quarry, and limestone operations, the fee must be paid by January 31 of the following year.

Remittance Reports are used to calculate your Mine Health and Safety Inspection Fee. These reports must be filled out and filed with us for each mine, pit or quarry property.

You can pay by cheque or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance.

Please send your Remittance Report and payment to:

Ministry of Finance
Mineral, Oil and Gas Revenue Branch
PO BOX 9328 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC  V8W 9N3

Interest will be charged on late or unpaid balances at the prescribed interest rate in accordance with the Financial Administration Act.

Overpayments will be transferred to the next Remittance Report, without interest, and deducted from the assessment of the Mine Health and Safety Inspection Fee unless a refund is requested. To request a refund, please contact us.

If you have an outstanding balance or you have received a Notice of Assessment and would like to pay, there are several ways you can pay your overdue Mine Health and Safety Inspection Fee:

• Pay in Person - Government Agents Office
• Pay in Person - Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company
• Pay by Money Order/Bank Drafts/Certified Cheque
• By Post-Dated Cheque

If you have any questions or concerns about your outstanding balance please see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us.

Pay in Person - Government Agents Office

You can pay your bill in person at any Government Agent/B.C. Access Centre (opens a new window) using your bank card, personal cheque, cash or money order. Please note credit cards are not accepted.

Please bring your Notice of Assessment, Statement of Account or legal notice with you.

Pay in Person - Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company

You can pay your outstanding bill at most banks, credit unions, trust companies or automated tellers in B.C.

You must bring your complete Notice of Assessment or Statement of Account with you as your financial institution will need this information in order to process the payment.

Please note a fee for this service may be levied by your financial institution. These fees may vary between financial institutions.

Please be aware that smaller financial institutions may hold payments until a volume or dollar amount has been reached. Please confirm with your financial institution to ensure your payment will be processed by the due date indicated on your notice or bill.

Pay by Money Order/Bank Draft/Certified Cheque

You can pay your bill by money order, bank draft, certified cheque or post-dated cheque.

Please write your account number in the memo area on the front of your cheque, money order or bank draft. You must include your original notice of assessment, Statement of Account or a copy of the legal notice with your payment.

Please make your payment payable to the Minister of Finance and mail to the following address -- please do not mail cash:

Revenue Services of British Columbia
PO BOX 9401 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC  V8W 9V1

Pay by Post-Dated Cheque

A payment arrangement must be made with the Collection Analyst or Officer looking after your account prior to submitting post-dated cheques.

Please contact the number listed on your Notice of Assessment or legal notice letter, or phone 1 866 361-5050.