{"id":5238,"date":"2016-08-18T20:43:16","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T20:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/askusana.com\/cae\/?post_type=qa&#038;p=5238"},"modified":"2022-08-29T16:03:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T23:03:32","slug":"new-brunswick-registration-and-background-requirements","status":"publish","type":"qa","link":"https:\/\/askusana.com\/cae\/qa\/new-brunswick-registration-and-background-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"New Brunswick Requires Direct Sellers License"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>USANA requires Independent Associates to obey all applicable laws and regulations in the countries where they do business. Please reference USANA Terms and Policies #32.<\/p>\n<p>The province of New Brunswick requires Associates to complete a background check and obtain a Direct Sellers License to sell products legally.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply and submit your application online through the Financial and Consumer Service Commission of New Brunswick\u2019s (FCNB) licensing <a href=\"https:\/\/fcnb.ca\/en\/consumer-protections\/direct-sellers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, compliance with local laws is crucial, so please register or renew your Direct Sellers License, as required by law. Failure to complete the licensing requirement may jeopardize your USANA account.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please get in touch with FCNB by telephone at 1-866-933-2222 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:info@fcnb.ca\">info@fcnb.ca<\/a>. You may also contact USANA\u2019s Ethics Department at 801-954-7777 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:ethics@usanainc.com\">ethics@usanainc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q. What is a salesperson\u2019s license?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. The salesperson\u2019s license is a business license required in certain Canadian provinces, which authorizes a company or individual to operate as a direct seller in their province. It is not a card but a paper copy displaying one\u2019s licensing status. A salesperson can download a copy of the license once it is issued through the portal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How often does a direct seller need to renew their license?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. The salesperson needs to register for a salesperson\u2019s license annually.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How much is the license fee in New Brunswick?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. $35*<\/p>\n<p><small>*License fee is not established by USANA and may be subject to change.<\/small><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Do I need a background check? <\/strong><br \/>\nA. Yes, a background check is required for new applicants, however, is not necessary to renew a license.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What payment methods are accepted to pay the license fee?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. The licensing fee can be paid by credit card on the portal when applying for the license. Individuals not paying by credit card can send a cheque to the address below including the transaction number of the application for which the cheque is for.<\/p>\n<p>225, rue King Street<br \/>\nSuite\/bureau 200<br \/>\nFredericton, NB\u00a0 E3B 1E1<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Do I need a license if I&#8217;m only making product purchases that are not for resale? <\/strong><br \/>\nA. No, however, if you are selling or promoting the sale of USANA products, you will be required to obtain a salesperson\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How do I register for a Direct Seller License? <\/strong><br \/>\nA. You will need to apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/fcnb.ca\/en\/consumer-protections\/direct-sellers\">FCNB\u2019s Online Portal<\/a>. New applicants will need to upload a criminal record check conducted at a detachment of the RCMP or by a municipal or provincial police force, or by an approved background check vendor, which has been issued in the last six months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USANA requires Independent Associates to obey all applicable laws and regulations in the countries where they do business. Please reference USANA Terms and Policies #32. The province of New Brunswick requires Associates to complete a background check and obtain a Direct Sellers License to sell products legally. 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