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Business licences & permits — Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Business Licencing and Regulation (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 6815-2011 (Part 6 – General Li…

In the City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licencing and Regulation (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 6815-2011 (Part 6 – General Licence Requirements), verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Fee: Set out in Schedule "A"; $25 late fee, $50 transfer fee. Who must license: Any person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating a Business in the City.

Business Licencing and Regulation (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 6815-2011 (Part 6 – General Licence Requirements) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 6.1.1(a)
who must license	Any person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating a Business in the City.	s. 6.1.1
fee	Set out in Schedule "A"; $25 late fee, $50 transfer fee.	s. 6.3.1, s. 6.6.2, s. 6.7.5
renewal	Annual, January 1 to December 31; renewal due by December 31 preceding year.	s. 6.5.1, s. 6.6.2

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Requires a City business licence to carry on business in Maple Ridge; sets application, fee, posting, suspension/cancellation and reconsideration rules, plus specific regs (Part 7) for mobile food vendors, peddlers, second-hand dealers, etc. Consolidated through Amending Bylaw No. 8022-2025.