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Business licences & permits — Sun Peaks, British Columbia: Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation

In the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks, British Columbia, business licences & permits rules are set by Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation, verified 2026-09-24. A licence is required. Who must license: All businesses operating in the municipality, including short-term rentals, retail cannabis, contractors, restaurants, hotels, and property managers. Renewal: Annual; valid for the calendar year; renewals must pay full year; late renewal after January 31 incurs 10% penalty.

Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3.1
who must license	All businesses operating in the municipality, including short-term rentals, retail cannabis, contractors, restaurants, hotels, and property managers.	s. 3.1; s. 3.6
fee	Varies by business type: Non-licensed restaurants $350; Licensed restaurant $350–$550 by size; Cabaret $850; Liquor/Cannabis store $550; Professional/Contractor $175; Retail sales $225–$350 by size; Ski lift/Golf $800; Hotel/Rental mgr $400–$550 by units; RS-1A/TUP STR Studio-1BR $275, 2BR $425, 3BR $550, 4+BR $675; Strata STR Studio-1BR $175, 2BR $275, 3BR $375, 4+BR $450; All other $175	Schedule "A"
renewal	Annual; valid for the calendar year; renewals must pay full year; late renewal after January 31 incurs 10% penalty	s. 3.10; s. 3.11; s. 9.4

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Governs business licensing and regulation in Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, including short-term rental operators.