Business licences & permits — New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?

In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, business licences & permits rules are set by Vending Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Fee: Mobile Canteen/Stand: $450.00 (1 yr), $225.00 (seasonal), $75.00 (occasional); Non-Mobile Stand: $350.00 (1 yr), $200.00 (seasonal), $50.00 (occasional). Who must license: Persons vending in, on, or near a public place, except abutters operating retail commercial enterprises vending at nonmobile stands during business hours.

Vending Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4
who must license Persons vending in, on, or near a public place, except abutters operating retail commercial enterprises vending at nonmobile stands during business hours. s. 4; s. 3
fee Mobile Canteen/Stand: $450.00 (1 yr), $225.00 (seasonal), $75.00 (occasional); Non-Mobile Stand: $350.00 (1 yr), $200.00 (seasonal), $50.00 (occasional) s. 30
renewal not more than one year from the date of issuance s. 11
scout note

Town of New Glasgow bylaw regulating street vending, peddling, mobile stands, flea markets and yard sales on public and private property.

Machine-readable: business-licensing.json · Official website: http://newglasgow.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Business licences & permits across Nova Scotia · Business licences & permits in other municipalities