Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, business licences & permits rules are set by Bylaw No. 16 — Vending, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Who must license: Persons engaging in vending outside enclosed buildings or in public places, excluding private property yard sales and specific commercial sidewalks. Renewal: expire on the 31st of March following date of issuance.
Bylaw No. 16 — Vending
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 3
who must license
Persons engaging in vending outside enclosed buildings or in public places, excluding private property yard sales and specific commercial sidewalks.
s. 3; s. 7
fee
$25.00 weekly; $75.00 monthly; or $150.00 yearly; Mobile canteen utilizing electrical hookup: $100.00 monthly; or $200.00 yearly; Non-profit festival/events: $50.00; Group vendors permit: $200.00 per year
s. 8
renewal
expire on the 31st of March following date of issuance
s. 10
scout note
Region of Queens Municipality bylaw regulating vending on public and municipal property; effective 2017. PDF is a scanned image; exact adoption date not extractable.
Bylaw No. 10 — Operation of a Public Market
Region of Queens Municipality bylaw regulating the licensing and operation of public markets; effective 1997. PDF is a scanned image; exact adoption date not extractable.