Business licences & permits — Richmond, Nova Scotia

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

In the County municipality of Richmond, Nova Scotia, business licences & permits rules are set by By-Law #67 — Special Event By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. A licence is required. Who must license: Promoters organizing or holding large special events (500+ people).

By-Law #67 — Special Event By-Law adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 4.1
who must license Promoters organizing or holding large special events (500+ people) s. 4.1; s. 3.1(e)
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Municipality of the County of Richmond bylaw requiring permits for special events on municipal property or public land; sets noise exemption and deposit requirements; adopted April 24, 2023.

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