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Business licences & permits — New Tecumseth, Ontario: Business Licensing and Regulation By-law - Amendment No. 7 (By-law 2021-046, Pet Stores)

In the Town of New Tecumseth, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by Business Licensing and Regulation By-law - Amendment No. 7 (By-law 2021-046, Pet Stores), verified 2026-09-25. A licence is required. Fee: $150.00. Who must license: Any person who owns or operates a Pet Store offering or keeping animals for retail sale, adoption, or rental.

Business Licensing and Regulation By-law - Amendment No. 7 (By-law 2021-046, Pet Stores) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 2.1 "No person shall own or operate a Pet Store... without a Licence"
who must license	Any person who owns or operates a Pet Store offering or keeping animals for retail sale, adoption, or rental	s. 2.1 Licence Requirements for Pet Store Owners
fee	$150.00	Schedule #1 "Pet Stores $150.00"
renewal	January 1 to December 31	Schedule #2 "Pet Store Licensing - January 1 to December 31"

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Adopted New Tecumseth By-law 2021-046 amending Business Licensing By-law 2008-119 to add licensing/regulation provisions for pet stores. Confirmed via OCR; passed '12th day' but month/year not legibly extracted.