{ "topic": "business-licensing", "label": "Business licences & permits", "question": "Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?", "jurisdiction": "British Columbia", "country": "CA", "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/business-licensing/", "municipalities": [ { "municipality_id": "gx-000001", "name": "100 Mile House", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/100-mile-house/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/100-mile-house/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/100-mile-house/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw No. 1407 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1407", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/100-mile-house/business-licensing/bylaw-1407/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of 100 Mile House, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons operating a business within the District, except government entities and activities exempted under s. 8.2; renewal: Annual; valid for the year obtained; renewal fee must be paid before January 31st each year. Source: Business License Bylaw No. 1407 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000002", "name": "Abbotsford", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw, 2006 No. 1551-2006 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1551-2006", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licensing/bylaw-1551-2006/", "answer": "In the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all persons carrying on any business or operating a Supportive Recovery Use within the City; exceptions: small agri-food processing, farm operations, registered non-profit/charity, garage sales (maximum 3 per year); fee: Accessory Home Occupation $130.00; Commercial Use 0–800 m2 $130.00; Cabaret $1,689.00; Cannabis Production Facility $5,000.00; Cannabis Store $2,500.00; other categories in Schedule B; renewal: 12 months from date of issuance; expires last day of the 12th month. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, 2006 No. 1551-2006 (Consolidated); Outdoor Special Event, Filming & Activities Bylaw, 2016 (No. 2513-2016); Sign Bylaw, 2023 (No. 3429-2023), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000003", "name": "Alert Bay", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business license Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/alert-bay/business-licensing/business-license-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Alert Bay, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Carrying on business within the municipality; fee: Equipment: up to 2 20.00 more than 2 50.00; Non-Resident/Temporary: per day 10 00 per yea 150 00; renewal: annual. Source: Business license Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000005", "name": "Armstrong", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/armstrong/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/armstrong/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/armstrong/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business (Inter-Community) Licence Bylaw No. 1619, 2008 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1619", "adopted_date": "2008-11-10", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/armstrong/business-licensing/bylaw-1619/", "answer": "In the City of Armstrong, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Inter-community businesses performing services across multiple participating municipalities without fixed premises in each; fee: $150.00; prorated to $75.00 if business started after July 31st; licence required: True. Source: Business (Inter-Community) Licence Bylaw No. 1619, 2008 (Consolidated); Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1845, 2019 (Consolidated); Sign Bylaw No. 1769, 2016, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000006", "name": "Ashcroft", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022", "document_number": "850", "adopted_date": "2022-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licensing/bylaw-850/", "answer": "In the Village of Ashcroft, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all businesses operating within the Village of Ashcroft except specified exemptions (yard sales, government, charitable events, etc.); fee: varies by type: retail <1000 sq ft $60, contractors $120, professionals $100, financial institutions $400, restaurants 1–20 seats $60; late penalty $20; renewal: annual January 1–December 31; renewal fee due by February 15. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 850, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000007", "name": "Barriere", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/barriere/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/barriere/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/barriere/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing Bylaw No. 0041", "document_number": "0041", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/barriere/business-licensing/bylaw-0041/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Barriere, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licensing Bylaw No. 0041, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000008", "name": "Belcarra", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/belcarra/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw No. 227", "document_number": "227", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licensing/bylaw-227/", "answer": "In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial undertaking or providing professional, personal, or other services for profit within the Village; renewal: annual, January 1 to December 31; pro-rated to half fee if business commences after July 31. Source: Business License Bylaw No. 227, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000011", "name": "Burns Lake", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Burns Lake, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the Village, including resident, non-resident, seasonal, and temporary vendor businesses.; fee: Prescribed fee per current Village of Burns Lake Fees and Charges Bylaw; reduced by ½ for full licences issued after June 30; no fee for non-profits; renewal: Annual; expires December 31 each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000012", "name": "Cache Creek", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw 2023, No. 5-007", "document_number": "5-007", "adopted_date": "2023-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/cache-creek/business-licensing/bylaw-5-007/", "answer": "In the Village of Cache Creek, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: every person who owns or operates a business within the Village of Cache Creek (with exemptions for non-profit one-time events, garage/yard sales ≤2/year, vendors in licensed markets); fee: Home Occupation $50; Short Term Accommodations $200; Temporary Accommodations (AirBnB/monthly) $50; Mobile Vendors $150; Cannabis Industry $400; renewal: annual, January 1–December 31; renewal by February 15. Source: Business License Bylaw 2023, No. 5-007, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000013", "name": "Campbell River", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw [PDF/168KB]", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw-pdf-168kb/", "answer": "In the City of Campbell River, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all persons carrying on business within the City of Campbell River; exceptions: businesses exempt by Provincial or Federal Statute; charitable performances where all proceeds above expenses are donated; fee: most categories $150.00/year; Cannabis Retail Store $2,500.00/year; Food Trucks $35.00/day; Mobile Vendor on public space $300.00/year; Mobile Vendor on private property $150.00/year; itinerant shows $150.00/day; renewal: one-year or six-month periods from date of issue; renewal payments 30 days or more overdue subject to $25.00 late payment charge. Source: Business Licence Bylaw [PDF/168KB], verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000014", "name": "Canal Flats", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Village of Canal Flats Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 270, 2024", "document_number": "270", "adopted_date": "2024-12-12", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licensing/regulations-270/", "answer": "In the Village of Canal Flats, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the Village of Canal Flats municipality; fee: As prescribed in Schedule \"L\" of the Village of Canal Flats Fees and Charges bylaw as amended from time to time; $25.00 discount if application made and approved by January 31st (excludes Itinerants, Vendors, and transfers); renewal: Annual, January 1st to December 31st; deemed renewal if completed by January 31st; half-fee if first licensed after August 31st. Source: Village of Canal Flats Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 270, 2024, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000015", "name": "Castlegar", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/castlegar/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Inter-Community Business Licence", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licensing/inter-community-business-licence/", "answer": "In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaning services, pest control) operating across multiple participating municipalities; fee: $100.00; licence required: True. Source: Inter-Community Business Licence; Sidewalk Vendor; Signs; Special Event, Parade, and Park Use Permits, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000016", "name": "Central Saanich", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw - 2166", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw-2166/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial, industrial or service business for gain or profit within the District; home-based, farm-based, non-resident and daily licences also required; fee: As specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies; renewal: Annual, January 1 to December 31; renewal within 60 days after expiry date; late renewal fee if not renewed within 60 days. Source: Business Licence Bylaw - 2166, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000017", "name": "Chase", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/chase/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chase/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/chase/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Village of Chase Business License Bylaw No. 735-2011", "document_number": "735-2011", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chase/business-licensing/bylaw-735-2011/", "answer": "The Village of Chase, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Chase Business License Bylaw No. 735-2011, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000018", "name": "Chetwynd", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing & Regulation, Bylaw No. 906, 2009", "document_number": "906", "adopted_date": "2009-09-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licensing/regulations-906/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Chetwynd, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Person carrying on a business, including home based businesses and peddlers, within the municipality; fee: Listed in Schedule \"A\"; varies by category (e.g., $10.00, $100.00, $144.00, $440.00, $1,000.00, $2,000.00 plus $1,000. for each escort); renewal: Annual; commences January 1, terminates December 31. Source: Business Licensing & Regulation, Bylaw No. 906, 2009; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1051, 2017, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000019", "name": "Chilliwack", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 1484 (C)", "document_number": "1484", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licensing/bylaw-1484/", "answer": "In the City of Chilliwack, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the City, subject to exemptions in s. 6.; fee: Schedule \"A\": $100.00 (Mobile/Home), $2,500.00 (Cannabis), $175.00 (Event), plus area/unit fees; renewal: annual, expires Dec 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 1484 (C); Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw 5347, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000020", "name": "Clearwater", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/clearwater/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/clearwater/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/clearwater/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 124 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "124", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/clearwater/business-licensing/regulations-124/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Clearwater, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence term: annual January 1 to December 31; renewal deadline: January 31; fee cannabis: 1000. Source: Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 124 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000023", "name": "Colwood", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/colwood/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/colwood/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/colwood/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/colwood/business-licensing/inter-community-business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (trades, plumbers, electricians, cleaning services, pest control) operating across multiple participating municipalities; renewal: valid for remainder of calendar year; at least annual updates via Mobile Business Registry. Source: Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000024", "name": "Comox", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/comox/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/comox/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/comox/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Regulation Bylaw No. 1882", "document_number": "1882", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/comox/business-licensing/regulations-1882/", "answer": "In the Town of Comox, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business (commercial, industrial, or service for profit) within the Town of Comox; fee: As set out in Schedule \"D\" of the Comox Fees and Charges Bylaw; prorated 75% if issued April 1–June 30, 50% if issued July 1–December 31; renewal: Annual; valid to January 31 of following year; renewal window December 1–January 31. Source: Business Regulation Bylaw No. 1882; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1762; Performers and Entertainers Bylaw No. 1465, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000025", "name": "Coquitlam", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 6, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw Number 4344, 2013", "document_number": "4344", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licensing/bylaw-4344/", "answer": "In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on a business in the City; fee: set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; renewal: one calendar year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw Number 4344, 2013; Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw Number 4355, 2012; Scrap Metal Dealers Bylaw Number 3944, 2008; Secondhand Dealers Bylaw Number 3848, 2007; Transportation Network Services (Ride-Hailing) Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw Number 5311, 2023; Vehicle for Hire Bylaw Number 4540, 2015, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000026", "name": "Courtenay", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/courtenay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/courtenay/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/courtenay/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 5, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/courtenay/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the City, including resident, non-resident, mobile food vending, cannabis, and short-term rental businesses.; fee: Varies by category: Home Occupation $75.00; Snack Bar $50.00; Business Service/Professional/Unclassified/Retail under 4,000 sq.ft. $100.00; Apartments/Hotel/Motel/Automotive Repair/Restaurant/Mobile Food Vendor on private property/Intermunicipal/Short-term rental accommodation $150.00 (plus $150.00 Affordable Housing Amenity Reserve Fund offset fee for STR); Automotive Dealer/Brokers/Retail 4,001-10,000 sq.ft./Theatre $250.00; Mobile Food Vendor on public property $450.00; Retail 10,001-20,000 sq.ft. $450.00; Retail over 20,001 sq.ft. $650.00; Escort Service $500.00 + $100.00 per escort; Nightclub/Cabaret/Neighbourhood Pub $1,000.00; Banks/Credit Unions/Bingo Facility $1,500.00; Cannabis Production Facility $5,000.00; Exhibition/Circus/Carnival/Door to Door Sales $100.00 per day; renewal: Annual, commences January 1 and terminates December 31 each year; late fee of 25% applied if not renewed by March 1, 50% if not renewed by June 1. Source: Business Licence Bylaw; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2769, 2013; Second-Hand Dealers Bylaw No. 2524, 2008; Sign Bylaw No. 2760, 2013; Special Events Regulation Bylaw No. 2396, 2005, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000027", "name": "Cranbrook", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 3194, 1994 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "3194", "adopted_date": "1994-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licensing/bylaw-3194/", "answer": "In the City of Cranbrook, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the City of Cranbrook, including commercial, industrial, professional, and personal service businesses.; fee: Annual Business Licence: $150.00; Seasonal Business Licence: $75.00; Temporary Business Licence: $75.00; Inter-Community Business Licence: $75.00; Transfer/Administration Fee: $50.00 (plus applicable taxes); renewal: Annual, commences January 1 and terminates December 31 each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 3194, 1994 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000028", "name": "Creston", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/creston/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/creston/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/creston/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/creston/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Town of Creston, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses operating within the municipality, including commercial/industrial undertakings, service providers, rental properties, short term rentals, and commercial vendors; renewal: Annual, expires December 31st each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000031", "name": "Dawson Creek", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 5, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Annual Business Licence & Regulation Bylaw No. 4288, 2016 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "4288", "adopted_date": "2016-04-04", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/business-licensing/regulations-4288/", "answer": "The City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia has 5 adopted bylaws on file: Annual Business Licence & Regulation Bylaw No. 4288, 2016 (Consolidated); Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 4342, 2017; Second-hand Dealers Bylaw No. 2407, 1984 (Consolidated); Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 4369, 2018 (Consolidated); Taxi-Cab and Rental Vehicle Bylaw No. 4268, 2015 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000032", "name": "Delta", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/delta/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/delta/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/delta/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/delta/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Delta, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business in the Municipality, except charities and governments; fee: As set out in Schedule 4 of Delta Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8386, 2024; renewal: Annual period; no reduction or refund if Business ceases during licence year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000033", "name": "Duncan", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/duncan/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/duncan/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/duncan/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3117, 2014", "document_number": "3117", "adopted_date": "2014-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/duncan/business-licensing/regulations-3117/", "answer": "In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses carrying on commercial, industrial, or professional/personal services within the City of Duncan, including mobile food vending units.; fee: In accordance with those specified within the Fees and Charges Bylaw; new businesses applying after July 1 may pay one-half the annual fee.; renewal: Annual, expires December 31; must renew and pay annual fee prior to March 31 each year.. Source: Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 3117, 2014, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000034", "name": "Elkford", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/elkford/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/elkford/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/elkford/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/elkford/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Elkford, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person conducting any business within the District, including resident, home-based, non-resident, mobile, cannabis, and youth businesses; fee: Annual Municipal Business Licence: $100.00 initial and renewal; Temporary One Day Licence: $25.00/day; Cannabis Retail/Production initial: $1000.00, renewal: $100.00; Youth Licence: $20.00; Change Fee: $25.00; renewal: Annual, expires December 31; renewal fees due by January 31 each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000035", "name": "Enderby", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/enderby/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/enderby/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/enderby/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 1430, 2008 – Inter-Community Business License (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1430", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/enderby/business-licensing/bylaw-1430/", "answer": "In the City of Enderby, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Mobile businesses performing services across multiple participating municipalities client-to-client without fixed premises there; excluding Schedule A businesses; fee: $150; licence required: True. Source: Bylaw No. 1430, 2008 – Inter-Community Business License (Consolidated); Bylaw No. 1558, 2014 – Business License and Regulation (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000037", "name": "Fernie", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/fernie/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fernie/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/fernie/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003", "document_number": "2028", "adopted_date": "2003-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fernie/business-licensing/regulations-2028/", "answer": "In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on any business, trade, profession, industry, or occupation within the City of Fernie; fee: General business (annual): $100; Short-Term Rental–Primary Residence (annual): $500; Short-Term Rental–Condo/Hotel Full Ownership (annual): $700; Short-Term Rental–Quarter Share (annual): $175; Change of location/transfer/name change: $20 each; Inspection (fire or building code): $150; Additional inspection: $150 per inspection; Artists' co-op/craft fair (3 days or less): $80; Mobile Vendor annual site fee (City land): $250; renewal: Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal form and fee due no later than January 1 each year. Source: Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw No. 2028, 2003, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000039", "name": "Fort St. John", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": "2021-12-13", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses operating within City limits; includes home occupations, bed and breakfasts, mobile vendors, rentals, direct sales.; fee: Regular Business Licence $150.00; Home Occupations $125.00; Mobile Vendor/Food Vendor $125.00; Temporary Licence (28 days) $75.00; Business Name Changes/Reprints $25.00; Registered Non-Profit NO COST. Pro-rated reductions: 25% from Apr 1, 50% from Jul 1, 75% from Oct 1.; renewal: Annual; commences January 1, expires December 31; renewal fee due before December 31; option to renew terminated March 1 if not renewed by February 28.. Source: Business Licence Bylaw; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000041", "name": "Fruitvale", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing Bylaw No. 981 (2025)", "document_number": "981", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/business-licensing/bylaw-981/", "answer": "In the Village of Fruitvale, British Columbia, licence required: True; fines: up to $10,000. Source: Business Licensing Bylaw No. 981 (2025), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000042", "name": "Gibsons", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/gibsons/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/gibsons/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/gibsons/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 1215 Sign Bylaw", "document_number": "1215", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/gibsons/business-licensing/bylaw-1215/", "answer": "In the Town of Gibsons, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons installing signs described in Section 5 (e.g. Awning, Wall, Free-standing); fee: listed in Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw Number 1196. Source: Bylaw No. 1215 Sign Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000043", "name": "Gold River", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/gold-river/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/gold-river/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/gold-river/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No 735, 2021 Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": "735", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/gold-river/business-licensing/bylaw-735/", "answer": "In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on any business within the Village, excluding non-profits, political canvassing, and commercial travellers.; fee: sum as specified in Schedule \"G\" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw; reduced by half if licensed after August 1st; renewal: current calendar year, expires on the 31st day of December. Source: Bylaw No 735, 2021 Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000047", "name": "Greenwood", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/greenwood/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/greenwood/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/greenwood/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 1016, 2024 – Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": "1016", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/greenwood/business-licensing/bylaw-1016/", "answer": "In the City of Greenwood, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a trade, business, profession, occupation, or calling within the City.; fee: Regular $100.00; Renewal $90.00/$120.00; Seasonal $75.00; Special Event Mobile $150; Cannabis & Liquor $350; Application $50; renewal: Annual, expires last day of December; renewal prior to beginning of each licensing period. Source: Bylaw No. 1016, 2024 – Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000048", "name": "Harrison Hot Springs", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw 1128 – Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw (Consolidated to December 15, 2025)", "document_number": "1128", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licensing/bylaw-1128/", "answer": "In the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person who owns or operates any Business must apply for, obtain and hold a Business Licence for each type of Business.; fee: Prescribed in Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049, 2014; reduced by 50-percent if application made after July 1st; renewal: annual Business Licence for one calendar year that starts on January 1st and expires on the 31st day of December of each year. Source: Bylaw 1128 – Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw (Consolidated to December 15, 2025), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000049", "name": "Hazelton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/hazelton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hazelton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/hazelton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Bylaw No. 508, 2020", "document_number": "508", "adopted_date": "2020-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hazelton/business-licensing/bylaw-508/", "answer": "In the Village of Hazelton, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business (commercial, home, non-resident, daily, not-for-profit) within the Village of Hazelton; fee: Home Business: $50; Commercial: $75; Non-Resident: $75; Daily: $25/day (max $100/event); Not for Profit: $0; renewal: Annual, January 1 to December 31; fee reduced by half if licensed after July 31. Source: Business Bylaw No. 508, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000051", "name": "Hope", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/hope/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hope/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/hope/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw - Consolidated", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hope/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw-consolidated/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Hope, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every owner or operator of a business in the Municipality; fee: applicable licence fee as classified and set out in the current \"District of Hope Fees and Charges Bylaw\"; reduced by one-half in respect of a licence issued after July 31st; renewal: annual licences shall be granted for a period commencing each January 1st and expiring each December 31st. Source: Business Licence Bylaw - Consolidated; Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw (December 2025) - Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000052", "name": "Houston", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/houston/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/houston/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/houston/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1220 (2025)", "document_number": "1220", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/houston/business-licensing/bylaw-1220/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Houston, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the municipality, subject to specific exemptions listed in section 3.3.; renewal: Annual; valid for the year obtained, invoice sent before December 31 for following year.. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 1220 (2025), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000053", "name": "Hudson's Hope", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Inter-Community Business License Bylaw 878, 2017", "document_number": "878", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/business-licensing/bylaw-878/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Hudson's Hope, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Inter-Community Business License Bylaw 878, 2017, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000055", "name": "Kamloops", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/kamloops/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kamloops/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/kamloops/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 9-60, 2012", "document_number": "9-60", "adopted_date": "2012-10-02", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kamloops/business-licensing/regulations-9-60/", "answer": "In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person or entity carrying on a business within the City.; fee: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 44-14; $15 per year for Registered provincial and federal non-profit societies; renewal: one year period, terminate on the 31st day of December. Source: Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 9-60, 2012; By-law No. 36-4 (Second-hand Stores and Pawnshops), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000056", "name": "Kaslo", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/kaslo/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260", "document_number": "1260", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licensing/bylaw-1260/", "answer": "In the Village of Kaslo, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: retail and commercial establishments, management and professional firms, home-based businesses, tourist accommodations, short-term rentals and other operations; fee: varies by type (see Fees & Charges bylaw); ICBL add-on: additional $100; licence required: True. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 1260; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1250, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000057", "name": "Kelowna", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/kelowna/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 7878", "document_number": "7878", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The City of Kelowna, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 7878, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000058", "name": "Kent", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/kent/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kent/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/kent/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2939", "document_number": "2939", "adopted_date": "1994-01-01", "transcript_url": null, "answer": "In the District Municipality of Kent, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the District, including short-term rental operators and agri-tourism accommodation operators; fee: As specified in the District's Fees and Charges Bylaw; 10% early payment reduction if paid before December 15; 10% late payment surcharge if paid after January 31; 50% reduction for new applications made after July 31 in initial year; renewal: Annual, commencing January 1 and expiring December 31; renewal notices sent by November 15; must renew before December 31. Source: Short-Term Rental Accommodation Bylaw No. 1747, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000059", "name": "Keremeos", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/keremeos/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757", "document_number": "757", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licensing/regulations-757/", "answer": "In the Village of Keremeos, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence term: annual January 1 to December 31; renewal deadline: January 31; fee general: 100. Source: Business Regulation Bylaw No. 757; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 752, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000060", "name": "Kimberley", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/kimberley/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 5, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325", "document_number": "1325", "adopted_date": "1979-08-27", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licensing/bylaw-1325/", "answer": "In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the City; fee: Sum specified in Schedule 'B'; varies by category (e.g., $50.00, $100.00, $1,000.00); renewal: Annual basis, calendar year; renew prior to beginning of each licencing period. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 1325; Business Licence Fee Schedule Bylaw No. 1325; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2552, 2016; Sidewalk Cafe Regulation Bylaw No. 2713, 2022; Sign Bylaw No. 2430, 2011 (Consolidated April 2021), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000061", "name": "Kitimat", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/kitimat/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kitimat/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/kitimat/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Kitimat Municipal Code — Part 4: Licences and Permits (Business Licensing)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The District Municipality of Kitimat, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Kitimat Municipal Code — Part 4: Licences and Permits (Business Licensing), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000062", "name": "Ladysmith", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "1496 Intermunicipal Business Licence", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": "2003-10-27", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/business-licensing/1496-intermunicipal-business-licence/", "answer": "In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering or reconstructing any sign.; fee: $100; licence required: True. Source: 1176 Sign and Canopy Consolidated; 1496 Intermunicipal Business Licence; 1513 Business Licence; 1839 Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000063", "name": "Lake Country", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/lake-country/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing Bylaw 1000, 2017 CONSOLIDATED", "document_number": "1000", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licensing/bylaw-1000/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lake Country, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons owning or operating any business within the District, excluding limited daycare and garage sales.; fee: applicable licence fee as set out in the District Fees Bylaw; renewal: annually for a period commencing January 1 and expiring December 31. Source: Business Licensing Bylaw 1000, 2017 CONSOLIDATED, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000064", "name": "Lake Cowichan", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "1128 Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business License Regulations", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/business-licensing/1128-vancouver-island-inter-community-business-license/", "answer": "In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Inter-Community Businesses moving client-to-client across jurisdictions, excluding Schedule A businesses.; fee: $170; non-profit organization... will not be subject to the Inter-Community Business Licence fee; may be reduced pro-rata. Source: 1128 Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business License Regulations, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000065", "name": "Langford", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/langford/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langford/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/langford/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence & Business Regulation Bylaw No. 216, 1997 – Consolidated", "document_number": "216", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langford/business-licensing/regulations-216/", "answer": "In the City of Langford, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the District; fee: Schedule \"A\": Home Crafts $ 50.00; Inter-municipal $100.00; Commercial - Small $100.00; Commercial - Large $200.00; Non-Resident $100.00. Transfer fee $10.00; renewal: perpetual licences and shall not expire. Source: Business Licence & Business Regulation Bylaw No. 216, 1997 – Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000066", "name": "Langley", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/langley-city/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langley-city/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/langley-city/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2916 – Consolidated", "document_number": "2916", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langley-city/business-licensing/regulations-2916/", "answer": "In the City of Langley, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on a business in the City or performing work or service in the City.; fee: specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; renewal: valid for a maximum period of one year and shall expire on December 31. Source: Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 2916 – Consolidated; Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services Business Licence Bylaw No. 3121; Intermunicipal Business License Bylaw No. 3246, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000068", "name": "Lantzville", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/lantzville/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lantzville/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/lantzville/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021", "document_number": "167", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lantzville/business-licensing/bylaw-167/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons who engage in or carry on a business within the Municipality including non-Lantzville-based operators; renewal: effective from January 1st to December 31st in any year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 167, 2021, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000069", "name": "Lillooet", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/lillooet/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 272, 2006", "document_number": "272", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licensing/regulations-272/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lillooet, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a commercial, industrial, professional, or personal services business within the District of Lillooet.; fee: Most businesses: $102.00/annum (2012–2014 column); itinerants: $246.00/annum; vendors: $246.00/annum or $70.00/day; seasonal artisans: $20.00; temporary commercial sales: $290.00/event (up to 4 days); transfer of existing licence: $45.00; $25.00 discount if applied by Jan. 31 (most categories); renewal: Annual; January 1 to December 31; deemed renewal if completed by March 1; after March 1 treated as new application requiring application fee. Source: Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 272, 2006, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000071", "name": "Logan Lake", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw No. 718, 2013", "document_number": "718", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/logan-lake/business-licensing/regulations-718/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Logan Lake, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person conducting any business within the District, including resident, non-resident, home-based, mobile vendors, and cannabis-related businesses.; fee: Jan 1–Jun 30 (2015+): Accommodation Rentals $100 (≤15 rooms) + $10/room over 15; Carnival/Circus/Special Event $300; Financial Institutions $300; Home Based (no fire inspection) $50, (with fire inspection) $100, 2nd/3rd at 50% reduction; Non-Resident/Resident $100; One Day Mobile Vendor $25; Annual Mobile Vendor $100. Jul 1–Dec 31 (2015+): 50% of above rates (most categories). Renewal Mar 1–Dec 31: +10% penalty.; renewal: Annual; renewals issued in January; due by February 28 (10% penalty if paid after).. Source: Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw No. 718, 2013, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000072", "name": "Lumby", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/lumby/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lumby/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/lumby/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023", "document_number": "884", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lumby/business-licensing/bylaw-884/", "answer": "In the Village of Lumby, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on a business within the Village, with limited exemptions for yard sales, fundraising, government, and certain non-residents.; fee: Varies by category per Schedule A: $0 (Non-Profit Society; Accessible Vehicle for Hire), $50 (Home Occupation; small Office/Retail/Restaurant/Service and Repair), $75 (Catering; Liquor Establishment; mid Retail/Restaurant/Service), $100 (Contractors; Day Care; Door to Door; Bed & Breakfast; Mobile/Stationary Vending; mid Office; Other; Passenger Vehicle for Hire standard; Professional per professional; Vehicle for Hire Service per unit), $130 (large Office), $150 (Public/Farmer/Flea Market; Secondhand Dealers; Sawmills or Concrete Plants), $200 (Cardlocks; large Retail; large Service and Repair), $500 (Medical Marijuana Production Facility); Campground $4.00/unit max $150; Mobile Home Park/Rentals $6.00/unit max $150; Specialized Care $6.00/unit max $100; Zero Emission Vehicle for Hire $30/unit; late-payment penalty $50.00; renewal: Annual; licensing year January 1 to December 31; renewal fee due by February 15. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 884, 2023, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000073", "name": "Lytton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/lytton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lytton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/lytton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 549, 2002", "document_number": "549", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lytton/business-licensing/bylaw-549/", "answer": "In the Village of Lytton, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on a business in the Village of Lytton, except charitable sellers under 16 and limited yard sales.; fee: As set out in Schedule \"A\" of Fees and Charges Bylaw 550, 2002, which may be amended from time to time; renewal: Annual, terminates December 31st each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 549, 2002, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000074", "name": "Mackenzie", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence (Bylaw 1355, Consolidated)", "document_number": "1355", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/business-licensing/bylaw-1355/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Mackenzie, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on a business within the Municipality, with specific exemptions for yard sales, buskers, government activities, and certain non-resident businesses.; fee: Category 1 (Automotive): not stated; Cat 2 (Construction): $128–$620 by employee count; Cat 3 (Financial): $300–$750; Cat 4 (General): $104; Cat 5 (Hospitality): $159 + $3/room over 20; Cat 6 (Manufacturing): $128–$620; Cat 7 (Personal): $80; Cat 8 (Professionals): $144/professional; Cat 9 (Real Estate): $197; Cat 10 (Sales): $127–$620; Cat 11 (Transportation): $140; Cat 12 (Specialty): $0–$1,105 varies by type; renewal: Annual; fee due by February 28 each year; 10% penalty if unpaid by March 1, additional 20% penalty if unpaid by April 1. Source: Business Licence (Bylaw 1355, Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000075", "name": "Maple Ridge", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licencing and Regulation (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 6815-2011 (Part 6 – General Licence Requirements)", "document_number": "6815-2011", "adopted_date": "2012-11-13", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licensing/regulations-6815-2011/", "answer": "In the City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating a Business in the City.; fee: Set out in Schedule \"A\"; $25 late fee, $50 transfer fee.; renewal: Annual, January 1 to December 31; renewal due by December 31 preceding year.. Source: Business Licencing and Regulation (Consolidated) Bylaw No. 6815-2011 (Part 6 – General Licence Requirements), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000077", "name": "McBride", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/mcbride/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 752 (Consolidated November 2023)", "document_number": "752", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licensing/bylaw-752/", "answer": "In the Village of McBride, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses carrying on commercial, industrial, professional, personal, or other services for gain or profit within Village boundaries.; fee: Set out in the Village of McBride Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time; renewal: Annual, expires December 31; renewal fees due by February 28 of each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 752 (Consolidated November 2023), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000078", "name": "Merritt", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/merritt/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/merritt/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/merritt/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 2268, 2019", "document_number": "2268", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/merritt/business-licensing/bylaw-2268/", "answer": "In the City of Merritt, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a trade, business, profession, occupation or calling within the City.; fee: Regular $150; renewal prior to expiry $135, after March 1 $180; 6-month $90; 3-month $55; transfer $25; non-profit $0; renewal: annual, runs Jan 1 to Dec 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 2268, 2019; Mobile Food Concession Business Regulation Bylaw 2081, 2009, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000079", "name": "Metchosin", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/metchosin/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/metchosin/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/metchosin/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw, 2002", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/metchosin/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw-2002/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Metchosin, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the District, except roadside stands, small day care, and LGA s.655 activities.; fee: Schedules \"A\" and \"B\"; Table 1: $35-$85; Table 2: $50-$100; Maximum Fee is $500; Late renewal $25.00; renewal: annual, commences each November 1st and expires each October 31st. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, 2002, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000080", "name": "Midway", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/midway/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/midway/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/midway/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw 427 – Business Licence", "document_number": "427", "adopted_date": "2011-02-21", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/midway/business-licensing/bylaw-427/", "answer": "In the Village of Midway, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Businesses listed in Schedule \"A\", including retailers, tradesmen, hotels, restaurants, amusement venues, and professionals.; fee: $50.00 most classes; Bank $90.00; Multiple Business $80.00; renewal: one year term commencing January 1st. and ending December 31st.. Source: Bylaw 427 – Business Licence, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000081", "name": "Mission", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/mission/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mission/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/mission/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007", "document_number": "3964-2007", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mission/business-licensing/bylaw-3964-2007/", "answer": "In the City of Mission, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on business within the District, except specific non-resident businesses listed in s. 3.2.; fee: $158.00 ANNUALLY (Schedule A), $10.00 (non-profit), $5,000.00 (Cannabis Retail Store Schedule B); renewal: Annual, expires December 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000083", "name": "Nakusp", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/nakusp/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024", "document_number": "734", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licensing/bylaw-734/", "answer": "In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence term: annual; valid from date issued to December 31; renewal deadline: last business day of February; fee str: 300. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 734, 2024, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000084", "name": "Nanaimo", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 5, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 2021 No. 7318", "document_number": "7318", "adopted_date": "2021-11-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/business-licensing/bylaw-7318/", "answer": "In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business in the City, including non-profits, short-term rental operators, commercial landlords, and special event organizers.; fee: as established in the City's Fees and Charges Bylaw; renewal: valid for a calendar year and expires on the 31st day of December. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 2021 No. 7318; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw 2025 No. 7435; Second Hand Dealers/Pawnbrokers Bylaw 1997 No. 5230; Sign Bylaw 1987 No. 2850; Street Entertainers Regulation Bylaw 2011 No. 7109, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000085", "name": "Nelson", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/nelson/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nelson/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/nelson/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 3347, 2016 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "3347", "adopted_date": "2026-04-28", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nelson/business-licensing/bylaw-3347/", "answer": "The City of Nelson, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Bylaw No. 3347, 2016 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000086", "name": "New Denver", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/new-denver/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw (Consolidated 2018)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of New Denver, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: any person carrying on business within the municipality; includes resident and non-resident businesses; exemptions per s. 61 of Community Charter; fee: set in Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedule E): all other businesses $30; mobile vendor $105; Temporary Residential Vacation Rental $30 per rental; renewal: annual; expires December 31; must renew prior to February 15. Source: Business Licence Bylaw (Consolidated 2018); Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 740, 2021, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000087", "name": "New Hazelton", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw (Amendment 3)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-hazelton/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of New Hazelton, British Columbia, fee: one-half the prescribed fee if the license is for less than 6 months; full fee if more than 6 months; licence required: True; who must license: Any person who sets up, exhibits, alters, or moves any sign within the District of New Hazelton.; fee: Painted wall signs: $10.00; alter/move an existing permitted sign: $5.00; temporary permit: $5.00; facia, projecting, marquee, freestanding, billboard, and roof signs: $15.00. Source: Business Licence Bylaw (Amendment 3); Sign Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000088", "name": "New Westminster", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 9, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024", "document_number": "8473", "adopted_date": "2024-11-04", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licensing/bylaw-8473/", "answer": "In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: any business within the City (s.2.1); exemptions: fundraising activities, garage sales, farmers markets with street permit, mobile food vendors with MFV licence (s.2.6); fee: in Community Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8529 Schedule B; application fee $59; renewal: annual January 1 to December 31 (s.2.32); late penalty 10% after Jan 31, 20% after Mar 31 (s.2.34). Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 8473, 2024; Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004; Film Permit Bylaw No. 7793, 2016; Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 8487, 2024; Inter-Municipal Business Licence Scheme Bylaw No. 8475, 2024; Mobile Food Vending Licence Bylaw No. 7850, 2016; Signs Bylaw No. 7867, 2017; Street and Sidewalk Patio Bylaw No. 8318, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000089", "name": "North Cowichan", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business in North Cowichan, including from more than one place; mobile food service requires separate licence per vehicle; fee: As prescribed in the Fees Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies after February 28; renewal: Annual, expires December 31 of licence year; renewal application before expiry; late fee if renewed after February 28. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000090", "name": "North Saanich", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Bylaw No. 1349 (Consolidated 2022)", "document_number": "1349", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/business-licensing/bylaw-1349/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: every person owning or operating any business carried on within the Municipality; excludes government/agencies, garage sales (2 consecutive days or fewer, or 6 days per calendar year), charitable/religious organizations; fee: fees set in Fees and Charges Bylaw (Schedule A categories: Home Based Business incl. B&B, Intermunicipal, Commercial Small/Large, Winery, Non-Resident, Daily, Transfer, ALR cannabis, Inter-community); renewal: annual; January 1 to December 31; must renew within first two months (Jan/Feb). Source: Business Bylaw No. 1349 (Consolidated 2022); Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1592 (2025), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000092", "name": "North Vancouver", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 4567", "document_number": "4567", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licensing/bylaw-4567/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on any business within the Municipality, including commercial, industrial, professional, or personal services for gain or profit; fee: Non-refundable processing fee $20.00 (non-resident or dwelling-unit resident business) or $75.00 (other resident business); minimum licence fee $20.00; registered society $0.00; full fee schedule deleted — see Schedule \"E\" of Fees and Charges Bylaw 6481; renewal: Annual; expires December 31; fee reduced by one-half if person becomes liable to be licensed after July 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 4567, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000093", "name": "Northern Rockies", "type": "Regional Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence and Regulation", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/business-licensing/business-licence-and-regulation/", "answer": "In the Regional Municipality of Northern Rockies, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses including home occupations, peddlers, and solicitors of sales operating within the municipality; fee: Zone 2: $25 flat rate; Zone 1 varies by category: Contractors $50–$150; General Services/Retail $40; Professional/Manufacturing $100; Hotel/Motel/Apartments $40 + $2/room; Licensed Premises $125; Banks $150; Other Financial $200; Adult Entertainment $500; Body Rub Parlour/Escort Service/Exotic Dance $1500; Circus $100/day; etc.; renewal: Annual, January 1 to December 31; new businesses commencing after July 31 pay 50% of annual fee. Source: Business Licence and Regulation, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000094", "name": "Oak Bay", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw 3603", "document_number": "3603", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/business-licensing/bylaw-3603/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: every person owning or operating any business within the Municipality including commercial, home-based, non-resident, direct sellers, and short-term rentals; fee: Home Based Business $50.00; Short-Term Rental $100.00; Commercial 0–1,000 sq ft minimum $100.00; maximum $2,000.00; renewal: annual; commences January 1, terminates December 31; half fee if business commences after June 30. Source: Business Licence Bylaw 3603, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000096", "name": "Osoyoos", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sign Bylaw No. 1282, 2012", "document_number": "1282", "adopted_date": "2012", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/business-licensing/bylaw-1282/", "answer": "The Town of Osoyoos, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Sign Bylaw No. 1282, 2012, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000097", "name": "Parksville", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/parksville/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/parksville/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/parksville/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 1550 (2018, consolidated)", "document_number": "1550", "adopted_date": "2019-01-21", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/parksville/business-licensing/bylaw-1550/", "answer": "In the City of Parksville, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Business performing service or activity in more than one Participating Jurisdiction moving client to client, excluding Excluded Businesses.; fee: $170; non-profit organizations exempt; pro-rata reduction applicable; licence required: True. Source: Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 1600 (2025); Sign Bylaw No. 1511 (2014, consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000099", "name": "Pemberton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/pemberton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licences Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": "2019-02-19", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licensing/business-licences-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Pemberton, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on Business in the Village, Resident or Non-Resident, unless exempted.; renewal: annual, expires December 31. Source: Business Licences Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000100", "name": "Penticton", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/penticton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/penticton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/penticton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 7, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-01", "document_number": "2026-01", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/penticton/business-licensing/bylaw-2026-01/", "answer": "In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business in the City; fee: annual fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw; renewal: renewed annually, in advance of its expiry date. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-01; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2026-05; Pawnbrokers, Secondhand and Auction Houses Bylaw No. 97-68; Sign Regulations Bylaw No. 2013-17; Storefront Use Bylaw No. 2020-22, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000101", "name": "Pitt Meadows", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 5, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 3039, 2026 - Consolidated Version", "document_number": "3039", "adopted_date": "2026-03-31", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/business-licensing/regulations-3039/", "answer": "The City of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia has 5 adopted bylaws on file: Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 3039, 2026 - Consolidated Version; Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 2955, 2023; Inter-municipal Transportation Network Services Business Licence Bylaw No. 2847, 2020; Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 2583, 2012 - Consolidated Version; Sign Bylaw No. 2719, 2015 - Consolidated Version, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000102", "name": "Port Alberni", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 4951 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "4951", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The City of Port Alberni, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 4951 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000103", "name": "Port Alice", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/port-alice/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-alice/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-alice/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "496 Business License Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-alice/business-licensing/496-business-license-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Port Alice, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All business owners/operators in the Village; exemptions for non-profits, service clubs, student fundraisers, and certain non-resident sellers.; fee: Commercial/Industrial: $50 (≤3 employees), $80 (4–10), $100 (11–25), $200 (26–50), $400 (>50); Rental Units: $50 (≤10 units), $100 (11–20), $200 (21–30), $400 (>30); Home Occupation: $50/business; Miscellaneous: $50/business ($20 for instructors <10 hrs/week); Mobile Business: $50/day or $300/year; Non-Resident (North Island): $20/day or $80/year; Non-Resident (other): $30/day or $100/year; Transfer fee: $15; renewal: Annual, expires December 31; renewal notices issued in January, payable in full no later than end of February. Source: 496 Business License Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000105", "name": "Port Coquitlam", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licensing/business-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person who owns or operates any business within the City; fee: applicable licence fee prescribed in Schedule A; maximum $3,000.00; reduced by one-half if issued after July 31st; renewal: annual licences for a period commencing each January 1st and expiring each December 31st. Source: Business Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000106", "name": "Port Edward", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/port-edward/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-edward/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-edward/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 753, 2023", "document_number": "753", "adopted_date": "2023-12-12", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-edward/business-licensing/bylaw-753/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Port Edward, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses operating within the District; separate licence per business per premises required; fee: Industrial Operation (General Commercial & Industrial): $150; All Other Businesses: $100; Non-Profit Society: $0; Licence transfer: $10.00; renewal: Annual; licence period commences May 1 and terminates April 30 each year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 753, 2023, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000108", "name": "Port McNeill", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 699, 2020", "document_number": "699", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/business-licensing/bylaw-699/", "answer": "The Town of Port McNeill, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Bylaw No. 699, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000109", "name": "Port Moody", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/port-moody/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000-C", "document_number": "3000-C", "adopted_date": "2015-01-01", "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The City of Port Moody, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000-C, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000111", "name": "Powell River", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/powell-river/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/powell-river/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/powell-river/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2226, 2010 (Consolidated December 2024)", "document_number": "2226", "adopted_date": "2010-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/powell-river/business-licensing/bylaw-2226/", "answer": "In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: any person conducting business within City; includes resident, non-resident, home-based; excludes small rental (2 units or fewer), charities, garage sales (4 or fewer per year); fee: Tier 1 $100 (HBB); Tier 2 $150; Tier 3 $180 (includes STR); Tier 4 $300; Tier 5 $700; Tier 6 $1,000; Tier 7 $1,500; renewal: annual, expires December 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 2226, 2010 (Consolidated December 2024), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000112", "name": "Prince George", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/prince-george/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 9040, 2020", "document_number": "9040", "adopted_date": "2020-12-07", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licensing/regulations-9040/", "answer": "In the City of Prince George, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business within the City, including advertising, selling, rendering services, or repairing goods for profit.; fee: Identified in the City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw; pro-rated in first year: 100% (Jan 1–Mar 31), 75% (Apr 1–Jun 30), 50% (Jul 1–Sep 30), 25% (Oct 1–Dec 31).; renewal: Annual; must renew by paying fee prior to December 31 of the year the licence was issued; expires December 31.. Source: Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 9040, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000114", "name": "Princeton", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/princeton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/princeton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/princeton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020", "document_number": "972", "adopted_date": "2020-02-04", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/princeton/business-licensing/bylaw-972/", "answer": "The Town of Princeton, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2020, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000116", "name": "Quesnel", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/quesnel/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/quesnel/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/quesnel/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw No. 1810, 2016", "document_number": "1810", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/quesnel/business-licensing/regulations-1810/", "answer": "In the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: A person, firm or corporation operating as a Sidewalk Food Vendor from a Pushcart; renewal: Annual (April 1st to March 31st); first right of renewal for two subsequent years, application by October 15th; licence required: True. Source: Sidewalk Food Vendors Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1299; Sign Bylaw - Consolidated No. 1852, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000118", "name": "Revelstoke", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1503 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "1503", "adopted_date": "1995-11-27", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licensing/regulations-1503/", "answer": "In the City of Revelstoke, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all businesses operating within the City of Revelstoke; fee: per Fees and Charges Bylaw; renewal: annual January 1–December 31; renewal by January 31. Source: Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1503 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000119", "name": "Richmond", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/richmond/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/richmond/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/richmond/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 7, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence - Bylaw 7360 (2002)", "document_number": "7360", "adopted_date": "2002-06-24", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/richmond/business-licensing/bylaw-7360/", "answer": "In the City of Richmond, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the City; renewal: valid for one year and expires on the first day of the month following the anniversary; licence required: True. Source: Business Licence - Bylaw 7360 (2002); Business Regulation - Bylaw 7538 (2003); Business Regulation - Vehicle for Hire - Bylaw 6900 (1998); Commercial Vehicle Licencing - Bylaw 4716 (1987); Inter-municipal Business Licence - Bylaw 10583 (2024); Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement - Bylaw 10584 (2024); Sign Regulation - Bylaw 9700 (2017), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000120", "name": "Rossland", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/rossland/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/rossland/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/rossland/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2801, 2024", "document_number": "2801", "adopted_date": "2024-04-15", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/rossland/business-licensing/bylaw-2801/", "answer": "In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person who owns or operates a business within the City of Rossland; fee: Schedule B: Licensed Full-Service Restaurant/Bar $150; Home Occupation/Mobile Vendors/Door-to-door Sales $75; All other businesses not listed $125; New Application Inspection $150; Residential Short-Term Rental $150 $400; Commercial Short-Term Rental $150 $800; Bed and Breakfast $150 $500; renewal: one (1) year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 2801, 2024, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000121", "name": "Saanich", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/saanich/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/saanich/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/saanich/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 8213", "document_number": "8213", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/saanich/business-licensing/bylaw-8213/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business within Saanich, defined as commercial/industrial undertaking or service for gain or profit.; fee: Licence fee specified in Schedule \"A\"; includes Home Crafts $50.00, Commercial - Small $100.00, Commercial - Large $200.00; renewal: Annual licences for the period January 1st to December 31st in each and every year. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 8213, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000122", "name": "Salmo", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/salmo/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmo/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/salmo/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "645 – Business License Bylaw (Consolidated with 688 and 733)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmo/business-licensing/645-business-license-bylaw/", "answer": "In the Village of Salmo, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: any Person carrying on Business in the Village; fee: Business License Fee as set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw; A 10% penalty will be applied; renewal: annual basis from January 1st through December 31st; renew on or before February 1st. Source: 645 – Business License Bylaw (Consolidated with 688 and 733); 693 – Inter-Community Business License Bylaw (Consolidated with Bylaw 743), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000123", "name": "Salmon Arm", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No 3102", "document_number": "3102", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/business-licensing/regulations-3102/", "answer": "In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons carrying on business within the District, including soliciting sales or agreements for provision of services.; fee: Set forth in the Fee for Service Bylaw. 50% reduction if commencing after July 31st.; renewal: one-year period, to commence on the first day of January and terminate on the 31st day of December. Source: Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No 3102; Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No 3750; Sidewalk Vendor Bylaw No 2928, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000124", "name": "Sayward", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/sayward/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sayward/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/sayward/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 452, 2019", "document_number": "452", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sayward/business-licensing/bylaw-452/", "answer": "The Village of Sayward, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Bylaw No. 452, 2019, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000125", "name": "Sechelt", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sechelt/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sechelt/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/sechelt/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 520, 2012 (Consolidated)", "document_number": "520", "adopted_date": "2012-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sechelt/business-licensing/bylaw-520/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all persons carrying on business within the District of Sechelt; fee: Basic business licence $150.00; STR Type 1 (Principal Residence) $500.00; STR Type 2 (Self-Contained Suite) $900.00; STR one-time application fee $200.00 — per Fees and Charges Bylaw 575-2019; renewal: annual January 1 to December 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 520, 2012 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000127", "name": "Sidney", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/sidney/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sidney/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/sidney/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2119", "document_number": "2119", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/business-licensing/bylaw-2119/", "answer": "In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a Business within the Town, unless specifically exempted in Section 11.; fee: Schedule A: Minor Home Occupation $50.00; Home Occupation $100.00; Commercial/Industrial $100.00; Large (over 500 m2) $200.00; Vending Machines $25.00 per machine; Seasonal/Event $25.00 per quarter; Temporary Outdoor Market $100.00; Carnival $200.00; Short Term Rental $200.00; Non-Profit $0.00; renewal: one-year period, commence January 1, terminate December 31; renew on or before February 28th. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 2119; Intercommunity Business Licence Bylaw No. 2314; Sign Bylaw No. 2058, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000128", "name": "Silverton", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/silverton/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/silverton/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/silverton/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No 444 2007 Business Licence", "document_number": "444", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/silverton/business-licensing/bylaw-444/", "answer": "In the Village of Silverton, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all persons carrying on business within the Village of Silverton; fee: $50.00–$275.00 per year depending on business type per Schedule A; Carnival $100.00 per day; Door-to-door $100.00 per year or $25.00 per day; renewal: annual calendar year January 1 to December 31; renewal due by February 28; $10.00 late payment penalty. Source: Bylaw No 444 2007 Business Licence; Bylaw No. 513, 2019 Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000129", "name": "Slocan", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/slocan/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/slocan/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/slocan/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "#662 – BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW 2018, CONSOLIDATED – UPDATED APRIL 11, 2022", "document_number": "662", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/slocan/business-licensing/bylaw-662/", "answer": "In the Village of Slocan, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on, maintaining, owning or operating within the Village any profession, business, trade, occupation, calling, undertaking or thing; renewal: annual licences for each calendar year; licence required: True. Source: #662 – BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW 2018, CONSOLIDATED – UPDATED APRIL 11, 2022; #673 – INTER-COMMUNITY BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW, CONSOLIDATED – UPDATED JAN. 10, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000131", "name": "Sooke", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sooke/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sooke/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/sooke/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 778, 2021 - Consolidated", "document_number": "778", "adopted_date": "2022-07-20", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sooke/business-licensing/bylaw-778/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sooke, British Columbia, licence required: True; licence period: annual, January 1 to December 31; late penalty: 50% of outstanding Business Licence fee if unpaid as of March 1; fines: not more than $50,000.00. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 778, 2021 - Consolidated, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000132", "name": "Spallumcheen", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw 2020, 2020 Inter-Community Business Licence.Signed.pdf", "document_number": "2020", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licensing/bylaw-2020/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Spallumcheen, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Businesses performing services in more than one participating municipality, moving from client to client.; fee: set in the Township of Spallumcheen's Fees and Charges Bylaw; may be prorated to half if the Business started after July 31st. Source: Bylaw 2020, 2020 Inter-Community Business Licence.Signed.pdf, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000133", "name": "Sparwood", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sparwood/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sparwood/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/sparwood/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sign Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sparwood/business-licensing/sign-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sparwood, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: persons erecting, constructing or maintaining signs requiring a permit; fee: $10.00 for amendment, $25.00 for all other applications. No fees are payable for an election sign permit. Source: Sign Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000134", "name": "Squamish", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/squamish/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/squamish/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/squamish/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/squamish/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000135", "name": "Stewart", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/stewart/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/stewart/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/stewart/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Amending Bylaw 927-2018", "document_number": "927-2018", "adopted_date": "2019-11-16", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/stewart/business-licensing/bylaw-927-2018/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Stewart, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses operating in the District of Stewart. Source: Business Licence Amending Bylaw 927-2018, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000136", "name": "Summerland", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/summerland/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/summerland/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/summerland/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licencing Bylaw No.95-004 - Consolidated to February 28, 2022", "document_number": "95-004", "adopted_date": "2022-02-28", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/summerland/business-licensing/bylaw-95-004/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the District of Summerland; fee: amount as set out in Schedule \"F\" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw; maximum fee shall not exceed $2,000; transfer fee of $25; renewal: one year period, to commence on the first day of January to terminate on the 31st day of December. Source: Business Licencing Bylaw No.95-004 - Consolidated to February 28, 2022; Inter Community Mobile Business License Bylaw - Consolidated to February 11, 2025; Sign Bylaw No. 2013-026 Consolidated to April 11, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000137", "name": "Sun Peaks", "type": "Mountain Resort Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation", "document_number": "0203", "adopted_date": "2026-05-28", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sun-peaks/business-licensing/regulations-0203/", "answer": "In the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All businesses operating in the municipality, including short-term rentals, retail cannabis, contractors, restaurants, hotels, and property managers.; 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; renewal: Annual; valid for the calendar year; renewals must pay full year; late renewal after January 31 incurs 10% penalty. Source: Bylaw No. 0203 - Business Licensing and Regulation Consolidation, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000138", "name": "Surrey", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/surrey/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/surrey/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/surrey/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw (13680)", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/surrey/business-licensing/business-license-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Surrey, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every business carried on in the City or with respect to which any work or service is performed in the City; fee: Schedule \"A\"; application fee of $50.00; $1.00 per year; renewal: issued annually to terminate one year from the date of issuance. Source: Business License Bylaw (13680); Special Events Regulation Bylaw, 2002, No. 14731, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000140", "name": "Taylor", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/taylor/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/taylor/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/taylor/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw 813-2017", "document_number": "813-2017", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/taylor/business-licensing/bylaw-813-2017/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Taylor, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Inter-Community Businesses (moving client to client, >1 Participating Government) not listed in Schedule 'A'.; fee: $130. Source: Business License Bylaw 813-2017, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000141", "name": "Telkwa", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/telkwa/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 748", "document_number": "748", "adopted_date": "2022-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licensing/bylaw-748/", "answer": "In the Village of Telkwa, British Columbia, licence required: True. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 748, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000142", "name": "Terrace", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/terrace/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/terrace/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/terrace/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Consolidated Bylaw No. 2112", "document_number": "2112", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/terrace/business-licensing/bylaw-2112/", "answer": "In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Every person carrying on any commercial, industrial, or professional service business for gain or profit within the City of Terrace.; fee: Varies by business type per Schedule \"A\": Table 1 $79–$341/yr (by number of employees); Table 2 $79 base + $5/25m² floor area; Table 3 $110 base + $16/100m²; Table 4 $158/person (professional services); Table 5 $68 (home-based); specific flat fees include e.g. Street Vendor $263/yr, Mobile Food Vendor $525/yr, Escort Service $788 + $11/person, General Contractor $236, Subcontractor $126, Bank $400 + $16/person, Transportation Network Service $263/business + $79/driver.; renewal: Annual; commences January 1, terminates December 31 each year; fees due first business day of January; licence fee reduced by half for businesses commencing after July 31.. Source: Business Licence Consolidated Bylaw No. 2112, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000143", "name": "Tofino", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/tofino/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/tofino/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/tofino/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 4, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022 (Consolidated Version)", "document_number": "1239", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/tofino/business-licensing/regulations-1239/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Tofino, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on any business within the District.; fee: As per Schedule \"A\", varies by class/year (e.g. 2025: $64.30-$1,891.10); Processing Fee $75.60 (2025); renewal: Period commencing January 1 and ending December 31; renewal application on or before December 31. Source: Business Licence Regulation Bylaw No. 1239, 2022 (Consolidated Version); Firewood Retail Regulation Bylaw No. 1262, 2019; Liquor Control and Licensing Application Procedure and Fee Bylaw 947, 2003; Sign Control Bylaw 1193, 2014, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000144", "name": "Trail", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/trail/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/trail/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/trail/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 2505", "document_number": "2505", "adopted_date": "2018-10-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/trail/business-licensing/bylaw-2505/", "answer": "In the City of Trail, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on any business within the City; fee: general businesses $90; auto dealer/repair/service $155; bank/credit union $400; amusement centre $295; cannabis retail $900-$2,950 by floor area; hotel/motel $5/room plus other applicable licences; renewal: annual, expires December 31; seasonal licences 6 months expiring October 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 2505, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000146", "name": "Ucluelet", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ucluelet/business-licensing/business-regulation-and-licensing-bylaw/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of Ucluelet, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on a business within the municipality, excluding schools and sponsored community events.; renewal: May 1st to April 30th of the following year; licence required: True. Source: Business Regulation and Licensing Bylaw; Sign Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000148", "name": "Vancouver", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/vancouver/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Licence By-law No. 4450", "document_number": "4450", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The City of Vancouver, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Licence By-law No. 4450, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000149", "name": "Vanderhoof", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Sign Bylaw and Permit Application", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/business-licensing/sign-bylaw-and-permit-application/", "answer": "The District Municipality of Vanderhoof, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Sign Bylaw and Permit Application, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000150", "name": "Vernon", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/vernon/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vernon/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/vernon/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw #6100", "document_number": "6100", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/vernon/business-licensing/bylaw-6100/", "answer": "In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: Person carrying on, maintaining, owning, or operating a Business within the City, unless exempt; fee: Fee as described in Fees and Charges Fees Bylaw No. 3909; $1.00 per year for Non-Profit Society; 50% reduction after July 1; renewal: one-year, commencing on the 1st day of January and terminating on the 31st day of December. Source: Business Licence Bylaw #6100, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000151", "name": "Victoria", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/victoria/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/victoria/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/victoria/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw", "document_number": null, "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/victoria/business-licensing/business-licence-bylaw/", "answer": "In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All trades, businesses, professions, occupations, callings, employments listed in the Schedule of Fees; fee: Varies by business type; ranges from $0 (wheelchair accessible passenger directed vehicle) to $3,000 (retail business with 10+ distinctive lines); e.g. hawker selling newspapers $25, storefront cannabis retailer $1,500, bank first location $1,000, general business not otherwise listed $100; renewal: Annual; valid January 16 to January 15; must renew and pay by January 15; late fee of $25 if renewed after February 15. Source: Business Licence Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000152", "name": "View Royal", "type": "Town", "path": "/ca/bc/view-royal/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/view-royal/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/view-royal/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License and Regulation Bylaw No. 952, 2016", "document_number": "952", "adopted_date": "2016-01-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/view-royal/business-licensing/regulations-952/", "answer": "In the Town of View Royal, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: any person carrying on a business within the Town of View Royal; renewal: annual, January 1–December 31; renewal by January 31. Source: Business License and Regulation Bylaw No. 952, 2016, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000153", "name": "Warfield", "type": "Village", "path": "/ca/bc/warfield/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/warfield/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/warfield/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw No. 920, 2022", "document_number": "920", "adopted_date": "2022-08-01", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/warfield/business-licensing/bylaw-920/", "answer": "The Village of Warfield, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business License Bylaw No. 920, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000155", "name": "West Kelowna", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 2, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw No. 0087, 2010 (consolidated to 0087.18)", "document_number": "0087", "adopted_date": "2011-01-11", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licensing/regulations-0087/", "answer": "The City of West Kelowna, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Business Licensing and Regulations Bylaw No. 0087, 2010 (consolidated to 0087.18); City of West Kelowna Sign Bylaw No. 0250, 2018 (consolidated to 0250.01), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000156", "name": "West Vancouver", "type": "District Municipality", "path": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licence Bylaw No. 4455, 2005 (consolidated to Amendment 5329, 2024)", "document_number": "4455", "adopted_date": "2005-12-12", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/business-licensing/bylaw-4455/", "answer": "In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: all businesses operating within the District of West Vancouver; fee: per Fees and Charges Bylaw 5025, 2019 Schedule A (e.g. B&B $112/guest room; Contractor 1–2 employees $105; Professional 1–2 employees $211); renewal: annual January 1–December 31. Source: Business Licence Bylaw No. 4455, 2005 (consolidated to Amendment 5329, 2024), verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000158", "name": "White Rock", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/white-rock/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License (consolidated) Bylaw No. 1510", "document_number": "1510", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licensing/bylaw-1510/", "answer": "In the City of White Rock, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: person carrying on a business within the City of White Rock; fee: Schedules \"A\" and \"B\"; Group 1 $320.00 plus $25.00 for each employee; renewal: one (1) year. Source: Business License (consolidated) Bylaw No. 1510; Intermunicipal Transportation Network Service (TNS) Business Licence Bylaw 2473; Sign Bylaw (consolidated) Bylaw No. 1923, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000159", "name": "Williams Lake", "type": "City", "path": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 3, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business License Bylaw No. 2365, 2022", "document_number": "2365", "adopted_date": "2022-06-21", "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/business-licensing/bylaw-2365/", "answer": "In the City of Williams Lake, British Columbia, licence required: True; who must license: All persons carrying on a business within the City of Williams Lake, excluding Government activities.; fee: Varies by category per Schedule A; e.g., $150.00 Accommodations, $5,000.00 Cannabis, $120.00/day Carnivals.; renewal: Annual, terminates on the 31st day of December of the year in which it was issued.. Source: Business License Bylaw No. 2365, 2022; Sign Bylaw No. 2360, 2022, verified 2026-08-28." }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000161", "name": "shíshálh Nation", "type": "First Nations Government District", "path": "/ca/bc/shishalh-nation/", "answer_page": "/ca/bc/shishalh-nation/business-licensing/", "json": "/ca/bc/shishalh-nation/business-licensing.json", "status": "found", "n_adopted": 1, "last_verified": "2026-08-28", "document": "Business Licensing # 1989-05", "document_number": "1989-05", "adopted_date": null, "transcript_url": null, "answer": "The First Nations Government District of shíshálh Nation, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Business Licensing # 1989-05, verified 2026-08-28." } ], "not_on_file": [ { "municipality_id": "gx-000098", "name": "Peachland", "path": "/ca/bc/peachland/", "status": "checked_none_adopted", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000004", "name": "Anmore", "path": "/ca/bc/anmore/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000009", "name": "Bowen Island", "path": "/ca/bc/bowen-island/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000010", "name": "Burnaby", "path": "/ca/bc/burnaby/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000021", "name": "Clinton", "path": "/ca/bc/clinton/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000022", "name": "Coldstream", "path": "/ca/bc/coldstream/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000029", "name": "Cumberland", "path": "/ca/bc/cumberland/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000030", "name": "Daajing Giids", "path": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000036", "name": "Esquimalt", "path": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000038", "name": "Fort St. James", "path": "/ca/bc/fort-st-james/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000040", "name": "Fraser Lake", "path": "/ca/bc/fraser-lake/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000044", "name": "Golden", "path": "/ca/bc/golden/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000045", "name": "Grand Forks", "path": "/ca/bc/grand-forks/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000046", "name": "Granisle", "path": "/ca/bc/granisle/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000050", "name": "Highlands", "path": "/ca/bc/highlands/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000054", "name": "Invermere", "path": "/ca/bc/invermere/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000067", "name": "Langley", "path": "/ca/bc/langley-district/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000070", "name": "Lions Bay", "path": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000076", "name": "Masset", "path": "/ca/bc/masset/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000082", "name": "Montrose", "path": "/ca/bc/montrose/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000091", "name": "North Vancouver", "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000095", "name": "Oliver", "path": "/ca/bc/oliver/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000107", "name": "Port Hardy", "path": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000110", "name": "Pouce Coupe", "path": "/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000113", "name": "Prince Rupert", "path": "/ca/bc/prince-rupert/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000115", "name": "Qualicum Beach", "path": "/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000117", "name": "Radium Hot Springs", "path": "/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000126", "name": "Sicamous", "path": "/ca/bc/sicamous/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000130", "name": "Smithers", "path": "/ca/bc/smithers/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000139", "name": "Tahsis", "path": "/ca/bc/tahsis/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000145", "name": "Tumbler Ridge", "path": "/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000147", "name": "Valemount", "path": "/ca/bc/valemount/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000154", "name": "Wells", "path": "/ca/bc/wells/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000157", "name": "Whistler", "path": "/ca/bc/whistler/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000160", "name": "Zeballos", "path": "/ca/bc/zeballos/", "status": "found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" }, { "municipality_id": "gx-000104", "name": "Port Clements", "path": "/ca/bc/port-clements/", "status": "none_found", "last_verified": "2026-08-28" } ] }