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 "municipality": "Central Saanich",
 "status_type": "District Municipality",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
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 "label": "Business licences & permits",
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    "fee": "As specified in Fees and Charges Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies",
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