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BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 3964-2007
A bylaw respecting the Licensing of Businesses
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY and is a consolidation of
"Mission Business Licence Bylaw 3964-2007" with the following amending bylaws:
Bylaw Number
Date Adopted
Section Amended
4028-2007-3964(1)
December 13, 2007
Schedule "A"
4076-2008-3964(2)
September 2, 2008
Section 2.1 (b), (c), Schedule "A"
5002-2008-4030(1)
December 15, 2008
Schedule "A"
4098-2008-3964(3)
January 5, 2009
Schedule "A", Section 12
5070-2009 (general fees
and charges amending)
December 14, 2009
Schedule "A"
5118-2010-3964(4)
April 6, 2010
Section 1, 2, 5, 9 and
Schedule "A"
5157-2010-3964(5)
July 19, 2010
Schedule "A"
5327-2012-3964(6)
December 3, 2012
Section 3.3
5859-2019-3964(7)
November 18, 2019
Sections 2, 6.1, 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3
Schedule B
6382-2025 (a general fees
and charges amending bylaw)
December 15, 2025
Schedule "A"
Individual copies of any of the above bylaws are available from the Administration Department of the City
of Mission. For legal purposes, copies of the original bylaws should be obtained.
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DISTRICT OF MISSION
BYLAW 3964-2007
A bylaw respecting the Licensing of Businesses
The Council of the District of Mission, in opening meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Title
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1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as "District of Mission Business Licence Bylaw 3964-
2007".
2. Interpretation
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In this Bylaw:
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"business" means
Each legal entity or person that actively carries on business within the District, as
a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partner (each partner is a separate legal entity
not the partnership itself) is deemed to be a distinct business. Businesses are
verifiable in that each legal entity carrying on business is required to file a tax return
in regards to their business activities. A business includes any of the following
activities:
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(a) carrying on a commercial or industrial activity or undertaking of any kind, or
(b) providing professional, personal or other services for purpose of gain or profit, or
(c) providing any other services in exchange for money or other consideration,
including non-profit services and/or businesses classified in Schedule "A" or
Schedule "B",
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but does not include an activity carried out on or by either the Federal or Provincial
governments including corporations or agencies owned by them, or by any public
transit authority.
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"Cannabis" has the same meaning as defined under the Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018
c. 29.
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"Cannabis Control and Licensing Act" means the Cannabis Control and Licensing
Act, S.B.C. 2018, c. 29.
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"Cannabis Retail Store" means the sale of Cannabis that is authorized pursuant
to the Cannabis Control and Licencing Act.
"District" means the District of Mission.
"Licence Inspector" means the Manager of Inspection Services for the District of
Mission and any person appointed from time to time by the Licence Inspector or
persons employed by the District as Licence Inspector.
"non-resident business" means a business, other than a resident-business, carried
on in the District or with respect to which any work or service is performed in the
District.
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"person" includes a corporation, partner or party, and the personal or legal
representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
"partnership" is the relation which subsists between persons carrying on business
in common with a view of profit.
"resident-business" means a business carried on, in or from a premises or other
place located within the District.
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"seasonal business" means a business that is operated during a limited time frame of
6 months or less and that involves work that occurs during a season that is favourable
to the business.
3. Application
3.1 Except as provided in section 3.2, no person shall carry on any business within the
District unless that person is the holder of a valid and subsisting licence issued
under the provisions of this bylaw for the business so carried on.
3.2 The following non-resident businesses are not required to hold a licence:
(a) a person practising a profession governed by a special Act unless that person
regularly and generally carries on business in the District;
(b) a wholesaler, manufacturer or processor who is only in the business of offering for
sale and delivering it to merchants for resale by them in the ordinary course of their
business;
(c) a retailer who only delivers commodities sold by them in the ordinary course of
business and pick-up commodities being returned or exchanged;
(d) owners or operators of taxicabs who only discharge passengers in the District from
outside its boundaries; and
(e) owners or operators of carriers, other than taxicabs, who pick up passengers or
chattels in the District for discharging or delivery outside the District or discharge
or deliver in the District passengers or chattels picked up outside the District.
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3.3 No person shall possess, trade, sell or distribute shark fins or their derivative
products with the exception of possession for bona fide research purposes.
4. Licence Inspector
4.1 The Licence Inspector may:
(a) enter any real property or other place at any reasonable time for the purpose of
ascertaining whether the regulations and provisions of this bylaw are being
complied with;
(b) grant, issue or transfer a licence if satisfied that the person for which application
pertains has complied or is in process of complying with a bylaw or bylaws of the
District regulating building, land use, health, fire, environmental and business;
(c) renew a licence, unless aware at the time of the renewal that the licensee or
premises from which the business is operated is no longer in compliance with the
provisions of this bylaw;
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(d) impose terms and conditions in respect to the issuance, transfer, renewal or
reinstatement of a licence under this bylaw and require the licensee to provide
evidence to the satisfaction of the Licence Inspector of compliance with such terms
or conditions;
(e) suspend or cancel a licence for reasonable cause, including where a licensee
(i)
has failed to comply with a term or condition of the licence,
(ii)
or the licensee's premises ceases to comply with a bylaw regulating building,
land use, health, fire, environmental or business,
(iii)
is convicted of an offence under an Act or bylaw in respect of the business
for which the licence has been issued or with respect the premises named
in the licence,
(iv) is deemed, under the Offence Act, to have pleaded guilty to an offence under
a bylaw in respect of the business or with respect to the premises named in
the licence;
(f) refuse a licence where satisfied that the applicant or the premises named in the
application are not in compliance with this bylaw, provided reason is given to the
applicant for such refusal.
4.2 Where an applicant has been refused a licence or a licence is suspended under
section 4.1. the Licence Inspector shall notify the applicant or the licensee affected
by the decision of their right to have the matter reconsidered by Council. The
obligation under this section is satisfied if a reasonable effort is made by the
Licence Inspector to notify the applicant or licensee affected, either in person or by
telephone or by mailing, delivering or by posting the notification at the address or
place named on the application or licence.
5. Application for a Licence
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5.1 Every application for a licence or application for the transfer of an existing licence
shall be made to the District on the application form provided for that purpose."
5.2 Every applicant shall make a true and correct statement on the application form
disclosing the nature and character of the business to be carried on, the name,
address and telephone number of the owner, the applicant and the business, and
such other required information.
6. Licence Fees and Licence Period
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6.1 No licence shall be granted, issued, transferred or renewed to a person until that
person has paid to the District the prescribed fee for the classification of business
set out in Schedule "A" or Schedule "B".
6.2 Every licence issued pursuant to this bylaw shall terminate on the 31st day of
December in the year of issuance.
6.3 No pro rata reduction of the licence fee shall be made for a person who becomes
liable to be licenced after the commencement of the licence period; except that the
licence fee shall be reduced by one-half for a person who becomes liable to be
licenced after the 30th day of September in any year.
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7. Form and Transfer of Licence
7.1 In the event of a change of ownership of the business for which such licence is
issued, the new owner shall apply for a new licence.
7.2 No person to whom a licence has been issued under this bylaw shall change the
location of the premises named on the licence without first making application to
the Licence Inspector for a new licence or transfer of the existing licence and being
granted it.
7.3 No person shall carry on a business at any premises or location other than that
specified in that person's licence.
7.4 For the purpose of this bylaw, where a person carries on a business from more
than one premises in the District each business location shall be deemed to be a
separate business.
8. Posting of Licence
8.1 Every person issued a licence to carry on a resident-business shall keep the same
posted in a conspicuous place on the business premises named in the licence.
9. Offences and Penalties
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9.1 Subject to the offence and penalties as provided under the Community Charter or
Local Government Act, the following will apply:
a) The Manager of Inspection Services and any person designated as a Bylaw
Enforcement Officer pursuant to the "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw
5700-2018" is hereby authorized and empowered to enforce the provisions
of this Bylaw by Bylaw Notice or as otherwise provided by this Bylaw.
b) a violation of any of the provisions identified in this Bylaw will be subject to
the procedures, restrictions, limits, obligations and rights established in the
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 5700-2018, in accordance with the Local
Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, SBC 2003, c. 60;
c) a person who:
i. contravenes, violates or fails to comply with any provision of this Bylaw;
ii. permits or allows any act or thing to be done in contravention or
violation of this Bylaw; or
iii. fails or neglects to do anything required to be done under this Bylaw,
has committed an infraction of, or an offence against, this Bylaw; and
is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and
d) each day such infraction is caused, or allowed to continue, constitutes a
separate offence.
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9.2 Except for seasonal business, if a licensee continues to carry on business within
the District of Mission and does not renew and pay for their licence prior to February
1st of each licence period (January 1st to December 31st), a late payment fee
calculated at 25% of their annual licence fee as specified in Schedule "A" or
Schedule "B" attached hereto will be applied to a maximum of $250.00.
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9.3 Except for seasonal business, if a licensee continues to carry on business within
the District of Mission and does not renew and pay for their licence prior to March
1st of each licence period (January 1st to December 31st), a late payment fee
calculated at 50% of their annual license fee as specified in Schedule "A" or
Schedule "B" attached hereto will be applied to a maximum of $500.00.
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9.4 Except for seasonal business, if a licensee continues to carry on business within
the District of Mission and does not renew and pay for their licence prior to March
1st of each licence period (January 1st to December 31st), a late payment fee
calculated at 50% of their annual license fee as specified in Schedule "A" attached
hereto will be applied.
10. The "District of Mission Business Licence Bylaw No. 1728-1987" and all amendments
thereto, are hereby repealed.
11. This Bylaw shall come into force and be of full effect and be binding on all persons from
the date of its adoption.
READ A FIRST TIME this 16th day of April, 2007
READ A SECOND TIME this 16th day of April, 2007
READ A THIRD TIME this 16th day of April, 2007
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2007
original signed by Mayor James Atebe
original signed by Dennis Clark
MAYOR
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE
ADMINISTRATION
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SCHEDULE "A"
ALL FEES FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE $158.00 ANNUALLY (PLUS ANY
APPLICABLE LATE PAYMENT FEE INCURRED FOR LATE PAYMENT OF ANNUAL FEES):
All non-profit organizations operating in the District of Mission which fall under the definition of 'business'
as noted in this bylaw are required to obtain an annual business licence at a reduced fee of $10.00.
1.00
RENTAL PROPERTY
From every person carrying on the business of letting rooms, suites, units or
spaces in a commercial or industrial building, an apartment building, auto court,
motel, townhouse complex, mobile home or trailer park.
2.00
ARCADE
From every person carrying on the business of an arcade.
3.00
AUTOMOBILE/MOTORBOAT DEALER
From every person carrying on the business of a dealer of new and used motor
vehicles or both or of new and used motorboats or both.
4.00
AUTOMOBILE GARAGE OR SERVICE STATION
From every person carrying on the business of repairing and servicing motor
vehicles and/or the sale of motor vehicle fuel.
5.00
AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP
From every person carrying on the business of an auto body repair shop.
6.00
AUTO WASH
From every person carrying on the business of operating a motor vehicle
washing facility.
7.00
AUTO WRECKER
From every person carrying on the business of a motor vehicle wrecker,
including the sale of used auto parts.
8.00
BANK, CREDIT UNION, TRUST, MORTGAGE OR LOAN COMPANY
From every person carrying on the business of a bank, credit union, trust,
mortgage or loan company.
9.00
CATERER/CONCESSION
From every person carrying on the business of a caterer or concession.
10.00
COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY
From every person carrying on the business of a Care Facility:
i) Adult Care Facility, including nursing homes
ii) Preschool, Family Day Care, Group Day Care, Child Minding Facility,
Out of School Care or Specialized Day Care
iii) Day care for two or less children
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11.00
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES
From every person carrying on the business of Christmas tree sales.
12.00
CONSULTING, PERSONAL OR TECHNICAL SERVICES
From every person carrying on the business of a consulting, personal or
technical service not being a professional practice, including:
auctioneer
locksmith
accounting/bookkeeper
optician
barber or hairdresser
photographer
data processor
printer or publisher
dental mechanic
television or radio repair
designer or draughtsman
travel agent
income tax service
13.00
CONTRACTOR
From every person performing or engaged to perform any type of construction
whether such work is undertaken on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis or
cost plus basis or otherwise as a contractor, including:
building
heating, ventilation, air-conditioning
civil works
insulation
cladding or siding
land clearing
concrete finish
masonry
drywall
painting
electrical
paving
excavating
plumbing
finish
roofing
flooring
servicing
framing
wrecking
14.00
KENNEL
From every person carrying on the business of a kennel.
15.00
EXHIBITIONS, CARNIVALS, CIRCUS
From every person carrying on the business of an exhibition, carnival or circus,
each day.
16.00
FUNERAL HOME
From every person carrying on the business of a funeral home.
17.00
GOLF COURSE
From every person carrying on the business of a golf course.
18.00
HOME OCCUPATIONS
From every person carrying on the business of a home occupation regulated by
the Zoning Bylaw of the Municipality.
19.00
HOTEL, CABARET OR NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
From every person carrying on the business of a Hotel, Cabaret or Neighbourhood Pub.
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20.00
SOCIAL HOUSING
First stage housing
Supportive recovery house
21.00
MANUFACTURER/PROCESSOR
From every person carrying on the business of a manufacturer or processor.
22.00
POTABLE WATER
From every person carrying on the business of a Potable Water Hauler.
23.00
PROFESSIONAL PRACTITIONER
From every professional engaged in the business of practicing a profession governed by
a Special Act, including:
accountants
land surveyor
appraisers
notary public
architects
optometrist
barristers and solicitors
physician
chiropractors
pharmacist
dentist
realtor
engineer
veterinarians
24.00
RESERVED
25.00
INSURANCE AGENT
From every person carrying on the business of an insurance agent.
26.00
RESTAURANT/FAST FOOD OUTLET
From every person carrying on the business of a restaurant or fast food outlet:
i) that serves liquor on the premises
ii) that has a drive through take-out window
iii) that does not fall within either of the above types of businesses
27.00
RETAIL AND/OR WHOLESALE MERCHANT
From every person who sells or offers for sale whether as a retail or wholesale merchant.
28.00
SAND AND GRAVEL
From every person carrying on the business of extracting sand, gravel or soil.
29.00
TAXICAB
From every person carrying on the business of a taxicab.
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30.00
TRANSIENT VENDOR
From every person carrying on the business of a transient vendor.
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31.00
TRUCKER
From every person carrying on the business of a trucker.
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32.00
BUSINESSES NOT OTHERWISE STATED
From every person carrying on a business not otherwise stated.
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SCHEDULE "B"
Classification:
Annual Fee
Cannabis Retail Store
$5,000.00