| licence required | True | s. 2(1) |
| 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 | s. 2(1); s. 7.2(1) |
| fee | As prescribed in the Fees Bylaw (amount not stated in this bylaw); late renewal fee applies after February 28 | s. 4(1)(b); s. 4(3)(b) |
| renewal | Annual, expires December 31 of licence year; renewal application before expiry; late fee if renewed after February 28 | s. 10(b); s. 4(3) |
scout note
Requires businesses operating within North Cowichan to hold a valid municipal business licence.