Business licences & permits — Amherst, Nova Scotia

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Town of Amherst has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Mobile Vending on Town Property Bylaw (C-10) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 2
who must license Persons vending on public street, sidewalk, public parking area or park in Town of Amherst s. 2
fee 2 hundred dollars ($200.00) non-refundable application fee of 2 hundred dollars
renewal expire on December 31 of the given year s. 8(e)
scout note

Requires a permit to vend on Amherst public streets, sidewalks, parking areas, or parks; sets conduct rules for mobile canteens and stationary stands; exempts approved fundraisers with police permission.

Transient Automobile Vendors Bylaw (P-6) adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 4(1)
who must license All Transient Automobile Vendors (Dealers selling Motorized Vehicles without a Principle Place of Business in the Town) s. 4(1); s. 3(m)
fee Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) per day, except for Dealers selling motor homes, RVs and/or recreational travel trailers, for which the fee for the license shall be One thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day s. 6(1)
renewal A License is renewable upon application and payment of the required fee. s. 5(2)
scout note

Requires a transient automobile vendor licence for persons buying/selling motor vehicles in Amherst on a transient basis; sets application, display, and compliance requirements under the Municipal Government Act.

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