Business licences & permits — Lake of Bays, Ontario
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Township of Lake of Bays, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 00-101 Licensing, Regulating and Governing Kennels (Lake of Bays) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Fee: Annual licence fee in accordance with the Township Departmental User Fee By-law; covers all dogs owned/maintained by the kennel owner (no dog tag per dog). Who must license: Any person who owns or operates a kennel.
By-law 00-101 Licensing, Regulating and Governing Kennels (Lake of Bays)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 6
who must license
Any person who owns or operates a kennel.
s. 6
fee
Annual licence fee in accordance with the Township Departmental User Fee By-law; covers all dogs owned/maintained by the kennel owner (no dog tag per dog).
s. 2(b)
renewal
Annual; expires December 31 of each year; after initial licence, renewal application due before January 31 each year.
s. 2(a); s. 2(b)
scout note
Kennel licensing by-law under the Municipal Act: Council may license kennels in rural or commercial zones, subject to Building Code, zoning and other by-law compliance. Scanned PDF read by OCR.
By-law 99-60 Licensing, Regulating and Governing Trades, Callings, Businesses and Occupations (Lake of Bays)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2
who must license
Businesses listed in Schedule "A": Auctioneer, Refreshment Vehicle, Hawkers and Peddlers, Transient Traders.
s. 2
fee
Annual fee: Auctioneer 25.00; Refreshment Vehicle 250.00; Hawkers and Peddlers 250.00; Transient Traders 500.00; Amended - Fees are reflected in current User Fee By-law
Schedule "A"
renewal
one year, expires in each year on the 31st day of December
s. 14
scout note
Township licensing by-law covering auctioneers, hawkers and peddlers, refreshment vehicles and transient traders (vendor permits); licences expire Dec 31. Passed 17 December (year not shown in extract).
By-laws and Penalties (Lake of Bays)
Township by-law index including vendor permit, kennel and special event items.