Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Municipality of Meaford, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law 2025-75 amending Schedule A-3 (Refreshment Vehicles) of By-law 053-2012, To Licence, Regulate and Govern Owners and Drivers of Businesses, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Who must license: Class A or Class B Refreshment Vendors (motorized/non-motorized food sales). Renewal: valid until December 31st the year of issuance.
| licence required | yes | s. 6.1(a) |
| who must license | Class A or Class B Refreshment Vendors (motorized/non-motorized food sales) | s. 5.1 |
| renewal | valid until December 31st the year of issuance | s. 6.1(f) |
Amends the Municipality of Meaford business licensing by-law 053-2012 (Municipal Act s.25), replacing Schedule A-3 for refreshment vehicles and creating Class A and Class B licences. Base by-law 053-2012 text not found online.
Refreshment vendor licence required on municipal property and for private-property operation over 5 consecutive days; seasonal locations via lottery by March 1; fee $375; applications 7-10 business days ahead.