| licence required | yes | s. 3(1) |
| who must license | Any Person carrying on a Business in the Town, including Pet Stores, Short Term Rental Operators/Companies, Outdoor Serving Areas, Commercial Rooftop Patios, Personal Wellness Establishments. | s. 3(1); s. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6 |
| fee | Business Licence fees per Fees and Charges By-law; new application processing fee $50.00 non-refundable; administrative penalty 25% of renewal fee after 31 days; appeal/hearing fees per Fees and Charges By-law. | s. 5(1), s. 5(2), s. 6(2), s. 7(4), Schedule A(8) |
| renewal | commencing January 1st and ending December 31st of the year for which issued | s. 6(1) |
scout note
Town of Newmarket general by-law to regulate and licence businesses under Municipal Act s.151; amended through 2023-36 (rooftop patios, personal wellness establishments, hearing officers). Covers licensing classes, hearings and short-term rental/lodging provisions.