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 "answer": "The City of Owen Sound, Ontario has 7 adopted bylaws on file: Business Licensing By-law No. 2023-128; Charitable Solicitations on Highways By-law No. 1977-049; Election Sign By-law No. 2022-027; Lottery Licensing and Licensing Officer By-law No. 1994-079; Patio Permit By-law No. 2026-042; Retail Business Holidays (Holiday Shopping) By-law No. 2019-132; Sign By-law No. 2014-001, verified 2026-08-23.",
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 "municipality": "Owen Sound",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "business_licensing",
 "label": "Business licences & permits",
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 "last_verified": "2026-08-23",
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   "title": "Business Licensing By-law No. 2023-128",
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   "summary": "Establishes licensing requirements, fees and standards for businesses operating within the City of Owen Sound, including specific trades/vendors.",
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   "title": "Charitable Solicitations on Highways By-law No. 1977-049",
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   "summary": "Regulates and permits charitable solicitation/collection activity on City streets and highways.",
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   "adopted_date": "1977-05-02",
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   "title": "Election Sign By-law No. 2022-027",
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   "summary": "Regulates size, placement, timing and removal of election campaign signs within the City.",
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   "adopted_date": "2022-03-14",
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   "summary": "Appoints a municipal licensing officer and sets rules for licensing lottery/gaming events (e.g. bingo, raffles) in the City.",
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   "title": "Patio Permit By-law No. 2026-042",
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   "summary": "Establishes the permit process, fees and standards for businesses (e.g. restaurants) operating outdoor patios on public or private property.",
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   "title": "Retail Business Holidays (Holiday Shopping) By-law No. 2019-132",
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   "summary": "Sets which statutory holidays retail businesses in the City may open for business, under the Retail Business Holidays Act.",
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   "title": "Sign By-law No. 2014-001",
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   "summary": "Requires permits for and regulates size, placement and type of signs (including business signage) on private and public property.",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/owen-sound/business-licensing/"
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