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Business licences & permits — Tay Valley, Ontario: By-law No. 2011-052 Refreshment Vehicle Licensing

In the Township of Tay Valley, Ontario, business licences & permits rules are set by By-law No. 2011-052 Refreshment Vehicle Licensing, verified 2026-10-23. A licence is required. Who must license: Owners/operators of Refreshment Vehicles (Chip Wagon, Mobile Canteen, Refreshment Cart) within Township; separate license per vehicle. Renewal: one year from January 1 to December 31 in each year; renewal application before expiry date.

By-law No. 2011-052 Refreshment Vehicle Licensing adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 12.1
who must license	Owners/operators of Refreshment Vehicles (Chip Wagon, Mobile Canteen, Refreshment Cart) within Township; separate license per vehicle.	s. 1; s. 12.1
fee	Chip Wagon $300.00 per vehicle, per location; Mobile Canteen $250.00 per vehicle; Refreshment Cart $30.00 per cart; Refreshment Vehicle Transfer $30.00 per transfer (vehicle to vehicle or owner to owner); Refreshment Vehicle Transfer $150.00 per transfer (location to location); Re-Inspection $30.00 per re-inspection; Late Fee $30.00 per application	Schedule "A"
renewal	one year from January 1 to December 31 in each year; renewal application before expiry date	s. 2.8

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Tay Valley Township licensing of vehicles from which refreshments are sold; requires licence with health, insurance, propane and fire approvals.

Refreshment Vehicle Licensing

Township page explaining refreshment vehicle licence requirement and application.