Requires a Treasury-issued permit for door-to-door peddling/solicitation; exempts religious/moral publications, essential goods (fish, milk, bread, fuel), and accredited student/community fundraising; bans solicitation 7pm-10am on weekdays and entirely on weekends/holidays.
Business licences & permits — Alma, Quebec
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
The Town of Alma, Quebec has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Règlement 1003-21 sur le colportage et la sollicitation; Règlement 1007-12 sur le commerce de regrattier, recycleur et prêteur sur gages, verified 2026-08-23.
Requires an Urban Planning Director permit to operate as a pawnbroker, scrap-metal recycler, or second-hand dealer; mandates 2-piece client ID, a 3-year transaction registry, separate registration of any warehouse, and bans dealing with minors without written parental consent.