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Business licences & permits — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the City of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, licence required: True; who must license: Vendors who own and operate a mobile vending unit selling food, beverages, or articles; renewal: Valid maximum one year from date of issue; all licences expire April 30 of each calendar year. Source: St. John's Mobile Vending By-Law (No. 1468), verified 2026-06-05.

St. John's Mobile Vending By-Law (No. 1468) adopted bylaw

licence required	True	"A license shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any activity"
who must license	Vendors who own and operate a mobile vending unit selling food, beverages, or articles	"owns a mobile vending unit"
renewal	Valid maximum one year from date of issue; all licences expire April 30 of each calendar year	"valid for a maximum of one year from the date of issue"

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Regulates mobile vending operations in St. John's — vehicles and equipment used for sale of food, beverages, or articles from mobile units. Passed by Council May 10, 2004; amended through 2013.