Business licences & permits — Berwick, Nova Scotia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Non-resident hawkers, peddlers, solicitors; all auctioneers; rag or junk dealers; fee: $25.00 per three month period; $100.00 per year; Ten Dollars for one year; $1,000/day; renewal: valid for the period specified therein; per three month period; per year. Source: Licenses (Hawkers and Peddlars) By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Licenses (Hawkers and Peddlars) By-Law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 111
who must license
Non-resident hawkers, peddlers, solicitors; all auctioneers; rag or junk dealers
s. 111, s. 118, s. 119
fee
$25.00 per three month period; $100.00 per year; Ten Dollars for one year; $1,000/day
s. 115, s. 122, s. 128
renewal
valid for the period specified therein; per three month period; per year
s. 124(b), s. 115
scout note
Town of Berwick bylaw requiring transient traders (hawkers, peddlers, door-to-door sellers) who are not resident ratepayers to obtain a Transient Traders Licence from the Town Clerk.