Business licences & permits — Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Any person engaged in vending in the Town unless specifically exempted under this By-law.; fee: Craft/Farmers' Market: $500.00 for one year; or $50.00 per day. Mobile canteen: $500.00 for one year. Peddlers: $25.00 per day, $100.00 per month, $350.00 for six months, $600.00 per year. Fruit/fish: $10.00 per day, $100.00 per month, $350.00 for six months, $500.00 per year. Buskers: $10.00 per day, $25.00 per month. Walking Tours: $200.00 for 3 months, $300.00 for 6 months; $500.00 per year. Others: $10.00 per day, $100.00 per month, $350.00 for six months or $500.00 per year. Non-profits: $1.00 for a maximum period of one (1) week.; renewal: expires on the 31st day of March next following the date of issuance. Source: Town of Lunenburg By-law #61 Vending By-law, verified 2026-06-05.
Town of Lunenburg By-law #61 Vending By-law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 3.A
who must license
Any person engaged in vending in the Town unless specifically exempted under this By-law.
s. 3.A
fee
Craft/Farmers' Market: $500.00 for one year; or $50.00 per day. Mobile canteen: $500.00 for one year. Peddlers: $25.00 per day, $100.00 per month, $350.00 for six months, $600.00 per year. Fruit/fish: $10.00 per day, $100.00 per month, $350.00 for six months, $500.00 per year. Buskers: $10.00 per day, $25.00 per month. Walking Tours: $200.00 for 3 months, $300.00 for 6 months; $500.00 per year. Others: $10.00 per day, $100.00 per month, $350.00 for six months or $500.00 per year. Non-profits: $1.00 for a maximum period of one (1) week.
Policy s. 4.A, 4.B
renewal
expires on the 31st day of March next following the date of issuance
s. 11
scout note
Regulates vending and busking on Town-owned property in Lunenburg, including permit conditions and location restrictions for vendors.