Business licences & permits — Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Retail or food and beverage businesses operating seasonal sales areas on Town property directly in front of their business.; licence required: True; who must license: All temporary vending in the Town of Mahone Bay requires a Temporary Vending Permit unless otherwise exempt in this bylaw.. Source: Seasonal Sales Area Bylaw; Temporary Vending By-law, verified 2026-06-05.
Seasonal Sales Area Bylaw
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 20
who must license
Retail or food and beverage businesses operating seasonal sales areas on Town property directly in front of their business.
s. 5
scout note
Establishes regulations for seasonal sales areas on Town property in Mahone Bay, covering application, fees, and operating conditions for seasonal vendors.
Temporary Vending By-law
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4
who must license
All temporary vending in the Town of Mahone Bay requires a Temporary Vending Permit unless otherwise exempt in this bylaw.
s. 4
scout note
Regulates temporary vending in the Town of Mahone Bay, replacing the prior September 2020 vending by-law; sets permit requirements and operating conditions.