Business licences & permits — Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

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In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, licence required: True; who must license: Persons vending at flea markets, public places, peddling, auctioneering, or operating mobile canteens and stands, unless exempt under Sections 3 to 9.; renewal: not more than one year from the date of issuance. Source: Vending Bylaw, verified 2026-06-05.

Vending Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 12
who must license Persons vending at flea markets, public places, peddling, auctioneering, or operating mobile canteens and stands, unless exempt under Sections 3 to 9. s. 12, 13
renewal not more than one year from the date of issuance s. 19
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Town of Port Hawkesbury bylaw licensing and regulating mobile vendors, flea markets, buskers, auctioneers, and yard sales on public and private property.

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