NEW Business Licence Bylaw 767-2011
The City of Leduc is proud to introduce the new Business Licence Bylaw 767-2011. The Bylaw was rewritten to simplify, streamline and clarify licencing requirements for the City and provide enhanced enforcement measures.
Bylaw 767-2011 will be introduced to current and new businesses during the 2012 renewal period.
This is what you need to know?
- Mobile Businesses operating out of a vehicle, temporary structure, display or stand that otherwise don't have a permanent location will require a business licence. This includes businesses such as vendor booths at trade shows, corn stands and hot lunch trucks, etc...
- An issued business licence cannot be transferred between owners or locations. A new application will be required for any change in business ownership or location.
- A consultation process is now included for all new applications and yearly business licence renewals. This serves as additional public protection if a business potentially endangers the health, safety and/or welfare of the community. Examples include noise complaints, high number of police/fire responses and multiple complaints.
- The appeal period for a decision on suspension, revocation, refusal or conditions of a licence has been changed to 14 days.
- All business owners are responsible for keeping licence information current. Any changes must be submitted, such as change of address, business parter(s) and change in officers/directors of the business.
- Charitable organizations and non-profit societies are required to obtain a business licence: however, upon proof of non-profit status, applicable licence fees will be waived.s the business owners' responsibility to notify the City of change of address, change of partners or change in officers or directors of the business.
- The fees for a business licence will be:
Fee General $100 Non-Resident $250 Home Occupation $150 Mobile Business Unit $50 Appeal Fee $50 Licence Replacement Fee $15 Licence Amendment Fee $15 - The fines for non-compliance with the business licence will be:
Fine Operating without a licence $500 Giving false information on the application $500 Fines relating to inspections $500 Any other fine which is not established $300 Operating while licence is removed or suspended $300 Not having a licence posted $300
To request more information regarding Bylaw 767-2011, please call (780) 980-8427.