Owner Licence
A Refreshment Vehicle Owner Licence is required to own a vehicle that is used (or designated to be used) for the sale of refreshments and includes a motorized vehicle and a refreshment cart.
The Refreshment Vehicle Licence is valid for one (1) year and expires on April 30th annually. The fee for the licence is $250 or $200 for a renewal (charges from external agencies may apply).
You Are Required to Submit:
- A completed Application Form.
- A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within 90 days and received from the Police Service where you reside).
- Photo identification (driver's licence or passport are accepted).
- A Safety Standards Certificate (if mobile).
- Vehicle registration.
- A driver's abstract (dated within 90 days, if vehicle is mobile).
- Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada.
- A certificate of insurance.
- Zoning approval (to verify Zoning compliance please contact Community Planning at 905 775 5369 ext. 1400).
- A site plan (if stationary).
Approvals from each of the departments below are required before the license will be issued:
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (705 458 1103).
- BWG's Enforcement Division (905 775 5366).
Please make an appointment with the Licensing Officer if you have questions or concerns, or to submit your application.
Refreshment Vehicle Operator Licence
A Refreshment Vehicle Operator Licence is required to operate a vehicle that is used (or designated to be used) for the sale of refreshments and includes a motorized vehicle and a refreshment cart.
The Refreshment Vehicle Operator Licence is valid for one (1) year and expires April 30 annually. The fee for the licence is $100 or $90 for a renewal (charges from external agencies may apply).
You Are Required to Submit:
- A completed Application Form.
- A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within 90 days and received from the Police Service where you reside).
- Photo identification (driver's license or passport are accepted).
- A driver's abstract (dated within 90 days, and if vehicle is mobile).
- Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada.
Please make an appointment with the Licensing Officer if you have questions or concerns, or to submit your application.
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