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Business Licences

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Does the City of Orillia license businesses?

Yes. Licences are required for:
• Adult Entertainment
• Auctioneer/ Charity Auctions (Not required for silent auctions)
• Hawker & Pedlar/ Door-to-Door Sales/ Fruit & Vegetable Stands
• Refreshment Vehicle/ Charity BBQ
• Mobile Catering Truck
• Salvage Yard
• Newspaper/ Periodical Distribution Boxes
• Kennels

All applicants must fill out an application form and pay the appropriate licence fees before the process will begin.

The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO), will obtain approval from:
• Police Services Board (if applicable)
• Fire Prevention Department (if applicable)
• Zoning Department (if applicable)
• City Managers Department (if applicable)

The applicant is responsible for meeting all other applicable licensing criteria before he/she will be approved. Depending on the type of licence, this may include:
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
• Public Liability Insurance
• Written approval from the property owner
• Propane inspection certificate

Both new applicants and licence renewals can take up to 2 weeks before they are approved. Please make sure to fill out the application form, pay any fees and complete all licensing criteria as soon as possible before you would like your licence.

Information and application forms are available from:

Orillia City Centre
3rd Floor Reception
50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300

Or by calling the By-Law Enforcement Office at (705) 325-2313

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