Public Market (Farmers'/Flea/Craft Market etc.)
You need a Public Market Licence in order to operate a Farmers' Market, Flea Market, Craft Market etc. within the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.
A public market is a defined as a place where a group of persons, merchants, vendors or participants gather to offer handcrafts, produce and vegetables, food, new and used goods, wares or merchandise for sale.
How to Apply for a Licence
Please complete the Public Market Licence Application and Agreement with the corresponding fee and submit it to the Municipality:
By Email
[email protected]
In-Person
Municipality of Hastings Highlands
33011 Hwy 62
Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0
Ph: 613-338-2811
www.hastingshighlands.ca
General Business Licence Requirements (Vendor, Mobile Food Vendor, Public Market, Door-to-Door Sales)
Business Licence applicants are required to submit the following list of general requirements to the licensing officer for processing:
- A complete Business Licence Application for a Vendor, Mobile Food Vendor, Public Market or Door-to-Door Sales, as applicable
- The applicable fees in accordance with the Municipality’s User Fees
- A certificate of insurance as provided for in Appendix ‘A’ of the Municipality's Business Licence Policy to this policy
- If the Applicant is a corporation, a copy of the Certificate of Status and a list of the names and addresses of the current Licensing Officers and officers of the corporation
- If the Applicant is a partnership, a list of the names and addresses of the partners and, if a registered partnership, a copy of the registered declaration of partnership, and any changes or corrections thereto
- Proof that the Applicant is an Adult
Public Market Licence - Additional Requirements
- Public Market Licence Additional Requirements (Private and Public Property Requirements)
- Glossary of Application Requirements
Additional Resources and Information
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) - Special Events and Farmers Markets
- If you are an organizer or a food vendor at an upcoming special event (e.g. fundraisers, community/religious/service club events) or farmers’ markets, and you intend to serve food to the general public, you are required to submit the appropriate form(s) to Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. Visit https://www.hpepublichealth.ca/special-events/ or contact HPEPH at 613-966-5500 or
1-800-267-2803, ext. 677.
Fees
Item | Term of Business Licence - Fees | HST (Y or N) | Comments | |
Public Market (Farmers' Market, Flea Market, Craft Market) |
One Month Licence:
Annual Licence |
No | One Licence required per Public Market Application/Operation (Vendors are not required to obtain individual licenses) |