{
 "title": "Business licence fees in British Columbia, by municipality",
 "description": "What the bylaws of 149 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.",
 "region": {
  "code": "bc",
  "name": "British Columbia"
 },
 "country": {
  "code": "ca",
  "name": "Canada"
 },
 "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/business-licence/",
 "columns": [
  {
   "key": "fee",
   "label": "Fee"
  },
  {
   "key": "inter_community",
   "label": "Inter-community licence"
  },
  {
   "key": "fine",
   "label": "Fine"
  }
 ],
 "states": {
  "stated": "the short form of a fact that is sourced and quoted on the place page",
  "none": "the bylaw that was read sets no such rule",
  "unknown": "could not be confirmed from the official sources"
 },
 "rows": [
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/100-mile-house",
   "name": "100 Mile House",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$120 first year, then $80 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $125 if paid in 14 days; $275 after 28 days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/abbotsford",
   "name": "Abbotsford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By business type: $130 to $260 by floor area"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 a year (mobile trades, health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/alert-bay",
   "name": "Alert Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/alert-bay/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Business licence fees are set in the Village's Fees and Charges…"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/anmore",
   "name": "Anmore",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$165 a year for most; home-based $110"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Only for ride-hailing"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($350 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/armstrong",
   "name": "Armstrong",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$35 a year (new: $110 application, $88 inspection)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year ($75 if started after July 31)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ashcroft",
   "name": "Ashcroft",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $60 to $200 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/barriere",
   "name": "Barriere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category (retail up to 1,000 sq. ft. $131.25)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 (row names repealed bylaw)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/belcarra",
   "name": "Belcarra",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (home occupation)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/bowen-island",
   "name": "Bowen Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: commercial $125 + $75 first-time fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $125 first offence; $450 further"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burnaby",
   "name": "Burnaby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: office $666 first year, $200 renewal"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $300 (trades and home health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($400 if paid in 15 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cache-creek",
   "name": "Cache Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: $50 to $150 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Amount not readable; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/campbell-river",
   "name": "Campbell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year (most categories)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/canal-flats",
   "name": "Canal Flats",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 new; $75 renewal"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/castlegar",
   "name": "Castlegar",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $100 to $150 (contractors $100)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 ($100 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/central-saanich",
   "name": "Central Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: home-based $50; small commercial $100"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 intermunicipal; $170 inter-community"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket found; $100 to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chase",
   "name": "Chase",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Fees are in Schedule G of the Fees and Charges Bylaw (amounts not on…"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chetwynd",
   "name": "Chetwynd",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (most categories)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $130 (2017 Northeast BC licence)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $50"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chilliwack",
   "name": "Chilliwack",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (home occupation); commercial $100 + $0.25 per m2"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 (mobile trades, health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($490 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/clearwater",
   "name": "Clearwater",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 ($75 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coldstream",
   "name": "Coldstream",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: $60 to $120 (retail over 93 m² $110)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile service businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/colwood",
   "name": "Colwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $100 home; small commercial $125"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $70 plus base licence fee (mobile)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/comox",
   "name": "Comox",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coquitlam",
   "name": "Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $100.80 to $248.80"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $175 a year (Tri-Cities mobile)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500; ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/courtenay",
   "name": "Courtenay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $100 for most (new fees from Jan 1, 2027)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($375 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cranbrook",
   "name": "Cranbrook",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year plus taxes"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75 (with Kimberley only)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/creston",
   "name": "Creston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: home occupation $70; small commercial $120"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($50 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cumberland",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By tier: Tier 1 $125 application plus $25 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 ($100 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/dawson-creek",
   "name": "Dawson Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: most retail $114.64"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $130 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $125 ($100 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/delta",
   "name": "Delta",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By persons engaged: $175 (1 to 5 persons)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $300 Metro-West; $250 Fraser Valley"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $1,000; notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver-district",
   "name": "District of North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: business not listed $193.90"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, category fee plus $60 (listed trades)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/duncan",
   "name": "Duncan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year ($125 after February 29)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/elkford",
   "name": "Elkford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/enderby",
   "name": "Enderby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500; ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/esquimalt",
   "name": "Esquimalt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $100 (home occupation $100)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 intermunicipal; $170 inter-community"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($200 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fernie",
   "name": "Fernie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Bylaw $100; city page $150 (confirm)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $750"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-james",
   "name": "Fort St James",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By size: $100 (0 to 200 m²); home occupation $50"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-john",
   "name": "Fort St. John",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 (home occupation $125)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $130 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fraser-lake",
   "name": "Fraser Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fruitvale",
   "name": "Fruitvale",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$90 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Recognizes Trail's inter-municipal licence; no own fee"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200; ticket $250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gibsons",
   "name": "Gibsons",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$240 (many service businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, no separate fee set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($150 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gold-river",
   "name": "Gold River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/golden",
   "name": "Golden",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$70 a year (most categories)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 first offence ($80 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/grand-forks",
   "name": "Grand Forks",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No current ticket; $3,000 to $50,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/granisle",
   "name": "Granisle",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: home occupation $30; most others $75"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $50 (old bylaw); up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/greenwood",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 plus $50 application fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs",
   "name": "Harrison Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 a year plus $25 application fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 a year ($300 with no local premises)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 ($190 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/highlands",
   "name": "Highlands",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (Intermunicipal licence)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "None set; no licences issued"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hope",
   "name": "Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 (mobile trades, health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/houston",
   "name": "Houston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: general $125; restaurant or retail $250"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hudsons-hope",
   "name": "Hudson's Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$50"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Bylaw listed; coverage and fee not readable"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a day (home occupations only)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/invermere",
   "name": "Invermere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 application; $150 renewal"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $500 first offence; $3,000 after"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kamloops",
   "name": "Kamloops",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: retail under 324 m² $168; $15 application"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kaslo",
   "name": "Kaslo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 a year (resident); home-based $60"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$500 (resident); $1,000 (non-resident)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kelowna",
   "name": "Kelowna",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year (qualifying businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kent",
   "name": "Kent",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 (construction trades, repair)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/keremeos",
   "name": "Keremeos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (50% off after July 1)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kimberley",
   "name": "Kimberley",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: $50 to $100 (most)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, fee not stated"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kitimat",
   "name": "Kitimat",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By people engaged: 1 to 3 people $75"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($200 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ladysmith",
   "name": "Ladysmith",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No current ticket; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-country",
   "name": "Lake Country",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 a year plus $30 application fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-cowichan",
   "name": "Lake Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year ($125 after end of February)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 (Town page says $270)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langford",
   "name": "Langford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (commercial under 5,000 sq. ft.)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley",
   "name": "Langley City",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$234 a year plus $60 application fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 a year (trades, construction)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lantzville",
   "name": "Lantzville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 new licence ($50 home business)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set ticket amount; $100 to $50,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lillooet",
   "name": "Lillooet",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year (plus $35 application fee, new)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice double the licence fee"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/logan-lake",
   "name": "Logan Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $75"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lumby",
   "name": "Lumby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: retail under 1,000 sq ft $50; other $100"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$500 first offence; $1,000 second and later"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lytton",
   "name": "Lytton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$50 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "None set; punishable under Offence Act"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mackenzie",
   "name": "Mackenzie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: personal services $80; business services $104"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/maple-ridge",
   "name": "Maple Ridge",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "From $110 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 (construction, some health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $300 ($250 if paid early); ticket $300"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mcbride",
   "name": "McBride",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 commercial; $75 home business"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; $2,000 to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/merritt",
   "name": "Merritt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year plus $50 application fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, +$150 Okanagan or +$75 Thompson-Nicola"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/metchosin",
   "name": "Metchosin",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$35 to $100 a year by type and employees"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 a year (contractors, towing, sales)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$250 minimum"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/midway",
   "name": "Midway",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$50 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mission",
   "name": "Mission",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$158 a year (most classifications)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 (mobile trades, health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($175 if paid early); ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nakusp",
   "name": "Nakusp",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nanaimo",
   "name": "Nanaimo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$165 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 a year (free for non-profits)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$250 ($187.50 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nelson",
   "name": "Nelson",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$135 a year (retail, restaurant, most others)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-denver",
   "name": "New Denver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Use the Village Fees and Charges Bylaw to find the fee for your…"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-hazelton",
   "name": "New Hazelton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: retail $75; home occupation $12.50"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-westminster",
   "name": "New Westminster",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $59 application plus annual fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $300 (trades, home health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($450 if paid early); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-cowichan",
   "name": "North Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 renewal ($125 after); $100 application"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 ($85 if started after July 1)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($100 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-saanich",
   "name": "North Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 commercial; home-based $50"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $500 ($350 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$133.33 (business not specified); home-based $127.02"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, additional $60 (listed contractors)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$400 ($350 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/northern-rockies",
   "name": "Northern Rockies",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: retail $40; professional $100"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($180 if paid in 21 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oak-bay",
   "name": "Oak Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: $100 (home-based $50)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (listed trades)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $500 ($350 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oliver",
   "name": "Oliver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (standard)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, annual add-on; fee not stated"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/osoyoos",
   "name": "Osoyoos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (min $25; pro rata after July 1)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $150 ($120 if paid in 30 days); notice $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/parksville",
   "name": "Parksville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year (general business)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 ($112.50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/peachland",
   "name": "Peachland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 a year plus $30 application fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pemberton",
   "name": "Pemberton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 ($50 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/penticton",
   "name": "Penticton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$210 a year (base fee)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $450 ($425 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pitt-meadows",
   "name": "Pitt Meadows",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: unclassified $138 (to December 31, 2026)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 a year (trades, health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alberni",
   "name": "Port Alberni",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$132 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($150 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alice",
   "name": "Port Alice",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alice/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alice/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By employees: up to 3 employees $50"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-clements",
   "name": "Port Clements",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$30 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-coquitlam",
   "name": "Port Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: restaurant $200; home business $90"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $175 a year (Tri-Cities mobile)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-edward",
   "name": "Port Edward",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (most); industrial $150"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-hardy",
   "name": "Port Hardy",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By size: small commercial $90; large $200"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-mcneill",
   "name": "Port McNeill",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By employees: $80 (0 to 3)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set ticket amount; $100 or more in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-moody",
   "name": "Port Moody",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$155 (basic category); by type and size"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $175 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pouce-coupe",
   "name": "Pouce Coupe",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: retail $83.07; services $99.68"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $130 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/powell-river",
   "name": "Powell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By tier: $100 to $1,500"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100; ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/prince-george",
   "name": "Prince George",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 processing plus $25 title search, then annual fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$300 ($375 if paid late)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/prince-rupert",
   "name": "Prince Rupert",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: home occupation $85"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/princeton",
   "name": "Princeton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$90 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $190 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/qualicum-beach",
   "name": "Qualicum Beach",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$110 (most categories)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/quesnel",
   "name": "Quesnel",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 first offence; $500 second within 12 months"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/radium-hot-springs",
   "name": "Radium Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (most) to $150 by category"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/revelstoke",
   "name": "Revelstoke",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$58 (unclassified or home occupation)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500; ticket $3,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/richmond",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: $166 (service, 0 to 5 employees)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $300 a year (trades, home health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $450; ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/rossland",
   "name": "Rossland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 a year (travelling services)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$500 ($250 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/saanich",
   "name": "Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (home-based; commercial under 5,000 sq ft)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 home-based; $200 or $300 commercial"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 ($100 if paid in 14 days); ticket $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salmo",
   "name": "Salmo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 (retail, professional); home based $60"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salmon-arm",
   "name": "Salmon Arm",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmon-arm/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmon-arm/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: retail $150; restaurant $200"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salt-spring-island",
   "name": "Salt Spring Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sayward",
   "name": "Sayward",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (up to 3 employees)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to $2,000 on conviction"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sechelt",
   "name": "Sechelt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $225 total (bylaw says $50 add-on)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250; ticket $2,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sicamous",
   "name": "Sicamous",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$95 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Available; no details given"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sidney",
   "name": "Sidney",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (commercial/industrial)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $260 ($200 if paid early); ticket $260"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/silverton",
   "name": "Silverton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: restaurant $75; retail $100 or $50"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/slocan",
   "name": "Slocan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: commercial $100; home-based $75"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $100 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; $100 minimum in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/smithers",
   "name": "Smithers",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$165 a year (most classes)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $300 ($150 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sooke",
   "name": "Sooke",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: home-based $50; small commercial $125"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Two: $100 minimum intermunicipal; $170 inter-community"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Double the licence fee"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/spallumcheen",
   "name": "Spallumcheen",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 application plus $30 annual base fee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$250 ($200 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sparwood",
   "name": "Sparwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Upgrade possible if criteria met"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 ($150 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/stewart",
   "name": "Stewart",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Fees vary by type of business; the District says they can likely be…"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/summerland",
   "name": "Summerland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$125 a year (standard)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($200 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sun-peaks",
   "name": "Sun Peaks",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: professional or contractor $175"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/surrey",
   "name": "Surrey",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: Consultant $269; Bakery $310"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $300 Metro West; $250 Fraser Valley"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $450 ($400 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/taylor",
   "name": "Taylor",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$130 a year (Inter-Community licence)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $130 a year"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/telkwa",
   "name": "Telkwa",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$127.56 (most classes)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$106.30"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/terrace",
   "name": "Terrace",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: $79 (1 to 2 people); home-based $68"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tofino",
   "name": "Tofino",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By class: professional $233.70; processing fee $77.90"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($400 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley-township",
   "name": "Township of Langley",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: home occupation $50; plus $50 application"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $250 (trades, health care)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/trail",
   "name": "Trail",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$90 a year (most businesses)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Inter-municipal licence $180; coverage not stated"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tumbler-ridge",
   "name": "Tumbler Ridge",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year (most categories)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $130 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ucluelet",
   "name": "Ucluelet",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$35 application plus annual fee by class"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($400 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/valemount",
   "name": "Valemount",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (regular business)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 ($160 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/vancouver",
   "name": "Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$77 application fee plus annual fee by category"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Metro West licence for trades and construction"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/vanderhoof",
   "name": "Vanderhoof",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$150 a year"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($190 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/vernon",
   "name": "Vernon",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By floor area: $115 (0 to 100 m²); plus $100 application"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 (mobile businesses)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $300 ($250 if paid in 14 days); ticket $3,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/victoria",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 a year (business not otherwise named)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No extra fee (Greater Victoria); $170 (Island)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $250 ($200 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/view-royal",
   "name": "View Royal",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By type: $100 for most; Commercial Large $200"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $170 Island; $100 Greater Victoria"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/warfield",
   "name": "Warfield",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$55 a year (primary class)"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, fee not stated"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/west-kelowna",
   "name": "West Kelowna",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By tier: $60 basic; $135 with fire inspection"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Yes, $150 a year ($75 if applied after August 1)"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500; ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/whistler",
   "name": "Whistler",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$190 a year plus $25 new application"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No general licence; ride-hailing only"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($300 if paid early); ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/white-rock",
   "name": "White Rock",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By group: Group 5 $150 plus $25 per employee"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Only for ride-hailing"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 per day"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/williams-lake",
   "name": "Williams Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/business-licence/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/business-licence.json",
   "facts": {
    "fee": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By category: business services $100; food services $120"
    },
    "inter_community": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($190 if paid in 14 days)"
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   }
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