Hawkers and Peddlers Licence

According to the Township of Scugog's Hawkers and Peddlers By-law, hawkers and peddlers require a licence to operate. Hawkers and peddlers are any person who: 

• Goes door to door and sells goods or carries samples of goods for immediate sale with delivery to follow 
• Sells goods or carries samples of goods for immediate sale with delivery to follow from a permanent structure on a temporary basis 
• Sells goods and has no permanent place of business within the Township of Scugog 

Local farmers, craft shows, farmers' markets and not-for-profit organizations are not considered hawkers or peddlers. 

Apply for a Licence 

Complete the Hawker and Peddler Application to apply for a licence. A new licence costs $268 and licence renewals cost $268. 

Special Events 

There are separate licences for hawkers and peddlers at special events, such as Canada Day. Complete the Hawker and Peddler Special Events Application to get a licence to sell goods at a special event in the Township of Scugog. A special events licence costs $115.