A’burg going back to businesses again for ideas on licensing fee

In Amherstburg, the debate over a new business licensing bylaw led back to the existing 2009 version, as councillors rejected the proposed fees and reverted to the old bylaw due to lack of clarity on its contents. The new bylaw, implemented in 2023 but later suspended, faced opposition from local business owners for its fee schedule, resulting in its rejection by councillors despite acknowledgment of the need for some form of regulation. Business representatives expressed satisfaction with the outcome, citing concerns over the proposed bylaw’s vague and restrictive provisions regarding inspections.

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