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What Happens If the Person Sells Food and Does Not Get a Business Licence?

It is a criminal offence to operate without a licence when this is required by the nature of the business. (See: Business Licence Types)

The owner can be fined or given a prison sentence of up to 3 years. It is also a criminal offence to sell alcohol without a liquor licence.