Advocate Ashleigh Jennings
From his Chambers in Pietermaritzburg, Advocate Jennings is a Member of the General Council of the Bar South…
Licences and permits
Municipal trading, liquor, food handling, health, signage.
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Requirements that attach to operating in licences and permits.
Municipal business licence
Required for food, health and body treatments, and public entertainment.
your municipalityonce, then renewalZoning consent
The property must be zoned for what you intend to do on it.
your municipalityonceCertificate of acceptability
Required to handle food for sale — restaurant, home bakery or market stall alike.
environmental healthonce, then inspection
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