The following is a general overview of requirements for various business licenses. Please call the Town Clerk’s Office at (401) 568-4300 or stop by the Town Building at 105 Harrisville Main St., Harrisville, for more specific information.
All licenses are subject to:
· Compliance with all State and Local laws and regulations
· Proof of general liability insurance in the form of a Certificate of Liability Insurance. See the Town Clerk’s Office for minimum insurance requirements.
· Inspections and written approval from the Building Official and Fire Marshal where applicable
· Payment of all local taxes owed to the Town
Other Requirements:
See below for specific license descriptions. Click on the license type to download an application.
Arcade – Required for any arcade operating in the Town.
Expiration: December 31 of each year
License Fee: $350.00
Entertainment - Required for any show, exhibit, performance or dance including events with a band or DJ.
Expiration: November 30 of each year
License Fees:
Firearms – Required for any firearms dealer.
Expiration: December 31 of each year
License Fee: $5.00
Hawkers & Peddlers – Required for door-to-door salespersons, any person selling goods or foods on any public street from a stationary or non-stationary location.
Expiration: December 31 of each year
License Fee: $5.00
Junk Collecting/Junk Yard/Rubbish – Required to operate a junk yard or to collect junk within the Town. A Rubbish License is required to pick up, unload or transport rubbish or garbage within the Town. A $1,000 bond is required for a Rubbish License.
Expiration: December 31 of each year
License Fees:
Kennel - Required for any owner or keeper of more than three dogs. A zoning variance is required as well as rabies vaccination certificates for all dogs permanently housed at the kennel.
Expiration: March 31 of each year
License Fee: $25.00
Liquor – Required for the sale of alcoholic beverages. A new annual liquor license requires notification of abutters via certified mail, advertisement and a public hearing. A certificate of Good Standing from the RI Department of Taxation is required for all liquor licenses. Department of Health regulations will apply to B(victualer) licenses. See Victualer License requirements below.
License Fee: $500.00
License Fee: $400.00
License Fee: $200.00
License Fee:
Class F - $35.00
Class F1 - $15.00
Private Detective – Required for anyone hired for the purpose of conducting investigations involving: inquiries into unsolved crimes, clandestine surveillance, the search for missing persons and the search for lost or stolen property. A $5,000.00 bond is required.
Expiration: One year after issuance
License Fee: $150.00
Sunday/Holiday – A Holiday License is required for any business which plans to operate on State Holidays. A Sunday/Holiday License is required for Class A Liquor Licenses holders to operate on Sundays and State Holidays.
Expiration: December 31 of each year
License Fee: $5.00
Victualer – Required for a business where food is prepared and/or consumed on the premises. Inspection and written approval from the Department of Health is required.
Expiration: November 30 of each year
License Fee:
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