{
    "app_name": "Restaurants, Bars & Entertainment Establishments Business Licence Finder",
    "sections": {
        "intro": {
            "section_type": "root",
            "main_button_label": "Start",
            "main_button_action": "Q1",
            "section_title": "Restaurants, Bars & Entertainment Establishments Business Licence Finder",
            "main_text": "<p>As of January 1, 2025, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545 will be updated to reflect modernized business models in the bars, restaurants and entertainment venues industry. Using this tool and answering a few short questions will help you determine which licence you need to apply for or update your existing business licence.</p><p>The name of the licence you require or currently hold may change. Please see below for the new licence category names.</p>\n<table class\"cot-table aligncenter\" style=\"width:60%; border: 1px solid #ddd; margin:8px auto;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;vertical-align: middle; border:1px solid #dddddd; border-bottom:2px solid #165788;\" scope=\"col\">Prior to January 1, 2025</th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;vertical-align: middle; border:1px solid #dddddd; border-bottom:2px solid #165788;\" scope=\"col\">Starting January 1, 2025</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8; border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Retail Store (Food)</td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8; border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Take-out or Retail Food Establishment</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Eating Establishment</td>\n<td style=\"border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Eating or Drinking Establishment</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8; border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Place of Amusement<br/>Billiard Hall<br/>Bowling House<br/>Carnival</td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#f8f8f8; border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Amusement Establishment</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Circus<br/>Theatre<br/>Public Hall</td>\n<td style=\"border-right:1px solid #dddddd;\">Entertainment Place of Assembly</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table><p>The following are two new licence categories that could be applied for.</p><ul>\n<li>Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment</li>\n<li>Expanded Activity Entertainment Place of Assembly</li>\n</ul><p>Additionally, there have been application requirement changes made to the Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence category.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, sections 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</p><p>17-0358 2024-12</p>"
        },
        "Q1": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Are you a new applicant or an existing licence holder?",
            "main_text": "",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "New applicant",
                    "value": "NQ2",
                    "desc": "<p>Do not currently hold an active business licence.</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ2": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "What will be the primary purpose of the business you are looking to open? ",
            "main_text": "",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "To provide amusement activities",
                    "value": "NQ3",
                    "desc": "<p>Amusement activities include:</p><ul>\n<li>Bowling</li>\n<li>Video arcades and arcade games</li>\n<li>Archery</li>\n<li>Axe throwing</li>\n<li>Carnivals </li>\n<li>Internet cafés</li>\n<li>Miniature golf, golf diving ranges</li>\n<li>Go-kart courses</li>\n<li>Roller-skating rinks</li>\n<li>Billiards or pool</li>\n<li>Trampolines</li>\n<li>Rebound tumbling</li>\n<li>Animal attractions as of February 1, 2027</li>\n<li>Other similar activities</li>\n</ul>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "To prepare or serve food for consumption on site",
                    "value": "NQOC",
                    "desc": "<p>Prepare or serve food for immediate consumption on site. This can also include take-out services.</p><p>For example: restaurants or cafés with seating.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "To offer food or drinks for consumption off site",
                    "value": "A12",
                    "desc": "<p>A business where food or drinks (including packaged or ready-made items) are offered to customers only for consumption off site.</p><p>For example: take-out restaurant, convenience store.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "As a place of assembly for entertainment purposes",
                    "value": "NQ7",
                    "desc": "<p>A premises used as any of the following:</p><ul>\n<li>Performing arts space</li>\n<li>Theatre</li>\n<li>Cinema</li>\n<li>Opera</li>\n<li>Concert hall</li>\n<li>Circus</li>\n<li>Ballet</li>\n<li>Live music performance venue </li>\n<li>Any other establishment that offers entertainment or performances for patrons (can include immersive experiences) </li>\n<li>A space offered to other persons to host entertainment or performances for patrons such as banquet halls or event venues </li>\n</ul>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "As a place with amplified music for entertainment or dancing",
                    "value": "NQ10",
                    "desc": "<p>For example, night clubs or dance halls</p><p>Your business has amplified music, entertainment, dancing, or meets three or more of the following criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Offers bottle service</li>\n<li>Is referred to or is advertised as a club, nightclub, disco or dance hall</li>\n<li>Is equipped with a lighting system, sound system or DJ booth</li>\n<li>The premises has a stage, dance floor, or other area used for patron entertainment or dancing</li>\n<li>The occupancy load is more than 150 people</li>\n</ul>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Other/Unsure",
                    "value": "A00",
                    "desc": "<p>If you are unsure or don’t fit into any of the categories listed, you can contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> for more information using the email account associated to your business.</p><p>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, sections 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQOC": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Is your occupancy load more than 150 people?",
            "main_text": "",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "NQm150",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business has an occupancy load more than 150 people</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "NQl150",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business has an occupancy load of 150 people or fewer</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ3": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business have amplified music, entertainment, dancing, or meets three or more of the following criteria?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Your business offers or advertises bottle service</li><li>You refer to or advertise your business as a club, nightclub, disco, dance hall, dance club or similar venue;</li><li>Your business premise is equipped with a lighting system, sound system, or disc jockey booth</li><li>Your business has a stage, dance floor or other area used for entertainment or dancing; </li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "NQOC1",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business has amplified music for patron entertainment or dancing and meets three or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A02",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not have amplified music for patron entertainment or dancing and/or does not meet three of the above criteria (or meets none of the criteria).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
	"NQOC1": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Is your occupancy load more than 150 people?",
            "main_text": "",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A01",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business has an occupancy load more than 150 people</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A02",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business has an occupancy load of 150 people or fewer</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQm150": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your establishment meet TWO or more of the following criteria?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Within any seven-day period, operates past 11 p.m. for the majority of days it is open</li><li>Have a liquor licence to serve alcohol </li><li>Offers amusement, live entertainment or performances </li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "NQ5",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business provides <strong>TWO</strong> or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "NQ6",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business provides <u>less than</u> <strong>TWO</strong> or none of the above criteria.</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQl150": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your establishment meet all THREE or more of the following criteria?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Within any seven-day period, operates past 11 p.m. for the majority of days it is open</li><li>Have a liquor licence to serve alcohol </li><li>Offers amusement, live entertainment or performances </li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A04",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business provides <strong>THREE</strong> or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A06",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business provides <u>less than</u> <strong>THREE</strong> or none of the above criteria.</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ5": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business have amplified music, entertainment, dancing, or meets three or more of the following criteria?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Offers bottle service</li><li>Is referred to or is advertised as a club, nightclub, disco or dance hall</li><li>Is equipped with a lighting system, sound system or DJ booth</li><li>The premises has a stage, dance floor or other area used for patron entertainment or dancing</li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A03",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business meets three or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A04",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not meet three of the above criteria (or meets none of the criteria).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ6": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business have amplified music, entertainment, dancing, or meets three or more of the following criteria?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Offers bottle service</li><li>Is referred to or is advertised as a club, nightclub, disco or dance hall</li><li>Is equipped with a lighting system, sound system or DJ booth</li><li>The premises has a stage, dance floor or other area used for patron entertainment or dancing</li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A05",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business meets three or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A06",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not meet at least three of the above criteria (or meets none of the criteria).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ7": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business meet all of the following?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Within any seven-day period, the establishment operates past midnight for the majority of days it is open</li><li>The establishment has a liquor licence to serve alcohol</li><li>The occupancy load is more than 150 people</li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "NQ8",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business meets all of these criteria</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A10",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not meet all of these criteria</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ8": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business have amplified music, entertainment, dancing, or meets three or more of the following criteria?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Offers bottle service</li><li>Is referred to or is advertised as a club, nightclub, disco or dance hall</li><li>Is equipped with a lighting system, sound system or DJ booth</li><li>The premises has a stage, dance floor or other area used for patron entertainment or dancing. </li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A07",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business meets three or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A08",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not meet at least three of the above criteria (or meets none of the criteria).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ10": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business offer any of the following additional services?",
            "main_text": "",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Prepare or serve food for consumption on site (e.g. restaurant)",
                    "value": "NQ11",
                    "desc": "<p>For example, a business where reservations are made, clients are seated, ordering is done from a menu, and clients are served and consume their meal at the establishment’s venue</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "As a place of assembly for entertainment purposes",
                    "value": "NQ12",
                    "desc": "<p>A premises used as any of the following:</p><ul>\n<li>performing arts space </li>\n<li>theatre </li>\n<li>cinema</li>\n<li>opera</li>\n<li>concert hall </li>\n<li>circus</li>\n<li>ballet</li>\n<li>live music performance venue</li>\n<li>any other establishment that offers entertainment or performances for patrons (can include immersive experiences) </li>\n<li>a space offered to other persons to host entertainment or performances for patrons such as banquet halls or event venues. </li></ul>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Provides amusement activities",
                    "value": "NQ13",
                    "desc": "<p>A premises used as any of the following:</p><ul>\n<li>Bowling </li>\n<li>Video Arcades and Arcade Games</li>\n<li>Archery</li>\n<li>Axe Throwing</li>\n<li>Carnivals</li>\n<li>Internet Cafés</li>\n<li>Miniature Golf, Golf Driving Ranges</li>\n<li>Go-kart Courses</li>\n<li>Roller-skating Rinks </li>\n<li>Billiards or Pool </li>\n<li>Trampolines </li>\n<li>Rebound Tumbling </li>\n<li>Animal attractions as of February 1, 2027</li>\n<li>Other like activities (can include immersive experiences) </li>\n</ul>"
                },
				{
                    "text": "No other services offered",
                    "value": "A11",
                    "desc": "<p></p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ11": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business provide three or more of the following?",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Operates past 11 p.m. for the majority of days it is open</li><li>Have a liquor licence to serve alcohol</li><li>Offers amusement, live entertainment or performances</li><li>The occupancy load is more than 150 people </li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A03",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business provides three or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A05",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not provide three or more of the above items (or provides none).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ12": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business provide three or more of the following? ",
            "main_text": "<ul><li>Operates past 11 p.m. for the majority of days it is open</li><li>Have a liquor licence to serve alcohol</li><li>Offers amusement, live entertainment or performances</li><li>The occupancy load is more than 150 people </li></ul>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A07",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business meets three or more of the above criteria.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A09",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not provide three or more of the above items (or provides none).</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "NQ13": {
            "section_type": "node",
            "main_button_label": "Next",
            "section_title": "Does your business offer any of the following services:",
            "main_text": "<p>Bowling, Video Arcades and Arcade Games, Archery, Axe Throwing, Carnivals, Internet Cafés, Miniature Golf, Golf Driving Ranges, Go-kart Courses, Roller-skating Rinks, Billiards or Pool, Trampolines, Rebound Tumbling, or other like activities?</p>",
            "prehelptext_not_required": false,
            "choices": [
                {
                    "text": "Yes",
                    "value": "A01",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business offers one of these services.</p>"
                },
                {
                    "text": "No",
                    "value": "A11",
                    "desc": "<p>Your business does not offer one of these services.</p>"
                }
            ]
        },
        "A00": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "",
            "main_text": "<p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
        },
        "A01": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Amusement Establishment licence and an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence",
            "main_text": "<p>You will require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/arcades-pay-to-play-places-of-amusement/\">Amusement Establishment licence</a> and an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/nightclubentertainment-establishments/\">Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for these licences <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
        },
        "A02": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Amusement Establishment licence",
            "main_text": "<p>You require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/arcades-pay-to-play-places-of-amusement/\">Amusement Establishment licence</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for this licence <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
        },
        "A03": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence and an Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment licence",
            "main_text": "<p>You require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/nightclubentertainment-establishments/\">Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence</a> and an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/expanded-activity-eating-or-drinking-establishment/\">Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment licence</a></p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for these licences <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
        },
        "A04": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment licence",
            "main_text": "<p>You require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/expanded-activity-eating-or-drinking-establishment/\">Expanded Activity Eating or Drinking Establishment licence</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for this licence <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
        },
        "A05": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Eating or Drinking Establishment and an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence",
            "main_text": "<p>You require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/restaurants-cafes-grocery-variety-and-retail-stores-selling-food/restaurants-cafes-bars-and-pubs/\">Eating or Drinking Establishment</a> and an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/nightclubentertainment-establishments/\">Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for this licence <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
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            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Eating or Drinking Establishment licence",
            "main_text": "You require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/restaurants-cafes-grocery-variety-and-retail-stores-selling-food/restaurants-cafes-bars-and-pubs/\">Eating or Drinking Establishment licence</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for this licence <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
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            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Expanded Activity Entertainment Place of Assembly licence and an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence",
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        },
        "A08": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Expanded Activity Entertainment Place of Assembly licence",
            "main_text": "<p>You require an <a href=\"//www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/expanded-activity-entertainment-place-of-assembly/\">Expanded Activity Entertainment Place of Assembly licence</a>.</p><p>Find out more about the new licence changes <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-bylaws/changes-to-licensing-zoning-bylaws-for-restaurants-bars-entertainment-venues/\">here</a>.</p><p>Find out more information or register for this licence <a href=\"https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/new-businesses-startups/business-regulations/\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have questions about this tool or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca\">mlsbusinesslicence@toronto.ca</a> using the email account associated to your business.</p><p><em>Any email you use in your capacity as a business operator to communicate with the City will be treated as a City business record and will be classified as business identity information (according to <a href=\"//www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90m56#BK1\">MFIPPA, section 2.1 and 2.2</a>).</em></p>"
        },
        "A09": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Entertainment Place of Assembly licence and an Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence",
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        },
        "A10": {
            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Entertainment Place of Assembly licence",
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        },
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            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Entertainment Establishment/Nightclub licence",
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            "section_type": "leaf",
            "section_title": "Take-out or Retail Food Establishment licence",
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