This is the application form for businesses that manage publication boxes throughout Whistler. Publication box means a rack or box containing published materials (excluding newspapers) for distribution for free or for a fee. A valid business licence and permission from the Resort Municipality of Whistler is required prior to placing a publication box on Municipal property. View business licence fees.

Required Documents and Checklist

You are required to upload the locations of each publication box at the end of the application process using the Locations List for Publication Boxes.
Please note prior to any machine or publication box being placed on Municipal property, proof of permission from the Resort Municipality of Whistler is required.

Additional Information

A $25 non-refundable application fee is charged for all applications. You must have a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card in order to complete this application. Please be advised a 2.2% processing fee will be charged on the transaction.
If you don't have a credit card, please email businesslicences@whistler.ca to discuss alternative application and payment options.
Additional information may be requested by the licence inspector in order to assist in determining whether the applicant may be issued a licence. Upon being satisfied that a licence application, renewal, or change meets the requirements for issuance, renewal, or change of a licence in this bylaw, the licence inspector may issue, renew or change a licence. The licence inspector may impose terms and conditions with respect to a licence.
The licence inspector may refuse, suspend, or cancel a licence if the licence holder has failed to ensure compliance with a provision of the Bylaw or a term or condition of the licence applicable to the business; or for other reasonable cause pursuant to the Community Charter. The issuance of a licence shall not be deemed to be a representation by the Resort Municipality to the licence holder or to anyone else that the business complies with all applicable bylaws or other enactments. The licence holder shall ensure compliance with all bylaws and other enactments.

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