Hamilton By-law 07-170, s. 2(8) — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

Where a motor vehicle is to be used for a purpose requiring authorization by licence, the applicant shall ensure the application includes a sufficient description of such vehicle, including the make, the model, the licence plate number, and the vehicle identification number, and shall make a separate application for each vehicle to be licensed. 7.(1) In this section, "licence" means a licence for a business of the following classes, which is not a renewal or transfer of a current and valid licence under this By-law:

a flea market under Schedule 6, a lodging house under Schedule 9, any class of garage under Schedule 16, a public hall, bingo parlour, roller skating rink, billiard parlour or pool room under Schedule 17, a residential care facility under Schedule 20, or an eating establishment under Schedule 21.