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Town of Banff Bylaw 25-4, The Taxi Bylaw
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TOWN OF BANFF
BYLAW 25-4
Taxi Bylaw
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF BANFF IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A
BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATING AND CONTROLLING
OF THE TAXI BUSINESS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF BANFF
WHEREAS The Council of the Town of Banff wishes to protect the safety, health and welfare of
residents and visitors through the regulation of the Taxi business;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Banff wishes to promote a positive visitor
experience through regulation of the Taxi business;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Banff, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.0 CITATION
1.1
This bylaw may be cited as the "Taxi Bylaw".
2.0 DEFINITION
2.1
In this bylaw,
a) "Bylaw Officer" means an employee of the Town who has been appointed to
the position of Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to the Bylaw Enforcement
Officers Bylaw;
b) "Chief Licence Inspector" means the Manager of Municipal Enforcement or
their designate;
c) "Dispatch Office" means an office located in a building within a land use
district in town which is designated for such use, staffed on a 24-hour basis, from
which all Taxis under the jurisdiction of the Taxi Broker are directed by a staff
member in that office by means of a two-way communication network;
d) "Driver" means any Person who holds a valid Taxi Driver's Licence;
e) "Highway" means a highway as that term is defined in the Alberta Traffic
Safety Act;
f) "Licence" means a Taxi Broker's Licence, a Taxi Licence Plate, or a Taxi
Driver's Licence;
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g) "Licencee" means the Person named on a Licence issued pursuant to the
provisions of this bylaw;
h) "Licence Inspector" means any Peace Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer
in the Town;
i) "Licensed Mechanic" means an automotive service technician or a heavy
equipment technician who is employed by or owns an automotive business that
holds a current Licence, in good standing, issued by the Alberta Motor Vehicle
Industry Council;
j) "Owner" means in regards to a Taxi:
a) A Person named as the registered owner of the Taxi by the Province of
Alberta, or
b) A Person who has rights in the Taxi as it's beneficial owner including
having lawful control of the Taxi.
k) "Peace Officer" means the following persons while that person is in the
exercise or discharge of their power or duties: a Community Peace Officer
appointed under the Peace Officer Act, a member of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, or a Park Warden appointed under the National Parks Act of
Canada;
l) "Person" includes a person, corporation, or other legal entities;
m) "Seal" means a lead or wire device which is attached to a Taximeter and is used
to indicate that a Taximeter has not been opened or tampered with;
n) "Taxi" means a motor vehicle displaying a valid Taxi Licence Plate;
o) "Taxi Broker" means a Person named on a valid Taxi Broker's Licence;
p) "Taxi Broker's Licence" means a Licence issued pursuant to the provisions
of this bylaw that authorizes a Person to carry on a Taxi business in Town;
q) "Taxi Driver's Licence" means a Licence issued pursuant to the provisions of
this bylaw that authorizes a Person to drive a Taxi in Town;
r) "Taxi Licence Plate" means a specifically numbered plate, placard, or sticker
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s) applied to each Taxi pursuant to the provisions of this bylaw;
t) "Taximeter" means:
i.
A device which is used to compute and display a fare for services
provided by a Taxi;
ii.
A digital electronic device utilizing a software program to compute and
display a fare for services provided by a Taxi;
u) "Town" means the Corporation of the Town of Banff and, where the context
requires, the land included within the boundaries of the Town of Banff;
v) "Vehicle for Hire" means a motor vehicle with a driver used or offered for the
transportation of at least one passenger in return for a fee from any place within
the Town to a destination either within or outside of the Town.
3.0 INTERPRETATION
3.1
In this bylaw,
a) Any reference to a named act is a reference to an Act of the Legislature of
Alberta, as amended from time to time;
b) Any reference to a Town of Banff staff position, department or committee, the
reference is deemed to be the current name that the staff position, department or
committee is known by;
c) The definitions in Section 2 will apply to the corresponding words if the first
letter of that word is capitalized in this bylaw;
d) The headings in the body of this bylaw form no part of the bylaw and are
inserted for convenience and reference only.
4.0 TAXI BROKER'S LICENCE
4.1
No Person shall carry on a Taxi business within the Town without being the holder
of a valid Taxi Broker's Licence
4.2 Any Person desiring to obtain a Taxi Broker's Licence from the Town shall make
application to the Chief Licence Inspector in a form approved by the Chief Licence
Inspector.
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4.3 No Taxi Broker's Licence shall be issued to any Person unless:
a) each Person actively engaged in the conduct of the business is of the full age of
18;
b) such Person is the Owner of at least three Taxis, or has acquired the right to use
at least three Taxis pursuant to any agreement of arrangement with another
Person or Persons;
c) such person has provided a list of the make, model and year of all Taxis to be
used in the Taxi Broker's business
d) such person obtains a Business Licence issued by the Town;
e) such Person has paid the Taxi Broker's Licence fee according to Schedule "P"
of the Fees and Charges Bylaw; and
f) such Person is able to provide a Dispatch Office in Town which shall be
equipped with a manually answered business telephone and staff so as to
continuously provide service seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
4.4 If at any time a Person ceases to meet any requirement for a Taxi Broker's Licence
under Section 4.3 of this bylaw, then such Person's Taxi Broker's Licence is
automatically revoked.
4.5 The Taxi Broker shall inform the Chief Licence Inspector within 72 hours as to any
additions of deletions of Taxis to the list required under Section 4.3 of this Bylaw.
4.6 If a Taxi Broker ceases to be the holder of a valid Taxi Broker's Licence, that Person
shall cease to operate a Taxi Business in Town.
4.7 A Taxi Broker's Licence is nontransferable.
4.8 A Taxi Broker shall not either directly or indirectly permit or allow any person to
drive a Taxi unless such person holds a Taxi Driver's Licence.
4.9 A Taxi Broker shall ensure all Taxies used in the operation of the Taxi Broker's
business are the same colour or combination of colours. Colours must be approved
by the Chief Licence Inspector.
5.0 TAXI LICENCE PLATES
5.1
All Taxi Licence Plates are the property of the Town and no Person shall sell, assign,
or transfer a Taxi Licence Plate unless permitted to do so by the Chief Licence
Inspector.
5.2
No Person shall operate a Taxi for the purposes of transporting passengers unless a
Taxi Licence Plate is issued and attached to that Taxi as directed by the Chief
Licence Inspector.
5.3
The total number of Taxi Licence Plates which may be issued annually by the Chief
Licence Inspector shall not exceed thirty-five (35).
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5.4
Unless otherwise cancelled, every Taxi Licence Plate expires on December 31 of
each year.
5.5
A Person applying for the issue of a Taxi Licence Plate must provide the following
to the Chief Licence Inspector:
a) a completed application in the form prescribed by the Chief Licence Inspector;
b) a subsisting Taxi Broker's Licence;
c) the Taxi Licence Plate fee according to Schedule "P" of the Fees and Charges
Bylaw;
d) each proposed Taxi for inspection by a Licence Inspector;
e) a current mechanical inspection certificate for each proposed Taxi, in a form
prescribed by the Chief Licence Inspector;
f) proof of valid registration and insurance for each proposed Taxi.
5.6
A Taxi Licence Plate may be renewed subject to provisions of this bylaw.
5.7
A Person applying for the renewal of a Taxi Licence Plate must provide all of the
following to the Chief Licence Inspector:
a) a completed application in the form prescribed by the Chief Licence Inspector;
b) a subsisting Taxi Broker's Licence;
c) the Taxi Licence Plate fee according to Schedule "P" of the Fees and Charges
Bylaw;
d) each proposed Taxi for inspection by a Licence Inspector;
e) a current mechanical inspection certificate for each proposed Taxi, in a form
f) prescribed by the Chief Licence Inspector; and
g) proof of valid registration and insurance for each proposed Taxi.
5.8
If a Taxi Licence Plate is not renewed on or before December 31, it is deemed to
have been abandoned and the right to renew is forfeited.
5.9
In accordance with Section 5.8, the Chief Licence Inspector will conduct a lottery for
any Taxi Licence Plate deemed abandoned. This lottery will occur within 90 days of
the date the Taxi Licence Plate was deemed abandoned.
5.10
A notice of lottery for a Taxi Licence Plate must be published at least once a week
for two (2) consecutive weeks in at least one newspaper circulating in the Town and
social media, e-notification, and on banff.ca.
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5.11
A Person applying to enter a lottery for a Taxi Licence Plate must provide the
following to the Chief License Inspector:
a) A completed application in the form prescribed by the Chief Licence Inspector;
and
b) A lottery application fee according to Schedule P of the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
5.12
The Chief Licence Inspector shall issue a Taxi Licence Plate to any Person who has
been selected by way of a lottery conducted in accordance with this bylaw and who
complies with all other provisions of this bylaw.
5.13
If for any reason a holder of a Taxi Licence Plate wishes to change or alter the
information recorded pursuant to Section 5.5 or 5.7 of this bylaw, they shall first
register such a change or alteration with the Chief Licence Inspector. Failure to do
so shall render that Taxi Licence Plate null and void.
5.14
The holder of a Taxi Licence Plate shall not permit any Taxi Licence Plate to be
attached to any motor vehicle other than the Taxi that the Taxi Licence Plate was
issued to.
5.15
Notwithstanding Section 5.14, should the holder of a Taxi Licence Plate desire to
substitute another motor vehicle for any Taxi for which a Taxi Licence Plate has
been issued, they shall provide the following to the Chief Licence Inspector:
a) the proposed Taxi for inspection by a Licence Inspector; and
b) a current mechanical inspection certificate for the proposed Taxi, in a form
prescribed by the Chief Licence Inspector;
When the Chief Licence Inspector is satisfied that the proposed Taxi is safe, fit and
suitable for use, they shall approve the transfer of the Taxi Licence Plate to that Taxi.
5.16
The Taxi Licence Plate shall be located on the Taxi in a location directed by the
Chief Licence Inspector.
6.0 TAXI DRIVER'S LICENCES
6.1
No Person shall drive or operate a Taxi within the Town without being the holder of
a valid Taxi Driver's Licence.
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6.2
A person applying for a Taxi Driver's Licence must provide the following
information to the Chief Licence Inspector in an application form approved by the
Chief Licence Inspector:
a) The name of the Taxi Broker they will be working for;
b) The person's full legal name, address, telephone number, date of birth, physical
descriptors, and driver's licence number;
c) Proof that the person is licensed to operate a Taxi in the Province of Alberta;
d) The Taxi Driver's Licence fee according to Schedule "P" of the Fees and
Charges Bylaw;
e) Disclosure of any criminal charges or convictions in the previous ten (10) years;
6.3
A Taxi Driver's Licence shall be valid only for the calendar year or portion thereof
for which it was issued.
6.4
Every Driver operating a Taxi in Town must:
a) prominently display their Taxi Driver's Licence in such a position inside the Taxi
that is clearly visible to passengers in all seats of the Taxi;
b) be neatly dressed, clean, well behaved and courteous to passengers;
c) not smoke or vape, or allow smoking or vaping by any person at any time in the
Taxi;
d) transport no more passengers than there are seatbelts in the Taxi;
e) not demand payment of any fees not specifically authorized by the Taxi Broker's
tariff of fees;
f) turn over any found property in the Taxi to the Taxi Broker to be returned to the
rightful owner if known. If the owner of the property is not known, the
property shall be turned over to the Town of Banff Municipal Enforcement
department;
g) unless otherwise directed by a passenger, drive the passenger by the most direct
practical route to their destination;
h) not obstruct sidewalks or solicit any passengers while waiting for hire;
i) have the Taximeter in operation whenever carrying a passenger or passengers in
the Taxi; and
j) on request of the passenger, issue a receipt in the amount paid for Taxi fare.
6.5
A Taxi Driver shall accept as a passenger any Person requiring the service of such
Taxi within the limits of the Town and who is able to pay.
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6.6
Notwithstanding Section 6.5, a Driver may refuse to accept as a passenger any
person who:
a) owes money to the Driver for a previous fare of service;
b) refuses to disclose their final destination before or immediately after entering the
Taxi;
c) asks to be driven to a remote place in circumstances which the Driver reasonably
believes to be unsafe; or
d) is obnoxious, abusive or offensive;
provided that such Driver, in all such cases, immediately records on their daily trip
report the reasons for their refusal.
6.7
Any Driver in charge of a Taxi must provide service to all persons with a disability,
providing that such persons are able to reach the curbside and are able to enter and
leave the Taxi with a minimum of assistance from the Driver. Drivers shall fold and
store wheelchairs or mobility devices belonging to such persons.
6.8
It shall be an offence for any Driver to fail to comply with any of the requirements
set forth in Sections 6.4 through 6.7.
7.0 TAXIMETERS
7.1
All Taxis operated within the Town pursuant to this bylaw shall be equipped with a
Taximeter.
7.2
The Taximeter used in a Taxi shall mechanically register the distance and the correct
fee or charge in accordance with the Taxi Broker's tariff of fees. Such Taximeter
shall be so installed and adjusted as to automatically operate while the Taxi is under
hire whether the Taxi is in motion or standing.
7.3
All Taximeters shall be installed in the Taxis in such a manner as the Chief Licence
Inspector may direct, and they shall be in such a location as to be plainly visible to
passengers in the Taxi and shall be sealed as required by this bylaw.
7.4
All Taximeters shall be so illuminated that the fare can be read at all times by a
passenger in the front or rear seats of such Taxi.
7.5
Taximeters shall be installed such that activation of the meter turns off the roof top
illuminated sign upon the Taxi.
7.6
All Taximeters shall be inspected, tested for accuracy and registration, and sealed by
a qualified meter technician.
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7.7
It shall be an offence for a Taxi Broker to allow a Taxi to be operated when the
Taximeter fails to comply with any of the requirements set forth in Sections 7.1
through 7.6.
8.0 SETTING AND COLLECTION OF TAXI FARES
8.1
All fares must be recorded through the Taximeter. The fees to be charged to
passengers carried in Taxis within the Town will be determined by each individual
Taxi Broker.
8.2
Every Taxi Broker shall keep or cause to be kept a record of:
a) the time and date when every customer is picked up and the number of
customers;
b) the location at which every customer is picked up; and
c) the destination at which every customer is discharged and the time of discharge.
9.0 VEHICLE FOR HIRE RESTRICTIONS
9.1
Any Vehicle for Hire, other than a Taxi, may only provide service to a customer if
the customer has entered into an agreement, prior to the pick-up, with the business
providing the service.
9.2
No Vehicle for Hire, other than a Taxi, may park upon a Highway unless it is
engaged in the performance of an agreement pursuant to Section 9.1.
9.3
No Person shall, while operating a Vehicle for Hire other than a Taxi, pick up a
passenger unless the passenger has entered into an agreement pursuant to Section 9.1
in advance of the pick-up.
10.0
MECHANICAL REGULATIONS RESPECTING TAXI CONDITIONS
10.1
Every Taxi Broker must provide to the Chief Licence Inspector a current mechanical
fitness inspection certificate completed and signed by a Licensed Mechanic for each
Taxi licensed pursuant to this bylaw:
a) prior to the issuance or renewal of a Taxi Licence Plate; and
b) at any other time a Licence Inspector deems necessary.
10.2
No Taxi Broker shall permit the operation of any Taxi for which a mechanical
inspection certificate has not been completed and signed by a Licensed Mechanic.
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10.3
The Taxi Broker shall at all times ensure that all Taxis are clean and in good interior
condition, and mechanically maintained so that they are safe, fit and suitable for use
as a Taxi.
10.4
It shall be an offence for a Taxi Broker to fail to comply with any of the
requirements set forth in Sections 10.1 through 10.3 herein.
11.0
GENERAL REGULATIONS RESPECTING TAXI CONDITIONS
11.1
The Taxi Broker shall at all times display decals in each Taxi showing rates and fares
which:
a) face outward on each rear door window;
b) are in a form approved by the Licence Inspector
c) set out the fare to be charged for the hire of the Taxi; and
d) set out any additional charges for excess baggage or oversize items.
11.2
Every Taxi Broker, Licencee or Driver shall, upon demand of a Licence Inspector,
produce any Licence, certificate, permit, of any other document required under the
provisions of this bylaw.
11.3
The business name and telephone number of the Taxi Broker that a Taxi is affiliated
with shall be prominently displayed on the rear and side of each such Taxi. Where a
rooftop display unit is in use, the business name and phone number will be displayed
on the roof light. Both displays shall be approved by the Chief Licence Inspector.
11.4
No Taxi Broker, Licencee or Driver shall display or allow to be displayed any
trademark or emblem on the exterior of the Taxi, other than a trademark or emblem
that is registered or copyrighted by the business, or that is expressly authorized to be
used by the business.
11.5
Each Taxi Licensed pursuant to this bylaw shall have a complete physical inspection
made by a Licence Inspector, for an annual fee as specified in Schedule "P" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw:
a) prior to the issuance or renewal of a Taxi Licence Plate; and
b) six (6) months following the issuance or renewal of a Taxi Licence Plate
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11.6
Any deficiencies noted by the Licence Inspector at the time of the physical
inspection must be corrected within forty-eight (48) hours to the satisfaction of a
Licence Inspector. Failure to correct any deficiency will result in the revocation of
the Taxi Licence Plate until such a time as the deficiency is corrected to the
satisfaction of a Licence Inspector.
12.0
POWERS OF CHIEF LICENCE INSPECTOR AND LICENCE
INSPECTORS
12.1
The Chief Licence Inspector is hereby authorized and empowered to:
a) refuse to issue a Taxi Broker's Licence where the applicant fails to comply with
the requirements of this bylaw;
b) revoke or suspend a Taxi Broker's Licence where the Licencee fails to comply
with the requirements of this bylaw;
c) refuse to issue or renew any Taxi Licence Plate for any Taxi which fails to
comply with the requirements of this bylaw;
d) revoke or suspend a Taxi Licence Plate with respect to any Taxi which fails to
comply with the requirements of this bylaw;
e) refuse to issue a renew a Taxi Driver's Licence where the Licencee fails to
comply with the requirements of this bylaw;
f) revoke or suspend a Taxi Driver's Licence where the Licencee fails to comply
with the requirements of this bylaw;
g) prescribe and authorize the forms, Licenses and certificates pursuant to the
provisions of this bylaw, and without limiting the generality, including a form of
Taxi Broker's Licence, Taxi Licence Plate, Taxi Driver's Licence, Mechanical
Inspection Certificate, and all application forms.
12.2
A suspension of any Licence by the Chief Licence Inspector may be:
a) for a period of time not exceeding the un-expired term of the Licence; or
b) where the suspension is for non-compliance with the requirements of this bylaw,
until the requirements of the bylaw, in the opinion of the Licence Inspector,
have been complied with.
12.3
Any Licence Inspector is hereby authorized and empowered to:
a) suspend a Taxi Licence Plate for any Taxi which fails to comply with the
requirements of this bylaw;
b) suspend a Taxi Driver's Licence issued pursuant to this bylaw;
i.
where the Driver has a driving record which, in the opinion of the
Licence Inspector makes them unfit to drive a Taxi; or
ii.
where the conduct or state of health of the Driver is such that they are
unable to drive a Taxi; or
iii.
where the Driver does not comply with the requirements of this bylaw.
12.4
Where a Taxi Licence Plate or a Taxi Driver's Licence is suspended by a Licence
Inspector, that Licence Inspector shall as soon as practically possible, forward to the
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Chief Licence Inspector and any affected Licencee, notification of the suspension
and the reasons for the suspension.
12.5
The suspension of the Taxi Licence Plate or a Taxi Driver's Licence by a Licence
Inspector is to be of a temporary nature and may be for a period not exceeding
seventy-two (72) hours.
12.6
A Taxi Licence Plate or a Taxi Driver's Licence issued under this bylaw may be
suspended by any Licence Inspector for non-compliance with the requirements of
this bylaw notwithstanding that the Licencee has not been prosecuted for
contravention of the bylaw.
12.7
Any Person who makes any false or misleading statement in any application or
mechanical inspection certificate filed with the Chief Licence Inspector shall be in
breach of this bylaw and may be issued an offence ticket requiring payment of a
penalty as outlined in Schedule "A" of this bylaw.
13.0
APPEALS
13.1
Any Person who has been refused a Licence or has had their Licence revoked or
suspended under Section 12.1 has the right to appeal this decision.
13.2
All appeals received under Section 13.1 will be reviewed by the Town Manager or
designate. Appeals must be made in writing within 14 days of the decision being
rendered by the Chief Licence Inspector.
14.0
PENALTIES
14.1
Any Person who contravenes the provisions of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and
is liable for the penalty set out in Schedule "A", or if no penalty is specified in
Schedule "A" for the particular offence, for the penalty in accordance with Section
14.8 of this bylaw.
14.2
When a person is alleged to have contravened any provision of this bylaw, a Peace
Officer or Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a Town of Banff Notice of
Offence which shall state:
a) the nature of the offence;
b) the penalty payable in connection with the offence; and
c) the time period within which the penalty must be paid.
14.3
A Town of Banff Notice of Offence shall be deemed to be sufficiently served for the
purposes of this bylaw if:
a) served personally on the accused; or
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b) mailed by registered post to the address of the registered Owner or the Person
concerned;
14.4
Nothing in this bylaw shall prevent any Peace Officer or Bylaw Officer from issuing
a ticket requiring a court appearance of the defendant, pursuant to the provisions of
the Provincial Offences Procedure Act or from laying an Information in lieu of
issuing a Town of Banff Notice of Offence.
14.5
In lieu of prosecution, the Person named in a Town of Banff Notice of Offence may
elect to voluntarily make payment to the Town of the penalty amount specified in
the Town of Banff Notice of Offence.
14.6
If the payment specified in the Town of Banff Notice of Offence is not paid in
accordance with the terms of the Notice of Offence and in the time required by the
Notice of Offence, a prosecution may be commenced for the alleged contravention
of this bylaw.
14.7
Any Person violating any of the provisions of this bylaw shall become liable to the
Town for any expense, loss or damage occasioned to the Town of reason of such
violation.
14.8
Except as otherwise provided for in this bylaw, a Person who is guilty of an offence
under this Bylaw for which a penalty is not otherwise provided is liable to a fine of
not less than $500.00 and not more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($2,500.00) per offence, plus costs, and in default of payment is liable to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months or to a term of imprisonment
for a term not exceeding six (6) months without the option of a fine.
14.9
Notwithstanding any other provision of this bylaw, the imposition of a fine either by
issuance of a Town Notice of Offence or by summary conviction in court shall not
relieve any Person so fined from any liability to pay to the Town any expenses arising
from any damage or loss caused by that Person to Town property.
15.0
SEVERABILITY
If any clause in this bylaw is found to be invalid, it shall be severed from the remainder of
the bylaw and shall not invalidate the whole bylaw.
16.0
SCHEDULES
16.1
Schedule "A" forms part of this bylaw.
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17.0
REPEAL
17.1
Bylaw 25-3, Taxi Bylaw, is repealed upon this bylaw coming into effect.
18.0
ENACTMENT
18.1
This bylaw comes into force when it receives third reading and is signed by the
Mayor and the Town Manager or designates.
READ A FIRST TIME this 8th day of May, 2023.
READ A SECOND TIME, as amended, this 8th day of May, 2023.
READ A THIRD TIME, as amended, this 8th day of May, 2023.
SIGNED AND PASSED this 8th day of May, 2023.
On Original
_______________________
Barb Pelham
Acting Mayor
On Original
_______________________
Kelly Gibson
Town Manager
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SCHEDULE A - PENALTIES
Section
Description
Fine
2nd Offence within
one year
4.1
Carry on a Taxi business without a Taxi
Broker's License
$400.00
$800.00
4.3
Fail to satisfy requirements of Taxi Broker's
License
$400.00
$800.00
4.5
Fail to inform License Inspector of vehicle
addition/deletion
$400.00
$800.00
4.8
Taxi Broker permit or allow unauthorized
driver
$500.00
$1000.00
5.2
Operate a Taxi without valid Taxi License
Plate
$400.00
$800.00
5.16
Improper placement of Taxi License Plate
$250.00
$500.00
6.1
Operate Taxi without a Taxi Driver's License
$500.00
$1000.00
6.8
Fail to comply with Taxi Driver's Regulations
$250.00
$500.00
7.7
Taxi Broker fail to comply with Taxi Meter
Regulations
$250.00
$500.00
8.2
Taxi Broker fail to keep proper records
$250.00
$500.00
9.2
Vehicle for Hire parked on Highway without
agreement
$400.00
$800.00
9.3
Vehicle for Hire - Pick up passengers without
agreement
$400.00
$800.00
10.4
Taxi Broker fail to comply with mechanical
regulations
$500.00
$1000.00
11.1
Taxi Broker fail to properly display fare rate
$250.00
$500.00
11.2
Fail to provide document to License Inspector
$250.00
$500.00
12.7
Provide false or misleading statement
$500.00
$1000.00
1) If a Person is charged with a second offence under this bylaw within twelve (12) months of
committing the first offence, the penalty shall be double the initial fine amount.