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TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN
HOUSE BYLAW NO. 2020/16
A BYLAW TO LICENSE, REGULATE AND CONTROL TAXIS AND TAXI
BUSINESSES WITHIN THE TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M-26 authorizes a
municipality to pass bylaws:
i.
respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection
of people and property,
ii. to provide for a system of licenses, permits, approvals or conditions,
iii. to establish and specify the fees, rates, fares, tariffs or charges that
may be charged for the hire of taxis,
iv. respecting the enforcement of bylaws,
v. provide for license or permit suspension or cancellation,
vi. provide for an appeal, the body that is to decide the appeal and
related matters;
WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Rocky Mountain House deems it advisable to
enact a bylaw for the licensing and regulation of Taxis;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Rocky Mountain House, duly
assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
1. TITLE
1. This Bylaw shall be known as the "Taxi Bylaw".
2. DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
a)
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means a person appointed by the Town under
Section 555 of the Municipal Government Act.
b) "CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town or his delegate.
c)
"Controlled prugs and Substances Act" means the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, SC 1996, c. 19 as amended or replaced.
d)
"Council" means the municipal council of the Town.
e) "Criminal Code" means the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985, c. C-46, as amended
or replaced.
f)
"Fees and Rates Bylaw" means the Town of Rocky Mountain House Fees and
Rates Bylaw, as amended and replaced.
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g) "License Inspector" means the Senior Peace Officer or his designate.
h) "Licensed Vehicle Inspection Station" means a facility licensed to conduct
motor vehicle mechanical inspections under the Vehicle Inspection Regulation,
Alta Reg 211/2006, Part 3, as amended or replaced.
i)
"Owner" means the owner of a Taxi Business or of the motor vehicle used as
a Taxi.
j)
"Peace Officer" means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
(RCMP), Community Peace Officer, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Motor Transport
Officer (Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer) and, for the purposes of this
Bylaw, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
k) "Taxi" means a public vehicle, including a livery vehicle or any other motor
vehicle designed to carry 15 passengers or less which is used to transport
passengers and their baggage, on request, to a stated destination.
I)
"Taxi Business" means the business of operating one or more Taxis, including
accepting calls or electronic requests for the dispatch of Taxis by the public at
large.
m) "Taxi Business License" means the license issued to the operator of a Taxi
Business under section 3 of this Bylaw.
n) "Taxi Commission" means the Rocky Mountain House Policing Committee
established under The Policing Committee Bylaw, as amended or replaced.
o) "Taxi Driver" means a person who has a Taxi Driver's Permit.
p) "Taxi Driver's Permit" means the permit authorizing a person to drive a Taxi
under section 4 of this Bylaw.
q) "Taxi General Inspection" means an inspection by the Town as required under
section 5 of this Bylaw.
r) "Taxi Inspection Report" means a report produced as a result of an inspection
conducted under section 5.2 of this Bylaw.
s) "Taxi Meter" means a device used to compute and display the fare payable for
services provided by a Taxi.
t) "Town" means, as the context requires, the Municipal Corporation of the Town
of Rocky Mountain House, or the geographical area included within the
corporate limits of the municipality.
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u) "Traffic Safety Act" means the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c. T-6 as amended
or replaced or any regulation or Bylaw passed under it.
v) "Violation Ticket" means a ticket issued pursuant to Part II or III of the
Provincial Offences Procedures Act, RSA 2000 c. P-34, as amended or
replaced.
TAXI BUSINESS LICENSING
1. No person shall operate a Taxi Business within the Town before obtaining a
Taxi Business License and paying all applicable fees as set out in the Town's
Rates and Fees Bylaw.
2. The applicant for a Taxi Business License shall pay the fees to the Town at the
time of application as required by the Town's Rates and Fees Bylaw.
3. The Town shall not issue any refunds for fees paid. Licensing fees are not
prorated.
4. Upon application for a Taxi Business License or at such other time as may be
directed by a Peace Officer, an applicant for a Taxi Business License shall
produce the following:
a) A completed and signed application in the form set out in Schedule
11A";
b) the name and address of the registered owners of the Taxis to be used in
the Taxi Business;
c) proof of registration and insurance that complies with the Insurance Act,
RSA 2000, c 1-3 and provides coverage of not less than the limits
prescribed in the Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation,
AR 314/2002 of each Taxi to be licensed;
d) proof of insurance that the applicant is the holder of a subsisting policy of
insurance for the business of operating a Taxi Business;
e) the name of the Taxi Business;
f) the make, year, colour, license plate number and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN} of the Taxis;
g) each Taxi Driver's name, date of birth, driver's license number and current
address; and
h) a Taxi Inspection Report for each Taxi as detailed in section 5.2 of this
Bylaw.
5. If any of the information required by the form set out in Schedule "A" or any
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of the items listed in section 3.4 (b-g) change during the validity of the Taxi
Business License, the Taxi Business shall notify the Town in writing within 14
days.
6. A Taxi Business shall ensure that each Taxi Driver it employs has a valid Taxi
Driver's Permit.
7. Where there is a change in control of a Taxi Business, the holder of the Taxi
Business License shall notify the Town and a new Taxi Business License is
required to reflect the change of control. The Town will issue a new Taxi
Business License upon receipt of:
a) a completed application as set out in Schedule "A", and
b) payment of a fee as set out in the Town's Rates and Fees Bylaw.
8. No person shall operate a Taxi Business without a Taxi Business License.
9. Businesses engaged primarily as delivery services shall not be licensed as a
Taxi Business.
10.AII Taxi Business Licenses are the property of the Town and may not be sold
or transferred to another person except in accordance with this Bylaw. Taxi
Business Licenses shall be surrendered to the Town:
a) when a Taxi Business ceases to operate;
b) upon the demand of a Peace Officer;
c) when the Taxi Business License has been suspended or cancelled; and
d) for any other reason the CAO deems necessary in the circumstances.
1 LAIi Taxi Business Licenses shall be valid from January 1 to December 31 of that
year.
4. TAXI DRIVER PERMITS
1. No person shall operate a Taxi without holding a valid Alberta Class 1, 2, 3 or
4 operator's license.
2. No person shall operate a Taxi within the Town, whether or not for a fare,
without holding a valid Taxi Driver's Permit.
3. Taxi Driver's Permit fees shall be as established in the Town's Rates and Fees
Bylaw. The Town shall not issue any refunds for fees paid. Permit fees are not
prorated.
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4. A Taxi Driver's Permit shall not be sold or transferred to any other person or
persons.
5. Upon application for a Taxi Driver's Permit, or at such other time as may be
directed by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer, an applicant for a Taxi Driver's Permit
shall produce the following:
a) A completed and signed application in the form set out as Schedule "B";
b) A 5-year driver's abstract from the Motor Vehicles Branch of the Province
of Alberta which is dated not more than one month prior to the date of the
application;
c) A valid and subsisting Alberta Operator's License of a Class which permits
the operation of taxis within the Province of Alberta;
d) A Name Based Criminal Records Check which is dated not more than one
month prior to the date of the application; and
e) A Vulnerable Sector Check which is dated not more than one month prior
to the date of the application.
6. Upon the Town
a) receiving the items in section 4.5 a) to c);
b) receiving satisfactory Criminal Record Checks as specified in section 4.5 d)
and e); and
c) being satisfied that the applicant has met all other requirements of this
Bylaw,
the Town may issue the applicant a Taxi Driver's Permit.
7. The Town may decide not to issue a Taxi Driver's Permit to any person who:
a) has been convicted under the Criminal Code of:
i.
a sexual offence or offence relating to the corruption of public
morals;
ii.
an offence relating to homicide, kidnapping, abduction or false
imprisonment;
iii.
an offence relating to robbery or extortion; or
b) has been convicted under the Criminal Code or the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, within the 5 year period immediately preceding the date of
application of an offence of:
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i.
impaired driving;
ii.
refusing to provide a breath sample;
iii.
driving while impaired with a blood or drug concentration above the
legal limit;
iv.
assault causing bodily harm;
v.
assault with a weapon;
vi.
possession for the purpose of trafficking or trafficking of a controlled
substance; or
c) has been charged with an offence under the Criminal Code or the Controlled
Drugs and Substances Act as specified in section 4. 7 a) or section 4. 7 b)
until the charge has been withdrawn or the matter is otherwise dealt with
in a manner which does not result in a conviction; or
d) has been convicted of an offence(s) under the Traffic Safety Act resulting
in the assessment of 10 or more demerit points or is under review by the
Alberta Transportation Safety Board.
8. A Taxi Driver charged with an offence under the Criminal Code or the Controlled
Drugs and Substances Act is required to report the charge immediately to the
Town and surrender their Taxi Driver's Permit until the matter is resolved in a
court of law.
9. No person shall operate a Taxi with or without fare while their Taxi Driver's
Permit is under suspension or has been cancelled.
10.AII Taxi Driver's Permits shall be valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following
year. The Taxi Driver shall ensure he obtains a Taxi Driver's Permit for the
following year no later than March 31 of the preceding year.
11.AII Taxi Driver's Permits are the property of the Town. Taxi Drivers shall
surrender them upon ceasing to be employed as a Taxi Driver, or upon the
demand of the Town.
5. TAXI INSPECTIONS AND TAXI GENERAL INSPECTIONS
1. The Taxi Inspection Report shall be carried out at the expense of the Taxi
Business.
2. Annual Taxi Inspection Report:
a) completed by a facility certified by the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry
Council;
b) in the form and covers the same items as set out in Schedule "C"; and
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c) dated no more than one year after the date of the inspection.
d) is required on an annual basis and will be valid from April 1 to March 31 of
the following year.
3. The Town will maintain a record of all inspections and documentation related
to:
a) Taxi Business License;
b) Taxi Inspections for each Taxi;
c) insurance;
d) general appearance and cleanliness of the Taxis;
e) compliance with terms of this Bylaw with respect to markings and
identification;
f) Taxi Driver's Permits;
g) complaints against a Taxi Driver or Taxi Business; and
h) contraventions of this Bylaw.
4. If, in the opinion of a Peace Officer at any time, a Taxi has mechanical
deficiencies, the Peace Officer may direct the Taxi Driver or the Taxi Business
to have the Taxi inspected at a Licensed Vehicle Inspection Station
immediately.
5. Upon direction of a Peace Officer, a Taxi Business shall deliver the Taxi for
inspection at a time and location specified by the Peace Officer.
6. Upon receiving a complaint or if the Peace Officer has reasonable grounds, the
Town may perform a Taxi General Inspection of Taxis in the form attached as
Schedule "D".
6. IDENTIFICATION
1. Every Taxi shall display on both sides of the Taxi a permanent,
professional sign bearing the name of the Taxi Business and the Taxi Business's
telephone number.
2. Every Taxi shall display a unit number on each front fender and the rear of the
Taxi in a colour contrasting to the vehicle body colour. This unit number shall
be clearly visible at all times.
3. Every Taxi shall have an illuminated dome light installed on the roof of the Taxi
identifying the name of the Taxi Business.
4. Where a Taxi is also utilized as a personal vehicle, a good quality magnetic
sign on each front door may be permitted and shall be displayed when the
vehicle is in service as a Taxi.
5. No person may operate a vehicle with markings identifying it as a Taxi without
a valid Taxi Business License for the vehicle unless the operator is driving for
other purposes tuch as vehicle maintenance to a repair /inspection facility and
be clearly identified as out of service.
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6. If requested in writing by a Taxi Business, the Town may approve and register
a specific paint or colouring scheme for exclusive use by that Taxi Business.
The Town shall not approve a paint or colouring scheme if it would be likely to
deceive any person or cause confusion or in any way be similar to a specified
paint or colouring scheme approved for any other Taxi Business.
7. A Taxi Business shall not use a paint or colouring scheme which is likely to
deceive any person or cause confusion or in any way be similar to a specified
paint or colouring scheme approved for any other Taxi Business.
7. SERVICE STANDARDS
1. The holder of a Taxi Business License shall ensure that each Taxi operated
under the Taxi Business License has a decal clearly advertising the fare rate
and any applicable surcharges prominently displayed on the front doors of a
Taxi.
2. The holder of a Taxi Business License shall ensure that all Taxis operated under
the Taxi Business License are maintained in a clean and presentable condition
at all times.
a) The Town may inspect any Taxi at random intervals to determine the
compliance of the Taxi with the standards set out in Schedule "D".
3. A Taxi Driver:
a) shall be neatly dressed, clean and courteous to passengers;
b) shall not permit to be carried in their Taxi a greater number of passengers
than the proper seating capacity for the vehicle as specified by the
manufacturer of the vehicle;
c) shall ensure that each seat belt in the Taxi is in good working order;
d) shall ensure that the interior of the Taxi is clean and shall not contain any
garbage;
e) shall ensure that the upholstery of the Taxi is clean, free of holes, cuts and
tears;
f) shall ensure that all windows and doors of the Taxi are in good working
order, and specifically open and close;
g) shall ensure that the Taxi has an interior light that is in good working order;
h) shall not charge more than the maximum fare and applicable surcharge;
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i)
shall not refuse to provide a receipt, in the amount of the fare, when
requested by the passenger;
j)
shall not collect any fare or give any change while the Taxi is in motion;
k) shall not permit any passenger to enter or leave the Taxi while it is in
motion;
I)
shall not permit anything to be placed or remain in the Taxi in such a
position as to obstruct the Taxi Driver's vision;
m) shall proceed to the destination requested by the most direct route, barring
detours due to construction or emergency situations;
n) shall store any substance intended for vehicle maintenance in a container
not susceptible to puncture or leakage. This includes, but is not limited to:
lubricants, windshield washer solution and antifreeze;
a) shall not smoke or use e-cigarettes or cannabis themselves nor permit any
passenger to smoke or use e-cigarettes or cannabis within the Taxi;
p) shall not allow alcohol or cannabis to be consumed by any passenger in the
Taxi;and
q) shall display their Taxi Driver's Permit in a transparent protective sleeve
prominently mounted on the dash of the Taxi when on duty, so as to be
visible with photograph to passengers and Peace Officers;
4. No Taxi Driver or holder of a Taxi Business License shall in respect of any
person being guided, led or assisted by a service animal refuse to serve such
a person or refuse to permit such a person to enter a Taxi with such service
animal by reason only of the presence of the service animal.
5. Despite section 7.4, a Taxi Driver subject to allergic reactions to the service
animal may refuse service to persons accompanied by a service animal,
provided the driver makes immediate arrangements to have the person
assisted by another Taxi Driver.
6. A Taxi Driver shall provide service to all physically disabled persons, provided
that such persons are able to reach the curb side and are able to enter and
exit the Taxi with minimum assistance from the Taxi Driver.
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7. A Taxi Driver is required to fold and store a wheelchair belonging to a physically
disabled passenger who the driver accepts to transport.
8. No Taxi Driver shall refuse service to a person because of the race, religious
beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability,
mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of
income, family status or sexual orientation of that person or class of persons
or of any other person or class of persons.
9. Except as provided in section 7. 9 a) following, any Taxi Driver or Taxi Business
who refuses Taxi service within the Town at any time is guilty of an offence
and subject to a penalty as provided for in Schedule "E".
a) Service may be refused to a person if that person:
i.
owes the Taxi Driver or Taxi Business fare for a previous Taxi service;
ii.
refuses to disclose their final destination upon request before or
immediately after entering the Taxi;
iii.
asks to be driven to a remote place in circumstances the Taxi Driver
reasonably believes to be unsafe;
iv.
is unduly abusive or combative;
v.
is impaired or disorderly;
vi.
requests a Taxi Driver to carry an animal or any baggage which might
be detrimental to the repair, cleanliness or sanitary condition of the
Taxi, with the exception of a service animal as detailed in section
7.4;
vii.
appears in the reasonable opinion of the Taxi Driver to be unable to
pay for the services of the Taxi; or
viii.
is perceived by the Taxi Driver to pose a safety risk to himself or
other passengers.
b) Whenever service is refused, the Taxi Driver shall record the date, time
and place of the refusal and the reason for such refusal. The Taxi Business
shall submit refusal of service records upon request of the License
Inspector to the Town.
If a Taxi Business fails to produce such records
to the Town, it is guilty of an offence and subject to a penalty under this
Bylaw provided for in Schedule "E".
c) Upon being requested by a License Inspector, every Owner or Taxi Driver,
shall advise the License Inspector of the address of any place to or from
which a passenger has been driven for complaint investigation
purposes.
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d)
An Owner or Taxi Driver shall report to the License Inspector any collision
causing damage to a Taxi no later than 72 hours after a collision.
10.The Town shall conduct a monthly review of public complaints received by the
Town regarding the operation of a Taxi. Complaints may include, but are not
limited to: unsafe or erratic operation, cleanliness, courteous service, fares and
such other matters as may be deemed as detrimental to the provision of Taxi
service within the Town. All such complaints shall be discussed with the Taxi
Business or Taxi Driver involved or both to ascertain the validity of the
complaint.
11.The Town shall address complaints involving matters pursuant to the Traffic
Safety Act and they shall be dealt with as prescribed by provincial statute.
8. FARE STRUCTURE
1. Council may, from time to time, establish minimum and maximum fares and
surcharges for Taxi service.
9.0FFENCES
1. Any person who contravenes any section of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence
and subject to a penalty.
2. Penalties for offences under this Bylaw shall be as specified in Schedule "E".
Any person charged with an offence under this Bylaw may, in lieu of
prosecution, pay the specified penalty on the face of the Violation Ticket.
3. Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent a Peace Officer from issuing a violation
ticket pursuant to Part II or III of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, RSA
2000, c P-34 as amended or replaced.
4. If the CAO forms the opinion, on reasonable and probable grounds, that lack
of compliance with any provision of this Bylaw by any person has caused or
may cause danger to the health or safety of the public, the CAO may, by
written notice to the holder of the Taxi Business License or Taxi Driver's Permit
or both, suspend any Taxi Business License or Taxi Driver's Permit issued
pursuant to the provisions of the Bylaw for so long as the state of non
compliance with this Bylaw persists, whether or not the Peace Officer charges
any person with an offence under this Bylaw.
5. Where a Peace Officer believes, on reasonable and probable grounds, that an
offence has been committed under this Bylaw in relation to a Taxi the Peace
Officer may seize that taxi and cause it to be removed and stored at a
suitable location as determined in the sole discretion of the Peace Officer at
. the cost of the Taxi Business or Taxi Driver or both.
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10. SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION
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1. The Town may suspend or cancel any Taxi Business License or Taxi Driver's
Permit issued under this Bylaw for any of the following reasons:
a) A Taxi Business or a Taxi Driver refused to allow an inspection as
authorized under this Bylaw;
b) A Taxi Business or a Taxi Driver gave false or misleading information to
the Town;
c)
A Taxi Business or a Taxi Driver violated or failed to comply with any
provision of this Bylaw;
d) A Taxi Business violated or failed to comply with any condition of the Taxi
Business License;
e) Where the Town receives information that the conduct of a Taxi Business
may justify the suspension or cancellation of the Taxi Business License;
f)
A Taxi Driver violated or failed to comply with any condition of the Taxi
Driver's Permit; and
g) Where the Town receives information that the conduct of a holder of a Taxi
Driver's Permit may justify the suspension or cancellation of the Taxi
Driver's Permit.
2. The Town may suspend or cancel a Taxi Business License as a result of the
Taxi Driver's conduct.
3. Before suspending or cancelling a Taxi Business License or a Taxi Driver's
Permit, the Town shall:
a) provide written notification, served personally or by registered mail at the
address provided for in the Taxi Business License; and
b) advise the Taxi Business or Taxi Driver, or both, as the case may be, of
the right to appeal to the Taxi Commission under this Bylaw.
4. If the Town cancels a Taxi Business License or Taxi Driver's Permit, the fees
paid by the Taxi Business or Taxi Driver shall be forfeited.
a) An Owner whose Taxi Business License has been cancelled under section
10 of this Bylaw may not apply for a new license for a period of one year
from the date that the cancellation took effect
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b) A Taxi Driver whose Taxi Driver's Permit has been cancelled under section
10 may not apply for a new permit for a period of one year from the date
that the cancellation took effect.
11.APPEALS
1. There is no appeal from decisions or actions taken regarding Taxi Inspections.
2. If a Taxi Business or Taxi Driver wishes to appeal a:
a) suspension or cancellation of a Taxi Business License or a Taxi Driver's
Permit, or
b) seizure of a Taxi under section 9.5 of this Bylaw
it must:
a) submit a written appeal to the Taxi Commission within 15 days of
cancellation or suspension; which appeal may include a request for a stay
of the suspension or cancellation of a Taxi Business License or a Taxi
Driver's Permit; and
3. Pay the appeal fee set out in the Town's Rates and Fees Bylaw. The filing of
an appeal does not operate as a stay of the suspension or cancellation that
has been appealed.
4. Despite section 11.3, if, as part of an appeal under section 11.2, the holder of
a Taxi Business License or Taxi Driver's Permit has requested a stay of the
suspension or cancellation of a Taxi Business License or a Taxi Driver's Permit,
a single member of the Taxi Commission shall consider the request for a stay.
The member may deny a stay, or may grant a stay of the suspension or
cancellation on such conditions as the member considers appropriate.
a) The member of the Taxi Commission shall consider the request for a stay
within 5 business days of the date the Town receives the written appeal as
provided for under section 11.2;
b) Where a stay is granted under this section, the suspension or cancellation
is stayed only until the date the Taxi Commission issues its decision under
section 11.9.
5. Within 15 days of the Taxi Commission receiving the notice of appeal from the
Taxi Business or Taxi Driver, the Taxi Commission shall notify the Taxi
Business or Taxi Driver who filed the appeal, in writing, of the date and time
the appeal will be heard.
6. The Taxi Commission will use its best efforts to hold a hearing as soon as
possible.
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7. The Taxi Commission can determine its own procedure for the appeal hearing.
8. Where the Taxi Commission hears an appeal under this Bylaw, the Taxi
Commission may confirm, vary, or set aside the cancellation, suspension or
seizure and impose any conditions in accordance with this Bylaw.
9. Within 15 days of the hearing, the Taxi Commission shall notify the Taxi
Business or Taxi Driver of its decision in writing with reasons.
10.The decision of the Taxi Commission shall be final and binding.
12. SEVERABILITY
1. Should any provision of this Bylaw be found void or unenforceable by a Court
of competent jurisdiction, the sections found void or unenforceable shall be
severed and the balance of the Bylaw remains in full force and effect.
13.SCHEDULES
1. Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E" form part of this Bylaw.
14.REPEAL
1. This Bylaw repeals Bylaw 2020/02 and Amending Bylaw 2020/06.
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15. EFFECTIVE DATE
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This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on the 16th day of June, 2020.
READ a first time this 16th day of June, 2020.
READ a second time this 16th day of June, 2020.
READ that unanimous consent to proceed to a third and final reading for Taxi Bylaw
2020/16.
READ a third and final time this 16th day of June, 2020.
SIGNED by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer this 16th day of
June, 2020.
Dean Krause
Chief Admi strative Officer
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Redacted under Section 17 of the FOIP Act.
Redacted under Section 17 of the FOIP Act.
Schedule "A"
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BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - Bylaw 14116V
Is th,s Business D New or O Existing
5116 50 Street- Box 1509
Rocky Mountain House, AB
Phone: 403-847-5260
Fax: 403-845-1835
Email:[email protected]
Is this a Home-based Business? n Yes D No
Temporary_-=----
End Oa!e
Company Name ------------------------------------
Business Location (civic address) ______________________________ _
Mailing Address ---------------------------------
Town /City ______________________ .Prov
Postal Code ______ _
Business
Business
Email _____________________ Website _______________ _
Contact Name _________________ Business Phone ____________ _
Business Cell __________________ Business Fax _____________ _
Description - what industry sector best categorizes your business/ what services & products do you offer tne customer?
CONSENT FOR DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
I consent to the listing of my application information on tne TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE WEBSITE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
for Economic Development purposes.
D Yes
D No
S<,nature of Apphcant
APPLICANT DECLARATION
I cenify that the information f have prov-ded is true and accurate, and I agree to abide by all and any Bylaws, Rules and Regulations that
now or hereafter may be in force with respect to the same trade, business or cal ing hereby licensed I w,11 notify the Town of any
changes lo the application information immediately
Name of Applicant (please pnnt)
S-gnature of Applicant
Date
Tl<iepor&Onal lnlomalon otl lhs fon\111 cenc; coJoc:loO ǝ' ltMi -UlhOnty of the TC'Wrl cl Roclcy Mounta.!lHou- BUNneu LJans- Bylaw i41161/0I ..nendǞ l1'1tf-lo Tn,15,n,Oǟon
is blilng caledN kn ihǠ p.irpose dHtrrrir.'11 lt,e ppttmnt's eilgitidlf)' '° De g,aǡltd a b.lan.._ licenMt -nd ,s gcweu111d. avǢ,ec:i nd c,rolected by the Froadom of lnlom-t.c,, ml
Protcdion o1 Privac; NJ (FOW) see1on l3(C) Tne tnbrmllfo,, IMtl bft r.11'ed soCety lot Ir\& pu-poMS of1U-11ng ǣ""- ǤCOI\SN -NI ror eorn)IJ..-,ca ǥnket>orr. artd mon.tonr,g Th1I T°""' ,,
roqueǦ no wno.n COrlt.enl IO dadoM -,di(::non 1nfom1o111on ror putbcal:1on on !he Town's wcbtoile -- perhdllon <10(1)(d) 11 ¥OU t,r,e -"¥ qun,OM 'Mth ,esp.ct to tt.e ǧ 01 rd-.e
of lht, 1nk>fn-etjon, Ǩ c:om.-.:1 the Tarm of Rocky Mounla6n HouH FOIP CoordfflalO( II t-03> &ll!>-28el!I
OFFICE USE ONLY
Commorc1..,ǩna1
OeǪor ǫy flosld-nl
O.,t or Ate- lJut,irnNI
Home Oooupalon OlllSII i
I lame Ǭ(.Y'I Oest: 2
TOT\PCW-,y/Of,y lǭ
D $10000
D $20000
D S360oo
0 S7500
0 $12Ǯ00
D
License# _______ Home Occupation Permit#
License Inspector
Date
A copy of this application can also be found on the Town's website here:
https://rockymtnhousc.com/Home/DownloadDDcument?docld=l d l 5a774-l 40 l-4fdb-8ece-487de483e453
Page 16 of 22
I
Schedule "B"
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LAST NAME
TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BYLAW NO. 2020/16
PROTECTIVE SER VICES
PO Box. 1 S09 Rocky Mountain House AB T4T I £12
Application Date
Phone 403-84 7.52c,o Fa:< 403-815-183S
I
I
TAXI DRIVER'S PERMIT
Year Mth Day
APPLICATION
Renewal
YES
NO
lcin::1c one)
t-lK.ST / MIIJDLE NAME
ANY OTHER NAME USED
rhc above information is ,·clcasable to the nuhlil·
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Strccl
Citv
Province
POilal Code
"1AILING ADDRESS
ifdifTcrcnc·
Street
Citv
Province
Postal Code
PHONE NJ;MBERS
Home (
'
Busmcss
( '
Cell I '
BIRTH DATE
PLACE OF BIRTH
VALIU
PROV
LICENSE Cl.ASS
EXPIRY DATE
I
I
DRIVER
1
2
4
I
I
Year Mlh Day
LICENSE NO
(circle one)
Year Mth Day
Name of Taxi Company who will be your
Number of years experience driving taxi:
cmnlover:
Note: The applicant acknowledges that he/she must provide a Criminal Record Check with Yt!lncrable Sector validated within
6 months of this application. As well as a 5 year Drivers Abstract validated within 30 days of application date tu the Town of
Rocky Mountain llouse as part of this application.
The personal informalion on this form is being collected under the authority or the Town of Rocky Mountain
I louse
Taxi
Bylaw
2018-31 V or amendments thereto.
ll1is information
is
being collected
tOr the purpose
determining the applicant's eligibility to be granted a Taxi Drivers Permit and is governed, authorized and protected by the
Frec:Uum of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) section 33(c). The information will be used solely for
the purpose of issuing Taxi Driver Permits and for comp I iancc vcri ficalion and monitoring. If you have any questions
with respect LO the collection or release of th is information. please feel free to contact the Town of Rocky Mountain
House FOIP coordinator at (403) 845-2866.
Declaration: I confirm I have read and understand this application and confirm that the inrormation I have provided
is co,,cct.
Signature of applicant:
Sworn be:: fore me on
20
at
Commission for Oath (Print Name)
Signature
Expiry Date of Commission
For RCMI' USE ONLY:
For OFFICE USE ONLY:
Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector:
YES
License Issued: D
NO
(circle one)
License Denied:
Recomrnt:ndcd
Not Recommended at this
Yr/Mth/Day
Signature of License
time
Inspector
(circle one)
Yr/Mth/Day
Signature of RCMP
Reg.#
Page 17 of 22
Schedule "C"
TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BYLAW NO. 2020/16
MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD OF INSPECTION
n1e Ollglnal Retard of lnSpedlun m̓l lie gt'l'ltn 00 lhe WStofflll!f regarole-!19 ot lotMlht!c the ̈́hi= POlll'I or not
Vehlcfa lnformalfon
VINI I I I I I I
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Page 18 of 22
TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BYLAW NO. 2020/16
MOTOR \'EHICL.E RECORD OF INSPECTION
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Page 19 of 22
MOTOR VEHIC˲ RECORD OF INSPECTION
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and the appfacable lnspecllon Manual.
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I underSlBnd ii- vet>icie .,specUon idenufies dei'l!'cls and repah are require<l. once
0.1- 1tAora-.(la:,' Yer
ropa11ed the vehde and 11\rs Rocord or lnspecton (ROIJ may bo prosontod lo any
Vehide lnspccbon Facrlily within 10 da)"S of tne inrtlar! in,:;pechon iltld only the failed
llBms noted on 1his ROI are required ID be n,-,napt>tled If t,,e w,hide "' no! n,fumed
Custcff'ff Sqn11ue
for re-,n,;pection within 10 dàs or the initial date of i,upect,on a new inśon n-..,st
be conducted
Page 20 of 22
Schedule "D"
TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BYLAW NO. 2020/16
Town of Rocky Mountain House
Taxi General Inspection
- Schedule o·
Date
Mileage In
Location
Taxi Driver Name
Year
Make
Model
VIN
-
ITEM
YES
NO
NOTES
Name of Taxi on Front Doors
Phone Number on Front Doors
Dome light Installed and Working
pome light identifying company and
ohone number
are rate advertised on front doors
Pnver is neatly dressed
,0.11 seatbells working
nterior is clean and free of garbage
µpholstery Is clean and free of holes.
:uts and tears
0,11 windows in working order
All doors in working order
Interior hght In working order
Proper storage of vehicle maintenance
iauids
Taxi permit displayed and mounted on
jash
3rake Lights working
Front ana Rear signal lights working
High and Low Beams working
Ïindshield Wiper and fluid dispensary
Ðorkinq
Horn Working
1vvindshield free of edge to edge cracks
Front and rear bumper located on
Ñehicle
ITEM
YES
NO
NOTES
Mudguard located on vehicle
Window glazing in compliance
Inspection Completed By
Page 21 of 22
Schedule "E"
1st Offence
2nd Offence
3rd Offence
offences
and Subsequent
TOWN OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BYLAW NO. 2020/16
$200.00 Penalty
$300.00 Penalty
$500.00 Penalty
Page 22 of 22