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CONSOLIDATED VERSION OF
BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW NO. 1407, 2023
AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
Includes Amendment Bylaw No. 1446, 2025
(For Convenience Only)
Please refer to original Bylaws.
DISTRICT OF 100 MILE HOUSE
BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW NO.1407, 2023
A bylaw to provide for licensing and regulation of businesses
WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter, Council may, by bylaw, regulate matters
in relation to business.
NOW THEREFORE Council for the District of 100 Mile House, in open meeting
assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
1.
TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Business License Bylaw No.1407,
2023."
2.
REPEAL
The "District of 100 Mile House Business License Bylaw No.1252, 2013," and all
amendments therefore are hereby repealed.
3.
SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this bylaw is found invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it
shall be severed and the severance shall not affect the validity of the remainder
of the bylaw.
4.
INTERPRETATION
Except as otherwise defined in Schedule A to this Bylaw, words and phrases
herein are to be construed in accordance with their meanings under the
Community Charter and the Interpretation Act, as the context and circumstances
require. A reference to a statute refers to a statute of the Province of British
Columbia unless otherwise indicated, and a reference to any enactment refers to
that enactment as it may be amended or replaced from time to time. Headings
are for conveniences only and must not be construed as defining or in any way
limited the scope or intent of this Bylaw. If any part of this Bylaw is held as being
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid parts is severed and the
remainder is deemed to have been enacted without the invalid part.
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5.
APPLICATION
This Bylaw applies to all business activity in or from premises within the District,
except in relation to activity carried on:
(a) by the government of Canada or its agents, corporations or persons acting
for or on behalf of the Federal government;
(b) by the Province of British Columbia or its agents, corporations or persons
acting for or on behalf of the Province;
(c) by the District or another local government or by an agent, corporation, or
person acting for or on behalf of the District or other local government;
(d) by a person on an Indian Reserve, by an Indian Band within the meaning of
the Indian Act (Canada), or by an Indian Band organization composed
exclusively of Indian Bands or other person employed to act for or on
behalf of the Indian Band.
6.
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPROVAL AGENCIES
6.1
If a business is subject to any requirements, approvals, or restrictions of
the federal, provincial, or local government, the applicant must meet all
requirements, acquire such approvals, and adhere to such restrictions
prior to submitting an application.
6.2
The District's issuance of a license is not a representation by the District
to the licensee or any person that the business complies with legislation,
or other enactments, that apply to that business. As such, if the District
issues a license to a licensee, it is their responsibility for ensuring that
their business complies with all applicable legislation and enactments.
7.
AUTHORITY OF BUSINESS LICENSE INSPECTOR
7.1
The following officers of the District of 100 Mile House are designates as
"License Inspectors" for the purpose of issuing business licenses and/or
administering and enforcing the provisions of this bylaw:
(i)
CAO or Deputy
(ii)
Corporate Officer or Deputy
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7.2 The Business License Inspector may, in accordance with this Bylaw:
(a) issue a license when he or she is satisfied that the applicant has
complied with the requirements of the regulations governing building,
zoning, fire, health, sanitation and business;
(b) shall have the authority to grant or refuse a business license in any
specific case, provided that a business license shall not be
unreasonably refused and, in the case of refusal, upon request, the
Business License Inspector will provide written reasons for refusal.
8.
LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
8.1
A person must not operate a business within the District except in
accordance with this Bylaw and, unless exempted in this Bylaw, in
accordance with a valid and current license issued by the License
Inspector for that business.
Exemptions
8.2
A license is not required for the following activities:
(a) a performance, concert, exhibition or entertainment the entire proceeds
of which, above actual expenses, are devoted to a charitable purpose.
(b) a performance, concert, exhibition, entertainment or concession that is
held in a licensed theatre or other licensed place.
(c) a business of letting or renting rooms if not more than 2 rooms are
available for letting or renting.
(d) commercial travelers offering for sale or selling merchandise to
merchants for resale by them in the ordinary course of their business.
(e) owners or operators of retail businesses who only deliver commodities
sold by them in the ordinary course of business and pick up
commodities being returned or exchanged..
(f) persons practicing a profession governed by a special Act, unless they
regularly and generally carry on business in the municipality.
(g) Non-profit organizations are not required to obtain a business license
but will be required to register with the District.
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Applications and Information
8.3
Every person applying for a license or a transfer of license shall complete
the District Business License Application form. Applications may be
signed by the owner or his duly authorized representative.
8.4
Any person making an application for a license shall give true and correct
details for the business that the license is being applied for, on the
application form supplied by the District. Any false declaration or
concealment of material facts shall be deemed an infraction of this Bylaw
and shall be liable to the penalties set forth in Section 11.4.
8.5
For the purpose of this Bylaw, where a business is carried on, in or from
more than one premises, the business carried on, in or from each
premises shall be deemed a separate and distinct business.
8.6
Where more than one business with separate and/or different owners is
carried on, in or from a single premise, each separate business requires a
business license.
8.7
Where more than one business is operated by one owner in or from a
single premise, a business license shall be required for the principal
business only.
8.8
Off-premises sales are permitted where an existing business is carried on
from a fixed premise in the District and the business wishes to
independently carry on for a temporary period of time from a commercial
premise or on municipal property, as per Section 10.25.
Term of License and Renewal
8.9
A license shall be valid for the year in which it is obtained unless it has
been cancelled.
8.10 In order to continue to operate a business beyond the term of its license, a
licensee must renew the license by paying the applicable license fee. For
every license renewal the fee must be paid before January 31st of each
and every year that the business activity continues.
8.11 License fees that remain unpaid after January 31st will be treated as a new
application and the appropriate fees shall apply.
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License Fees
8.12 A license is not valid until the required license fee payment, as described
in the Fees & Charges Bylaw, has been received.
Transfers
8.13 Where a business has transferred ownership, upon sale, a Transfer of
License Application must be approved by the License Inspector and the
appropriate fees described in the Fees & Charges Bylaw paid.
8.14 Where a business has transferred location, a Transfer of License
Application must be approved by the License Inspector and the
appropriate fees described in the Fees & Charges Bylaw paid.
8.15 Where only the name of the business has changed (ownership and
location remains the same) the fees described in the Fees & Charges
Bylaw apply.
Display of License
8.16 The license holder or person in charge of the premises wherein the
business is practiced, shall at all times keep the Business License
prominently displayed in the sales or reception area of the premises to
which the public has access, or in an area designated by the License
Inspector.
8.17 Upon the termination of the business operations by the license holder, the
license holder shall notify the License Inspector that the license is no
longer required and shall surrender the license to the License Inspector.
9.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Inspections
9.1
Without limiting Section 7.2, the License Inspector or a Bylaw Enforcement
Officer may, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, enter on or
into a property, building, structure, or other premises where business is or
appears to be carried on to inspect and determine whether all restrictions,
conditions and requirements under this Bylaw or another applicable
enactment are being met.
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Terms and Conditions by License Inspector
9.2
The License Inspector may impose terms and conditions that must be met
for obtaining, continuing to hold, or renewing a license for the purpose of
addressing any concern or obstacle to the reasonable operation of the
business, including issues of safety, health, nuisance, crime prevention or
reduction, security of persons or property, and otherwise for compliance
with this Bylaw or other applicable enactments.
Suspension or Cancellation of License
9.3
A business license may be suspended or cancelled for reasonable cause.
Without limiting subsection 9.3, any of the following circumstances may
constitute reasonable cause:
(a) the holder fails to comply with a term or condition of the license;
(b) the holder is convicted of an offence indictable in Canada;
(c) the holder is convicted of an offence under an Act or municipal bylaw
in respect of the business for which the holder is license or with
respect to the premises named in the license;
(d) the holder is deemed, under this Act or the Offence Act, to have
pleaded guilty to an offence referred to in section 9.3(c).
(e) the holder has ceased to comply with a bylaw or has otherwise ceased
to meet the lawful requirements to carry on the business for which the
holder is licensed or with respect to the premises named in the license;
(f) in the opinion of the Council, the holder has engaged in misconduct
that warrants the suspension or cancellation of the license, if the
misconduct is:
i.
in respect of the business
ii.
in or with respect to the premises named in the license, or
iii.
in respect of that business or another business, or in or with
respect to the premises of that business or other business, carried
on by the holder inside or outside the municipality.
9.4
The suspension of a license by the License Inspector shall be made by
notice in writing signed by the License Inspector and served on the person
holding such license or delivered to the holder of such license by
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registered mail to the address given by the Licensee on the application for
license.
9.5
Any person whose license has been suspended under section 9.3 may
appeal to the District Council, and upon appeal, the Council may confirm
or may set aside the suspension on such terms as Council may think fit.
9.6
The License Inspector is authorized to grant a license if, in his or her
opinion he or she is satisfied that the applicant has complied with the
requirements of the bylaws of the District regulating building, zoning,
health, sanitation and business. In cases where the License Inspector is
not satisfied that the applicant has complied with the requirements of the
aforementioned bylaws, the License Inspector may refuse to grant a
license.
9.7
Notwithstanding anything contained in this bylaw, District Council may, on
the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of its members, refuse in
any particular case to grant the request of an applicant for new or
renewed Business License; however, the granting or renewal of a license
must not be unreasonably refused.
10.
SPECIFIC BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Carnivals and Circuses
10.1 No Business License shall be issued for a Carnival or Circus until the
applicant provides to the District of 100 Mile House, proof satisfactory to
the License Inspector of a commercial general liability insurance that:
(a) has limits of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence;
(b) includes the District named as additional insured;
(c) the licensee shall hold the District harmless against claims, actions for
injury, property damage, loss or death arising out of or resulting from
the operation of a business;
(d) contains a cross-liability clause;
(e) provides that the insurer will give the District at least 30 days prior
written notice of cancellation of, or material alteration to, the policy.
Transportation Service
10.2 Every business carrying the license for a taxi/shuttle/limousine must
provide the District of 100 Mile House with a valid copy of a British
Columbia Drivers License.
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10.3 No business shall operate or permit to operate, in the District of 100 Mile
House, a commercial passenger vehicle unless licensed under the
provisions of the British Columbia Passenger Transportation Act.
Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers
10.4 Every Second-Hand Dealer and Pawnbroker shall keep a register and shall
clearly record in that register the following information on each item at the
time the item is received:
(a) a reference number unique to the item;
(b) the make, model, serial number and description of the item;
(c) the amount paid for the item;
(d) the time and date of receipt of the item;
(e) the full name, residential or business address and full description of
the person from whom such articles, goods or things were purchased
or received, along with the number and expiration date from one of the
following picture identifications: a passport, a driver's license, or a
British Columbia Identification (BC ID) card;
(f) the full signature of the person from whom the articles, goods or
things were purchased or received; and
(g) the make, model and Provincial License Plate of the motor vehicle
used by the person from whom such articles, goods, or things were
purchased or received, for the purpose of delivering the articles, goods
or things.
10.5 The register shall be the permanent record and the operator responsible
shall ensure that it is not destroyed, defaced or mutilated. No entry which
has been made shall be erased or obliterated. The register shall be open
to inspection by members of the RCMP Detachment and by the District
Bylaw Enforcement Officer at all times during business hours.
10.6 Every operator shall forthwith upon demand being made by any member
of the RCMP Detachment provide, during business hours any and every
article requested which has been received or acquired by the business.
10.7 No operator shall alter, sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any item
which has been received or acquired by the business within seven (7) days
of receipt or acquisition.
10.8 No operator shall allow any item to be removed from the premises within
seven (7) days of the date of receipt or acquisition, unless such item is
removed by a member of the RCMP Detachment.
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Business License
Amendment
Bylaw No. 1446,
2025
(10.12
-
10.19)
10.9 Every operator under this category, or their employee or agent, shall on the
Saturday of each and every business week, compile and sign a true and
accurate report of all articles received or acquired during such business
week. Such report shall be delivered, in the form required by the License
Inspector, to the Non-Commissioned Officer of the 100 Mile House RCMP
Detachment by 10:00 a.m. of the 1st business day of the following week.
10.10 Every operator under this category shall ensure that his premises are
maintained in an orderly and safe condition, and shall ensure that no part
of the premises are unsightly.
10.11 This section of the bylaw does not apply to operators of second-hand art
and book shops, second-hand clothing stores and not for profit thrift
stores.
Mobile/Street Vendor
10.12 Every business carrying a license for mobile/street vendor shall only
operate on private property with permission of the owner/tenant, and on
municipal property upon invitation of a permitted event organizer.
10.13 Mobile/street vendors selling prepared food products "Food trucks" may
operate at predesignated spaces in Centennial Park parking lot. The
predesignated spaces cannot be reserved, and availability is at the
discretion of the Director of Community Services. Predesignated spaces
are not available during permitted Centennial Park events.
10.14 Every business operating on municipal property shall obtain five million
($5,000,000) liability insurance inclusive of limits covering bodily injury,
death and property damage including the loss of use of such property,
showing the District of 100 Mile House as a coinsured party and a copy of
which is to be kept on file at the District.
10.15 Every mobile/street vendor who sells any commodity by its weight, shall
have available and use a weigh scale capable of accurately weighing any
such commodity.
10.16 A Health Permit is required for the selling/preparing/serving of food or
beverages.
10.17 Must always display business license within the motorized or non-
motorized vehicle/cart.
10.18 Every mobile/street vendor shall ensure that the business does not
obstruct the free movement of pedestrians and traffic, as applicable.
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10.19 Every mobile/street vendor shall ensure that any and all litter, refuse or
garbage generated by the business be disposed of appropriately, and that
the space is maintained and left in a safe, clean and sanitary condition.
Off-Premises Sales
10.20 Off-premises sales are permitted subject to the conditions outlined in the
bylaw.
10.21 Off-premises sales are permitted only in areas designated and zoned
commercial in the Zoning Bylaw.
10.22 Off-premises sales are restricted to a maximum of three (3) days per
event.
10.23 If the off-premises sales are held on privately-owned property, written
permission of the property owner and tenant or such other person duly
authorized to give such permission should be obtained and a copy shall be
provided to the District of 100 Mile House prior to the event.
10.24 Where an existing business is carried on from a fixed premise in the
District and the business wishes to independently carry on for a temporary
period of time from a commercial premise or on municipal property, the
fees described in the Fees & Charges Bylaw will apply:
10.25 A business may only operate on municipal property with written approval
from the District of 100 Mile House. Any person or business, seeking a
license to conduct business on municipal property, must obtain liability
insurance in the amount of Five Million Dollars ( $5,000,000.00) for
personal injury, death and property damage, as well as (if applicable),
vehicle insurance. The liability insurance must contain a clause
indemnifying the District from liability in the event of injury or damage
being done to any person or property as a result of any activity of the
business, and contain a clause that the insurance cannot be terminated
without a thirty day notification of such to the District of 100 Mile House.
Proof of such insurance must be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Director of Financial Administration or License Inspector prior to the
granting of a license.
10.26 Applications that are refused by the License Inspector will be forwarded to
Council for reconsideration if written request is received in the Municipal
Office within ten (10) days of refusal of the license.
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Farmer's Market
10.27 Every Farmers' Market applicant must obtain a license that shall cover ALL
the vendors participating in the market inclusive of mobile concessions
and prior to allowing the sale of any goods, be able to provide evidence
that all vendors intending to sell food products have complied with any
conditions, restrictions or requirements of the District and the Medical
Health Officer.
10.28 Every Farmers' Market must not operate on District lands or premises until
the Farmers' Market applicant has obtained permission from Council and
has provided a certificate of insurance that includes vendors' product
liability, in a form and on terms acceptable to the District naming the
District as an additional insured.
10.29 Each location is deemed to be a separate market and a license will be
required for each market location.
Special Events
10.30 A business entity must complete the "Business License Application for
Special Events" to obtain a valid business license for the location where a
special event is to be held or conducted, except in the case where the
location is occupied by a not-for-profit entity which is not required to hold
a business license for the location.
10.31 At multi-vendor events,
(a) The primary organization for the event is required to attain a business
license;
(b) A business license is not required if the organizer is a not-for profit
entity which continuously and legally occupies the location, whether or
not they are required to hold a valid business license for that location;
(c) Vendors are not required to attain a business license, however it is the
responsibility of the primary organization to ensure that each vendor
has attained appropriate health inspections, liability insurance, etc.
10.32 The License Inspector may waive the license fee for a special event where
the organizer is a not-for-profit organization and the purpose of the event
is to raise funds for charitable purposes.
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Cannabis Retail Store License Regulations
10.33 A requirement of this bylaw pertaining to Cannabis Retail Stores does not
abrogate the applicant of any other requirements contained herein that are
generally applicable to all businesses.
10.34 A business license for Cannabis Retail Store is required whether the
Cannabis store operates for profit or not for profit basis.
10.35 A business license will only be issued once an "approval in principle" is
received from the Province and the District has provided a favorable
resolution to the LCRB. The business license will be issued on the
condition that the LCRB provides final approval.
10.36 The Cannabis Control and Licensing Act defines regulations and terms and
conditions that relate to owners and operators of non-medical cannabis
retail stores in B.C. and it is the responsibility of the licensee to be aware
of and to operate in compliance with these rules.
10.37 Licensees are also responsible for knowing and complying with any
Federal, Local Government and/or Indigenous Nation laws, bylaws and
requirements.
10.38 A Cannabis Retail Store must not:
(a) advertise or promote the use of cannabis to a person under the age of
19;
(b) allow a person to smoke, vape, consume or otherwise ingest Cannabis
or products containing Cannabis on the premises;
(c) display signage that is in contravention of Provincial and Federal
legislation and the District's Sign Regulation Bylaw including all
amendments and replacements thereto;
(d) place any sandwich board signs outside the premises;
(e) operate the cannabis retail store between the hours of 9 pm and 9 am
daily
10.39 A Cannabis Retail Store must:
(a) use the front door for public access to the retail storefront;
(b) install video surveillance cameras that monitor all entrances and exits
and the interior of the business premises at all times;
(c) install a security and fire alarm system;
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(d) not allow Cannabis to remain on the premises when the business is
not open to the public, unless the Cannabis is securely stored on the
premises in a locked cannabis storage room & display cases.
(e) ensure that no odour is detectible from public property, neighboring
properties, or other premises within the same building;
(f) not use the premise to carry on business other than the Cannabis
Retail Store;
(g) ensure that windows on street frontage of the premises are not
blocked by translucent or opaque material, artwork, posters, shelving,
display cases or similar elements;
(h) ensure the cannabis and cannabis accessories are not visible from
outside the store.
10.40 A Cannabis Retail Store must promptly bring to the attention of the
License Inspector:
(a) the name of any new on-site manager, officer, director or shareholder
of the licensee;
(b) any criminal charge brought against the licensee or an on-site
manager, officer, director or shareholder of the licensee.
10.41 A Cannabis Retail Store must promptly provide the License Inspector a
current police information check for any now on-site manager, officer,
director or shareholder of the licensee.
10.42 Any person making application for a Cannabis Retail Store license shall at
the time of making such application,, in addition to the general
requirements under this Bylaw, must;
(a) hold a valid license issued by the Province to sell cannabis and be in
compliance with all conditions and requirements of said license;
(b) provide any other documents required by the License Inspector.
Cannabis Production
10.43 The Cannabis Act defines regulations and terms and conditions that relate
to cannabis production in Canada and it is the responsibility of the
licensee to be aware of and to operate in compliance with these rules.
10.44 Licensees are also responsible for knowing and complying with any
Provincial, Local Government and/or Indigenous Nation laws, bylaws and
requirements.
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10.45 A license holder for a business which is Cannabis Production must do the
following:
(a) install and maintain an air-filtration system on the premises that
prevents odour from seeping outside the facility and prevents odour
from being detected beyond the property where the facility is located.
11.
ENFORCEMENT, CONTRAVENTION AND PENALTY
Enforcement
11.1 This Bylaw may be enforced by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or a person
duly appointed as the License Inspector and may be enforced:
(a) by means of a ticket issued under the MTI Bylaw No.1340, 2019
(b) by way of proceeding brought under the Offence Act
Contravention
11.2 Any person who fails to comply with the regulations within this Bylaw, or
who violates any provision of this bylaw, is guilty of an offence.
11.3 Where the offence is a continuing one, each day that the offence
continues shall constitute a separate offence.
Penalty
11.4 Upon being convicted of an offence under this Bylaw, a person shall be
liable:
(a) if issued a ticket, to pay a fine imposed under the MTI Bylaw No.1340,
2019
(b) if a proceeding is brought under the Offence Act, to pay the fine
imposed and any further amounts that may be ordered by the court
under the Community Charter or the Offence Act.
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READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD time this 12th day of September, 2023.
ADOPTED this 10th day of October 2023.
__________________________________
______________________________
Mayor
Corporate Officer
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SCHEDULE "A"
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw:
Amusement Machines
means machines or surfaces on which mechanical,
electrical, automatic or computerized games or contests are
placed for amusement or entertainment, and for which a
coin or token is required or a fee is charged for use. Without
restricting the generality of the foregoing, Amusement
Machines include video machines, pinball machines, pool
and billiard tables;
Cannabis
means cannabis as defined in the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act or Cannabis Act, and includes any products
containing cannabis.
Cannabis production
means the premises where cannabis and cannabis
derivatives (whether medical or non-medical) are lawfully
cultivated,
propagated,
harvested,
researched,
tested,
produced,
store,
manufactures,
prepared,
packaged,
distributed, destroyed, transported, shipped, or delivered, but
does not include retail cannabis sales or the cultivation of
cannabis by an individual for personal use and consumption.
Cannabis retail sales
means the sale of cannabis or cannabis accessories as
lawfully permitted and authorized under the Provincial
Cannabis Control and Licensing Act to retail consumers for
consumption off site.
Carnival
means a business having any mechanical riding device,
games of chance or skill, midways or similar attractions;
Circus
means the exhibiting of a public circus menagerie,
hippodrome, horse show or pony show;
Farmers Market
means persons carrying on a business in an outdoor or
enclosed market, made up multiple vendors, for the sale of
farm and garden produce and handicrafts produced by full-
time residents of the area;
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Mobile/Street Vendor
means the business of selling or offering for sale goods or
services primarily from a motor vehicle, trailer, cart or other
mobile device;
MTI Bylaw
means the District of 100 Mile House Municipal Ticket
Information Bylaw No.1340, 2019, and as amended from
time to time or superceded;
Pawnbroker
means every person who carries on the business of taking
goods or chattels in pawn, whether or not the provisions of
the Pawnbrokers Act apply to him;
Personal Photo
Identification
means any of the following that is current and valid and
includes a photograph of the person it identifies:
(a) a driver's license issued by a Canadian province or
territory;
(b) a provincial identity card;
(c) a passport issued by the government of Canada or
another state recognized by the government of Canada;
(d) a certificate of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant
status issued by the government of Canada; or
(e) a certificate of Indian status issued by the government of
Canada;
Second-Hand Dealer
means and includes every person who is in the business of
purchasing, receiving, taking on consignment, holding,
offering for sale or trade, selling, exchanging or otherwise
dealing with used or second-hand property of any kind
whatsoever;
Special Events
means a business type involving short term or temporary
events, performances, concerts, exhibitions, entertainment
or concession which includes but is not limited to retail sale,
auction, Trade show, flea market or craft fair.
Trade Show
means a type of Special Event involving organizing a group
of more than five (5) merchants to gather in one location or
building to offer or promote sales, such as the sale of goods,
wares, merchandise, services, products or concepts.