Business Licensing (Transportation) By-law (By-law 2006-265)
Barrie, Ontario
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By-law 2006-265 - AS AMENDED
BUSINESS LICENSING (TRANSPORTATION)
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie
to license, regulate and govern transportation
related
businesses
carried
on
within
the
municipality.
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This By-law printed under and by
the authority of the Council of the
City of Barrie
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BY-LAW NUMBER 2006-265
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to license,
regulate and govern transportation related businesses carried
on within the municipality
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 ("The Municipal Act,
2001") provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person
for the purpose of exercising the authority under the Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that Sections 8 and 11 shall
be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to (a) enable municipalities to
govern their affairs as they consider appropriate and, (b) enhance their ability to respond to municipal
issues;
AND WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a single-tier
municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the spheres of jurisdiction set out therein;
AND WHEREAS Section 150 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a local municipality
may license, regulate and govern any business wholly or partly carried on within the municipality
even if the business is being carried on from a location outside the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section150 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may
exercise its licensing powers under this section including imposing conditions for the purpose(s) of
health and safety, nuisance control and/or consumer protection;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to motion 06-G-522 the Council of The Corporation of the City of
Barrie has deemed it expedient to license, regulate and govern various businesses operating within
the City of Barrie;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie enacts as follows:
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DEFINITIONS
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For the purpose of this by-law:
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APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION - means:
a)
with regard to Health matters, the Medical Officer of Health, for the Simcoe
Muskoka District Health Unit, or his designate(s);
b)
with regard to building matters, the Chief Building Official for the City, or his
designate(s); or
c)
with regard to Fire safety matters, the Chief Fire Official for the City, or his
designate(s).
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AUTOMOBILE - means a motor vehicle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. H 8, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, road-building machine,
bicycle and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including
muscular power, but does not include a motorized snow vehicle or streetcar.
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BUSINESS - means a trade, business or occupation and includes the sale or hire of
goods or services on an intermittent or one-time basis, the showing for the purpose
of sale or hire of samples, patterns or specimens of any goods and any activity or
thing a local municipality may license under paragraph 6 or 7 of Subsection 150 of
the Municipal Act, 2001,, Revised as of March 2003 but does not include:
a)
a manufacturing activity or an industry, except to the extent that it sells its
products or raw materials by retail;
b)
the selling of goods by wholesale; or
c)
the generation, exploitation, extraction, harvesting, processing, renewal or
transportation of natural resources.
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BY-LAW - means any by-law passed by Council of The Corporation of the City of
Barrie.
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CHIEF FIRE OFFICIAL - means the person who may, from time to time, be
appointed by Council to the position of Chief of Barrie Fire and Emergency Service
or his designate.
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CHIEF OF POLICE - means the person who may from time to time, be appointed
by the Barrie Police Services Board to the position of Chief of Police of the Barrie
Police Service.
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CITY - means The Corporation of the City of Barrie
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CITY EMPLOYEE - means an officer, servant or other employee of the City, but
does not include:
a)
a member of Council;
b)
a Council appointee to a local board and whose remuneration from the City
results from his/her membership on such local board or other body;
c)
an employee of a local board or other body; or,
d)
a municipal auditor.
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CITY SOLICITOR - means the Solicitor for the City.
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ISSUER OF LICENCES - means the Manager of Enforcement Services for the City,
Supervisor of Enforcement Services for the City, or any other person so designated
by the City Clerk.
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LICENCE - means a City of Barrie Business Licence issued pursuant to this by-law.
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LICENSEE - means a person who has been issued a licence pursuant to this by-
law either in the current calendar year or in a previous calendar year and shall
include an Applicant.
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LIMOUSINE - means a vehicle other than a taxicab or pedicab, and which does not
have a taxi meter and which is used for hire for the conveyance of passengers.
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LIMOUSINE COMPANY - means a person who owns a limousine or has
possession or control thereof under an installment purchase agreement or by way
of rental or other agreement and who offers such vehicle for hire.
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LIMOUSINE DRIVER - means the person responsible for the care and operation of
the limousine and services related thereto.
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MAINTAIN - means to be in charge of, or have control of the operation of a
business, and shall include the operation of a vehicle.
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MONTH - means calendar month.
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MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - means a person appointed under
the authority of the Police Services Act for the purpose of enforcing City by-laws.
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SUPERVISOR ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - means a person appointed to the
position of Supervisor of Enforcement Services.
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NUISANCE - means any activity or action which disturbs or is likely to disturb any
individual.
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OFFICER - means a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or other law enforcement
officer as appointed by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie, the
Barrie Board of Police Commissioners, or a Provincial Offences Officer.
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OPERATE - means to manage, work, control, maintain, put or keep in a functional
state any business.
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OWNER - means the registered owner of the lands and premises or the person or
his authorized agent in lawful control of the premises, building or occupancy and
who permits the operation or maintenance of any business, this shall include the
person who holds the licence plate, as issued by the Ministry of Transportation for a
motor vehicle operating under the provisions of this by-law.
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PEDICAB - means a vehicle propelled by muscular power for hire for the
conveyance of passengers. Does not include a Taxicab, Limousine, Driver for Hire
or Private Transportation Company.
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PERSON - includes any individual, corporation, partnership, company, association
or party and the heirs, executors, administrators, or other legal representative of
such person, to whom the context can apply according to law; shall include any
group of persons comprising a society or other organization and shall include the
plural wherein the context requires. Wherever the word "he" or "him" is used, it shall
mean and include the feminine or neuter gender wherever the context so requires.
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PREMISE - means land, including any and all buildings or other structures thereon
and includes any vehicle or conveyance used in the operation of the business.
1.1.27.0.0
SHALL - is mandatory and not directory; words in the singular include the plural;
words in the plural include the singular; words in the present tense include future or
past tense.
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TAXICAB - means a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H.8, other than a carpool vehicle having a seating capacity of not more
than six persons, exclusive of the driver and having installed one or more safety
features as defined by this by-law, hired for one specific trip for the transportation
exclusively of one person or group of persons, one fare or charge only being
collected or made for the trip. Shall include but is not limited to Taxicabs designed
for the transportation of persons with disabilities. Shall not include Limousine, Driver
for Hire Company vehicles or Private Transportation Company vehicles.
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TAXICAB COMPANY - means a person who owns a Taxicab or has possession or
control thereof under an installment purchase agreement or by way of a rental or
other agreement or who offers such vehicles for hire but shall not include a Driver
for Hire Company or Private Transportation Company.
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TAXICAB DRIVER - means the person responsible for the care and control of the
Taxicab and services related thereto. Does not include a Driver for Hire - Driver or
Private Transportation Company Driver.
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VEHICLE - includes a motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, road-
building machine, bicycle and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of
power, including muscular power, but does not include a motorized snow vehicle or
a street car.
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SAFETY FEATURES - shall mean
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911 emergency lights on the rear of the cab with a small reflective sign affixed
near the light reading "IF FLASHING CALL 911"; or
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Protective safety glass barriers between the driver and passenger areas; or
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Security Video cameras to protect the drivers; or
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An emergency button that ties into the taxicab's central dispatch system and
immediately notifies the dispatch centre of the vehicle's location through the use
of a Global Positioning System (GPS).
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BOOKED OR PRE-ARRANGED - means an electronic, written or oral reservation,
request or booking made in advance to request vehicle pick up and drop off or
passenger pick-up and drop off services.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - means a person who in any manner
accepts, facilitates, or brokers requests for or advertises or offers transportation in a
private vehicle-for-hire to passengers. Shall not include a person who facilitates
"carpooling" as defined by the Public Vehicles Act., Taxicab Company, Limousine
Company or Driver for Hire Company.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY VEHICLE - means a for hire motor
vehicle with a seating capacity of less than nine (9) passengers excluding the driver
used to provide transportation services to passengers but does not include
Taxicabs, Limousines or Driver for Hire services.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DRIVER - means a person who is in
care and control of a vehicle that provides transportation services to passengers
through a Private Transportation Company but shall not include Taxicab Drivers,
Limousine Drivers or Driver for Hire services.
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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY IDENTIFIER - means a sign, decal,
emblem, symbol or number displaying a logo or name of the Private Transportation
Company through which the driver is providing transportation services to
passengers and such other information required by this By-law, in a form, size and
location approved by the Issuer of Licenses.
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RATE OR FARE - means the basis or formula used to calculate the rate or fare
paid or charged to a customer for transportation provided by a Taxicab, Limousine,
Private Transportation Company or Driver for Hire Company.
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SOLICIT - means an appeal for customers or passengers by way of sound, words,
signs or gestures directed at a person.
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DRIVER FOR HIRE COMPANY - means a person defined by this by-law who
facilitates, arranges or books a driver when requested, hired or contracted to
provide driving services on behalf of a customer. Such service includes the
transport of the customer in his/her own private vehicle from point A to point B as
agreed upon.
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DRIVER FOR HIRE - DRIVER - means a person who has been requested, hired or
contracted to physically drive the customer in there private vehicle from point A to
point B as agreed upon.
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DRIVER FOR HIRE COMPANY - VEHICLE - means a vehicle owned or operated
on behalf of the Driver for Hire Company and used solely for the transport of the
Driver for Hire - Driver to and from each call for service.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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REQUIREMENT FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE
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Every person carrying on, conducting, operating, maintaining, keeping or engaging
in any business specifically identified in the Licence Classifications set out in and
identified in Table 1 to this by-law, as amended shall be required to obtain a City of
Barrie Business Licence to do so from the Issuer of Licences.
2.1.2.0.0
Every person carrying on, conducting, operating, maintaining, keeping or engaging
in any business not specifically identified in the Licence Classifications set out in
and identified in Table 1 to this by-law, as amended shall not be required to obtain a
City of Barrie Business Licence to do so from the Issuer of Licences.
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APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENCE
2.2.1.0.0.
Any person required to obtain a licence pursuant to this by-law shall apply in writing
on the appropriate application form as provided by the Issuer of Licences and shall
deposit, at the time of application, with the Issuer of Licenses, all required Business
Licence Fees as set out in the City of Barrie Fee's By-law for each business
category as well as any required approvals, inspections or documentation required
by the provisions of this by-law as set out in Table 1 to this by-law or as deemed
necessary by the Issuer of Licenses.
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The Issuer of Licences shall not issue a licence until:
a)
all required approvals and inspections have been obtained by the applicant;
b)
required documentation has been provided;
c)
business licence fees have been paid in full; and,
d)
all taxes are paid up to the City of Barrie when required as a condition of
licensing.
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There shall be a separate application for each premise to be used or person to be
licensed.
2.2.4.0.0
There shall be a separate application for each classification or category of business
operated and to be licensed.
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The applicant shall comply with any and all requirements as set out in this by-aw as
well as any other provisions which may govern the business, place or premise used
in the carrying on of the business and/or the persons carrying on the business or
engaged in it and to which the application pertains.
2.2.6.0.0
The Issuer of Licences, upon receipt of the application for a licence may make,
cause to be made, or request, any additional documents, investigations or
inspections to be made in respect of such application for a licence as the Issuer of
Licences deems appropriate or in the interest of the general public, and any costs
incurred for such inspection or documents shall be at the applicant's expense.
2.2.7.0.0
The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary inspections,
documents and approvals as set out in Table 1 to this by-law, as set out on the
application form and as deemed necessary by the Issuer of Licences.
2.2.8.0.0
Upon receipt of a completed application for a licence and the appropriate fees for a
licence have been paid, the Issuer of Licences may prior to the issuance of any
such licence:
a)
make any inquiries to any municipal official or employee who has carried
out inspections relative to the business under application;
b)
receive reports from such municipal officials and employees as may be
deemed necessary; or,
c)
inquire into all relevant matters in order to ascertain if the applicant is
entitled to a licence under the provisions of this by-law.
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Upon being satisfied that the applicant is entitled to obtain a licence under the
provisions of this by-law, the Issuer Licences shall prepare and issue a licence to
the said applicant.
2.2.10.0.0
Except as may otherwise be specified within this by-law or specified as a Special
Condition as authorized by this by-law, every licence shall expire one year from the
date from the day it was issued.
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL LICENCE
2.3.1.0.0
Any person required to renew a licence previously granted under this by-law, shall
submit to the Issuer of Licences, an application form for renewal of the licence as
provided by the Issuer of Licences. Every applicant shall obtain any and all
inspections, approvals and documentation as required by this by-law or as deemed
necessary by the Issuer of Licences.
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The Issuer of Licences shall not issue a licence until all required approvals and
inspections have been obtained by the applicant, required documentation has been
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provided, business licence fees have been paid in full, and all taxes are paid up to
the City of Barrie.
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Where the Issuer of Licences receives an application for renewal of a licence
previously granted under this by-law and the appropriate fees have been paid, he
shall, prior to the issuance of any such licence:
a)
ensure that all inspections, approvals and documents as may be required
have been obtained;
b)
make inquiries into all relevant matters in order to ascertain if the applicant
is entitled to obtain a renewed licence under the provisions of this by-law;
c)
inquire into any and all relevant changes in circumstances since the
previous licence was issued to the applicant;
d)
make any inquiries to any municipal official or employee who has carried
out inspections or investigations relative to the business under application;
e)
receive reports from such municipal officials and employees as may be
deemed necessary; and,
f)
all taxes are paid up to the City of Barrie when required as a condition of
licensing.
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There shall be a separate application for each premise to be used or person to be
licensed.
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There shall be a separate application for each classification or category of business
operated and to be licensed.
2.3.6.0.0
Where the Issuer of Licenses is satisfied that the applicant is entitled to obtain a
licence under the provisions of this by-law, the Issuer of Licences shall prepare and
issue a licence to the said applicant.
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FORM OF LICENCE
2.4.1.0.0
Every licence shall show therein:
a)
the operating name of the business or person to whom the licence is
issued;
b)
the operating address of the premise or location for which the licence is
issued with the exception of Tow Truck Drivers and Limousine Drivers
which shall reflect the address of the owner. Private Transportation
Company Drivers, Driver for Hire - Drivers and Taxicab Drivers shall not be
reflected on the licence form but shall be contained in a registry;
c)
the category or type of licence granted;
d)
the date of issue;
e)
the effective date of the licence;
f)
the date of expiration; and
g)
the signature of the Issuer of Licences or his designate.
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ADMINISTRATION FEE
2.5.1.0.0.
An administration fee as set out in the City of Barrie Fee's By-law will apply to the
following:
Duplicate Licences
2.5.1.1.0
In the event that a licence issued under this by-law is lost or destroyed, the Issuer of
Licences upon satisfactory proof of such loss or destruction, and upon payment of a
replacement fee, the Issuer of Licenses shall issue a duplicate of the original
licence, upon which shall be stamped or marked the word "DUPLICATE".
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Change of Name
2.5.1.2.0
Where ownership of a business is not changed or affected but such the operating
name of a business changes, the licensee shall immediately notify the Issuer of
Licences and upon payment of a fee and being satisfied that there have been no
other changes in the circumstances of the licensed business, the Issuer of Licences
may issue a replacement of the original licence. The licensee shall return and
surrender his licence in order to affect such a change.
2.6.0.0.0
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
2.6.1.0.0
Every licensee shall, upon change of ownership of the licensed business return and
surrender his current licence to the Issuer of Licences. The new owner shall make
application for a new licence as set out in this by-law.
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CHANGE OF PREMISE OR LOCATION
2.7.1.0.0
Where a currently licensed business changes location or premise, such new
location or premise shall not be deemed to be licensed. The applicant must
immediately make application for a new licence under the provisions of this by-law
and shall surrender to the Issuer of Licences the licence issued in respect of his
previous location or premise.
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Notwithstanding section 2.7.1.0.0, a Limousine Driver, or Tow Truck Driver may
amend a current license to include additional companies for whom they are
operating. A Taxicab Company, Private Transportation Company or Driver for Hire
Company may amend a current licence to include additional drivers or vehicles
whom are operating on behalf of the company. Payment of any administration fee
associated with such change shall be required.
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LICENCES PERSONAL
2.8.1.0.0
No person shall enjoy a vested or property right in any licence or the continuance of
any licence and such licence and such rights shall remain the property of the City.
2.8.2.0.0
Licenses are not transferable.
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NUISANCE ABATEMENT
2.9.1.0.0
Every person required to be licensed under this by-law, in addition to any other
provisions or requirements expressed elsewhere in the by-law, shall:
a)
at all times maintain and keep safe and clean and in good condition and
repair any object, amusement, vehicle, place or premise for which the
licence is issued;
b)
not breach or violate or cause, suffer, or permit any breach or violation of
any by-law of the Corporation or of any Local Board, thereof, or of any
statute, Order-in-Council, or Regulation of the Legislature of the Province of
Ontario or the Parliament of Canada or of any Agency, Board or
Commission thereof, in, upon, or in connection with the business or
premise for, or in relation to which such licence was issued;
c)
not cause, suffer or commit any nuisance to arise in, on, or in connection
with the object, amusement, vehicle, place or premise for which the licence
was issued;
d)
not cause, suffer or permit any shouting, noise or other disturbance on, in
or in connection with the object, amusement, vehicle, place or premise for
which the licence was issued, which is unnecessary, unreasonable or
contrary to any municipal by-law prohibiting the same; and if any such
shouting, noise or other disturbance occurs, the licensee shall immediately
take steps to cause the same to be abated;
e)
not cause, suffer, or permit any obstruction on any highway, lane or public
place in front of, or adjoining the place or premise for which the licence was
issued; or,
f)
not cause, suffer or permit any profane, offensive or abusive language or
disorderly conduct in, on, or in connection with any vehicle, place or
premise for which the licence was issued.
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2.9.2.0.0
Every person who acquires a licence that is issued under this by-law is responsible
for the due performance and observance of all the provisions of this by-law by
himself and by his employees and all other persons in or upon the premise which is
licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
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INSPECTION
2.10.1.0.0
The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Provincial Offences Officer, Police Officer
or other duly appointed individual may at all reasonable times, inspect or cause to
be inspected the premise, facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other property used or
kept for hire in connection with the carrying on of a business which is licensed or
which is required to be licensed pursuant to this by-law.
2.10.2.0.0
The Issuer of Licenses may waive the requirement for any inspection, approval or
documentation as may be required pursuant to this by-law where such inspection,
approval or documentation is not applicable to the carrying on of the business which
is licensed or required to be licensed under this by-law.
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POSTING OF LICENCE
2.11.1.0.0
The person to whom a licence is issued shall post the current licence on the
premise or that part thereof to which the licence pertains in such a position that may
be readily seen and read by persons entering the premise. All licences issued
under this by-law shall be prominently and conspicuously posted on the licensed
premise at all times.
2.11.2.0.0
Where a photo identification card is issued to a person licensed under the
provisions of this by-law, the licensee shall keep the photo identification card with
him at all times while carrying on his business and shall exhibit it to any municipal
law enforcement officer, peace officer, police officer or other duly appointed person
who so requests.
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REFUSAL TO GRANT A LICENCE
2.12.1.0.0
The Issuer of Licences may refuse to grant or issue a licence to any applicant who:
a)
has past breaches of this by-law, and the Issuer of Licences determines
that it is not in the public's interest to grant such a licence to the applicant;
b)
has failed to comply with the requirements of this by-law or other applicable
by-laws of the City or of any Local Board thereof, or of any Statue, Order-in-
Council, or Regulation of the Provincial Legislature or the Parliament of
Canada, or of any Agency, Board of Commission thereof, in, upon or in
connection with the applied for licensed activity of the business or premise,
facilities, equipment, vehicles and other property used or kept for hire in
connection with the licence activity;
c)
has outstanding taxes owing to the City of Barrie;
d)
has a tenant with outstanding taxes owing to the City of Barrie; or
c)
has any outstanding fines imposed under the Provincial Offences Act for
the contravention of any provision of this by-law or any other municipal by-
law or Provincial statute where such fine is associated with an offence
arising out of the conduct, operation or activity within or in conjunction with
such business.
2.12.2.0.0
The Issuer of Licences may also refuse to grant or issue a licence to any applicant
where the Issuer of Licences believes it is not in the public interest to do so.
2.12.3.0.0.
Where the Issuer of Licenses has denied a business licence to an applicant, the
business licence application fee less an administrative fee as established by the City
of Barrie Fee's By-law shall be refunded to the applicant.
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SUSPENSION/REVOCATION
2.13.1.0.0
The Issuer of Licences may suspend or revoke a licence issued to any licensee
who:
a)
has past breaches of this by-law;
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b)
has failed to comply with the requirements of this by-law or other applicable
by-laws of the City or of any Local Board thereof, or of any Statue, Order-in-
Council, or Regulation of the Provincial Legislature or the Parliament of
Canada, or of any Agency, Board of Commission thereof, in, upon or in
connection with the applied for licensed activity of the business or premise,
facilities, equipment, vehicles and other property used or kept for hire in
connection with the licence activity;
c)
has outstanding taxes owing to the City of Barrie;
d)
has a tenant with outstanding taxes owing to the City of Barrie; or
e)
has any outstanding fines imposed under the Provincial Offences Act for
the contravention of any provision of this by-law or any other municipal by-
law or Provincial statute where such fine is associated with an offence
arising out of the conduct, operation or activity within or in conjunction with
such business.
2.13.2.0.0
The Issuer of Licences may also suspend or revoke any licence issued to any
applicant where the Issuer of Licences believes it is in the public interest to do so.
2.13.3.0.0
Any suspension of a licence may be subject to such terms and conditions as the
Issuer of Licences may prescribe.
2.13.4.0.0
No person shall operate any business or premise contrary to any licence
suspension or terms and conditions thereto or where such licence has been
revoked.
2.14.0.0.0
NOTICE AND APPEAL
2.14.1.0.0
Where the Issuer of Licences refuses to issue, suspends, or revokes a licence the
Issuer of Licences shall notify the applicant or licensee in writing of such decision
and the said notice shall set out the grounds upon which the licence is refused,
suspended or revoked and shall state that the Applicant or Licensee may appeal
such decision by filing an appeal with the Clerk of the municipality in writing within
fifteen (15) days as set out in this by-law.
2.14.2.0.0
Where the Issuer of Licences refuses to issues, suspends or revokes a licence
under this by-law, the Applicant or Licensee may appeal the decision to Business
Licencing Appeal Committee by filing with the Clerk, an appeal in writing of the said
decision within fifteen (15) days of the date of mailing of the decision of the Issuer of
Licences.
2.14.3.0.0
Business Licencing Appeal Committee may, after the appropriate hearing is
conducted, grant a licence, refuse a licence, revoke a licence, or suspend a licence
and such decision may be subject to such terms as Business Licencing Appeal
Committee may impose and the decision of the Business Licencing Appeal
Committee shall be final and binding upon any applicant or licensee.
2.14.4.0.0
Business Licencing Appeal Committee, in considering whether or not to grant a
licence, refuse a licence, revoke a licence, or suspend a licence shall have regard
for the following:
2.14.4.1.0
whether or not the Applicant or Licensee and the premises, facilities, equipment,
vehicles or other personal property used or kept for hire in connection with the
carrying of a business which is licensed or which is required to be licensed pursuant
to this by-law complies with all requirements of this by-law;
2.14.4.2.0
whether or not the Applicant or Licensee has failed to promptly remedy any
reasonable concern with regard to those matters set out in this by-law;
2.14.4.3.0
whether or not the Applicant or Licenses has committed past breaches of this by-
law;
2.14.4.4.0
whether or not the Applicant or Licensee has failed to comply with any requirements
of any other applicable by-law of the City or any Local Board thereof or of any
statute, Order-in-Council, or Regulation of the Provincial Legislature or the
Parliament of Canada, or of any Agency, Board or Commission thereof, in, upon or
in connection with the activity, business or the premise, facilities, equipment,
vehicles and/or other property used or kept for hire in connection with the licensed
activity or activity required to be licensed;
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2.14.4.5.0
whether or not the Applicant or Licensee or his tenant has any outstanding taxes
owing to the City in respect of the business or premises in question.
2.14.5.0.0
Where an appeal is received, the Clerk shall fix a date and time for such matter to
be considered by Business Licencing Appeal Committee and shall mail a Notice of
Hearing to the Applicant or Licensee (at his last address as shown in the records of
the Issuer of Licences) and to any person who has applied to be heard with regard
to the matter.
2.14.6.0.0
Such Notice of Hearing shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date
and time fixed for such hearing.
2.14.7.0.0
At such hearing Business Licencing Appeal Committee shall receive a report, either
verbally, or in writing, from the Issuer or Licences and from such other officers or
employees of the Corporation who may be involved in the matter being considered
by Business Licencing Appeal Committee.
2.14.8.0.0
At the hearing before Business Licencing Appeal Committee, the Applicant or
Licensee, either personally or through his agent or solicitor shall be afforded the
opportunity to present such material and evidence relevant to the issue before
Council as he may deem appropriate and he may ask questions of any person
presenting evidence or a report to Business Licencing Appeal Committee relevant
to the said issues.
2.14.9.0.0
For the purpose of this By-law, a quorum of Business Licencing Appeal Committee
shall be a majority of the members of the Committee and a decision by the majority
of members present shall be the decision of the Committee.
2.14.10.0.0
Business Licencing Appeal Committee may, after having heard all of the evidence
and submissions made to it by the Applicant or Licensee, and the Issuer of Licences
re-convene In-Camera to debate the matter and to reach its decision.
2.14.11.0.0
The decision made by Business Licencing Appeal Committee to keep a licence,
refuse to issue a licence, revoke a licence or suspend a licence may be subject to
such terms as Business Licencing Appeal Committee shall impose and the decision
of the Business Licencing Appeal Committee shall be final and the decision binding
on the Applicant or Licensee.
2.14.12.0.0
No person shall engage in, or continue to conduct, or permit any person to engage
in or continue to conduct a business for which a licence is required under this by-law
while such licence is suspended or revoked under the provisions of this by-law.
2.14.13.0.0
Every person engaging in the business, for which he is required to be licensed by
the provisions of this by-law shall be responsible to comply with all of the provisions
of this by-law with respect to the business.
2.15.0.0.0
ENFORCEMENT
2.15.1.0.0
A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Provincial Offences Officer, Police Officer, or
other duly appointed individual shall enforce the provisions of this by-law.
2.16.0.0.0
REGISTRY
2.16.1.0.0
The Issuer of Licences shall keep a licence register in which shall be recorded the
full operating name and address of each licensee, the address of the place or
premise in which the licensee carries on, conducts, operates, maintains, keeps, or
engages in the business, trade, occupation or calling, object or amusement for
which the licence was issued, the number of the licence and any plates issued, the
date of issue, the amount of the licence fee paid, the date of expiry of the licence,
the type of licence issued, and any other particulars or observations pertaining to
the same which are useful or necessary.
2.17.0.0.0
INSURANCE
2.17.1.0.0
All insurance required under the provisions of this by-law shall be provided at the
time of application in a form acceptable to the City and in the amount as specified
pursuant to the applicable sections of this by-law unless otherwise approved or
required by Council. Where applicable, Certificates of Insurance shall name The
Corporation of the City of Barrie as an additional insured. Further, any liability
insurance shall contain an endorsement specifying that the municipality shall be
given thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, expiration or change in the
policy.
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2.17.2.0.0
If for any reason such liability insurance is cancelled, expires or for any other reason
does not remain in effect, the licence for which the insurance was required shall
become void on the final date for which the insurance was valid.
2.18.0.0.0
IDENTIFICATION OF LICENSEE, EMPLOYEES and AGENTS
2.18.1.0.0
Every person to whom a license has been issued under the provisions of this by-law
shall ensure that any person employed by or acting on behalf of such licensee who
is required to enter a dwelling unit for the purpose of carrying out duties in respect to
that license, is provided with and carries at all times while working, photographic
identification which shall clearly identify:
a)
the full legal name of the employee or agent;
b)
the registered and operating name of the business for which the employee
works or agent represents;
c)
the address and telephone number of the business for which the employee
works or agent represents; and,
d)
the City of Barrie business license number which authorizes the business to
operate within the City.
2.19.0.0.0
FEES AND INSPECTIONS
2.19.1.0.0.
Table 1 hereunder sets out the inspections, approvals and documentation required
to accompany any application. All licence fees shall be established within the City of
Barrie Fee's By-law and shall required to be paid by the applicant at the time of
application.
2.19.2.0.0.
Notwithstanding any licence fee to be paid by any applicant as set out in the City of
Barrie Fee's By-law, a LATE APPLICATION FEE of as set out in the City of Barrie
Fee's By-law shall apply to any application received by the City after the due date
established for obtaining such licence. Incomplete applications shall be considered
not to have been received and may be returned to the applicant or held pending
further information. In any case where the application remains incomplete after the
date established for obtaining such licence, the LATE APPLICATION FEE shall
apply.
2.19.3.0.0.
Despite the actual date of any application for renewal of licence, the fee for such
renewal shall be as set out in The City of Barrie Fee's By-law.
2.19.4.0.0.
The fees related to the provisions of this by-law as set out in City of Barrie Fee's
By-law shall be increased annually by not less than the Annual Toronto Area
Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate as at September 30 of each year with an
effective date of January 1 of each year, the percentage to be confirmed by the
Finance Department of the City of Barrie.
2.20.0.0.0
SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
2.20.1.0.0
Where a matter is subject to provincial regulation, any provision of this by-law is
without effect to the extent that it prohibits or regulates the matter in substantially the
same way as or in a more restrictive way than the provincial regulation.
2.21.0.0.0
EXPIRY OF LICENCE
2.21.1.0.0
The date of expiry for all licenses issued under the provisions of this by-law shall be
one year from date of issue unless otherwise specified on the license and each
renewal of licence shall, thereafter, expire on such date in each subsequent year.
2.22.0.0.0
SEVERABILITY
2.22.1.0.0
Should any section of this by-law be declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be ultra vires or illegal for any reason, the remaining parts shall
nevertheless remain valid and binding, and shall be read as if the offending
section or part had been struck out.
2.23.0.0.0
EXEMPTIONS
2.23.1.0.0
The Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Barrie may grant an exemption to any
person from any provision of this by-law and impose conditions for such
exemption as may be considered reasonable and necessary, provided such
exemption does not interfere with the general integrity of this by-law.
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2.24.0.0.0
PENALTIES
2.24.1.0.0.
Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence
and liable on conviction to a penalty not exceeding $5,000, exclusive of costs and
the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O 1990, c P.33, as amended,
shall apply to said fine.
2.24.2.0.0
Every person who contravenes the provisions of any section of this By-law and
every Director or Officer of a Corporation, who knowingly concurs in the
contravention by the Corporation, is guilty of an offence under the provisions of the
Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, s. 425(1.);
2.24.3.0.0
Every person who contravenes the provisions of any section of this by-law and
every Director or Officer of a Corporation, who knowingly concurs in the
contraventions by the Corporation, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to
a penalty where the minimum fine shall not exceed $500 and a maximum fine
shall not exceed $100,000 exclusive of costs under the provisions of the Municipal
Act 2001, s. 429 (1) (3) as amended.
2.24.4.0.0
For the purpose of continuous offences, every person who contravenes any
provision of this by-law and every Director or Officer of a Corporation who knowingly
concurs in the contravention of a by-law of the Corporation is guilty of an offence
and liable on conviction to a penalty not exceeding $10,000, exclusive of costs
under the provisions of the Municipal Act 2001, s. 429 (1) (3) as amended. Despite
paragraph 1, the total of all daily fines for the offence is not limited to $100,000.
2.24.5.0.0
For the purpose of multiple offences, every person who contravenes any provision
of this by-law and every Director or Officer of a Corporation who knowingly concurs
in the contravention of a by-law of the Corporation is guilty of an offence and liable
on conviction to a penalty not exceeding $10,000, exclusive of costs under the
provisions of the Municipal Act 2001, s. 429 (1) (3) as amended. Despite paragraph
1, the total of all daily fines for the offence is not limited to $100,000.
2.25.0.0.0
TRANSITION
2.25.1.0.0
For the purpose of business licenses issued under the provisions of By-law 2006-
265 prior to amendments effective August 1, 2017, the date of expiry shall be as
specified on the licence and notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, the
provisions of the previous version of By-law 2006-265 shall continue to apply until
the expiration of the license previously issued.
TABLE 1 - BUSINESS LICENCE INSPECTIONS AND APPROVALS
CATEGORY
INSPECTION/APPROVAL
Limousine (each)
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Automobile Liability Insurance-$2,000,000
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Vehicle Identification Number
-
Vehicle Ownership
-
Ontario Licence Plate Number
-
Vehicle Safety Standards Certificate
Limousine Driver
-
Criminal Record Check
-
Two pieces of government identification (on being Ontario
Driver's Licence)
-
Ministry of Transportation Driver's Abstract
-
Letter/offer of employment
Limousine Company
-
Zoning (if operating in Barrie - new applications only)
-
H.S.T. registration
-
Commercial Liability Insurance-$2,000,000
-
List of all vehicles to be used as limousines, Vehicle
Identification # and Ontario Licence Plate #
-
Schedule of Rates and Charges
-
List of Limousine Drivers
Pedicab
-
Liability Insurance-$2,000,000
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Taxi Cab Company
-
Zoning (if operated in Barrie - new applications only)
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H.S.T. registration, if applicable
-
Incorporation documents outlining owners, directors or
shareholders as may be applicable
-
List of all vehicles to be used as Taxicab Vehicles
-
Vehicle Identification Number for each vehicle
-
Ontario Licence Plate Number for each vehicle
-
List of all Taxicab Drivers authorized to operate
-
Automobile Liability Insurance-$2,000,000 each vehicle
-
Commercial Liability Insurance - $2,000.000
-
Vehicle Safety Standards Certificate for each vehicle (valid
within 12 months of application)
Driver Document Submissions Required (per driver):
-
Each Driver must attend Enforcement Services Office for
Photo ID Card to be generated
-
Criminal Records Check (valid within 12 months of
application)
-
Ministry of Transportation Driver's Abstract (valid within 12
months of application)
-
2 pieces of government issued identification (1 being a valid
Ontario Driver's Licence)
-
Letter of employment or affiliation from Taxicab Company
Tow Truck (each)
-
DELETED - no longer licensed
Towing Company
-
DELETED - no longer licensed
Tow Truck Driver
-
DELETED - no longer licensed
Private Transportation
Company
-
H.S.T. registration, if applicable
-
Incorporation documents outlining owners, directors or
shareholders as may be applicable
-
List of all vehicles to be used as Private Transportation
Company Vehicles
-
Vehicle Identification Number for each vehicle
-
Ontario Licence Plate Number for each vehicle
-
List of all Private Transportation Company Drivers operating
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Automobile Liability Insurance-$2,000,000 each vehicle
-
Commercial Liability Insurance - $2,000.000
-
Vehicle Safety Standards Certificate for each vehicle (valid
within 12 months of application)
Driver Document Submissions Required (per driver):
-
Criminal Records Check (valid within 12 months of
application)
-
Ministry of Transportation Driver's Abstract (valid within 12
months of application)
-
2 pieces of government issued identification (1 being a valid
Ontario Driver's Licence)
-
Letter of employment or affiliation from Private
Transportation Company
Driver for Hire Company
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H.S.T. registration, if applicable
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Copy of company identifier
-
Incorporation documents outlining owners, directors,
shareholders as may be applicable
-
List of all Driver for Hire - Drivers authorized to operate
-
Commercial Liability Insurance - $2,000.000
Driver Document Submission Required (per driver):
-
Criminal Records Check (valid within 12 months of
application)
-
Ministry of Transportation Driver's Abstract (valid within 12
months of application)
-
2 pieces of government issued identification (1 being a valid
Ontario Driver's Licence)
-
Letter of employment or affiliation from Driver for Hire
Company
-
Each Driver must attend Enforcement Services Office for
Photo ID Card to be generated
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Change of Name (same owner)
-
Proof of previous City Licence
-
Updated insurance documentation showing Name Change
Replacement / Duplicate
Licence
Proof of Ownership
Licence Amendment
(to add or remove from registry, Taxicab
Company / Private Transportation
Company / Driver for Hire Company)
-
Completed application
-
All required Driver documents as set out in this Table, as
applicable
-
A required Vehicle documents as set out in this Table as
applicable
-
List of drivers or vehicles to be removed as applicable
Photo ID card Replacement
Proof of City Licence
Vehicle Transfer
(Limousine only)
-
Return of previous decal
-
Vehicle Identification Number
-
Ontario Licence Plate (Ownership)
-
Automobile Liability Insurance-$2,000,000
-
Vehicle Safety Standards Certificate for each vehicle (valid
within 36 days of application)
-
Proof of previous City Licence for vehicle to be replaced
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Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
3.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
3.1.1.0.0
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to pass
a by-law to license, regulate and govern Limousine within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance for
the general protection of the consumer;
c)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid automobile insurance
for the general protection of the consumer;
d)
ensure that the health and safety of its residents, visitors and the
employees of such business operation are protected through regular or
required inspections and compliance with the requirements of the Highway
Traffic Act; and
e)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance control regulations.
3.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
3.2.1.0.0
No person shall operate or maintain any vehicle as a limousine within the City
without first obtaining a licence to do so.
3.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licence, at the time of application, the
vehicle make, model and year and vehicle identification number for each vehicle to
be licensed as a limousine.
3.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of automobile insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.
3.2.4.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, a
Safety Standards Certificate in accordance with the requirements of the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 for the vehicle for which application is being made.
3.2.5.0.0
No person shall drive any limousine without first being licensed as a Limousine
Driver under the provisions of this by-law.
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3.2.6.0.0
Every owner of a limousine shall submit such limousine for safety inspection
annually or as otherwise required by the Issuer of Licences, Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual under the
provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 and such valid and
current Safety Standards Certificate shall be filed with the Issuer of Licences.
3.2.7.0.0
Every owner and driver of a limousine shall keep and maintain the interior and
exterior in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
3.2.8.0.0
Every owner and driver of a limousine shall ensure that the limousine is equipped
with a spare usable tire and wheel and a suitable jack for lifting the limousine at all
times.
3.2.9.0.0
Every owner and driver shall ensure that a Limousine licensed under this section is
only used as a Limousine and is not used as a Taxicab or Private Transportation
Company vehicle unless otherwise licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
3.2.10.0.0
No person shall operate any vehicle as a Limousine unless such vehicle is
equipped with more than two passenger access doors.
3.2.11.0.0.
Where a person holds a valid City of Barrie Business Licence under this section for
the current year and where such person certifies that the Limousine licensed under
this section has been removed from service and is being replaced by another
vehicle to be operated as a limousine, and upon submission of:
a)
a duly completed application form;
b)
an appropriate safety inspection certificate for the vehicle to be licensed as
a limousine;
c)
any other required inspections, approvals or documents as required by the
Issuer of Licences; and
d)
payment of an administrative fee as established by the City of Barrie Fee's
By-law,
a Limousine may be reissued by the Issuer of Licences for the replacement vehicle.
4.0.0.0.0
LIMOUSINE COMPANY
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
4.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
4.1.1.0.0
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to pass
a by-law to license, regulate and govern Limousine within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law.
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance for
the general protection of the consumer;
c)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance control regulations.
4.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
4.2.1.0.0
No person shall own, operate, maintain, or provide services as a Limousine
Company within the City without first obtaining a licence to do so.
4.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.
4.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) registration.
4.2.4.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, the Ontario licence place number as issued
by the Ministry of Transportation and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for all
vehicles to be used as a limousine by the Limousine Company.
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4.2.5.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, a list of all persons operating as a
Limousine Driver for the Limousine Company. Such listing shall include the name,
address, contact number, and City of Barrie Licence Number for each individual
operating as a Limousine Driver for the Limousine Company.
4.2.6.0.0
The applicant shall file with the Issuer of Licences at the time of application and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, a Schedule of Rates and Charges
itemizing any and all charges for services to be provided by the Limousine
Company.
4.2.7.0.0
No person shall charge a rate less than $35.00 per hour with a minimum of two (2)
hours.
4.2.8.0.0
No person shall permit any limousine to be used for hire in respect of any Limousine
Company unless such limousine is licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
4.2.9.0.0
No person shall permit any driver to drive a limousine unless such driver is licensed
under the provisions of this by-law to do so.
4.2.10.0.0
No person shall permit any person to dispatch any limousine in respect of any
Limousine Company unless such person is licensed under the provisions of this by-
law to do so.
4.2.11.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every Limousine used by the Limousine Company is
submitted annually, or as otherwise requested, for safety inspection and/or
inspection by a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly
authorized individual.
4.2.12.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every driver of a limousine shall be familiar with the
provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations relating to traffic and the
geography of the City of Barrie and be fluent in the English language.
4.2.13.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every driver of a limousine is the holder of a valid
driver's licence issued to him by the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of
Ontario, such licence to be of a sufficient class to authorize the driving of the
limousine under the provisions of this By-law, and that such licence is valid at all
times when such driver is engaged in driving any limousine.
4.2.14.0.0
Every licensee shall:
a)
keep an orderly record of all calls answered by limousines owned by him
showing date, time, origin, destination, limousine vehicle licence number
and the name of the driver. The records shall be retained for a period of 12
months from date of entry and shall be open for inspection by any Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual
at any reasonable time and may be removed by such Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual and
retained for any reasonable period of time;
b)
submit each limousine owned or operated by him for vehicle safety
inspection annually and at any other time as required by the Issuer of
Licences, a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly
appointed individual and shall file with the Issuer of Licences a valid and
current Safety Standards Certificate for each limousine owned by him and
intended to be used as a limousine as required under the provisions of the
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 as amended;
c)
ensure that all persons employed by him as a limousine driver are properly
licensed under the provisions of this By-law;
d)
keep and maintain the interior and exterior of all limousines owned by him
in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition at all times;
e)
ensure that each limousine is equipped with a spare usable tire and wheel
and a suitable jack for lifting the limousine;
f)
provide telephone and radio dispatching equipment and facilities
maintained in proper working condition;
g)
ensure that in no case a cellular telephone or similar means of
communication is utilized for dispatching or receiving calls.
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4.2.15.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that any limousine operated by him is driven for the
transportation exclusively of one person or group of persons in the same party and
that only one fare or charge is collected for each specified trip.
4.2.16.0.0
No person shall be entitled to recover or receive, or charge any fare, rate, fee or
charge from any person or persons from whom he shall have demanded any fare,
rate, fee or charge greater or less than those authorized in Section 4.2.6.0.0.
4.2.17.0.0
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.16.0.0, the licensee and a customer may enter into a
contract in writing for services to extend for a period of one year or more on runs
between fixed points at an agreed tariff, but a duplicate original of such contract
must first be filed with the Issuer of Licences.
4.2.18.0.0
No person licensed under this section shall act as a Taxicab or Private
Transportation Company Vehicle unless registered to do so under the provisions of
this By-law.
5.0.0.0.0
LIMOUSINE DRIVER
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
5.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
5.1.1.0.0
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to pass
a by-law to license, regulate and govern Limousine Driver within the City of Barrie
to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring as a condition of
operating that such information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer
of Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds a valid Driver's Licence
issued by the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario;
c)
ensure that the health and safety of its residents and visitors are protected
through the establishment of operating standards; and,
d)
ensure that the Licensee conducts himself in compliance with all nuisance
control regulations
5.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
5.2.1.0.0
No person shall operate or carry on business as a Limousine Driver within the City
without first obtaining a licence to do so.
5.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, or as
otherwise requested, proof that he holds a valid Driver's Licence issued to him by
the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario, such licence to be of a
sufficient classification to authorize the driving of a limousine under the provisions of
this By-law.
5.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application,
documentation to the satisfaction of the Issuer of Licenses from the owner of the
Limousine Company for whom the applicant is to provide services as a Limousine
Driver confirming that the applicant is employed by or otherwise authorized to
provide services as a Limousine Driver for the said Limousine Company.
5.2.4.0.0
No person shall provide any services as a Limousine Driver for any Limousine
Company which is not licensed under the provisions of this By-law.
5.2.5.0.0
No person shall drive any vehicle operated as a Limousine unless such vehicle is
licensed as a Limousine under the provisions of this By-law.
5.2.6.0.0
No person shall receive calls dispatched by a Limousine Company which is not
licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
5.2.7.0.0
Every limousine driver shall be familiar with the provisions of this by-law, the laws
and regulations relating to traffic and the geography of the City of Barrie and be
fluent in the English language.
5.2.8.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that he holds a valid Driver's Licence as issued by the
Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario of a sufficient classification to
authorize the driving of a limousine under the provisions of this By-law, at all times
while engaged in the driving of a limousine.
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5.2.9.0.0
The licensee shall:
a)
keep an orderly record of all calls answered by him showing date, time,
origin, destination and limousine vehicle licence number. The records shall
be retained for a period of 12 months from date of entry and shall be open
for inspection by any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or
other duly appointed individual at any reasonable time and may be
removed by such Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or
other duly appointed individual and retained for any reasonable period of
time;
b)
ensure that every limousine driven by him has been submitted for vehicle
safety examination prior to such vehicle being used as a limousine and at
any other time as required by the Issuer of Licences, a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual
ensure that a valid and current Safety Standards Certificate for such
limousine has been issued in accordance with the provisions of the
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended; and,
c)
keep the interior and exterior of all limousines owned by him in good repair
and in a clean and sanitary condition.
5.2.10.0.0
The licensee shall, within 48 hours of changing his address, notify the Issuer of
Licences.
5.2.11.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that any limousine driven by him is driven for the
transportation exclusively of one person or group of persons in the same party and
that only one fare or charge is collected for each specified trip.
5.2.12.0.0
No limousine driver shall be entitled to recover or receive, or charge any fare, rate,
fee or charge from any person or persons from whom he shall have demanded any
fare, rate, fee or charge greater or less than those authorized in the Schedule of
Rates and Charges as set out and required under Section 4.2.6.0.0 of this By-law
and as approved by the Issuer of Licences.
5.2.13.0.0
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.12.0.0, a limousine driver may provide services to a
customer where a Limousine Service and a customer have entered into a contract
in writing for services to extend for a period of one year or more on runs between
fixed points at an agreed tariff, provided a duplicate original of such contract has first
be filed with the Issuer of Licences.
5.2.14.0.0
Every licensee while in charge of a limousine for hire shall:
a)
display any photo identification in respect of any licence issued by the
Issuer of Licences under the provisions of this section;
b)
upon the request of any passenger, provide in writing his name, City of
Barrie licence number, the permit number issued by the Ministry of
Transportation for the Province of Ontario for the limousine he is driving;
c)
take due care of all property delivered or entrusted to him and accepted by
him for in respect of any passenger for conveyance or safekeeping and
immediately upon termination of any hiring or engagement, shall search his
limousine for any property lost or left therein and all property or money left
in his limousine shall be forthwith delivered over to the person owning the
same, or if the person cannot be found at once, then to a Police Officer on
duty for Barrie Police Service with all information in his possession
regarding same;
d)
travel by the most direct route to the point of destination unless otherwise
directed by the person engaging the limousine;
e)
be neat and clean in his person and appearance; and,
f)
ensure that at all times, passengers are treated with respect and in a
professional manner.
5.2.15.0.0
No person, while in charge of a limousine for hire shall:
a)
solicit any person to take or use the limousine he is driving by calling out or
shouting. The person wishing to use or engage a limousine shall be left to
choose without interception or solicitation;
b)
take, consume or have in his possession any intoxicant;
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c)
obstruct the use of any sidewalk, make any loud noise or disturbance, use
any abusive language, molest, annoy or insult any person whatsoever;
d)
employ or allow any runner or other person to assist or act in concert with
him in obtaining any passenger;
e)
carry a greater number of persons than the limousine is intended to seat
according to the manufacturer's rating or than specified in the licence
issued under this By-law;
f)
induce any passenger to employ him by either knowingly, recklessly or
wilfully misinforming, misleading or deceiving such passenger as to the
arrival or departure of any public conveyance of the location or distance
from any part of the City to any terminal, station, public place, private
residence or any other place;
g)
carry any passenger other than those employing his services, unless
authorized by the limousine service for which he is employed as a driver;
h)
allow any immoral, indecent, disorderly or illegal conduct in his limousine;
i)
smoke contrary to the provisions of the City's smoking by-law or any other
applicable legislation, whichever is the more restrictive.
5.2.16.0.0
Every licensee shall furnish to every passenger where required, a receipt for
charges made and paid by him, indicating thereon the mileage travelled, and the
licensee shall promptly furnish such receipt upon request together with his name
and the City of Barrie Limousine licence number.
5.2.17.0.0.
No person, while licensed as a limousine driver, shall operate as a Private
Transportation Company Driver, Taxicab Driver or Driver for Hire - Driver, unless
registered to do so.
6.0.0.0.0
PEDICAB
Authority: Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25
6.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
6.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to license, regulate and govern Pedicabs within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business an by further ensuring that
sufficient information is provided and aintained by the Issuer of Licences to
assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance for
the general protection of the consumer;
c)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance control regulations; and
d)
ensure compliance with all provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
190, c. H8, as may be applicable.
6.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
6.2.1.0.0
No person shall operate or maintain a Pedicab within the City without first obtaining
a licence to do so.
6.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.
6.2.3.0.0
No person, while operating a pedicab, shall obstruct motor vehicle traffic.
6.2.4.0.0
No person whall operate a pedicab unless such person is physically capable of
doing so.
6.2.5.0.0
Every person operating a pedicab shall comply with all provisions of the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as may be applicable.
6.2.6.0.0
No person shall operate a pedicab on any City bike path, walking path, sidewalk or
within any City park.
6.2.7.0.0
No person shall discharge any passenger in such a way as to create a hazard,
danger or any risk to the passenger.
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6.2.8.0.0
No person shall stop a pedicab within an intersection to permit any person to
embark or disembark the pedicab.
7.0.0.0.0
TAXICAB
(Authority: Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25)
7.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
7.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to regulate and govern Taxicabs within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Taxicab Company as the Licensee has secured and
holds valid liability insurance for the general protection of the consumer;
c)
ensure that the Taxicab Company as the Licensee has secured and
holds valid automobile insurance for the general protection of the
consumer;
d)
ensure that the health and safety of its residents, visitors and the
employees of such business operations are protected through regular or
required inspections and compliance with the requirements of the
Highway Traffic Act; and
e)
ensure that the Taxicab Company and all persons within their registry
complies with all nuisance control regulations.
7.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
7.2.1.0.0
No person shall operate or maintain any vehicle as a Taxicab within the City
without first being registered to do so with a licensed Taxicab Company.
7.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licenses, through the Taxicab
Company, at the time of application, the vehicle make, model, year and vehicle
identification number for each vehicle to be registered as a Taxicab.
7.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences, through the Taxicab
Company, at the time of application, proof of liability insurance in the minimum
amount of $2,000,000 for each vehicle.
7.2.4.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences, through the Taxicab
Company, at the time of application, a valid Safety Standards Certificate issued
pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H. 8 for the vehicle to be
registered as a Taxicab.
7.2.5.0.0
Deleted.
7.2.6.0.0
Each owner of a Taxicab Company shall require the submission of such Taxicab
for safety inspection as required by the Issuer of Licences, Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual under the
provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 and such valid and
current Safety Standards Certificate issued pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8 shall be filed with the Issuer of Licences.
7.2.7.0.0
No person shall operate or allow the operation of a Taxicab at any time where
such vehicle being operated as a Taxicab does not or, if put to an inspection,
could not pass the Safety standards established pursuant to the Highway Traffic
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8.
7.2.8.0.0
Deleted.
7.2.9.0.0
Deleted.
7.2.10.0.0
Every Taxicab Company shall ensure that such vehicle is only used as a Taxicab
and is not used as a limousine or Private Transportation Company vehicle unless
otherwise licensed or registered under the provisions of this by-law.
7.2.11.0.0
No person shall operate any vehicle as a Taxicab unless such vehicle is
equipped with more than two passenger accesses.
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7.2.12.0.0
Nothing contained within this section shall prevent a Taxicab from being used to
convey or deliver documents, packages, or parcels.
7.2.13.0.0.
Where a Taxicab Company holds a valid City of Barrie Business Licence under the
provisions of this by-law for the current year and where such company certifies that
the Taxicab registered under this section has been removed from service and is
being replaced by another vehicle to be operated as a Taxicab and upon
submission of:
a)
a duly completed application form;
b)
an appropriate safety inspection certificate for the vehicle to be licensed as
a Taxicab;
c)
any other required inspections, approvals or documents as required by the
Issuer of Licences; and,
d)
payment of an administrative fee as set out in the City of Barrie Fee's By-
law,
a Taxicab decal may be reissued by the Issuer of Licences for the replacement
vehicle.
7.2.14.0.0
Deleted.
7.2.15.0.0
Deleted.
7.2.16.0.0
All Taxicabs be required to have installed and operational at all times a minimum
safety feature. No person or Taxicab Company shall be precluded from installing
any additional safety features as may be deemed necessary for the safety of the
driver and/or patrons.
7.2.17.0.0
In order to maintain a clear and unimpeded view of passengers and activities
inside a Taxicab to better ensure the safety and welfare of the driver or
passenger, after market tinting of any window of the Taxicab or the installation of
any decals or other treatment which would impede or interfere with the
transparency of any window of the vehicle be prohibited.
7.2.18.0.0
A Taxicab Company, on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall submit, at the time of
application and maintain with the Issuer of Licences:
a)
proof of liability insurance for such vehicle being operated as a Taxicab
in the minimum amount of $2,000,000;
b)
proof of H.S.T. registration, if applicable;
c)
Deleted.
d)
Deleted.
7.2.19.0.0
The owner of a Taxicab, not being an owner of a company shall also be required,
as requested by the company, to:
a)
submit the vehicle being operated as a Taxicab for inspection as required
by the Issuer of Licences or other duly appointed individual;
b)
maintain the Taxicab in the same manner as set out under the provisions
for a Taxicab Company; and
c)
engage the services only of a registered Taxicab Driver.
7.2.20.0.0
Deleted.
8.0.0.0.0
TAXICAB DRIVER
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
8.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
8.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to regulate and govern Taxicab Drivers within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
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c)
ensure that the registered Taxicab Driver complies with all nuisance control
regulations.
8.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
8.2.1.0.0
No person shall operate or carry on business as a Taxicab Driver within the City
without first having been registered to operate by a licensed Taxicab Company.
8.2.2.0.0
The applicant through the Taxicab Company, shall provide to the Issuer of Licences
at the time of application:
a)
two (2) pieces of identification, one of which shall be photographic
identification detailing the applicant's birth date, legal name and current
residential address;
b)
a Criminal Records Check obtained from a Police Service or other
enforcement agency and dated within 12 months of the date of receipt of
the application;
c)
an Ontario Driver's Licence Abstract obtained from the Ministry of
Transportation and dated within 12 months of the date of receipt of the
application; and,
d)
a copy of the applicant's Ontario Driver's Licence with a minimum Class G
designation with no driving restrictions.
8.2.3.0.0
Deleted.
8.2.4.0.0
Deleted.
8.2.5.0.0
No person shall provide any services or operate as a Taxicab Driver for any Taxicab
Company which is not licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
8.2.6.0.0
No person shall drive any vehicle operated as a Taxicab unless such vehicle is
registered as a Taxicab under the provisions of this by-law.
8.2.7.0.0
No person providing services or operating as a registered Taxicab Driver shall
receive dispatched calls from a Taxicab Company unless such Taxicab Company is
licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
8.2.8.0.0
Every registered Taxicab Driver shall keep a daily record, hereinafter referred to as
a trip record, of all calls received by him which result in the transporting of a
passenger from one location to another and such trip record shall contain the
following information:
a)
the Taxicab Company licence number and decal number issued under the
provisions of this by-law for the Taxicab used for such trip;
i)
the name and address of the Driver;
ii)
the amount of fare collected for each trip; and,
iii)
date, time, origin and destination of each trip.
iv)
ensure all trip records include the amount of the meter upon
arrival at the destination, any discount (in $) applied and the total
fare charged for each call answered by the Taxicab Driver.
8.2.9.0.0
Every registered Taxicab Driver who drives a Taxicab of which he is not the owner
shall, once in each calendar day that he has driven, provide to the Taxicab
Company, the trip record for that day.
8.2.10.0.0
Every Taxicab Company shall ensure that each registered Taxicab Driver, while in
charge of a Taxicab for hire shall:
a)
produce trip records upon the request of any Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer, Police Officer or other duly authorized individual;
b)
place his Taxicab Driver's photographic identification card as issued by the
City pursuant to the provisions of this by-law in a transparent folder in such
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a manner in the Taxicab he is driving as to be conveniently seen and read
by passengers;
c)
punctually keep all his appointments and engagements resulting from calls
and shall, unless the Taxicab he is driving has been previously engaged,
serve at any place within the City and at any specified time, whether by day
or night, any person who may lawfully require his Taxicab and he shall not
neglect to fulfil his appointments or engagements except for reasons
beyond his control;
d)
serve the first person offering to hire him, unless such person owes him a
fare for services or unless the person is likely to soil or damage the interior
of his Taxicab;
e)
notwithstanding Section 8.2.10.0.0(d) when called upon to do so, assist any
Police Officer by conveying in his Taxicab any prisoner to the common jail
or police station and to convey to a hospital or elsewhere as may be
required any person who has been wounded or who has met with an
accident or been taken suddenly ill (provided such illness is not of an
infectious nature) and shall be entitled to the rate or fare which shall be paid
by Barrie Police Services;
f)
upon request of any passenger, provide in writing his name and Taxicab
Company information;
g)
take due care of all property delivered or entrusted to him and accepted by
him for conveyance or safekeeping and immediately upon termination of
any hiring or engagement, shall search his Taxicab for any property lost or
left therein and all property or money left in his Taxicab shall be forthwith
delivered over to the person owning the same, or if the person cannot be
found at once, then to Barrie Police Services with all information in his
possession regarding same;
h)
travel by the most direct route to the point of destination unless otherwise
directed by the person engaging the Taxicab;
i)
Deleted;
j)
be familiar with the provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations
relating to traffic and the geography of the City of Barrie;
k)
Deleted;
l)
ensure that at all times, passengers are treated with respect and in a
professional manner.
8.2.11.0.0
No person shall, while in charge of a Taxicab for hire:
a)
solicit any person to take or use the Taxicab he is driving by calling out or
shouting. The person wishing to use or engage the Taxicab shall be left to
choose without interception or solicitation;
b)
take, consume or have in his possession any intoxicant;
c)
obstruct the use of any sidewalk, make any loud noise or disturbance, use
any abusive language, molest, annoy or insult any person whatsoever;
d)
employ or allow any runner or other person to assist or act in concert with
him in obtaining any passenger;
e)
carry a greater number of persons than the Taxicab is intended to seat
according to manufacturer's rating or than specified in the license issued
under this by-law;
f)
discriminate in any way against any member of the public in the carrying on
of the business on any basis;
g)
refuse to serve a person with a disability or fail to permit a service animal to
enter any vehicle within his control;
h)
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i)
smoke or allow or permit the smoking of any equipment or product
including but not limited to cigar, cigarette, pipe, hookah or any other lit
smoking product or vaping product whether lit by flame or battery powered
in contravention of the City by-law regarding smoking or other applicable
legislation, whichever is the most restrictive;
j)
park, stop or otherwise stand the Taxicab in any prohibited area;
k)
Deleted.
l)
Deleted.
8.2.12.0.0
Nothing contained within this section shall prevent a Taxicab Driver from conveying,
or delivering documents, packages, or parcels.
8.2.13.0.0
Deleted.
8.2.14.0.0
Deleted.
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TAXICAB COMPANY
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
9.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
9.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to license, regulate and govern Taxicab Companies within the City of
Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance
for the general protection of the consumer;
c)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance regulations; and,
d)
ensure that the health and safety of its residents and visitors are protected
through the establishment of operating standards.
9.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
9.2.1.0.0
No person shall own, operate, carry on or maintain a business as a Taxicab
Company within the City of Barrie without first having obtained a licence to do so.
9.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of commercial liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.
9.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of H.S.T. (Harmonized Sales Tax) registration. Such registrations shall be provided
for the Taxicab Company and on behalf of all registered Taxicab Drivers and all
registered Taxicabs operating on behalf of the Taxicab Company as may be
applicable.
9.2.4.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, a list of all persons operating as a Taxicab
Driver for the Taxicab Company. Such listing shall include the Name, address and
contact number for each individual currently authorized to operate as a Taxicab
Driver for the Taxicab Company.
9.2.5.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, a list
of all vehicles operating on behalf of the Taxicab Company. Such list shall include:
a)
the vehicle identification number and the Ontario licence plate number as
issued by the Ministry of Transportation for each vehicle owned or to be
operated on behalf of the Taxicab company;
b)
a valid and current Safety Standards Certificate for each vehicle owned by
the company or to be operated on behalf of the Taxicab Company, issued
pursuant to the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H8,
as amended; and,
c)
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9.2.6.0.0
No person shall use or permit any Taxicab to be used for hire unless such Taxicab
is registered under the provisions of this by-law.
9.2.6.1.0
No person shall use or permit any Taxicab be used as a Private Transportation
Company Vehicle for Hire unless such vehicle is licensed or registered separately
under the provisions of this by-law
9.2.7.0.0
No person shall permit any Driver to drive a Taxicab unless such Driver is registered
under the provisions of this by-law to do so.
9.2.7.1.0
No person shall permit any Private Transportation Company Driver or Driver for Hire
to drive a Taxicab unless such Driver is registered separately under the provisions
of this by-law.
9.2.8.0.0
The licensee shall advise the Issuer of Licenses within 14 (fourteen) days of any
change in any licence plate issued by the Ministry of Transportation.
9.2.9.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every Driver of a Taxicab shall be familiar with the
provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations relating to traffic and the
geography of the City of Barrie.
9.2.10.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every Driver of a Taxicab is the holder of any of a
class A, B, C, D, E, F or G driver's licence issued to him by the Ministry of
Transportation for the Province of Ontario and that such licence is valid at all times
which such driver is engaged in driving any Taxicab used by the licensee.
9.2.10.1.0
The licensee shall immediately notify the Issuer of Licences if a registered Taxicab
Driver no longer holds a valid Province of Ontario driver's licence for any reason
and such Driver shall immediately be removed from the Taxicab Driver registry.
9.2.11.0.0
The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age to be licensed under this section.
9.2.12.0.0
The licensee shall satisfy the Issuer of Licenses that:
a)
any Taxicab operated in association with the Taxicab Company will accept
calls only from the Taxicab Company;
b)
Deleted;
c)
Deleted.
d)
Every Taxicab Company be required to provide to the Issuer of Licences
at the time of application and within 14 (fourteen) days of any change to
such information:
i.
a registry of all Taxicabs owned by the company identifying the
Licence Plate Number, make of vehicle and Vehicle Identification
Number;
ii.
a registry of all vehicles not owned by the Taxicab Company but
which are intended to be used as a Taxicab for the Taxicab
Company and operated on behalf of the Taxicab Company
identifying the Licence Plate Number, make of vehicle and
Vehicle Identification Number;
iii.
a copy of a valid vehicle safety inspection certificate issued by
the Ministry of Transportation for each vehicle operating on
behalf of the Taxicab Company
iv.
a registry containing the name(s), addresses and contact
information of any person operating as a Taxicab Driver for the
Taxicab Company regardless of whether such Driver operates a
Taxicab owned by the Taxicab Company or another person;
v.
a copy of a valid driver's abstract issued by the Ministry of
Transportation for each Taxicab Driver operating on behalf of the
Taxicab Company; and,
vi.
a criminal records check issued by a police service or other
agency authorized to provide such criminal records checks for
each Taxicab Driver operating on behalf of the Taxicab
Company, such criminal records check must have been issued
within 12 months of the date of application.
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9.2.13.0.0
Every licensee shall:
a)
keep an orderly record of all calls answered by Taxicabs owned or
operated on behalf of the Taxicab Company, showing date, time, origin,
destination and the name of the driver. The records shall be retained for a
period of 12 months from date of entry and shall be open for inspection by
any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly
appointed individual at any reasonable time and may be removed by such
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed
individual and retained for any reasonable period of time;
b)
submit each Taxicab owned or operated on behalf of the Taxicab Company
for vehicle safety inspection as required by the Issuer of Licences, a
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed
individual and shall file with the Issuer of Licences a valid and current
Safety Standards Certificate for each Taxicab owned or operated on behalf
of the Taxicab Company and intended to be used as a Taxicab in
accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
H8;
c)
ensure that all persons employed or operating on behalf of the Taxicab
Company as a Taxicab Driver are properly registered under the provisions
of this by-law;
d)
Deleted;
e)
prominently display in each Taxicab owned or operated on behalf of the
Taxicab Company a list of rates or fares set out by the company, including
but not limited to any scheduled price variances inclusive and prior to the
commencement of any conveyance;
f)
ensure that every Taxicab used by the Taxicab Company is submitted as
requested for inspection by a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police
Officer or other duly authorized individual;
g)
ensure the necessary dispatching equipment, mobile software application
or two way communications is available to each Driver and maintained in
proper working condition; and,
h)
Deleted.
i)
ensure all trip records submitted by the Taxicab Driver, include the
amount of the meter fare upon arrival at the destination, any discount (in
$) applied and the total fare charged for each call answered by the
Taxicab Driver.
9.2.14.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that any Taxicab operated on behalf of the company is
driven for the transportation exclusively of one person or group of persons in the
same party and that only one fare or charge is collected for each specified trip.
9.3.0.0.0
TAXI TARIFF - RATES AND FARES
9.3.1.0.0
All rates and fares including any scheduled price variance, shall be posted within
the Taxicab or available through an electronic format to every customer prior to
the commencement of any conveyance and shall be agreed upon.
9.3.2.0.0
All rates and fares are inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.).
9.3.3.0.0
Notwithstanding Section 9.3.1.0.0 through Section 9.3.2.0.0 the licensee and a
customer may enter into a contract in writing for services to extend for a period of
one year or more on runs between fixed points at an agreed tariff, but a duplicate
original of such contract must first be filed with the Issuer of Licences.
9.3.4.0.0
Deleted.
9.3.5.0.0
Deleted.
9.3.6.0.0
Deleted.
9.3.7.0.0
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9.4.0.0.0
EQUIPMENT AND ITS USE
9.4.1.0.0
Every licensee shall have affixed to each Taxicab used on behalf of the Taxicab
Company, a Taxi meter for registering distances travelled and computing fares to be
paid.
9.4.2.0.0
Every person shall ensure that:
a)
each Taxi meter is:
i)
Deleted;
ii)
so placed as to be conveniently seen at all times by the passenger
or passengers of the Taxicab;
iii)
Deleted;
iv)
kept in good working order at all times and not used when
defective in any way; and,
v)
Deleted.
9.4.3.0.0
Deleted.
9.4.4.0.0
Deleted.
9.4.5.0.0
Deleted.
9.4.6.0.0
Every licensee shall ensure that every Taxicab used by the Taxicab Company has
security affixed on the top of the Taxicab, an illuminated sign indicating that the
vehicle is a Taxicab and the trade name under which the Taxicab is being operated.
9.4.7.0.0
The licensee shall be held liable for any violations found or misconduct done so by
any registered Taxicab Driver or Taxicab vehicle, to any provision of this by-law and
may result in the suspension, revocation or denial of the Taxicab Company licence,
by the Issuer of Licences.
10.0.0.0.0
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11.0.0.0 .0
DELETED (By-law 2023-179)
12.0.0.0.0
DELETED (By-law 2023-179)
13.0.0.0.0
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DRIVER
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
13.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
13.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to regulate and govern Private Transportation Company Drivers
within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring as a condition of
operating that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the
Issuer of Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds a valid Driver's Licence
issued by the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario;
c)
ensure that the health and safety of its residents and visitors are protected
through the establishment of operating standards; and,
d)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance control regulations;
13.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
13.2.1.0.0
No person shall operate or carry on business as a Private Transportation Company
Driver within the City without first having been registered to do so.
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13.2.2.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Issuer of Licences, through the
Private Transportation Company, at the time of application:
a)
two (2) pieces of identification, one of which shall be photographic
identification detailing the applicant's birth date, legal name and current
residential address;
b)
a Criminal Record Check obtained from a Police enforcement agency or
other duly appointed agency and dated within 12 months of the date of
receipt of the application;
c)
an Ontario Driver's Licence Abstract obtained from the Ministry of
Transportation and dated within 12 months of the date of receipt of the
application; and,
d)
the applicant's Ontario Driver's Licence with a minimum Class G
designation with no driving restrictions.
13.2.3.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Issuer of Licences, through the
Private Transportation Company, at the time of application, documentation to the
satisfaction of the Issuer of Licences from the owner or designate of the Private
Transportation Company for whom the applicant is to provide services as a Private
Transportation Company Driver confirming that the applicant is employed by or
otherwise authorized to provide services as a Private Transportation Company
Driver for the said Private Transportation Company. This may be in the form of a
registry.
13.2.4.0.0
No person shall provide any service or operate as a Driver for any Private
Transportation Company which is not licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
13.2.5.0.0
No person shall drive any vehicle operated as a Private Transportation Company
vehicle unless such vehicle is registered under the provisions of this by-law.
13.2.6.0.0
No person providing services or operating as a Private Transportation Company
Driver shall receive requests for service, in any format, from a Private
Transportation Company unless such company is licensed under the provisions of
this by-law.
13.2.7.0.0
Every registered Private Transportation Driver shall keep a daily trip records, such
daily trip record may be in paper or electronic format, hereinafter referred to as a trip
record, of all calls received by him which result in the transporting of a passenger
from one location to another and such trip record shall contain the following
information:
a)
the Private Transportation Company vehicle licence number issued under
the provisions of this by-law;
i)
the name, address of the Driver;
ii)
the amount of remuneration collected for the service; and,
iii)
date, time, origin and destination of each trip.
13.2.8.0.0
Every person, while in charge of a Private Transportation Company Vehicle for hire
shall:
a)
produce daily trip records upon the request of any Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly authorized individual;
b)
upon request of any passenger, give in writing his name, and company
contact information along with the license number issued to the company
under the provision of this by-law; and,
c)
ensure all daily trip records include the amount of the fare upon arrival at
the destination, any discount (in $) applied and the total fare charged for
each call answered by the Private Transportation Company Driver
13.2.9.0.0
No person shall, while in charge of a Private Transportation Company Vehicle for
hire:
a)
solicit any person to take or use the Private Transportation Company
Vehicle he is driving by calling out or shouting. The person wishing to use
or engage the Private Transportation Company Vehicle shall be left to
choose without interception or solicitation;
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b)
take, consume or have in his possession any intoxicant;
c)
obstruct the use of any sidewalk, make any loud noise or disturbance, use
any abusive language, molest, annoy or insult any person whatsoever;
d)
employ or allow any runner or other person to assist or act in concert with
him in obtaining any passenger;
e)
carry a greater number of persons than the Private Transportation
Company Vehicle is intended to seat according to manufacturer's rating or
than specified in the license issued under this by-law;
f)
smoke or allow or permit the smoking of any equipment or product
including but not limited to cigar, cigarette, pipe, hookah or any other lit
smoking product or vaping product whether lit by flame or battery powered,
in contravention of the City by-law regarding smoking or other applicable
legislation, whichever is the most restrictive;
g)
park, stop or otherwise stand the Private Transportation Company Vehicle
in any prohibited area;
h)
park, stop or otherwise stand in a designated Taxicab stand for which a
sign is posted;
i)
discriminate in any way against any member of the public in the carrying on
of the business on any basis; and,
j)
refuse to serve a person with a disability or fail to permit a service animal to
enter any vehicle to which the licence relates.
14.0.0.0.0
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
14.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
14.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to license, regulate and govern Private Transportation Companies
within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance
for the general protection of the consumer; and,
c)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance regulations.
14.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
14.2.1.0.0
No person shall own, operate, carry on or maintain a business as a Private
Transportation Company within the City of Barrie without first having obtained a
licence to do so.
14.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of commercial liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.
14.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of H.S.T. (Harmonized Sales Tax) registration. Such registrations shall be provided
for the Private Transportation Company and on behalf of all registered Private
Transportation Company Drivers and all registered Private Transportation Company
Vehicles operating on behalf of the Private Transportation Company as may be
applicable.
14.2.4.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, a registry of all persons operating as a
Private Transportation Company Driver on behalf of the Company. Such listing
shall include:
a)
the Name, address and contact number for each individual;
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b)
Criminal Records Check issued by a Police enforcement agency or other
duly appointed agency valid within 12 months of receipt by the Issuer of
Licences;
c)
a driver's abstract issued by the Ministry of Transportation valid within 30
days of receipt by the Issuer of Licences;
d)
copy of valid Ontario Driver's Licence issued by the Ministry of
Transportation with no driving restrictions.
14.2.5.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, a list of all vehicles operating as a Private
Transportation Company Vehicles on behalf of the Company. Such listing shall
include:
a)
the vehicle identification number and the Ontario licence plate number as
issued by the Ministry of Transportation for each vehicle operating on
behalf of the Private Transportation Company;
b)
a valid Safety Standards Certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H8, as amended; at the time of
application,
c)
the unique identifier issued to each vehicle operated as a Private
Transportation Company Vehicle by such Private Transportation Company.
14.2.6.0.0
No person shall use or permit any Private Transportation Company Vehicle to be
used for hire unless such Private Transportation Company Vehicle is registered
under the provisions of this by-law.
14.2.7.0.0
No person shall permit any driver to drive a Private Transportation Company
Vehicle unless such Driver is registered under the provisions of this by-law to do so.
14.2.8.0.0
Every person shall advise the Issuer of Licenses within fourteen (14) days of any
change in any licence plate issued by the Ministry of Transportation.
14.2.9.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every driver of a Private Transportation Company
Vehicle shall be familiar with the provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations
relating to traffic and the geography of the City of Barrie.
14.2.10.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every Driver of a Private Transportation Company
Vehicle is the holder of any of a class A, B, C, D, E, F or G driver's licence issued to
him by the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and that such
licence is valid at all times which such driver is engaged in driving any Private
Transportation Company Vehicle used by the licensee.
14.2.10.1.0
The licensee shall immediately notify the Issuer of Licences should any Private
Transportation Company Driver's driver's licence no longer be valid. Such Driver
shall immediately be removed from the registry.
14.2.11.0.0
The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age to be licensed under this section.
14.2.12.0.0
The applicant shall satisfy the Issuer of Licences that:
a)
any Private Transportation Company Vehicle operated in association with
the Company will accept calls only from that Private Transportation
Company;
14.2.13.0.0
Every licensee shall:
a)
keep an orderly record of all calls answered by vehicles operating on behalf
of the Private Transportation Company showing date, time, origin,
destination, vehicle licence number and the name of the driver. The
records shall be retained for a period of 12 months from date of entry and
shall be open for inspection by any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer,
Police Officer or other duly appointed individual at any reasonable time and
may be removed by such Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer
or other duly appointed individual and retained for any reasonable period of
time;
b)
submit each Private Transportation Company Vehicle for vehicle safety
inspection as required by the Issuer of Licences, a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual and
shall file with the Issuer of Licences a valid and current Safety Standards
Certificate for each vehicle operated on behalf of the company as required
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by the Issuer of Licences in accordance with the provisions of the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H8;
c)
ensure that all persons employed or operating on behalf of the Private
Transportation Company as a Private Transportation Company Driver are
properly registered under the provisions of this by-law;
d)
All rates and fares shall be made available through an electronic format
to every customer prior to the commencement of any conveyance and
shall include any discounts, price variances or surges in effect at the time
and the conveyance must be agreed upon prior to commencement;
e)
provide the necessary or make available the necessary dispatching
equipment, mobile software applications or two way communication
devices to each Driver and maintained in proper working condition;
f)
ensure all trip records include the amount of the fare upon arrival at the
destination, any discount (in $) applied and the total fare charged for
each call answered by the Private Transportation Company Driver; and,
g)
not permit, encourage or condone the acceptance of hails or the
solicitation of passengers by Private Transportation Company Drivers,
whether on the street or in any manner or any other location.
14.2.14.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that any Private Transportation Company Vehicle
operating on behalf of the company is driven for the transportation exclusively of
one person or group of persons in the same party and that only one fare or charge
is collected for each specified trip.
14.2.15.0.0
The licensee shall notify the Issuer of Licences immediately should a p Private
Transportation Company Driver be suspended or terminated from operating on
behalf of the Private Transportation Company and shall not reinstate such Driver
unless prior approval has been granted by the Issuer of Licences.
14.2.16.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that a copy of the Private Transportation Company
identifier is filed with the Issuer of Licences at the time of application and approval is
granted relating to the form, size and location by the Issuer of Licences.
14.2.17.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that such identifier is placed on each Private
Transportation Company Vehicle so as to be visible to the public at all times when
operating.
14.2.18.0.0
The licensee shall remit payment and supporting reports to the Issuer of Licences
on a Quarterly basis related to a per trip fee as set out in the City Fees By-law as
amended from time to time.
14.2.19.0.0
The licensee shall be held liable for any violations found or misconduct done so by
any registered Private Transportation Company Driver or Private Transportation
Company Vehicle, to any provision of this by-law and may result in the suspension,
revocation or denial of the Private Transportation Company licence by the Issuer of
Licences.
14.3.0.0.0
RATES AND FARES
14.3.1.0.0
Every licensee shall:
a)
ensure all rates and fares are posted within the vehicle or available
through an
electronic
format
to
every
customer
prior
to
the
commencement of any conveyance and shall be agreed upon,
b)
ensure each customer is advised immediately and prior to the
commencement of any conveyance of any price variance or surging in
effect at the time of the request for service,
c)
ensure all rates and fares are inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) if
applicable;
d)
ensure that no driver accepts any payment in cash or any other form of
payment for services provided. All payments shall be made through the
appropriate mobile software application; and,
e)
ensure that the customer is provided with a receipt detailing all rates and
fares, date of transaction, total time of trip, start / end locations and Private
Transportation Company licence number associated with each trip. Such
receipt shall be in an electronic format.
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14.4.0.0.0
EQUIPMENT AND ITS USE
14.4.1.0.0
Every licensee shall ensure each Private Transportation Company Driver operating
on his behalf, has correctly logged or signed into the applicable mobile software
application that will register distances travelled and computing fares to be paid.
14.4.2.0.0
Every Licensee shall be required upon request, to create anonymous passenger
and driver accounts to be used for enforcement purposes by a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer or other duly appointed officer authorized to enforce the
provisions of this by-law. Such accounts can be used from time to time to complete
random inspections to ensure compliance with the provisions of the by-law.
15.0.0.0.0
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY VEHICLE
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
15.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
15.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to regulate and govern Private Transportation Company Vehicles
within the City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance
for the general protection of the consumer; and,
c)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance regulations.
15.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
15.2.1.0.0
No person shall own, operate, carry on or maintain a business as a Private
Transportation Company Vehicle within the City of Barrie without first having been
registered to do so.
15.2.2.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Private Transportation Company,
at the time of application, proof of automobile liability insurance in the minimum
amount of $2,000,000.
15.2.3.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Private Transportation Company,
at the time of application, proof of H.S.T. (Harmonized Sales Tax) registration, if
applicable.
15.2.4.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Private Transportation Company,
at the time of application, and within fourteen (14) days of any change, a list of all
vehicles operating as a Private Transportation Company Vehicle for the Company.
Such listing shall include:
a)
the vehicle identification number and the Ontario licence plate number as
issued by the Ministry of Transportation for each vehicle operating on
behalf of the Private Transportation Company;
b)
a valid Safety Standards Certificate, for each vehicle, issued pursuant to
the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H8, as amended;
at the time of application; and,
c)
the unique identifier issued to each vehicle operated as a Private
Transportation Company Vehicle by such Private Transportation Company.
15.2.5.0.0
No person shall use or permit any Private Transportation Company Vehicle to be
used for hire unless such Private Transportation Company Vehicle is registered
under the provisions of this by-law.
15.2.6.0.0
No person shall permit any driver to drive a Private Transportation Company
Vehicle unless such driver is registered under the provisions of this by-law to do so.
15.2.7.0.0
Every person shall advise the Issuer of Licenses within fourteen (14) days of any
change in any licence plate issued by the Ministry of Transportation.
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15.2.8.0.0
The registered owner of a Private Transportation Company Vehicle shall be familiar
with the provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations relating to traffic and the
geography of the City of Barrie.
15.2.9.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall be at least 18 years of age to be licensed under
this section.
15.2.10.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall satisfy the Issuer of Licenses that:
a)
any Private Transportation Company Vehicle operated in association with
the Company will accept calls only from the Private Transportation
Company;
15.2.11.0.0
Every registered vehicle owner or licensee shall:
a)
submit each registered Private Transportation Company Vehicle for vehicle
safety inspection, as required, by the Issuer of Licences, a Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or other duly appointed individual and
shall file with the Issuer of Licences a valid and current Safety Standards
Certificate for each vehicle operated on behalf of the company as required
by the Issuer of Licences in accordance with the provisions of the Highway
Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H8;
b)
ensure all trip records include the amount of the fare upon arrival at the
destination, any discount (in $) applied and the total fare charged for
each call answered by the Private Transportation Company Driver; and
c)
not permit, encourage or condone the acceptance of hails or the
solicitation of passengers by Private Transportation Company Drivers,
whether on the street or in any manner or any other location.
15.2.12.0.0
The registered vehicle owner or licensee shall ensure that any Private
Transportation Company Vehicle operating on behalf of the Company is driven for
the transportation exclusively of one person or group of persons in the same party
and that only one fare or charge is collected for each specified trip.
15.2.13.0.0
The registered vehicle owner or licensee shall ensure that such identifier is placed
on each Private Transportation Company Vehicle so as to be visible to the public at
all times, when operating.
16.0.0.0.0
DRIVER FOR HIRE - DRIVER
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
16.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
16.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to regulate and govern Driver for Hire - Drivers within the City of
Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring as a condition of
operating that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the
Issuer of Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds a valid Driver's Licence
issued by the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario;
c)
ensure that the health and safety of its residents and visitors are protected
through the establishment of operating standards; and,
d)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance control regulations;
16.2.0.0.0
DEFINITION - For the purpose of sections 16 and 17 only:
16.2.1.0.0
CUSTOMER - means the registered owner or his/her designate, of a private
vehicle who requests, hires or contracts a driver.
16.3.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
16.3.1.0.0
No person shall operate or carry on business as a Driver for Hire - Driver within the
City without first having been registered to do so.
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16.3.2.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Issuer of Licences, through the
Driver for Hire Company, at the time of application:
a)
two (2) pieces of identification, one of which shall be photographic
identification detailing the applicant's birth date, legal name and current
residential address;
b)
a Criminal Record Check obtained from a Police enforcement agency or
other duly appointed agency and dated within 12 months of the date of
receipt of the application;
c)
an Ontario Driver's Licence abstract obtained from the Ministry of
Transportation and dated within 12 months of the date of receipt of the
application; and
d)
the applicant's Ontario Driver's Licence with a minimum Class G
designation with no driving restrictions.
16.3.3.0.0
The applicant or his designate shall provide to the Issuer of Licences, through the
Driver for Hire Company, at the time of application, documentation to the
satisfaction of the Issuer of Licences from the owner or designate of the Driver for
Hire Company for whom the applicant is to provide services as a Driver for Hire -
Driver confirming that the applicant is employed by or otherwise authorized to
provide services as a Driver for Hire - Driver for the said Driver for Hire Company.
This may be in the form of a registry.
16.3.4.0.0
No person shall provide any service or operate as a Driver for any Driver for Hire
Company which is not licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
16.3.5.0.0
No person providing services or operating as a Driver for Hire - Driver shall receive
requests for service, in any format, from a Driver for Hire Company unless such
company is licensed under the provisions of this by-law.
16.3.6.0.0
No person shall, while in charge of a Customer Vehicle:
a)
solicit any person to take or use the Customer Vehicle he is driving by
calling out or shouting. The person wishing to use or engage the Driver for
Hire shall be left to choose without interception or solicitation;
b)
take, consume or have in his possession any intoxicant;
c)
obstruct the use of any sidewalk, make any loud noise or disturbance, use
any abusive language, molest, annoy or insult any person whatsoever;
d)
employ or allow any runner or other person to assist or act in concert with
him in obtaining any passenger;
e)
carry a greater number of persons than the Customer Vehicle is intended to
seat according to manufacturer's rating or than specified in the license
issued under this by-law;
f)
smoke or allow or permit the smoking of any equipment or product
including but not limited to cigar, cigarette, pipe, hookah or any other lit
smoking product or vaping product whether lit by flame or battery powered,
in contravention of the City by-law regarding smoking or other applicable
legislation, whichever is the most restrictive;
g)
park, stop or otherwise stand the Customer Vehicle in any prohibited area;
h)
park, stop or otherwise stand the Customer Vehicle in a designated
Taxicab stand for which a sign is posted;
i)
discriminate in any way against any member of the public in the carrying on
of the business on any basis; and,
j)
refuse to serve a person with a disability or fail to permit a service animal to
enter any vehicle to which the licence relates.
17.0.0.0.0
DRIVER FOR HIRE COMPANY
Authority: Municipal Act, .S.O. 2001, c. 25
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17.1.0.0.0
PURPOSE
17.1.1.0.0
The Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie has deemed it expedient to
pass a by-law to license, regulate and govern Driver for Hire Companies within the
City of Barrie to:
a)
ensure that consumers are protected by requiring minimum liability
insurance as a condition of operating a business and by further ensuring
that sufficient information is provided to and maintained by the Issuer of
Licences to assist in the enforcement of the by-law;
b)
ensure that the Licensee has secured and holds valid liability insurance
for the general protection of the consumer; and,
c)
ensure that the Licensee complies with all nuisance regulations.
17.2.0.0.0
OPERATING CRITERIA
17.2.1.0.0
No person shall own, operate, carry on or maintain a business as a Driver for Hire
Company within the City of Barrie without first having obtained a licence to do so.
17.2.2.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of commercial liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.
17.2.3.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, proof
of HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) registration. Such registrations shall be provided
for the Driver for Hire Company and on behalf of all registered Driver for Hire -
Drivers operating on behalf of the Driver for Hire Company as may be applicable.
17.2.4.0.0
The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licences at the time of application, and
within fourteen (14) days of any change, a registry of all persons operating as a
Driver for Hire - Driver for the Company. Such listing shall include:
a)
the Full Legal Name, residential address and contact number for each
individual operating on behalf of the Company;
17.2.5.0.0
No person shall use or permit the use of a Driver for Hire Company Vehicle to be
used to transport customers or clients at any time.
17.2.6.0.0
No person shall permit any person to operate as a Driver for Hire - Driver unless
such person is registered under the provisions of this by-law to do so.
17.2.7.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every driver operating on behalf of the Driver for Hire
Company is familiar with the provisions of this by-law, the laws and regulations
relating to traffic and the geography of the City of Barrie.
17.2.8.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that every person operating as a Driver for Hire - Driver is
the holder of any of a class A, B, C, D, E, F or G driver's licence issued to him by
the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario and that such licence is
valid at all times while such driver is engaged in transporting or driving any person
or vehicle during the course of conducting business.
17.2.8.1.0
The licensee shall immediately notify the Issuer of Licences should the driver's
licence of the Driver for Hire- Driver be suspended or revoked and such Driver shall
immediately be removed from the registry.
17.2.9.0.0
The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age to be licensed under this section.
17.2.10.0.0
The Licensee shall satisfy the Issuer of Licenses that:
a)
any Driver for Hire - Driver operating in association with the Company will
accept calls only from the licensed Driver for Hire Company; and,
b)
Every Driver for Hire Company be required to provide to the Issuer of
Licences at the time of application and within fourteen (14) days upon
any change to such information:
i.
a registry containing the name(s), address and contact
information of any person operating as a Driver for Hire - Driver
for the driver for hire company;
ii.
a copy of a criminal records check issued by a police service or
duly authorized agency, issued within 12 months of the date of
application for each Driver for Hire - Driver operating; and,
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iii.
a copy of a drivers abstract issued by the Ministry of
Transportation for each Driver for Hire - Driver, valid within 30
days of the date of application.
17.2.11.0.0
Every licensee shall:
a)
keep an orderly record of all calls answered by the Company showing date,
time, origin, destination, and the name of the Driver. The records shall be
retained for a period of 12 months from date of entry and shall be open for
inspection by any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or
other duly appointed individual at any reasonable time and may be
removed by such Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Police Officer or
other duly appointed individual and retained for any reasonable period of
time;
b)
ensure that all persons employed by him as a Driver for Hire - Driver are
properly registered under the provisions of this by-law;
c)
All rates and fares shall be made available through an electronic format
or paper format to every customer prior to the commencement of any
conveyance and shall include any discounts, price variances or surges in
effect at the time and the conveyance must be agreed upon prior to
commencement;
d)
provide or make available the necessary dispatching equipment, mobile
software applications or two way communication devices to each Driver
and maintained in proper working condition;
e)
ensure all trip records include the amount of the fare upon arrival at the
destination, any discount (in $) applied and the total fare charged for
each call answered by the Driver for Hire - Driver; and
f)
not permit, encourage or condone the acceptance of hails or the
solicitation of passengers by a Driver for Hire - Driver, whether on the
street or in any manner or any other location.
17.2.12.0.0
The licensee shall notify the Issuer of Licences immediately should a Driver for Hire
- Driver be suspended or terminated from operating on behalf of the Driver for Hire
Company and shall not reinstate such Driver unless prior approval has been
granted by the Issuer of Licences.
17.2.13.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that at no time does a Driver for Hire - Driver allow a
customer or client to enter or be transported in the Driver for Hire Company Vehicle
as defined by this by-law.
17.2.14.0.0
The licensee shall be held liable for any violations found or misconduct done so by
any Driver for Hire Company employee or Driver for Hire - Driver, to any provision of
this by-law and may result in the suspension, revocation or denial of the Driver for
Hire Company licence by the Issuer of Licences.
17.2.15.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that a copy of the Driver-for-Hire Company identifier is
filed with the Issuer of Licences at the time of application and that approval is
granted relating to the form, size and vehicle location by the Issuer of Licences.
17.2.16.0.0
The licensee shall ensure that such identifier is placed on each Driver-for-Hire
vehicle so as to be visible to the public at all times when operating.
17.3.0.0.0
RATES AND FARES
17.3.1.0.0
Every licensee shall:
a)
ensure all rates and fares are posted within the vehicle or available
through an electronic format to every customer prior to the
commencement of any conveyance and shall be agreed upon;
b)
ensure each customer is advised immediately and prior to the
commencement of any conveyance of any price variance or surging in
effect at the time of the request for service; and,
c)
ensure all rates and fares are inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) if
applicable.
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18.0.0.0.0
ENACTMENT
18.1.0.0.0
This By-law shall come into force and have effect on the 1st day of January 2007.
READ a first and second time this 30th day of October, 2006.
READ a third time and finally passed this 30th day of October, 2006.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE
"ORIGINAL SIGNED"
_________________________________
MAYOR - R.J. HAMILTON
"ORIGINAL SIGNED"
__________________________________
CLERK - JOHN R. SISSON
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AMENDING BY-LAWS
By-law 2007-172
Section 1.1.28.0.0
Section 1.1.37.0.0
Section 7.0.0.0.0
Table 1 Business Licence Fees
August 13, 2007
By-law 2007-182
Table 1- Business Licence Fees
August 27, 2007
By-law 2007-260
Section 2.14.0.0.0
December 10, 2007
By-law 2008-193
2.12.3.0.0 Refusal to Grant a Licence
November 10, 2008
By-law 2010-070
Section 9.3.1.0.0 a,b and c replace GST wording
with HST wording effective July 1, 2010
April 26, 2010
By-law 2012-042
Section 2.2.1.0.0, 2.5.1.0.0, 2.12.3.0.0, 2.19.1.0.0,
2.19.2.0.0, 2.19.3.0.0, 2.19.4.0.0, 3.2.11.0.0,
7.2.13.0.0, 7.3.15.0.0, 10.2.11.0.0 and Table 1
February 13, 2012
By-law 2012-072
Section
1.1.38.0.0,
1.1.39.0.0,
1.1.40.0.0,
10.2.12.0.0, 10.2.12.1.0, 10.2.12.2.0, 10.2.13.0.0,
10.2.13.0.1,
Section
11.0.0.0.0,
Section
12.2.5.0.0, Section 12.2.16.1.0
April 16. 2012
By-law 2012-087
Section 1.1.37.0.0, 7.2.0.0., 8.2.0.0.0 9.2.12.0.0,
9.3.5.0.0 and Table 1
May 14, 2012
By-law 2012-110
Section 9.3.1.0.0, 9.3.7.0.0, 9.2.13.0.0, 9.3.7.0.0
9.2.13.0.0, 8.2.8.0.0 and 7.2.20.0.0
June 18, 2012
By-law 2012-134
Section 9.3.7.0.0
August 27, 2012
By-law 2015-005
Section 2.14.2.0.0, 2.14.3.0.0, 2.14.4.0.0,
2.14.5.0.0, 2.14.7.0.0, 2.14.8.0.0, 2.14.9.0.0,
2.14.10.0.0 and 2.14.11.0.0
January 19, 2015
By-law 2017-009
Sections 10.2.4.0.0, 12.2.4.0.0 and Table 1
February 13, 2017
By-law 2017-024
Sections 1.0.0.0.0 (Definitions) 1.1.10.0.0,
1.1.19.0.0, 1,1.23.0.0, 1.1.24.0.0, 1.1.28.0.0-
1.1.28.2.0, 1.1.29.0.0, 1.1.30.0.0, 1.1.36.0.0,
1.1.41.0.0 - 1.1.50.0.0, 2.1.2.0.0, 2.4.0.0.0,
2.4.1.0.0, 2.7.2.0.0, 2.24.0.0.0 -2.25.1.0.0 Table 1,
3.2.9.0.0, 4.2.18.0.0, 5.2.17.0.0, 7.0.0.0.0-
7.2.20.0.0, 8.0.0.0.0 -8.2.14.0.0, 9.0.0.0.0 -
9.4.7.0.0, 13.0.0.0.0-17.3.1.0.0
April 10, 2017
By-law 2019-020
Section 17.2.15.0.0 and 17.2.16.0.0
March 25, 2019
By-law 2023-179
Tow Truck Licensing - Delete Sections 1.1.31.00,
1.1.32.0.0, 1.1.33.0.0, 1.1.34.0.0, 1.1.38.0.0,
1.1.39.0.0, 1.1.40.0.0, Entire Sections 10.1.0.0.0,
11.0.0.0.0 and 12.0.0.0.0, and repeal and replace
Table 1
December 13. 2023