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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006
(Amended by By-laws 0360-2007, 0066-2008, 0191-2008, 0238-2008, 0427-2008,
0048-2009, 0397-2009, 0084-2010, 0178-2010, 0240-2011, 0309-2011, 0152-2012,
0235-2012, 0289-2013, 0267-2015, 0289-2015, 0063-2016, 0092-2016, 0104-2016,
0232-2016, 0017-2017, 0192-2017, 0038-2018, 0043-2020, 0108-2020, 0143-2020,
0164-2020, 0240-2020, 0263-2020, 0135-2021, 0245-2021, 0251-2021, 0273-2021,
0051-2023, 0178-2023, 0213-2023, 0218-2023, 0038-2024, 0117-2025)
WHEREAS subsection 150(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, 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 the Council of the City of Mississauga considers it desirable
and necessary to license, regulate and govern certain types of businesses for the
purpose of Health and Safety to ensure that the business is conducted in a fashion
and manner that will not adversely affect or could possibly adversely affect the health
and safety of Person(s) or result in illness, hazardous conditions, injury or loss;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Mississauga considers it desirable
and necessary to license, regulate, and govern certain types of business for the
purposes of Nuisance Control to ensure that the facility is operated in a manner and
location such that it will not adversely affect or become a nuisance to other Persons
or businesses;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Mississauga considers it desirable
and necessary to license, regulate, and govern certain types of business for the
purposes of Consumer Protection for the prevention of unfair or potentially unfair
business practices that could result in loss on the part of the consumer;
AND WHEREAS a public meeting was held on January 11, 2006 at which
time a report entitled New Business Licensing By-law relating to the licensing of the
business was presented and considered;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga hereby
ENACTS as following:
DEFINITIONS
1.
For the purposes of this By-law and the annexed schedules:
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"Additional Fee" means a fee, in addition to the licence fee, imposed by the
municipality on a business at any time during the term of the licence for costs
incurred by the municipality attributable to the activities of the business;
"Administrative Fees" means any fees specified in the Licensing
Administrative Penalty By-law and listed in Schedule "A" thereto; (0289-2015)
"Administrative Penalty" means a monetary penalty as set out in Schedules
"A" and "B" to the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law for contravention of
a Designated By-law; (0289-2015)
"Amusement Arcade Class A" means a building or structure or part thereof
which is open to the public and where the principal business is the provision of
amusement devices for use by the public;
"Amusement Arcade Class B" means a building or structure or part thereof
which is open to the public where the principal business is something other
than the provision of amusement devices for use by the public but which does
contain one or more amusement devices;
"Amusement Device" includes a coin-operated machine which through pin
balls, electronic impulses or any other means provides a game or in any other
manner amuses the user, but does not include mechanical rides which are
provided primarily for the amusement of children;
"Appeal Tribunal" Definition deleted by By-law 0051-2023. (0191-2008)
"Applicant" means a Person applying for a new or renewing a Licence under
this By-law;
"Auctioneer" means any Person who engages in the business of selling or
offering for sale by public auction goods, wares, merchandise or effects of any
kind;
"Automobile Service Station" means a building or structure or part thereof
open to the public where motor vehicles are washed, serviced, repaired,
fueled, leased, sold or displayed and may include, but are not limited to a gas
bar, car wash, body shop or general or specialty repair shops;
"Banquet Hall" means a building or structure or part thereof, used for the
purposes of catering to a group of people for specific functions, such as, but
not limited to, weddings, receptions and banquets and where full kitchen
facilities may be provided on the premises to serve the needs of people
attending the specific function; (0017-2017)
"Billiard Hall Class A" means a building or structure or part thereof where
the principal business is the provision of billiard tables for direct or indirect hire
or gain;
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"Billiard Hall Class B" means a building or structure or part thereof which is
open to the public where the principal business is something other than the
provision of billiard tables for use by the public but which does contain one or
more billiard tables;
"Billiard Table" means a table, including a coin-operated table or otherwise,
upon which the game of billiards, pool, snooker or bagatelle or any similar
game is played;
"Breeding or Boarding Kennel" means a building or structure or part thereof
whereby domestic animals are kept overnight for remuneration for the
purposes of breeding or housing, feeding and maintenance;
"Building Renovator" means a Person engaged in the business of altering,
repairing or renovating, buildings, structures, chimneys or of constructing
radiation fallout shelters, and includes any Person who solicits such work, but
does not include a building contractor whose principal business is the
construction of buildings or structures;
"Car Wash" means a building or structure used for the washing of motor
vehicles;
"Car Wash Attendant" means a Person employed by the holder of an
Automobile Service Station Class E license and whose responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, monitoring the car wash during operating hours;
"Carnival" means a traveling amusement show featuring exhibits, games and
rides but which does not feature domestic or wild animals;
"Circus" means a traveling entertainment show consisting of but not limited to
performances by acrobats, clowns and trained animals;
"City" means the City of Mississauga;
"City Contractor's Number" means the unique number assigned by the
City's Business Licensing computer system to the holder of a Building
Renovator licence, Drain Layer licence, Master Electrician licence, Master
Heating Installer licence, Master Plumber licence, Drain Contractor licence,
Electrical Contractor licence, Heating Contractor licence, Driveway Paving
Contractor licence or a Plumbing Contractor licence;
"Class 7 Division 2 Fireworks" Definition deleted by By-law 0178-2023.
"Clerk" means the Clerk of the City of Mississauga or his duly appointed
Deputy;
"Clothing Donation Drop Box" means any outdoor receptacle used for the
purpose of collecting donated clothing; (0063-2016)
"Council" means the Council of the City of Mississauga;
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"Designated By-law" means a by-law or provision of a by-law that is
designated under the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law or any other by-
law, as a by-law or provision of a by-law to which the Licensing Administrative
Penalty By-law applies; (0289-2015)
"Drain Contractor" means a Person who carries on the business of laying,
repairing and installing drains;
"Drain Layer" means a Person who is skilled in the planning, superintending
and installing of drains both inside and outside buildings, and who alone, or by
journeyman, drain layers or plumbers under their supervision, performs drain
laying work;
"Driveway Paving Contractor" means a Person who carries on the business
of paving or repairing driveways, lanes, roadways and parking areas situated
on private lands but not on lands owned or leased by the Government of
Canada or any Department of the Government of Canada including Crown
Corporations and Crown Agents, the Government of Ontario or any Ministry of
the Government of Ontario including Crown Corporations or Crown Agents or
the municipality;
"Farmers Market" means a seasonal, multi-vendor operation at a fixed
location selling agricultural, food and arts and crafts products including home-
grown-produce, homemade crafts and value-added products where the
vendors are the primary producers. (0066-2008)
"Fire Chief" means the Chief of City's Fire and Emergency Services Division
or his designate;
"Firecracker" Definition deleted by By-law 0178-2023.
"Fireworks" Definition deleted by By-law 0178-2023.
"Flea Market" means that area, whether enclosed by a building or not, in
which individual stalls are rented to vendors other than those who own the
premises, for the purpose of individually exposing new or used good for sale,
and shall include a Farmers Market. (0066-2008)
"Heating Contractor" means a Person who carries on the business of
installing, repairing and maintaining warm air, hot water or steam heating
equipment of any kind;
"Hirer" Definition deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0178-2010, 0038-2024)
"Individual" means a natural Person and does not include a corporation,
partnership or association;
"Inspector" means a duly appointed Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and
includes members of the Peel Regional Police;
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"Licence" means the certificate issued by the Licence Manager under this By-
law;
"Licencee" means any Person licensed under this By-law;
"Licence Manager" means the Manager of the Compliance and Licensing
Enforcement Unit of the City's Enforcement Division and includes his or her
designates. (0191-2008)
"Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law" means the City's Licensing
Administrative By-law 0135-2014, as amended (or its successor), being a by-
law to establish a system of administrative penalties respecting those who
have failed to comply with any part of a system of business licences
established by the City; (0289-2015)
"Licensing Unit" means the Compliance and Licensing Enforcement Unit of
the Enforcement Division;
"long-term outdoor patio" means an accessory outdoor seating area,
located adjacent to or within proximity of a restaurant, convenience restaurant
or take-out restaurant, which is erected on a sidewalk or in a parking lay-by
within a Public Highway located in the Port Credit Business Improvement
Area, as shown in Schedule "A" of By-law 0227-2020; (0218-2023)
"Lunch Counter" Definition deleted by By-law 0192-2017.
"Master Heating Installer" means a Person who is skilled in the planning and
installation of warm air, steam and hot water, heating systems, including air
conditioning and ventilation systems and equipment used in connection
therewith, and who engages in the superintending of such work;
"Master Plumber" means a Person who is skilled in the planning,
superintending and installing of plumbing, and who himself, or by journeymen
plumbers, under their supervision, performs plumbing work;
"Medical Officer of Health" means the Medical Officer of Health for the
Regional Municipality of Peel, duly appointed under the Health Protection and
Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, as amended, and includes any staff
official acting on their behalf;
"Motor Vehicle" includes an automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle and any
other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power but does
not include a motorized snow vehicle or motor-assisted vehicle;
"Night Club" means a building or structure or part thereof whose primary
function is the provision of theatrical performances, pre-recorded music, or live
musical entertainment whether such pre-recorded or live music is provided for
listening or dancing by the patrons, or any combination of the above functions,
and whose secondary function may include the sale and consumption on the
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premises of food and/or alcoholic beverages but which does not include a
restaurant, a take out restaurant or an Adult Entertainment Business;
"Notice of Additional Fee" means a written notice from the Licence Manager
to a Licensee advising them of their requirement to pay an Additional Fee;
"Owner" means a Person who alone or with others, owns and/or has ultimate
control over, and/or directs the operation of a business;
"Parking Lot" includes any lot, building, structure or part thereof used for the
temporary storage of more than three (3) motor vehicles where consideration
is paid for such storage but does not include parking facilities provided by
landlords for tenants or by Condominium Corporations to unit owners or
tenants;
"Paving" means the laying or covering with material to form a firm level
surface for travel;
"Pawnbroker" means a Person who carries on the business of taking by
pawn or pledge any article for the repayment of money lent thereon;
"Peddler" means a Person who goes from place to place or to a particular
place with goods, wares or merchandise for sale, or who carries and exposes
samples, patterns or specimens of any goods, wares or merchandise that are
provided to the customer immediately;
"Penalty Notice" means a notice given to a Person pursuant to section 4 of
the Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law; (0289-2015)
"Permission to Tow a Vehicle Form" Definition deleted by By-law 0038-
2024. (0178-2010, 0038-2024)
"Person" includes a corporation and its directors and officers, and the heirs,
executors, assignees and administrators;
"Personal Services Setting" means any building, structure or other location
that provides customers with services such as, but not limited to: hairdressing
and barbering, tattooing and body piercing, manicure/pedicure services,
removing hair by electrolysis, removing hair by waxing, skin care, providing
facial treatments and any other aesthetic service where substances,
instruments, tools or other equipment are applied to any part of the human
body for purposes of aesthetic or cosmetic treatment, where there is a risk of
exposure to blood. (0289-2013)
"Pet Shop" means a building, structure or part thereof where animals or birds
for use as pets are sold or kept for sale;
"Plumbing Contractor" means a Person who carries on the business of
plumbing and drain laying;
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"Premises" includes lands, and any fences, buildings, sheds or similar
structures situated thereon;
"Public Hall" Definition deleted by By-law 0017-2017.
"Public Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue,
parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which
is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and
includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof; (0218-2023)
"Restaurant" means a building or structure or part thereof where food is
prepared and/or offered for sale to the public with the primary purpose of
offering food for consumption on site but does not include a Public Hall; (0192-
2017)
"Retail Food Premise" means a building or structure or part thereof where
food is prepared and/or offered for sale to the public with the primary purpose
of offering food for consumption off site and includes but is not limited to a
take-out restaurant, bakeries and butcher shops; (0192-2017)
"Salvage Yard" includes an automobile wrecking yard or similar premises;
"seasonal outdoor patio" means an accessory seating area, located
adjacent to or within proximity of a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-
out restaurant; (0164-2020, 0218-2023)
"seasonal outdoor retail sales and display" means an accessory outdoor
area, located adjacent to or within proximity of an existing retail store,
including an outdoor market, in which goods are offered for sale, lease and/or
rental to consumers; (0218-2023)
"Second-hand Goods" include waste paper, rags, bones, bottles, clothing,
furniture, bicycles, automobile tires, old metal and other scrap metal, salvage
and all other used goods, wares and merchandise;
"Second-hand Goods Employee" means a Person working in a Second-
hand Goods Shop who has the responsibility of purchasing or otherwise
receiving or accepting Second-hand Goods;
"Second-hand Goods Shop" means a building, structure or part thereof
which is open to the public where the principal business is the buying or selling
of Second-hand Goods;
"Storage Fee" Definition deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0360-2007, 0427-
2008, 0038-2024)
"Take-out Restaurant" Definition deleted by By-law 0192-2017.
"Tanning Facility" means any location, place, area, structure, or business
that provides customers access to tanning equipment other than a physician's
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office or medical clinic. For the purpose of this definition, tanning equipment
registered to different persons at the same location and tanning equipment
registered to the same person, but at different locations, shall constitute
separate tanning facilities. (0235-2012)
"Vehicle Pound Facility" Definition deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0360-
2007, 0038-2024)
"Vehicle" includes a motor vehicle, motor assisted bicycle, trailer, farm tractor
or any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power including
muscular power;
"Work Order" Definition deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0178-2010, 0038-
2024)
"Zoning Certificate" means a certificate duly issued by the City approving
the use for which the Licence application has been made on the property
where the business is located.
LICENSING REQUIRED
2.
(1)
No Person shall:
(a)
own or operate an Amusement Arcade Class A or Class B,
(b)
act as an Auctioneer,
(c)
own or operate an Automobile Service Station,
(d)
own or operate a Billiard Hall Class A or Class B,
(e)
own or operate a Breeding or Boarding Kennel,
(f)
act as a Building Renovator,
(g)
own or operate a Carnival,
(h)
own or operate a Circus,
(i)
act as a Drain Contractor or Drain Layer,
(j)
act as a Driveway Paving Contractor,
(k)
Deleted by By-law 0238-2008.
(l)
act as a Heating Contractor or as a Master Heating Installer,
(m)
Deleted by By-law 0192-2017.
(n)
own or operate a Night Club,
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(o)
own or operate a Parking Lot,
(p)
carry on the business of a Pawnbroker,
(q)
own or operate a Pet Shop,
(r)
act as a Plumbing Contractor or Master Plumber,
(s)
own or operate a Banquet Hall, (0017-2017)
(t)
own or operate a Restaurant or Retail Food Premise, (0192-
2017)
(u)
own or operate a Salvage Yard,
(v)
act as a Second-hand Goods Employee, or
(w)
own a Second-hand Goods Shop,
(x)
Deleted by By-law 0192-2017.
(y)
keep a store or shop where tobacco, cigars or cigarettes are sold
by retail,
(z)
Deleted by By-law 0178-2023.
(aa)
Deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0360-2007, 0038-2024)
(bb)
own or operate a Tanning Facility; (0235-2012)
(cc)
own or operate a Personal Services Setting; (0289-2013)
(dd)
own or operate a Clothing Donation Drop Box (0063-2016)
unless the Person is licensed under this By-law.
(2)
A Person shall carry on business only in the name in which the
business is licensed.
(3)
No Person shall publish or cause to be published any representation
that the Person is licensed under this By-law if the Person is not so
licensed.
(4)
For the purpose of this By-law, a business shall be deemed to be
carried on within the City if any part of the business is carried on in the
City, even if the business is being conducted from a location outside the
City.
(5)
Subsection 2(1) does not apply to a Person performing eligible work in
accordance with Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program By-
law 0014-2025 or Flood Resilience Rebate Program By-law 0010-2025.
(0117-2025)
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REPRESENTATION OF LICENSING
3.
No Person shall hold himself out to be licenced if he is not.
LICENSING UNIT
4.
The Licensing Unit shall: (0191-2008)
(1)
Receive and process all applications for Licences and for the renewal of
Licences; (0191-2008)
(2)
Issue all Licences when an application is made in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law and attached Schedules, and meets all
requirements under this By-law and attached Schedules; (0191-2008)
(3)
Impose terms and conditions on a Licence where the Licence Manager
is of the opinion that a term or condition of a licence should be imposed
under Section 8; (0191-2008)
(4)
Refuse to issue, renew a Licence or revoke or suspend a Licence
where the Licence Manager is of the opinion that the Appellant is
disentitled to a Licence under Section 9; (0191-2008)
(5)
Maintain complete records showing all applications received and
licences issues; (0191-2008)
(6)
Enforce the provisions of this By-law and attached Schedules; and
(0191-2008)
(7)
Generally perform all the administrative functions conferred upon it by
this By-law and the attached Schedules. (0191-2008)
APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE AND FOR RENEWAL OF A LICENCE
5.
(1)
An application for an Owner's Licence and an application for the
renewal of an Owner's Licence shall be completed on the forms
provided by the Licensing Unit.
(2)
Each executed application shall be submitted to the Licensing Unit by
the Owner and be accompanied by:
(a)
the fee in the appropriate amount as set out in the applicable
City User Fees and Charges By-law; (0251-2021)
(b)
a Zoning Certificate may be required indicating that the use for
which the application has been made is approved under the
Zoning By-law as an approved use of the premises; and
(c)
if the Owner is a corporation, a copy of the incorporating
document and a copy of the last annual information filed or, if a
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registered partnership, a copy of the registered declaration of
partnership and a copy of the business name registration;
(3)
Notwithstanding paragraph 5(2)(b), where an application is made for
the renewal of a Licence and where a Zoning Certificate has been
received approving the use of the property for that which the renewal
application has been made, no new Zoning Certificate is required.
(4)
Notwithstanding paragraph 5(2)(b), where an application is made for a
new or the renewal of a Licence and where a Zoning Certificate has
been issued based upon the use being approved by a Committee of
Adjustment Decision, the Zoning Certificate is subject to all conditions
and restrictions imposed by the Committee of Adjustment on the use,
including the term that the use is permitted, and upon expiry of the
term, as permitted by the Committee of Adjustment, the Zoning
Certificate shall no longer be valid.
(5)
Notwithstanding paragraph 5(2)(c), where a corporation applies for a
renewal of a Licence and there has been no change in the officers or
directors of the corporation, only a copy of the last annual information
filed must be submitted by the Owner with the Owner's executed
application.
(6)
Where an application for a Licence or for renewal of a Licence is
refused, the fee paid pursuant to paragraph 5(2)(a) shall be fully
refunded.
(7)
Notwithstanding the above, no refund shall be made where an
Additional Fee imposed pursuant to this By-law remains outstanding at
the time of renewal and where the Additional Fee is equal to or greater
than the Licence renewal fee, except where the outstanding Additional
Fee is less than the renewal fee for the Licence, the Applicant shall be
refunded the difference between the renewal fee and the Additional Fee
outstanding.
(8)
An Owner must obtain a separate licence for each of the premises at
which the Owner carries on business.
(9)
No individual shall be licensed under this By-law unless the individual is
eighteen (18) years of age or over.
(10)
Deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0360-2007, 0038-2024)
(11)
Notwithstanding this section 5 or any other Licence application
requirement set out in this By-law, the Licence Manager may accept a
variation or alternative to one or more of the Licensing application
requirements where the Licence Manager is of the opinion that such is
necessary for purposes of administering this By-law; (0017-2017)
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(12)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0164-2020,
0251-2021, 0218-2023)
(a)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0218-
2023)
(b)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0218-
2023)
(13)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0164-2020,
0218-2023)
(a)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0218-
2023)
(b)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0218-
2023)
INSPECTION
6.
On receipt of an application for a Licence or for renewal of a Licence, the
Licence Manager may at any reasonable time enter upon the business
premises of the Owner to make an inspection to ensure that all the provisions
of this By-law have been satisfied.
ISSUE OF LICENCE OR RENEWAL OF LICENCE
7.
When an application for a Licence or renewal of a Licence is made in
accordance with the provisions of this by law and the Applicant meets all the
requirements of this By-law, the Licence Manager shall issue a Licence.
LICENCE ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS
8.
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, Licence Manager
may impose terms and conditions on any Licence at issuance, renewal
or any time during the Licence period, including special conditions, as
are necessary to give effect to this By-law and may include, but are not
limited to, conditions restricting the hours of business other than those
set out in this By-law and the attached Schedules or conditions that the
business Owner have employees in attendance at the business location
during the hours of operation to ensure compliance with this By-law.
(0191-2008)
(2)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, Licence Manager
may impose Additional Fees on a Licencee, by way of a Notice of
Additional Fee at any time during the term of the Licence for costs
incurred by the municipality attributable to the activities of the Licencee.
(0191-2008)
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(3)
The Notice of Additional Fee shall be sent to the Licensee by
Registered Mail and shall provide the Licensee with sixty (60) days to
pay the outstanding amount from the date of such Notice.
GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO ISSUE OR TO RENEW A LICENCE
9.
An Applicant whose application meets all the requirements of this By-law and
its Schedules is entitled to a Licence or the renewal of a Licence except
where:
(1)
There are reasonable grounds to believe that any application or other
document provided to the Licensing Unit by or on behalf of the
Applicant contains a false statement or provided false information; or
(2)
The past or present conduct of the Applicant, or of any partner, in the
case of an Applicant which is a partnership, or of any director or officer
of the corporation, if the Applicant is a corporation, affords reasonable
grounds for the belief that the Applicant will not carry on the activity for
which he is to be licensed or to continue to be licensed in accordance
with law and with integrity and honesty; or
(3)
The financial position of the Applicant affords reasonable grounds to
believe that the activity for which he is to be licensed or to continue to
be licensed in accordance with law will not be carried on in a financially
responsible manner; or
(4)
The issuance of the Licence or renewal of the Licence would be
contrary to the public interest; or
(5)
The Applicant has failed to pay the fine or fines imposed by a court as a
sentence arising from convictions for breach of a By-law enacted by the
City; or
(5.1) The Applicant has failed to pay an Administrative Penalty imposed by
the City arising from a contravention of a Designated By-law; or (0289-
2015)
(6)
The fee payable in respect of the Licence applied for has not been paid;
or
(7)
Any Additional Fee imposed on a Licencee remains unpaid after the
due date as indicated in the Notice of Additional Fee sent to the
Licencee; or
(8)
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Applicant does not
meet all the requirements of this By-law or any other City By-law, or that
the building, premises or place or part thereof in which the business is
carried on or intended to be carried on does not comply with the
provisions of this By-law, or with any other law or by-law, including any
applicable zoning and building requirements; or
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(9)
The Applicant fails or refuses to comply with any requirement set out in
the By-law to obtain or maintain or renew a Licence issued under this
By-law.
THE LICENCE MANAGER'S POWER TO REFUSE TO ISSUE, RENEW A
LICENCE OR REVOKE OR SUSPEND A LICENCE
10.
(1)
The powers and authority to refuse to issue or renew a Licence, to
cancel, revoke or suspend a Licence, or to impose terms and conditions
on a Licence, are hereby delegated to the Licence Manager and his or
her delegates. (0191-2008)
(2)
Where the Licence Manager is of the opinion that: (0191-2008)
(a)
an application for a licence or renewal of a licence should be
refused,
(b)
a reinstatement should not be made,
(c)
a licence should be revoked,
(d)
a licence should be suspended, or
(e)
a term or condition of a licence should be imposed,
he or she shall make that decision.
11.
(1)
After a decision is made by the Licence Manager, written notice of that
decision shall be given to the Applicant or Licensee advising the
Applicant or Licensee of the Licence Manager's decision with respect to
the application or licence. (0191-2008)
(2)
The written notice to be given under subsection (1), shall: (0191-2008)
(a)
set out the grounds for the decision;
(b)
give reasonable particulars of the grounds;
(c)
be signed by the Licence Manager; and
(d)
indicate the final date for giving notice of appeal from the
decision. (0251-2021, 0051-2023)
(3)
Deleted by By-law 0051-2023. (0191-2008)
APPEAL (0051-2023)
12.
(1)
An Applicant or Licensee who has been served with notice of a decision
under subsection 11(1) may appeal to the Mississauga Appeals and
Property Standards Committee by sending a notice of appeal to the
Committee Coordinator within 7 days after being served with notice of
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the decision and paying the appeal fee as set out in the User Fees and
Charges By-law 0244-2022. (0191-2008, 0051-2023)
(2)
A decision that is not appealed within the time referred to in subsection
(1) shall be final. (0191-2008, 0051-2023)
(3)
An appeal under subsection (1) shall be commenced by a notice of
appeal in such form as is required by the rules of the Mississauga
Appeals and Property Standards Committee or if no such rule applies,
in a written form setting out the reasons for the appeal. (0191-2008,
0051-2023)
(4)
(0191-2008) (Deleted by By-law 0051-2023)
13.
Deleted by By-law 0051-2023. (0191-2008)
RETURN OF THE LICENCE AFTER REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION
14.
(1)
When a Licence has been revoked, deemed unrenewable, cancelled or
suspended, the holder of the Licence shall return the Licence to the
Licensing Unit within twenty four (24) hours of service of written notice
of the decision of the Licence Manager or, where an appeal has been
filed, the decision on appeal and the Licence Manager may enter upon
the business Premises of the Licensee for the purpose of receiving,
taking, or removing the said Licence. (0191-2008, 0051-2023)
(2)
When a Person has had his or her Licence revoked or suspended
under this By-law, he or she shall not refuse to deliver up or in any way
obstruct or prevent the Licence Manager from obtaining the Licence in
accordance with subsection (1). (0191-2008)
CANCELLATION OF A LICENCE
15.
Any Licence issued under this By-law may be cancelled at any time upon the
written request of the Licensee.
LICENCE TRANSFERABLE
16.
A Licence issued under this By-law is not transferable.
RIGHT OF INSPECTION OF LICENSED PREMISES
17.
(1)
The Inspector may at any reasonable time, enter upon and inspect the
business Premises of any Licensee to ensure that the provisions of this
By-law are complied with.
(2)
Upon an inspection, every Person shall produce all relevant Licences
and permits, invoices, vouchers or like documents and all documents
required to be kept and maintained under this By-law which may be
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removed for the purpose of photocopying and returned to the Licensee
within forty eight (48) hours of removal.
18.
No Person shall obstruct the Person inspecting or withhold, destroy, conceal
or refuse to furnish any information or thing required by the Person inspecting
for the purpose of the inspection.
DISPLAY OF LICENCE
19.
(1)
Every Owner shall prominently display the Licence at the licensed
premises at all times and shall produce the Licence upon request by the
Licence Manager or an Inspector.
(2)
Where the licensee does not have a licenced premises, the licensee
shall carry the licence at all times when the licensee is engaged in the
activity for which the licence has been issued and shall produce the
licence upon request by the Licence Manager, an inspector or peace
officer.
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF INFORMATION
20.
(1)
A Licensee shall carry on business in the City in the name which is set
out on the Licence and shall not carry on business in the City in any
other name.
(2)
When a Licensee changes his name or address or any information
relating to his Licence, he shall notify the Licensing Unit within thirty-two
(32) hours of the change of address or any other information relating to
his Licence and shall return the Licence immediately to the Licensing
Unit for amendment.
(3)
When the Licensee is a corporation, and there is any change in the
following information given on the application, namely: the names and
addresses of officers and directors, the location of the corporate head
office, and/or change of ownership of shares, the Licensee shall report
the change to the Licensing Unit within seven (7) days of the change,
and if necessary, the Licence shall be returned immediately to the
Licensing Unit for amendment.
(4)
A Licencee shall not alter, erase or modify or permit such alteration,
erasure or modifications of their Licence or part thereof unless
approved by the Licensing Manager.
ORDER TO COMPLY
21.
Where a Licensee contravenes any provision of this By-law or its Schedules,
the Inspector may:
(1)
Serve a written notice on the Licensee, advising of the contravention
and directing compliance: or
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(2)
Direct in a written order that a thing or matter is required to be done,
and in default of such matter or thing being done, the matter or thing will
be done at the Licensee's expense by the City and the City will recover
the expense by action or in like manner as municipal taxes
NOTICE
22.
(1)
Any notice or order required to be given or served under this By-law is
sufficiently given or served, if delivered personally or sent by regular or
registered mail, addressed to the Person to whom delivery or service is
required to be made at the last address for service appearing on the
records of the Licensing Unit. (0017-2017)
(2)
When service is made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed
to be effected on the seventh (7th) day after the date of mailing, unless
the Person on whom service is being made establishes that he did not,
acting in good faith, through absence, accident, illness, or other cause
beyond his control, receive the notice or order until a later date.
(3)
A Penalty Notice shall be given and/or served in accordance with the
Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law as amended or its successor.
(0017-2017)
PENALTY
23.
(1)
Notwithstanding section 23.1, every Person who contravenes any
provision of this By-law, and every director or officer of a corporation
who knowingly concurs in such contravention by the corporation, is
guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine, and such other penalties, as
provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33, and
the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as both may be amended
from time to time. (0213-2023)
(2)
All contraventions of any provision of this By-law are designated as
continuing offences. (0213-2023)
(3)
In addition to sections 23(1) and 23(2), any Person who is charged with
an offence under this By-law by the laying of an information under Part
III of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33 and is found
guilty of the offence is liable, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.
2001, c. 25, to the following fines: (0213-2023)
(a)
a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine not exceeding
$100,000; and
(b)
in the case of a continuing offence, for each day or part of a day
that the offence continues, a minimum fine of $500, and a maximum
fine not exceeding $10,000, and the total of all daily fines for the
offence is not limited to $100,000.
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(4)
Every Person who is convicted of an offence under this By-law may be
liable, in addition to the fines established under subsection 23(3)(a), to
a special fine, which may exceed $100,000, designed to eliminate or
reduce any economic advantage or gain from contravening this By-law.
(0213-2023)
23.1 Every Person who contravenes any provision of the Designated By-law, when
given a Penalty Notice, is liable to pay to the City an Administrative Penalty in
the amount specified in the City's Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law and
shall be liable to pay to the City Administrative Fees pursuant to the City's
Licensing Administrative Penalty By-law, and shall follow the procedures for
payment or review/appeal as outlined in the City's Licensing Administrative
Penalty By-law. (0289-2015)
23.2 Deleted by By-law 0213-2023. (0289-2015)
SEVERABILITY
24.
Any section of this By-law, or any part thereof, that is found by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid shall be severable, and the remainder of
the By-law shall continue to be valid.
SCHEDULES
25
All schedules attached to this By-law shall form part of this By-law.
INTERPRETATION
26.
In this By-law, unless the context otherwise requires, words imparting the
singular number shall include the plural, and words imparting the masculine
gender shall include the feminine and further, the converse of the foregoing
also applies where the context so requires.
SHORT TITLE
27.
This By-law may be referred to as the Business Licensing By-law.
28.
By-law 0001-2001, as amended, being the Business Licensing By-law is
hereby repealed.
29.
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0164-2020, 0240-
2020, 0245-2021, 0218-2023)
ENACTED AND PASSED this 18th day of January, 2006.
Signed by Hazel McCallion, Mayor and Crystal Greer, City Clerk
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INDEX
SUBJECT
SCHEDULE #
A
Amusement Arcade Class A and Class B
3
Auctioneer
4
Automobile Service Station
5
B
Banquet Hall
22
Billiard Hall Class A and Class B
6
Breeding or Boarding Kennel
7
Building Renovator
8
C
Car Leasing (see Automobile Service Station)
5
Car Sale (see Automobile Service Station)
5
Car Wash (see Automobile Service Station)
5
Carnival
9
Circus
10
Clothing Donation Drop Box
30
D
Drain Contractor
11
Drain Layer
11
Driveway Paving Contractor
12
E
Expiry Date
2
F
G
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H
Heating Contractor
15
Heating Installer (Master)
15
I
J
K
Kennel (see Breeding or Boarding Kennel)
8
L
M
N
Night Club
16
O
P
Parking Lot
17
Pawnbroker
18
Peddler
19
Pet Shop
20
Plumbing Contractor
21
Plumber (Master)
21
Public Garage (see Automobile Service Station)
5
Public Hall (Deleted by By-law 0017-2017)
22
Q
R
Restaurant
23
Retail Food Premise
23
S
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Salvage Yard
24
Second-hand Goods Shop Employee
25
Second-hand Goods Shop
25
Service Station (see Automobile Service Station)
5
T
Tobacco - Retail Sale
26
Tanning Facilities
28
U
V
Vehicle Pound Facility
27
W
X
Y
Z
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SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW 0001-2006
RELATING TO FEES
(Amended by By-laws 0360-2007, 0191-2008, 0238-2008, 0397-2009, 0309-2011,
0235-2012, 0289-2013, 0104-2016, 0017-2017, 0251-2021)
This Schedule has been deleted by By-law 0251-2021.
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SCHEDULE 2
LICENSE EXPIRY DATES
(Amended by By-laws 0360-2007, 0084-2010, 0235-2012, 0289-2013, 0063-2016,
0017-2017)
1.
Subject to Schedules 9, 10 and 14 of this By-law, all Licences issued will
expire one year from the date of issuance.
2.
Every Licence shall be renewed on or before the expiry date as set out in
section 1 of this Schedule 2. An application to renew a Licence that is received
after the expiry date shall be treated as an application for a new Licence.
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SCHEDULE 3
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AMUSEMENT ARCADES
1.
The holder of an Amusement Arcade Licence Class B, shall maintain the
amusement devices in a separate part of the building set aside only for the
use of amusement devices and if the part of the building in which the
amusement devices are to be located is already being lawfully used for some
other purpose or purposes, the Amusement Devices must be located in a part
of the building which is set off by a partition or door or other means to separate
them from the other lawful uses.
2.
Every licence holder shall:
(1)
Close for use by the public, the building or part thereof containing the
Amusement Devices between the hours of 10:01 p.m. on each day, and
9:00 a.m. on the following day, but in the case of a Class B licence, the
licence holder shall only be required to prohibit patrons of the
establishment from using the Amusement Devices;
(2)
Keep as an employee on the licensed premises at all times, a Person
over the age of eighteen (18) years whose duties include the supervision, overseeing
and maintenance of the orderly conduct of the patrons within the building or part
thereof which contains the amusement devices;
(3)
Not permit on the licensed premises any more amusement devices than
the number for which the licence was issued;
(4)
Not permit any Person to loiter, create a disturbance or cause undue
noise while on the licensed premises; and
(5)
Keep the licensed premises in a clean, neat and sanitary condition, free
from fire or any other hazards.
3.
The provisions of subsection 2(1) do not apply to any Amusement Arcade
licence holder who is also the holder of a licence issued by the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario for the same location as the Amusement
Arcade licence is issued.
4.
The provisions of subsection 2(1) do not apply to a license holder where the
building containing the Amusement Devices is located on lands zoned
industrial and Council has approved alternative hours of operation.
SCHEDULE 3
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AMUSEMENT ARCADES
5.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2(1), the holder of an
Amusement Arcade licence who is also the operator of a Bowling Alley, may
keep the building or part thereof containing the Amusement Devices open to
the public until 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday nights provided that a paid
duty Police Officer is on site during the extended hours.
6.
Notwithstanding subsection 2(3), a licence holder may increase the number of
Amusement Devices within the licensed premises provided that the licence
holder does not alter the principal use of the building, structure or part thereof
and the licence holder first advises the Licensing Unit and obtains an
amendment to the licence for the change.
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SCHEDULE 4
AUCTIONEERS
1.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall,
(1)
Prominently display their name and business address at the place of
each auction;
(2)
Include their name, business address and Mississauga licence number
in all public advertisements of any nature; and
(3)
Maintain and keep proper books of accounts for all business
transactions and such books shall include the name and address of the
owners of the good auctioned, and a description of the goods,
merchandise, wares or effects, or any portion thereof to be sold.
2.
At the conclusion of an auction sale, every Person licensed under this By-law
and Schedule shall account for the proceeds and pay them to the Person or
Persons entitled to them, less proper commissions and charges; and they
shall, where no sale is made of such goods, after being paid their proper costs
and charges, return the goods to the Person or Persons entitled to receive
them, provided that nothing contained in this section shall in any way affect or
invalidate the claim of any auctioneer for goods warehoused by them, and on
which they shall have made advances.
3.
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall not:
(1)
Permit any disorder in the place of the auction;
(2)
Conduct or permit to be conducted any mock auction;
(3)
Knowingly make or permit to be made any misrepresentation as to the
nature, content, quantity or value of any goods, ware, merchandise or
effects which may be offered for sale by them;
(4)
Give away articles or sell for nominal amounts for the purpose of
stimulating bidding;
(5)
Do any act that is calculated to or which may reasonably have the effect
of confusing a purchaser as to the amount to be paid for any article or
articles
(6)
Avail themselves of the services of, or act in concert with, Persons
known in the trade as "beaters", "boosters", or "shills" for the purpose of
raising or stimulating bids; or
(7)
Sell or put up for sale by auction, any goods, wares, merchandise or
effects on a reserve-bid basis without first having announced clearly to
those in attendance at the auction the fact of such reserve bid.
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SCHEDULE 5
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
(Amended by By-laws 0178-2010, 0038-2024)
1.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall obtain the proper
class of Automobile Service Station licence the classes of which are described
as follows:
(1)
"Automobile Service Station Class A", for any premises where
gasoline, oil, grease, anti-freeze, tires, tubes, tire accessories, electric
light bulbs, spark plugs and batteries for motor vehicles are stored or
kept for sale, or where motor vehicles may be oiled, greased or
washed, or have their ignition adjusted, tires inflated or batteries
charged or where only minor or running repairs essential to the actual
operation of motor vehicles are executed or performed;
(2)
"Automobile Service Station Class B", for any premises which is
used for the storage of vehicles, used for the storage and sale of
gasoline or oils and as a motor vehicle repair shop;
(3)
"Automobile Service Station Class C", for any premises which is
used for carrying on the business of buying and/or selling of new and/or
used motor vehicles;
(4)
"Automobile Service Station Class D", for any premises which is
used for carrying on the business of operating a parking station, parking
garage or area used for the storage of motor vehicles used for hire or
kept for storage;
(5)
"Automobile Service Station Class E", for any premises which is
used for carrying on the business of the operation of a car wash.
2.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Not use an Automobile Service Station for:
(a)
the wrecking of vehicles;
(b) the parking or storage of vehicles except those awaiting or
having undergone repair and are awaiting pick up; or
(c)
the sale of vehicles.
(2)
Only conduct the repair of the vehicles or parts thereof or exhibit for
sale motor vehicle tires, tubes, tire accessories, electric light bulbs,
spark plugs, batteries or other motor vehicle parts within an enclosed
service building on the premises;
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SCHEDULE 5
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
(3)
Keep the service station and any sidewalk or street upon which the
premises abut in a clean and neat condition, free from debris, snow,
ice, dirt, rubbish or other foreign substances derived from the licensed
premises or resulting from the use of the licensed premises;
(4)
Not deposit any snow or ice on any public sidewalk or on any roadway
upon which the premises abut;
(5)
Provide adequate storage facilities for all waste materials;
(6)
Only run the engine of a motor vehicle within an enclosed building
which has adequate ventilation to ensure the dilution or removal of any
carbon monoxide fumes;
(7)
Keep and maintain all washroom facilities in a clean and sanitary
condition;
(8)
Park all motor vehicles on the licensed premises and in a neat and
orderly manner; and
(9)
Hold a valid Provincial Driver's licence issued under the Highway Traffic
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended, if the Person engages in the
driving, moving or in any way operates a motor vehicle in the course of
the business.
3.
Subsection 2(1)(b) of this Schedule does not apply to the holder of an
Automobile Service Station Class D licence.
4.
Subsection 2(1)(c) of this Schedule does not apply to the holder of an
Automobile Service Station Class C licence.
5.
Every Person holding an Automobile Service Station Class D licence shall
allow any motor home, trailer or similar vehicle when used for human
habitation to be parked on the licensed premises.
6.
Every Person holding an Automobile Service Station Class E licence shall:
(1)
Provide during hours of business, minimum illumination of 0.8 foot
candle on all parts of the premises used for a car wash;
(2)
Ensure that lighting fixtures used are of a type and are arranged so that
they do not cause nuisance or distraction to passing traffic or adjoining
properties;
(3)
Use signs which are clear and which do not distract or confuse
motorists or pedestrians;
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SCHEDULE 5
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
(4)
Identify all entrance and exit driveways so that they are clearly visible
from the street;
(5)
Ensure that all vehicles awaiting the car wash are parked or remain
standing on the licensed premises;
(6)
Ensure that where the car wash abuts a residential zone, the Car
Wash, including any vacuum cleaner equipment located on the site, is
closed between the hours of 11:00 p.m. each day and 7:00 a.m. the
following day; and
(7)
Ensure that where the Car Wash abuts a residential zone, an on-site
Car Wash Attendant is on duty on the site when the Car Wash is open
for use.
7.
Subsections 6(6) and 6(7) do not apply to the holder of an Automobile Service
Station Class E licence issued prior to September 25, 1996.
8.
Deleted by By-law 0038-2024. (0178-2010, 0038-2024)
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SCHEDULE 6
PERSONS WHO FOR HIRE OR GAIN
KEEP OR HAVE ON THE PREMISES BILLIARD TABLES
1.
No Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall operate a Billiard
Table:
(1) on a day other than a Sunday before 08:00 hours and after 02:00 hours
of the following day;
(2) on a Sunday before 12:00 hours and after 02:00 hours of the following
day;
(3) notwithstanding subsection 1(1)(a), on December 31, where December
31 is not a Sunday, before 08:00 hours and after 03:00 hours of
January 1; and
(4)
notwithstanding subsection 1(1)(b), on December 31, where December
31 is a Sunday, before 12:00 hours after 03:00 hours of January 1.
2.
A Person licensed under this By-law and this Schedule shall not permit any
individual under the age of sixteen (16) years to use the Billiard Tables on the
premises unless that individual is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
3.
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall not permit any
disorderly conduct or disturbance by any patrons while on the premises.
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SCHEDULE 7
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF BREEDING AND BOARDING KENNELS
1.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Maintain all premises used for the boarding and breeding of animals in
a sanitary, neat, clean and tidy condition free from offensive odors;
(2)
Not sell any sick, injured or diseased animal;
(3)
Keep and maintain in good condition a register, in which shall be
entered in the English language in ink, in a plain legible hand, a record
of each dog sold and such entry shall include the date of sale, name
and address of the purchaser, the sale price, the breed or crossbreed,
sex, age and description of the animal sold; and
(4)
Give to the purchaser on any sale or disposition of a dog, a receipt
showing the name and address of the vendor and the purchaser, the
date of sale, the sale price, the breed or crossbreed, sex, age and
description, including the dog's colour and markings.
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SCHEDULE 8
BUILDING RENOVATOR
(Amended by By-laws 0017-2017, 0251-2021)
1.
No Person shall be licenced as a Building Renovator under this By-law and
Schedule unless:
(1)
A written examination set by the City has been successfully completed
or the Person holds a current Building Renovators licence issued by
another municipality in Ontario which required successful completion of
a written examination and which examination is acceptable to the City;
and
(2)
Proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify and
save harmless the City. (0017-2017)
2.
Every applicant for a Building Renovator licence shall pay an examination fee
as set out in the applicable City User Fees and Charges By-law for each
examination as required. (0251-2021)
3.
Every Building Renovator licenced under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Have printed or otherwise displayed on both sides of all vehicles
owned, leased or used on a regular basis by the Building Renovator in
the course of business, in figures no less than four (4) inches in height,
the Building Renovator's name and the City Contractor's Number; and
(2)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills, statements and advertising materials, the Building Renovator's
name and the City Contractor's Number.
4. (1)
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall prepare a
written contract which shall be signed by the licensee and the Person
for whom the work is being done before commencing any work.
(2)
A copy of the contract referred to in subsection 4(1) above shall be
given to the Person for whom the work is being done and the contract
shall contain:
(a)
the name and address of the licensee and the Person for whom
the work is being done;
(b)
the address where the work is to be done;
(c)
a description of the materials and services to be supplied
sufficient to identify them with certainty;
(d)
the itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied
and a detailed statement of the terms of payment;
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SCHEDULE 8
BUILDING RENOVATOR
(e)
warranties or guaranties, if any; and
(f)
the estimated date of completion.
5.
A Person licenced as a Building Renovator under this By-law and Schedule
shall not:
(1)
Perform work which is extra or additional to an existing contract unless
and until the licensee has entered into a second or additional contract
made in accordance with Section 4;
(2)
Enter into any second or additional contract with the Person with whom
the licensee first contracted where the second or additional contract
contains terms which are repugnant to, inconsistent with or are an
attempt to vary or negate the first contract;
(3)
Perform any type of work as a Building Renovator unless the licence is
endorsed to show that the licensee is qualified to perform the type of
work being done or the licensee has in the licensee's employ,
throughout the performance of the work, a Person who is licensed as a
Building Renovator under this By-law and this Schedule and whose
licence is endorsed to show that the licensee is qualified to perform
such work;
(4)
Permit the use of the licensee's name by any other Person, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any
building renovations; and
(5)
Perform any work which requires a licence or permit unless a licence or
permit is first obtained.
6.
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall, on request from the
Person for whom the work was done or from the Licence Manager, provide a
written itemized account of all work performed to the Person for whom the
work was done and to the Licence Manager.
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SCHEDULE 9
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CARNIVALS
1.
Every application for a licence made under this By-law and Schedule shall be
accompanied by:
(1)
Written approval for the establishment of the Carnival from the owner of
the lands being used;
(2)
A map detailing the location of the Carnival on the property;
(3)
A certificate of insurance, endorsed to indemnify The Corporation of the
City of Mississauga, and showing a minimum of $5,000,000.00
coverage to guarantee against any and all claims that might be made
against the applicant by reason of the applicant's operations for bodily
injury or death in any one accident; and
(4)
Where the Carnival includes rides or like contrivances:
(a)
a valid and current licence to carry on business in Ontario issued
by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority, or its successor;
and
(b)
a valid and current Ontario Amusement Device Permit issued by
the Technical Standards & Safety Authority, or its successor, for
each ride.
2.
No Person licenced under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Operate or allow to be operated, rides or like contrivances for use by
the public in an improper or dangerous manner;
(2)
Emit, cause or permit the emission of sound from the operation of an
electronic device or group of connected devices incorporating one or
more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers intended
for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound if the sound is
clearly audible at a point of reception in a residential area between
17:00 hours on one day and 07:00 hours on the next day or, in the case
of a Sunday before 09:00 hours; and
(3)
Subsection 2(2) above does not apply to a Carnival operated in
conjunction with a Festival approved by Council.
3.
Every Person licenced under this By-law and Schedule shall keep order and,
at the Person's own expense, shall keep a sufficient staff of employees or
servants to maintain such order.
4.
Every licence issued under this By-law and Schedule shall be valid for the
period of time stipulated in the letter referred to in subsection 1(1) of this
Schedule or fifteen (15) consecutive days, whichever is less.
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SCHEDULE 10
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CIRCUSES
1.
Every application for a licence made under this By-law and Schedule shall be
accompanied by:
(1)
Written approval for the establishment of the Circus from the owner of
the lands being used;
(2)
A map detailing the location of the Circus on the property;
(3)
A certificate of insurance, endorsed to indemnify The Corporation of the
City of Mississauga, and showing a minimum of $5,000,000.00
coverage to guarantee against any and all claims that might be made
against the applicant by reason of the applicant's operations for bodily
injury or death in any one accident; and
(4)
Where the Circus includes rides or like contrivances:
(a)
a valid and current licence to carry on business in Ontario issued
by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority, or its successor;
and
(b)
a valid and current Ontario Amusement Device Permit issued by
the Technical Standards & Safety Authority, or its successor, for
each ride.
2.
No Person licenced under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Operate or allow to be operated rides or like contrivances for use by the
public in an improper or dangerous manner; or
(2)
Emit, cause or permit the emission of sound from the operation of an
electronic device or group of connected devices incorporating one or
more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers intended
for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound if the sound is
clearly audible at a point of reception in a residential area between
17:00 hours on one day and 07:00 hours on the next day or, in the case
of a Sunday before 09:00 hours; and
(3)
Subsection 2(2) above does not apply to a Circus operated in
conjunction with a Festival approved by Council.
3.
Every Person licenced under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Keep order and, at the Person's own expense, shall keep a sufficient
staff of employees or servants to maintain such order; and
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SCHEDULE 10
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CIRCUSES
(2)
Ensure that the care, feeding and housing of all the circus animals is
done in compliance with the applicable Ontario Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals regulations and any applicable
government requirements.
4.
Every licence issued under this By-law and Schedule shall be valid for the
period of time stipulated in the letter referred to in subsection 1(1) of this
Schedule or fifteen (15) consecutive days, whichever is less.
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SCHEDULE 11
DRAIN CONTRACTORS AND DRAIN LAYERS
(Amended by By-laws 0017-2017, 0251-2021)
1.
No Person shall be licensed as a Drain Layer under this By-law and Schedule
unless:
(1)
a written examination set by the City has been successfully completed
or the Person holds a current Drain Layers licence issued by another
municipality in Ontario which required successful completion of a
written examination and which examination is acceptable to the City;
(2) proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify and
save harmless the City; and (0017-2017)
(3)
that Person is employed by a licenced Drain Contractor.
2.
Every applicant for a Drain Layer licence shall pay an examination fee as set
out in the applicable City User Fees and Charges By-law for each examination
as required. (0251-2021)
3.
No Person shall be licensed as a Drain Contractor under this By-law and
Schedule unless:
(1)
that Person is licensed as a Drain Layer or Master Plumber or employs
at least one licensed Master Plumber or licensed Drain Layer on a
regular, full time basis; and
(2)
proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify The
Corporation of the City of Mississauga. (0017-2017)
4.
No Drain Contractor licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall perform or
permit to be performed any drainage work which is not under the direct
Personal supervision of a licenced Drain Layer or licenced Master Plumber.
5.
Every Drain Contractor and Drain Layer licensed under this By-law and
Schedule shall:
(1)
have printed or otherwise displayed on both sides of all vehicles owned,
leased or used on a regular basis by the licensee in the course of
business, in figures no less than four (4) inches in height, the licensee's
name and City Contractor's Number; and
(2)
have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills, statements and advertising materials the licensee's name and City
Contractor's Number.
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SCHEDULE 11
DRAIN CONTRACTORS AND DRAIN LAYERS
6.
A Person licensed as a Drain Layer or Drain Contractor under this By-law and
Schedule shall not:
(1)
permit the use of the licensee's name by any other Person, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any
work as a Drain Layer or Drain Contractor; and
(2)
perform any work which requires a licence or permit unless a licence or
permit is first obtained.
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SCHEDULE 12
DRIVEWAY PAVING CONTRACTORS
(Amended by By-law 0017-2017)
1.
No Person shall be licenced as a Driveway Paving Contractor under this By-
law and Schedule unless proof of General Liability Insurance is provided
showing a minimum of $2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed
to indemnify and save harmless the City. (0017-2017)
2.
Every Driveway Paving Contractor licenced under this By-law and Schedule
shall:
(1)
Have printed or otherwise displayed on both sides of all vehicles
owned, leased or used on a regular basis by the Driveway Paving
Contractor in the course of business, in figures no less than four (4)
inches in height, the Driveway Paving Contractor's name and the City
Contractor's Number;
(2)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills, statements and advertising materials the Driveway Paving
Contractor's name and the City Contractor's Number; and
3. (1)
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall prepare a
written contract which shall be signed by the licensee and the Person
for whom the work is being done before commencing any work.
(2)
A copy of the contract referred to in subsection 3(1) shall be given to
the Person for whom the work is being done and the contract shall
contain:
(a)
the name and address of the licensee and the Person for whom
the work is being done;
(b)
the address where the work is to be done;
(c)
a description of the materials and services supplied including the
depth of asphalt, concrete, gravel or other material to be applied
(this description may be supplemented by a sketch);
(d)
the itemized price for the materials and services to be supplied
and a detailed statement of the terms of payment;
(e)
warranties or guaranties, if any; and
(f)
the estimated date of completion
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SCHEDULE 12
DRIVEWAY PAVING CONTRACTORS
4.
A Person licenced as a Driveway Paving Contractor under this By-law and
Schedule shall not:
(1)
Perform work which is extra or additional to an existing contract unless
and until the licensee has entered into a second or additional contract
made in accordance with Section 3;
(2)
Enter into any second or additional contract with the Person with whom
the licensee first contracted where the second or additional contract
contains terms which are repugnant to, inconsistent with or are an
attempt to vary or negate the first contract;
(3)
Permit the use of the licensee's name by any other Person, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any
driveway paving; or
(4)
Perform any work which requires a licence or permit without such
licence or permit.
5.
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall, on request from the
Person for whom the work was done or from the Licence Manager, provide a
written itemized account of all work performed to the Person for whom the
work was done and to the Licence Manager.
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SCHEDULE 13
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND MASTER ELECTRICIANS
This Schedule has been deleted by By-law 0238-2008.
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SCHEDULE 14
RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS FROM INSIDE A
BUILDING OR PART THEREOF
(Amended by By-laws 0267-2015, 0092-2016, 0232-2016, 0108-2020, 0143-2020,
0273-2021, 0178-2023)
This Schedule has been deleted by By-law 0178-2023. Refer to the Fireworks
Licensing and Use By-law.
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SCHEDULE 15
HEATING CONTRACTORS AND MASTER HEATING INSTALLERS
(Amended by By-law 0017-2017)
1.
(1)
There shall be three (3) classes of Master Heating Installer's Licences:
Class A -
for the installation, adjustment and repair of oil and gas
burning equipment used for heating or cooling purposes;
Class B -
for the installation, repair and adjustment of steam and hot
water heating systems; and
Class C -
for the installation, repair and adjustment of warm air
heating systems of all kinds.
(2)
The holder of a Class B or C licence is also entitled to carry out the
works prescribed under a Class A licence.
2. (1)
No Person shall be licensed as a Master Heating Installer under this
By-law and Schedule unless:
(a)
that Person has at least two year's related practical experience
as a provincially certified journeyman;
(b)
that Person holds a Gas Technician Level 1 Certificate issued by
the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations Technical
Standards and Safety Authority;
(c)
proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a
minimum of 2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed
to indemnify and save harmless the City; (0017-2017)
(d)
that Person is employed by a licenced Heating Contractor; and
(e)
that Person produces on request, documentation in support of
the requirements set out in subsections 2(2) and 2(3).
(2)
Where a Person is an applicant for a Class B Master Heating Installer's
Licence, then in addition to the requirements contained in subsections
2(1) (a), (b) and (c), the applicant shall not be licensed under this By-
law and Schedule unless that applicant also holds a Certificate of
Qualification as a Steam Fitter, issued by the Ministry of Consumer and
Commercial Relations Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
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SCHEDULE 15
HEATING CONTRACTORS AND MASTER HEATING INSTALLERS
(3)
Where a Person is an applicant for a Class C Master Heating Installer's
Licence, and the Person will be performing sheet metal work, in
addition to the requirements contained in subsections 2(1) (a), (b) and
(c), the applicant shall not be licensed under this By-law and Schedule
unless the applicant also holds a Certificate of Qualification for sheet
metal work issued by the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial
Relations Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
3.
The provisions of this By-law and Schedule shall not apply to the repair and
maintenance of a heating system and related equipment where the repair and
maintenance is done by:
(1)
A Person who is an owner or tenant, where the equipment is contained
within the premises occupied by the owner or tenant; or
(2)
A Person who is a full time employee of a property owner or tenant, and
who is engaged by the property owner or tenant for maintenance of
heating equipment within the premises of the property owner or tenant.
4.
A Person licenced as a Master Heating Installer under this By-law and
Schedule shall not:
(1)
Be in the employ of, or act on behalf of, a Heating Contractor other than
the one for whom the licensee is licensed as shown on the licence
issued under this By-law and this Schedule; or
(2)
Cause or permit an apprentice or helper or other unqualified Person to
perform any heating works or install any heating material or appliances
except as an assistant to and under the direct Personal supervision of a
licensed Master Heating Installer or a provincially certified journeyman
continuously employed on the same contract or job, who is under the
direct supervision of a Master Heating Installer.
5.
No Person shall be licensed as a Heating Contractor under this By-law and
Schedule unless:
(1)
That Person is licensed as a Master Heating Installer or employs at
least one licensed Master Heating Installer on a regular, full-time basis;
and
(2)
Proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify and
save harmless the City. (0017-2017)
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SCHEDULE 15
HEATING CONTRACTORS AND MASTER HEATING INSTALLERS
6.
A Person licenced as a Heating Contractor under this By-law and Schedule
shall not perform or permit to be performed any heating work which is not
under the direct Personal supervision of a Master Heater or a provincially
certified journeyman heater continuously employed on the same contract or
job who is under the direct supervision of a Master Heater.
7.
Every Heating Contractor and Master Heating Installer licensed under this By-
law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Have printed or otherwise displayed on both sides of all vehicles
owned, leased or used on a regular basis by the licensee in the course
of business, in figures no less than four (4) inches in height, the
licensee's name and the City Contractor's Number; and
(2)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills, statements and advertising materials the licensee's name and the
City Contractor's Number.
8.
A Person licensed as a Heating Contractor or Master Heating Installer under
this By-law and Schedule shall not:
(1)
Permit the use of the licensee's name by any other Person, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any
work as a Master Heating Installer or Heating Contractor; and
(2)
Perform any work which requires a licence or permit unless a licence or
permit is first obtained.
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SCHEDULE 16
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF NIGHT CLUBS
1.
The owner of every Night Club shall display in a prominent place in the
entrance way to the Night Club and on the inside wall of each room adjacent
to the entrance of the room, a placard issued by the Fire Chief or his designate
stipulating the maximum occupancy for each room.
2.
Every Person to whom this Schedule relates shall keep good order in or at any
building or premises in respect to which a licence has been issued, and at the
Person's own expense shall keep a sufficient number of employees or
contractors for this purpose.
3.
The premises shall be kept clean and orderly and maintained in all respects
reasonably suitable for the purpose for which they are used, and in particular,
shall be kept suitably lighted and ventilated during the hours of business
including the half hour before and after close of business.
4.
No snow or ice shall be allowed to accumulate on any fire escape or other
means of egress in such a manner or to such an extent as to create any
unnecessary danger.
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SCHEDULE 17
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PARKING LOTS
1.
Every application for a licence made under this By-law and Schedule shall
include:
(1)
The location of the land for which the licence is sought;
(2)
The maximum number of motor vehicles authorized to be parked upon
the premises at any one time; and
(3)
The hours during which the premises shall be open for business.
2.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Ensure that all driveways into and out of the parking lot as well as the
parking spaces in the parking lots are paved with asphalt, concrete or
other similar substances;
(2)
Ensure that all parking spaces are clearly delineated by painted
contrasting lines;
(3)
Ensure that all parking spaces are readily accessible at all times for the
parking or removal of motor vehicles without the necessity of moving
any other motor vehicle;
(4)
If the Person engages in the driving or operating of a motor vehicle
which is parked or stored on the licensed premises, be the holder of a
valid operator's licence issued under The Highway Traffic Act R.S.O.
1990 c H.8, as amended, and shall not employ any Person or permit
any employee to drive or operate such motor vehicle unless such
Person is also the holder of a valid operator's licence;
(5)
Display in a conspicuous place at or upon the licensed premises a sign
which states:
(a)
in letters and figures of uniform size but not less than 3 inches in
height, the rates or charges for parking motor vehicles;
(b)
in readily legible letters, the hours during which the licensed
premises are open for business, together with the licensee's
name and address;
(6)
Keep the licensed premises free from rubbish, in a clean and neat
condition, and keep any adjacent sidewalk or street free from any dirt,
debris, rubbish, snow, ice or other foreign substances emanating from
such premises or resulting from the use thereof;
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SCHEDULE 17
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PARKING LOTS
(7)
Where any motor vehicle remains continuously and without lawful
excuse at or upon the licenced premises for more than twenty-four
hours, forthwith report to the nearest police station the model and
provincial permit number of such motor vehicle; and
(8)
At the time of receiving each motor vehicle for the purpose of parking
on the licensed premises, give or cause to be given to the Person from
whom the motor vehicle is received a numbered receipt bearing on the
same side as the number:
(a)
a clear statement of the extent of the responsibility accepted by
the licensee in respect to loss of, or damage to, such motor
vehicle and contents thereof while parked, stored or otherwise in
the care and custody of the licensee or any of the licensee's
employees; and
(b)
the licensee's name, the location of the licensed premises and
the business hours specified on the sign or signs as required by
sub-section (5).
3.
No Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Remove or cause to be removed any snow from the licensed premises
onto any sidewalk or roadway adjacent to the licensed premises;
(2)
Park any motor vehicle on any highway adjacent to the licensed
premises;
(3)
Lend, hire, rent, cause or permit any employee or other Person to lend,
hire or rent any motor vehicle that has been received by the licensee or
any of the licensee's employees for the purposes of parking or storing
the same at or upon the licensed premises.
(4)
Use, cause or permit an employee or other Person to use any such
motor vehicle or any accessory or equipment thereof, except for
purposes necessarily incidental for parking or storing same; or
(5)
Make any motor vehicle repairs unless licenced to do so under this By-
law and the vehicle owner has requested that the motor vehicle be
repaired.
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SCHEDULE 18
PAWNBROKERS
1.
Every applicant for a new licence under this By-law and Schedule shall file
with their application, cash or other security in a form approved by the
Treasurer of the City of Mississauga, and in the amount of $2,000.00 which
security shall be held by the Treasurer of the City of Mississauga as a
guarantee of the applicant's compliance with this By-law and Schedule and the
provisions of The Pawnbrokers Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.6, as amended.
2.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall carry on his
business in accordance with the provisions of The Pawnbrokers Act, R.S.O.
1990 c. P.6, as amended.
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SCHEDULE 19
HAWKERS AND OR PEDDLERS
1.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
File with the licensing section a written statement fully describing the
goods or merchandise they intend to sell;
(2)
Employ only Persons licensed under this By-law;
(3)
Before selling foodstuffs, file with the Licensing Section a certificate
from the Medical Officer of Health approving the said sale; and
(4)
Produce on request from any By-law Enforcement Officer or Police
Officer, the licence issued to carry on business as a peddler under this
By-law.
2.
No Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall peddle goods door
to door between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
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SCHEDULE 20
OWNERS OF PET SHOPS
(Amended by By-laws 0066-2008, 0152-2012)
1.
For the purposes of this schedule, "dog" means any member of either sex of
the species canis familiaris.
2.
Every application for a licence under this Schedule shall be accompanied by a
signed Certificate of Approval from the Medical Officer of Health.
3.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
Carry on business in accordance with the provisions of the City's
Animal Care and Control By-law 0098-2004, as amended;
(2)
Maintain their business premises in a sanitary, well-ventilated, clean
condition and free from offensive odors;
(3)
Hire or otherwise employ individuals adequately trained in the care and
handling of animals to care, feed and clean the animals;
(4)
Locate and keep all cages or other enclosures containing animals so
that there is no undue physical contact with the public;
(5)
Provide fresh drinking water daily to all animals except fish;
(6)
Provide fresh and proper food daily to all animals;
(7)
Give all enclosed dogs or cats reasonable exercise;
(8)
Not keep or sell any sick, injured, or diseased animal;
(9)
Not sell or offer for sale or give away any chicks, ducklings or other
poultry or any dyed animal;
(10)
Not display any animal in an exterior display window;
(11)
Give to the purchaser on any sale or disposition of an animal, a receipt
showing the name and address of the vendor and the purchaser, the
date of sale, the sale price, the breed or crossbreed, sex, age and
description;
(12)
Keep and maintain in good condition, a register, in which shall be
entered in the English language, in ink, in a plain legible hand, a record
of each animal purchased or otherwise obtained. Such record shall be
open to inspection by the Licence Manager and the Regional Police
Department at any time during business hours, and such Persons may
remove the register at any time for photocopying or for use in any
proceeding; and
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SCHEDULE 20
OWNERS OF PET SHOPS
(13)
Make an entry in the register referred to in subsection (12) for each
animal as soon as it comes into the Person's possession and each
entry shall set out the date of purchase, the name, address and
description of the Person from whom the animal was purchased or
otherwise obtained.
(14)
Provide to every purchaser of a cat or dog a health assessment from a
licensed veterinarian for all cats and dogs kept in the shop that receive
veterinary care.
(15)
If such person sells more than 10 cats or dogs per year, obtain these
animals from one of the following sources only: municipal animal
shelters; registered humane societies; registered shelters; or rescue
groups.
(16)
Notwithstanding section 3(15) of this Schedule 20, if such person sells
more than 10 cats or dogs per year, be permitted to sell their existing
inventory of cats and/or dogs that are obtained from sources other than
those as provided in section 3(15) of this Schedule 20, up to and
including December 31, 2012.
4.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall make every
reasonable effort to obtain the name, address and description of anyone
offering to sell or give to the licensee any animal which the licensee has cause
or reason to suspect has been stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained and the
licensee shall report the facts promptly to the nearest Police Division of the
Region of Peel Police Services Board.
5.
Where a By-law Enforcement Officer properly inspecting the licensed
premises determines that an animal appears to require medical attention, they
may require the licensee to take the animal to a qualified veterinarian
forthwith.
6.
No licence shall be issued for the sale or keeping for sale of animals or birds in
a Flea Market, and the sale or keeping for sale of animals or birds by any
vendor in a Flea Market, is prohibited. (0066-2008)
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SCHEDULE 21
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS AND MASTER PLUMBERS
(Amended by By-law 0017-2017)
1.
No Person shall be licensed as a Master Plumber under this By-law and
Schedule unless:
(1)
That Person has at least two years' related practical experience, as a
provincially certified journeyman plumber;
(2)
That Person is the holder of a valid certificate of qualification as a
Plumber issued pursuant to the regulations made under Apprenticeship
and Certification Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, or is otherwise authorized to
work at the trade of a Plumber in accordance with the Trades
Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.T.17; and
(3)
Proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify and
save harmless the City; and (0017-2017)
(4)
That Person is employed by a licenced Plumbing Contractor.
2.
The provisions of this By-law and Schedule shall not apply to the repair and
maintenance of a plumbing system and related equipment where the repair
and maintenance is done by:
(1)
A Person who is an owner or tenant, where the equipment is contained
within the premises occupied by the owner or tenant; or
(2)
A Person who is a full-time employee of a property owner or tenant who
is engaged by the property owner or tenant for maintenance of
plumbing equipment within the premises of the property owner or
tenant.
3.
No Person shall be licensed as Plumbing Contractor under this By-law and
Schedule unless:
(1)
That Person is licensed as a Master Plumber or employs at least one
licensed Master Plumber on a regular, full-time basis; and
(2)
Proof of General Liability Insurance is provided showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage, which coverage is endorsed to indemnify and
save harmless the City. (0017-2017)
4.
A Master Plumber licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall not:
(1)
Be in the employ of, or act on behalf of, a Plumbing Contractor other
than the one for whom the licensee is licensed as shown on the licence
issued under this By-law and Schedule; or
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SCHEDULE 21
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS AND MASTER PLUMBERS
(2)
Cause or permit an apprentice or helper or other unqualified Person to
perform any plumbing works or install any plumbing materials or
appliances except as an assistant to and under the direct Personal
supervision of a licensed Master Plumber or a provincially certified
journeyman plumber continuously employed on the same contract or
job who is under the direct supervision of a Master Plumber.
5.
A Person licenced as a Plumbing Contractor under this By-law and Schedule
shall not perform or permit to be performed any plumbing work which is not
under the direct Personal supervision of a Master Plumber or a provincially
certified journeyman plumber continuously employed on the same contract or
job who is under the direct supervision of a Master Plumber.
6.
Every Plumbing Contractor and Master Plumber licensed under this By-law
and Schedule shall:
(1)
Have printed or otherwise displayed on both sides of all vehicles
owned, leased or used on a regular basis by the licensee in the course
of business, in figures no less than four (4) inches in height, the
licensee's name and the City Contractor's Number; and
(2)
Have printed or otherwise impressed on all business stationery, forms,
bills, statements and advertising materials the licensee's name and the
City Contractor's Number.
7.
A Person licensed as a Plumbing Contractor or Master Plumber licensed
under this By-law and Schedule shall not:
(1)
Permit the use of the licensee's name by any other Person, either
directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining a permit to do any
work as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor; or
(2)
Perform any work which requires a licence or permit unless a licence or
permit is first obtained.
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SCHEDULE 22
OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF BANQUET HALLS
(Amended by By-law 0017-2017)
1.
Every application for a new licence under this By-law and Schedule shall be
accompanied by:
(1)
A certificate from the Medical Officer of Health where the Banquet Hall
includes a kitchen used to prepare food to be served in the Banquet
Hall;
2.
No licence fee shall be payable under this By-law for the operation of Banquet
Halls by any religious organization, where they do not receive any
remuneration for the use of their Banquet Hall.
3.
No licence fee shall be payable under this By-law for the operation of Banquet
Halls by any Municipal, Provincial or Federal government, University, Public
School, Separate School or Boards of Education in respect of the use of their
Banquet Halls.
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SCHEDULE 23
RESTAURANT AND RETAIL FOOD PREMISE
(Amended by By-law 0192-2017)
DEFINITIONS
1.
For the purpose of this Schedule:
"Food Check Peel Sign" means a certificate in a form approved by the
Medical Officer of Health which sets out the results of the most recent
inspection conducted under Regulation 562-90 of the Health Protection and
Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, as amended, or any successor legislation,
which states that the establishment was in compliance with the conditions
required for safe handling of food at the time of the inspection;
"Serving Person" includes a waiter, waitress, host, hostess, bartender, cook
and every other Person serving or making available to the public food or drink
in an eating or drinking establishment and every other Person involved in
providing such service whether or not such Person is licensed or required to
be licensed under this By-law;
"Specified Body Area" includes (a) in the case of a female Person, her
breasts and (b) in the case of all Persons, the pubic, perineal and perianal
areas and the buttocks;
APPLICATION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
2.
In addition to the general application requirement as set out in this By-law,
every Applicant for a Restaurant or Retail Food Premise licence shall provide
the Licence Manager with a valid Food Check Peel Sign approved by the
Medical Officer of Health within 90 days of the application or renewal.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.
Every Licencee of a Restaurant or Retail Food Premise shall:
(1)
ensure that the Restaurant or Retail Food Premise is kept in a clean,
neat and sanitary condition;
(2)
provide at all times, in the Restaurant or Retail Food Premise, an
adequate supply of hot and cold water for hand washing, operating and
cleaning purposes;
(3)
maintain all garbage in a completely enclosed garbage storage facility
which is located on the Premises where the business is to be
conducted;
(4)
not use the services of a Serving Person who is not wearing clean
clothing which fully covers such Person's Specified Body Areas with
opaque material; and
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(5)
comply with this By-law and any other applicable law including any
Region of Peel by-law.
CONDITIONAL LICENCE - RETAIL FOOD PREMISE
4. (1) Every Applicant for a new Retail Food Premise Licence who meets all the
requirements except having a valid Food Check Peel Sign under this By-law
may be issued a conditional Licence which is valid for 90 days.
(2) Every Licencee of a conditional Licence according to subsection 4(1) who
obtains a Food Check Peel Sign within 90 days of being issued said
conditional Licence shall be issued a full Retail Food Premise Licence.
(3) Every Licencee of a conditional Licence according to subsection 4(1), who
fails to obtain a Food Check Peel Sign within 90 days of being issued said
conditional Licence, subject to an extension of time by the Licence Manager
which is solely within his or her discretion, shall not be issued a Licence and
shall no longer be able to operate the Retail Food Premise under the
conditional Licence.
(4) For greater clarity, Persons shall only be eligible for a conditional Licence
according to this section 4 of Schedule 23 from January 1, 2018 until June
30, 2018.
EXEMPTIONS FOR RETAIL FOOD PREMISE
5.
The following businesses will be exempt from requiring a Licence to own or
operate a Retail Food Premise:
(1)
businesses where the only items offered for sale are non-hazardous,
pre-packaged food items including but not limited to chocolate bars,
potato chips and canned or bottled beverages;
(2)
cafeterias that are operated directly by a municipal, provincial or federal
government, university, college, public school, separate school or board
of education;
(3)
not for profit organizations such as food banks; and
(4)
a Public Hall.
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SCHEDULE 24
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SALVAGE YARDS
(Amended by By-law 0048-2009)
1.
Every application for a new licence under this By-law and Schedule shall be
accompanied by written approval of the site by the Chief Fire Official or their
designate.
2.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(1)
carry on business only within an enclosed building or within an area
surrounded by a rigid fence which provides a complete visual barrier.
The fence shall be a minimum height of six (6) feet above grade and
shall be constructed of either masonry, metal, wood or any combination
thereof and if metal or wood shall be painted a uniform colour;
(2)
provide stable surface treatment on all driveways and parking areas;
(3)
keep all buildings and fences in good repair;
(4)
maintain a register in a form approved by the Licence Manager in which
shall be entered in the English language, in a plain legible hand:
(a)
a description of all goods taken in exchange or otherwise
obtained, including make, model, serial number, quantity and
any other uniquely identifying marks, colours or initials;
(b)
the date and time the goods were received; and
(c)
repealed by 0048-2009
(5)
notify the police and the Licence Manager forthwith of the particulars of
any goods or articles of any kind which the licensee has cause to
believe may have been stolen or unlawfully obtained. (0048-2009)
(6)
Forthwith on the demand of the police or the Licence Manager:
(a)
identify themselves;
(b)
produce their licence and picture card issued under authority of
this By-law and Schedule;
(c)
produce the register required to be maintained under subsection
2(4) of this Schedule for inspection; and
(d)
allow the register to be removed from the premises for the
purposes of photocopying or for use in any judicial or quasi-
judicial proceedings.
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SCHEDULE 24
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF SALVAGE YARDS
3.
A Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall not:
(1)
Carry out dismantling operations between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.;
(2)
Conduct business on a regular business day between the hours of
11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; or
(3)
Purchase, take in, exchange or receive any goods or articles from any
Person actually or apparently under the age of sixteen (16) years, or
from any Person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
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SCHEDULE 25
SECOND-HAND GOODS SHOPS AND
SECOND-HAND GOODS SHOP EMPLOYEES
(Amended by By-law 0048-2009)
1.
No licence shall be required under this By-law and Schedule, by a Person:
(1)
Selling or dealing in second-hand goods on behalf of a religious,
philanthropic, patriotic, fraternal, or charitable organization or society
where the entire proceeds of the sale are used to further the objects of
the foregoing organization or society;
(2)
Dealing in goods which are recognized antiques or works of art; or
(3)
Whose principal business is the sale of new goods or merchandise and
who deals in second-hand goods only to the extent of purchasing or
otherwise obtaining and selling goods taken in trade.
2.
Every application for a licence under this By-law and Schedule shall be
accompanied by four (4) current photographs of the applicant, one of which
will be attached to the licence and the other three (3) filed with the Licensing
Unit.
3.
Every licensed owner of a Second-hand Goods Shop shall:
(1)
Notify the Licence Manager, in writing, within seven (7) days of the
hiring or dismissal of any licenced employee;
(2)
Except for an owner who deals in bicycles only, exhibit a sign in large
clear lettering placed over the door, or in some other conspicuous place
approved by the Licensing Unit which shall read:
"Licensed Second-Hand Shop" or "Licensed Salvage Shop"; and
(3)
Keep and maintain their premises in a clean and neat condition and in a
good state of repair.
4.
The licenced owner of a Second-hand Goods Shop shall not be required to
obtain a licence as a Second-hand Goods Employee.
5.
(1)
Every Person licenced under this By-law and Schedule shall:
(a)
be responsible to maintain a register in a form approved by the
Licence Manager and all transactions shall be entered legibly in
the English language;
(b)
Deleted by By-law 0048-2009.
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SCHEDULE 25
SECOND-HAND GOODS SHOPS AND
SECOND-HAND GOODS SHOP EMPLOYEES
(c)
refuse to purchase, take in, exchange or receive any goods or
articles from any Person actually or apparently under the age of
eighteen (18) years, or from any Person who appears to be
under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(d)
notify the police and the Licence Manager forthwith, of the
particulars of any goods or articles of any kind which the licensee
has cause to believe may have been stolen or unlawfully
obtained. (0048-2009)
(e)
Deleted by By-law 0048-2009.
(f)
ensure that no goods or articles that were purchased or taken in
exchange for another item are in any way altered, repaired,
disposed of or are in any way parted with, until the expiration of
thirty (30) clear days, exclusive of holidays, from the date of
purchase or exchange, and during these thirty (30) days the
goods or articles so obtained shall remain on the licensed
premises and shall be subject to inspection at any time during
normal business hours.
(2)
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall, forthwith
on the demand of the police or the Licence Manager:
(a)
identify themselves;
(b)
produce their licence and picture card issued under authority of
this By-law and Schedule;
(c)
produce the register required to be maintained under subsection
5(1) (a) of this Schedule for inspection; and
(d)
allow the register to be removed from the premises for the
purposes of photocopying or for use in any judicial or quasi-
judicial proceedings.
6.
The register referred to in subsection 5(1)(a) of this Schedule shall include:
(1)
A description of all goods taken in exchange or otherwise obtained,
including make, model, serial number, quantity and any other uniquely
identifying marks, colours or initials;
(2)
The date and time the goods were received;
(3)
Deleted by By-law 0048-2009.
(4)
Deleted by By-law 0048-2009.
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SCHEDULE 26
OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF STORES AND SHOPS WHERE
TOBACCO, CIGARS AND CIGARETTES ARE SOLD BY RETAIL
1.
Every Person licensed under this By-law and Schedule shall maintain their
premises in a clean condition free from litter and must provide litter containers
around the premises in size, number and location so that they adequately
contain all refuse caused by the operation of the business.
2.
Where an Automatic Prohibition Order is issued by the Minister of Health for
the sale of tobacco, the licence issued by the City is automatically revoked.
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SCHEDULE 27
OWNERS OF VEHICLE POUND FACILITIES
(Amended by By-laws 0360-2007, 0427-2008, 0178-2010, 0240-2011, 0038-
2018, 0043-2020, 0263-2020, 0038-2024)
This Schedule has been deleted in its entirety by By-law 0038-2024.
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SCHEDULE 28
TANNING FACILITIES
(Amended by By-law 0235-2012)
1.
For the purpose of this Schedule:
(1) "Customer" means a person who uses the services of tanning
facility.
(2) "Operator" means an individual who:
a) operates the tanning facility;
b) assists a customer in the use of the tanning equipment; or
c) instructs a customer in the use of the tanning equipment and
tanning facility;
and includes an owner
(3) "Owner" means a person who owns the tanning facility business.
(4) "Proof of age identification" means;
a)
a Canadian driver's licence;
b)
a Canadian passport;
c)
a Certificate of Canadian citizenship that contains the person's
photograph;
d)
a Canadian permanent resident card;
e)
a Canadian Armed Forces identification card; or
f)
i. issued by a federal or provincial authority or a foreign
government; and
ii contains the person's photograph, date of birth, and signature.
(5) "Protective Eyewear" means a device that is worn by a user of
tanning equipment to reduce the ultraviolet radiation reaching their
eyes and that meets the specifications prescribed in Section 17 of
the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Tanning Equipment)
(Canada).
(6) "Tanning Equipment" means ultraviolet or other lamps intended to
induce skin tanning through the irradiation of any part of the human
body with ultraviolet radiation and equipment containing such lamps.
Including ballasts, starter, reflectors, acrylic shields, timers, and
airflow cooling systems.
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SCHEDULE 28
TANNING FACILITIES
2.
Every person licensed under this By-law shall not operate a Tanning Facility
within the City of Mississauga unless the premises and the Tanning
Equipment used in the facility comply with the regulations contained in this By-
law.
3.
No person licensed under the By-law shall permit any person under the age of
18 to access any tanning equipment in the Tanning Facility.
4.
An operator shall require that any person who appears to be under the age of
25 to present proof of age identification before permitting access to Tanning
Equipment.
5.
The Operator shall require customers to use Protective Eyewear during any
use of the Tanning Equipment.
6.
The Operator shall provide Protective Eyewear for purchase or use to any
customers without their own personal protective eyewear.
7.
The Owner shall ensure that each unit of Tanning Equipment is designed for
use by only one (1) customer at a time.
8.
An Owner shall not provide any prepaid, self-service automated Tanning
Equipment in the Tanning Facility.
9.
The Owner shall ensure that the Tanning Equipment is maintained in good
repair to prevent any mechanical safety hazards.
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SCHEDULE 29
PERSONAL SERVICES SETTINGS
(Amended by By-law 0289-2013)
1. For the purpose of this Schedule:
(1) "Best Practices Document" means Infection Prevention and Control
Best Practices for Personal Services Settings as set out in current and
any other applicable guidelines or standards established by the Province
of Ontario or the Medical Officer of Health;
(2) "Invasive Service" means a service that involves the penetration of skin,
such as, but not limited to, tattooing, ear lobe piercing, body piercing, body
modification, electrolysis and micropigmentation;
2. Any Person who provides medical or therapeutic treatment in their capacity as
a duly authorized member of a College of Health profession as set out in
schedule 1 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c.18 is
exempt from all licensing requirements to own or operate a Personal Services
Setting under this By-law.
3. Every application for a new Licence to own or operate a Personal Services
Setting under this By-law and in accordance with this schedule shall be
accompanied by evidence of completion of a satisfactory health inspection
dated within the last 120 days, issued and signed by the Medical Officer of
Health for The Regional Municipality of Peel or their authorized designate.
4. Every Owner and/or Licencee of a Personal Services Setting shall comply
with:
a.
this By-law,
b.
any other law or by-law, including any Region of Peel by-law; and
c.
any applicable Provincial guidelines or standards including the Best
Practices Document.
5. Every Owner and/or Licencee of a Personal Services Setting shall:
a.
ensure that the licenced premises is kept in a clean, neat and sanitary
condition;
b.
provide at all times, in the Personal Services Setting, an adequate
supply of hot and cold water for hand washing, operating, and cleaning
purposes;
c.
ensure that the floors, walls, and ceilings of the Personal Services
Setting are made of materials that can be easily cleaned and that the
said floors, walls, and ceilings are kept in a clean condition at all times;
and
d.
Provide proof of general liability insurance showing a minimum of
$2,000,000.00 coverage
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SCHEDULE 29
PERSONAL SERVICES SETTINGS
6. Every Owner and/or Licencee of a Personal Services Setting shall maintain a
record of all Invasive Services on site for a minimum of one year and on file for
a minimum of five (5) years and the record shall include:
a.
Name, address and telephone number of client;
b.
Name of service provider;
c.
Date of procedure; and
d.
Description of procedure
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SCHEDULE 30
CLOTHING DONATION DROP BOX
(Amended by By-laws 0063-2016, 0104-2016, 0135-2021)
1.
For the purpose of this Schedule:
"Charity" means a registered charity according to the Income Tax Act, R.S.C.
1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.) or successor legislation, that has a registration number
issued by the Canada Revenue Agency, or successor agency.
"Property Owner" means the owner of the property (or authorized agent of
the owner) on which the Clothing Donation Drop Box is located; (0104-2016)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
2.
In addition to the application requirements as set out in this By-law, every
application for a new or renewal Clothing Donation Drop Box Licence shall be
accompanied by:
(1)
a site plan or survey identifying the location of the Clothing Donation
Drop Box, if required by the Licence Manager;
(2)
a consent letter from the property owner where the Clothing Donation
Drop Box will be located setting out clear authorization for the installation
and/or storing of a Clothing Donation Drop Box, if required by the Licence
Manager;
(3)
provide proof of general liability insurance showing a minimum of two
million ($2,000,000) dollars coverage per occurrence in accordance with
the terms and conditions contained on the City's certificate of insurance
for standard liability in which the City is named as an additional insured
on the policy;
(4)
a contact name, email address and number for the individual responsible
for the Clothing Donation Drop Box;
(5)
proof (satisfactory to the Licence Manager) that the owner/operator of the
Clothing Donation Drop Box is a Charity; and
(6)
any other documentation deemed necessary by the Licence Manager to
evaluate the application.
2.1
In addition to the application requirements set out in this By-law and Section 2
of Schedule 30, where an application relates to a Clothing Donation Box
located on residential property, the Applicant shall provide the Licence
Manager with: (0135-2021)
(a) proof that a minor variance has been approved to permit its use; and
(0135-2021)
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(b) a letter from the Region of Peel dated within 30 days of when the
application is filed, confirming that the application relates to a Clothing
Donation Box that is currently affiliated with the Region of Peel's textile
collection program (0135-2021)
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
3.
No Person shall permit more than two Clothing Donation Drop Boxes to be
located at each municipal address.
4.
No Person shall display, place, locate or erect a Clothing Donation Box or
permit a Clothing Donation Box to be located: (0135-2021)
(1)
on any property owned or maintained by the City; (0135-2021)
on a parking space or within one (1) metre of a parking space; (0135-
2021)
(2)
within three (3) metres of a driveway entrance or exit; (0135-2021)
(3)
within two (2) metres of any property line; or (0135-2021)
(4)
in a location where a Clothing Donation Box is prohibited according to the
City's Zoning By-law 0225-2007 (or its successor), subject to a minor
variance approval. (0135-2021)
5.
Deleted in its entirety by By-law 0135-2021.
6.
A Licensee may re-locate a Clothing Donation Drop Box, subject to the
approval of the Licence Manager.
CLOTHING DONATION DROP BOX REQUIREMENTS
7.
A Licensee or Property Owner shall ensure that the Clothing Donation Drop
Box is marked with the following information:
(1)
the name and registered number of the Charity in a conspicuous place, in
lettering no smaller than 100 millimetres x 75 millimetres, and of a
contrasting colour from the Clothing Donation Drop Box.
(2)
a notice indicating that all donated articles must fit into the Clothing
Donation Drop Box, with a prohibition on items such as paint, garbage,
soiled rags, propane tanks or any like items that may create a safety
hazard; and
(3)
a pick-up schedule of donations between 9am and 9pm.
8.
Every Licensee or Property Owner shall ensure that the Clothing Donation
Drop Box is clean, in good repair, free of rust/graffiti and at all times is free of
overflow and accumulation of goods left outside the Clothing Donation Drop
Box.
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9.
Every Licensee or Property Owner shall ensure that all areas immediately
adjacent to the Clothing Donation Drop Box are clean and free of litter, refuse
and debris.
REMOVAL OF CLOTHING DONATION DROP BOX
10.
Where the Licensee or Property Owner contravenes any provision of this By-
law including this Schedule, an Inspector may:
(1)
serve a written notice on the Licensee or Property Owner, advising of the
contravention and directing compliance; or
(2)
direct in a written order that a thing or matter is required to be done within
thirty (30) days including but not limited to the removal of a Clothing
Donation Drop Box, and in default of such matter or thing being done, the
matter or thing will be done at the Licensee's or Property Owner's
expense by the City and the City will recover the expense by action or in
like manner as municipal taxes.
11.
A Clothing Donation Drop Box removed by the City according to section 10 of
this Schedule 30 shall be deemed abandoned.
12.
In no event shall the City be liable, or in any way responsible, for any loss,
damage or cost incurred by any Person due to the removal and/or disposal of
any Clothing Donation Drop Box by the City according to this Schedule.
CHANGE OF INFORMATION
13.
A Licensee shall notify the City of any change of information related to the
Licence for a Clothing Donation Drop Box including notification at least 30 days
in advance of any cancellation of general liability insurance as required
according to this Schedule.