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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT
By-Law 2-95
Consolidated Licensing By-Law
for certain businesses and occupations
Table of Contents
Section1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GeneralProvisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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General Provisions of Licensing
3
RevocationofLicence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Enforcement and Penalties
6
Section2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Transient Traders
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Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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General Provisions
8
Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Refreshment Vehicles
10
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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General Provisions
10
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Motorized Refreshment Vehicles
11
Motorized Ancillary Refreshment Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Non-Motorized Refreshment Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Non-Motorized Ancillary Refreshment Vehicles
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Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Section4
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Salesperson. Hawkers and Pedlars
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General Provisions
15
Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auctioneers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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General Provisions
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Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Section6
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SecondHandGoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General Provisions
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Exceptions
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Section7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Garage. Lawn or Yard Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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General Provisions
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Section8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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General Regulations
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Taxi-Cab Owners
23
Taxi-CabDrivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cartagevehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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General Provisions
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Section10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Places of Amusement. Billiards and Pool Room
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Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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General Provisions
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Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Section11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Carnivals. Circuses. Midways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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General Provisions
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Section12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
VictuallingHouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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General Provisions
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Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Section13
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Adult Entertainment
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Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Boats for Hire
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General Provisions
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Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Enactment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Schedule" A"
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Schedule of Fees (April 3, 1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Transfer of Licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Transient Traders
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Refreshment Vehicles
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Salesman, Hawkers and Pedlars
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Auctioneers
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SecondHandGoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Garage, Lawn or Yard Sales
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Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Cartage Vehicles
45
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Places of Amusement, Billiards and Pool Rooms
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Carnivals, Circuses and Midways
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Victualling Houses
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Adult Entertainment Parlours
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Boats for Hire
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT
BY-LAW 2-95
Being a by-law to regulate and licence cerfain businesses and occupations in Town
WHEREAS Sections 225, 232, 233, 234, 236 and 237 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O.
1990, Chapter M.45 authorizes municipal councils of towns to pass by-laws to licence and
regulate trades and activities within its limits;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott has enacted
numerous licensing by-laws and wishes to update them and consolidate such by-laws into
one by-law;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to enact a consolidated by-law to be
known as the Town of Prescott's "Licence By-Law"
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott enacts as
follows:
Section 1
General Provisions
I.
I Definitions
For the purposes of this by-laws:
a)
"By-Law Enforcement Officer" shall mean a duly appointed by-law
enforcement officer for the Town of Prescott which includes any employee
of the Corporation appointed by by-law and the uniformed members of the
Prescott Police Services.
b)
"Chief Building Official" shall mean the Chief Building Official for the Town
of Prescott or his or her designate;
C)
"Chief of Police" shall mean the Chief of Police for the Town of Prescott or
his or her designate;
d)
"Clerk" shall mean the Clerk for the Town of Prescott or his or her designate;
e )
"Corporation" shall be the Corporation of the Town of Prescott;
f )
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott;
9)
"Fire Chief' shall mean the Fire Chief for the Town of Prescott or his or her
designate;
h)
"Individual" means a natural person.
i )
"Medical Officer of Health" shall mean the Medical Officer of Health for the
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit or his or her designate;
j)
"Person" means an individual, a partnership, or a corporation, union,
association engaged, or will be engaged, in trade or business or the
promotion thereof;
k)
"Treasurer" shall mean the Treasurer for the Town of Prescott or his or her
designate;
I )
"Town" shall mean the Town of Prescott.
General Provisions of Licensing
a)
The licensing authority for this by-law shall be the Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Prescott unless otherwise legally delegated by Council.
c)
Licence fees shall be as prescribed by Council from time to time and
attached hereto as Schedule "A" to this by-law.
d)
Every applicant for a licence shall apply, in writing, on a licence application
form as prescribed by Council from time to time and attached hereto as
Schedule "6"
to this by-law.
e)
Every application form filed under this by-law shall be signed by the
applicant, if an individual, or in the case of a partnership or corporation, a
partner or officer respectively, having the authority to make the application
on behalf of the applicant and to bind the partnership or corporation
respectively, and such form shall include a declaration executed by such
person attesting to the truth of the information provided on the application
form.
f 1
Council may amend Schedules " A and "6"
from time to time by resolution
or by-law.
g)
Unless contrary to provisions of this by-law, a licence may be transferred
upon application to and approval of Council subject to a transfer fee as set
forth in Schedule "A.
h)
No licence shall be issued except on payment of the full amount of the
prescribed licence fee as set out in Schedule " A to this by-law and a
completed licence application. Should a licence not be granted, the money
deposited shall be returned to the applicant without penalty or interest within
a reasonable period of time.
i)
Unless contrary to provisions of this by-law, the fees set out in Schedule " A
shall be for the calendar year or the remaining part thereof.
j
The Clerk shall keep a register of all licenses issued.
k)
Upon approval and granting of licence by Council or the delegated authority,
the Clerk shall furnish each licensee with a copy of the licence, a copy of the
relevant sections of this by-law and any other document he or she may deem
necessary.
The Clerk shall carry out the administrative functions of administering,
applying and enforcing this by-law.
No person shall enjoy a vested right in the continuance of a licence, except
as provided in this by-law, and, whether issued, renewed, expired, revoked
or otherwise terminated, the licence, and any value of such licence, shall
continue to be the property of the Corporation.
The applicant must permit ample and reasonable time from the time of initial
application (providing it is complete) to a response whether the licence shall
be permitted or not.
If reports from the circulated departments and agencies are not adverse to
a licence being issued to the applicant, the Clerk shall forward the
application to Council, or the delegated authority, to be considered. In the
event that an adverse report is received, the applicant shall be notified of the
deficiencies concerning the application.
The holder of a licence shall notify the Clerk immediately of any change to
the information provided on the application.
It is the purpose of Council, in obtaining the information required to be
submitted by this by-law in an application for a licence, to make such
information available to the public, but no personal information relating to an
individual shall be disclosed to the public except in accordance with law.
Every individual applying for or holding a licence under this by-law, or
engaging in or carry on any business to which this by-law relates, shall use
his or her own legal name in making such application and holding such
licence, and no such licence shall be issued to any individual in any name
other than his or her own legal name.
If Council refuses to grant a licence pursuant to this by-law, the applicant
may request a hearing of Council in accordance with the Statutory Powers
Procedure Act.
Non-compliance with this by-law or any other law is a factor relevant to the
consideration of whether or not a licence may be granted, refused or
revoked, notwithstanding that the holder of the licence has not been
prosecuted or convicted for contravention of such law.
u)
Every person licensed or required to be licensed under this by-law shall in
carrying out the business in respect of which such licence is required,
ensure compliance with the provisions of this by-law by all persons involved
in the carrying on of such business, and no such person shall permit any
person employed by such person or otherwise involved in the carrying on the
business, to do so other than in compliance with this by-law.
v)
No licence issued under this by-law shall authorize any person to carry on
a business or do any thing in contravention of any other law.
w)
Council may issue a licence under this by-law also conditional upon
compliance with such other terms and conditions as Council may impose and
the licensee accept.
x)
Licenses shall be prominently displayed unless the business, trade or
occupation does not so permit, and in this case, the licence shall be carried
upon the person at all times while engaged in or carrying on the business,
trade of activity licensed under this by-law.
y)
No licence shall be issued if the applicant owes any monies, including taxes,
permit fees or outstanding work-orders to the Corporation of the Town of
Prescott.
1.3
Revocation of Licence
a)
Any licence granted under this by-law may be revoked by Council at any
time by reason of the breach or failure to fulfil any of the provisions of this
by-law.
b)
The Council may revoke any licence issued under this by-law, on the basis
of any one or more the following grounds:
i)
there are reasonable grounds for belief that any application or any
other document or information provided by or on behalf of the
licensee contains a false statement or provides false information;
ii)
the past or present conduct of one or more of the persons referred to
in the application affords reasonable grounds for belief that the
business in respect of which the licence was granted, has not been
carried on, or will not be carried on, in accordance with the law and
with integrity and honesty;
iii)
there are reasonable grounds for belief that the carrying on of the
said business has resulted or will result in a breach of this by-law or
any other law, including a breach of any condition imposed on a
licence under this by-law;
iv)
there are reasonable grounds for belief that the building, premises or
equipment used in carrying on the business does not comply with the
provisions of this by-law or any other law;
v)
information contained in the original application form, or any other
information provided to the Clerk by or on behalf of the applicant, has
ceased to be accurate, the licensee has not provided up-to-date
accurate information to the Clerk sufficient to allow the Clerk to
conclude that the licence should be maintained as valid and
subsisting; or
vi)
the fee payable in respect of the licence has not been paid.
c)
No licence shall be revoked under this by-law, except after a hearing by the
Council, or after the licensee has been given the opportunity for such a
hearing, in accordance with the Sfafufory Powers Procedure Acf.
d)
Failure to comply within thirty (30) days to the provisions of this by-law shall
result in the revocation of the licence. Council may grant a reasonable
extension of time to the holder of the licence in order comply with the
provisions of this by-law.
e)
Where a licence under this by-law is revoked, the licensee may be entitled
to a refund of part of the licence fee proportionate to the unexpired part of
the term for which it was granted.
1.4
Enforcement and Penalties
a)
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law, and every
director or officer of a corporation who concurs in such contravention by the
corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not
exceeding $25,000.
b)
Notwithstanding subsection 1.4(a), any person who contravenes any of the
provisions of section 13 of this by-law, and every director or officer of a
corporation who concurs in such contravention by the corporation, is guilty
of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or
to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both.
Despite subsections 1.4(a) and (b), where a corporation is convicted of an
offence under this by-law , the maximum penalty that may be imposed on the
corporation is $50,000 and not as provided therein.
This by-law is passed pursuant to powers conferred upon Council by the
Municipal Act, R. S. 0. 1990, Chapter M.45 as amended, particularly, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing sections 109, 225, 232, 233, 234, 236,
237 of that Act.
Without limiting the generality of subsection 1.4(d), this by-law is passed
under the said sections of the Municipal Act for the purposes of section 330
of that Act.
A by-law enforcement officer, including the Chief of Police or hislher
designate may suspend any licence issued under this by-law for not
complying with the provisions of this by-law, provided that such suspension
is effective only for two weeks from the date of suspension or until the next
meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Prescott, whichever
occurs first.
Any act done under the authority of a by-law enforcement officer or Clerk
pursuant to the provisions of this by-law may be appealed to the Council by
any party feeling aggrieved thereby.
If suspension or revocation of a licence is ordered by Council, or temporarily
by the by-law enforcement officer, the holder of the licence shall surrender
the licence to the Clerk forthwith.
Section 2
Transient Traders
Definitions
a)
"transient trader" includes any person commencing business in the Town
who has not resided continuously in the Town of Prescott for at least three
months next preceding the time of commencing such business.
General Provisions
a)
No person or whose name has not been entered upon the Assessment Rolls
of the Town of Prescott for the then current year or whose name may be
entered on the Assessment Roll for the first time in respect of business
assessment shall offer goods, wares or merchandise for sale by auction,
conducted by themselves or by a licensed auctioneer or otherwise, or shall
offer goods, wares or merchandise for sale in any other manner within the
limits of the Town without first having obtained from the Town a licence for
so doing.
b)
The sum paid for a transient trader's licence shall be credited to the person
paying it, or to any purchaser of the business who carries on the same on
account of taxes payable by him or her in respect of the business, and in
respect of real property taxes on the land used for the purposes of or in
connection with the business if the land is owned by the person carrying on
the business, during the year in which the licence was issued and five years
thereafter. Any fund remaining after five years shall be deposited to the
general revenue fund of the Corporation.
c)
No transient trader shall carry on any sales by retail on vacant lots in the
Town of Prescott. For the purposes of this subsection, "vacant lot" shall
mean an area of land unencumbered by a building or other structure and
shall not be restricted by reference to a lot on a registered plan of
subdivision only, but may include a part of a lot on any plan with frontage on,
or access to, a public street. This subsection does not apply to the following:
i)
fresh food or farm produce vendors,
ii)
chip wagons or refreshment vehicles,
iii)
the Prescott Farmer's Market,
iv)
seasonal sale of Christmas trees.
d)
Should the applicant meet the conditions of Section 2 of this by-law, the
Clerk may issue a transient trader's licence.
e)
A transient trader's licence cannot be transferred.
2.3
Exceptions
a)
Section 2 of this by-law shall not apply to the sale of the stock of a bankrupt
or insolvent within the meaning of any bankruptcy or insolvency legislation
in force in Ontario, nor to the sale of any stock damaged by or by reason of
fire provided that such stock was on sale in the Town prior to the bankruptcy
or insolvency or fire and that no goods or merchandise are added to such
stock.
b)
Section 2 of this by-law shall not apply to the sale of a business to a
purchaser who continues the business.
Section 3
Refreshment Vehicles
3.1
Definitions
For the purposes of Section 3 of this by-law:
a)
"Motorized Refreshment Vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle from which
food, which has been prepared and cooked on site, is sold.
b)
"Motorized Ancillary Refreshment Vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle from
which food, which has been prepared and cooked off site, is sold.
C)
"Non-Motorized Refreshment Vehicle" shall mean a vehicle propelled solely
by muscular power from which food, which has been prepared and cooked
on site, is sold.
d)
"Non-Motorized Ancillary Refreshment Vehicle" shall mean a vehicle
propelled solely by muscular power from which food, which has been
prepared off site, is sold.
e
"Commercial Zone" shall mean any lands zoned as Commercial pursuant to
By-Law 42-91, as amended.
3.2
General Provisions
a)
No person shall operate any refreshment vehicle within the limits of the
Town of Prescott without first having obtained from the Town a licence for so
doing.
b)
A separate licence shall be taken out for each vehicle.
c)
Every person who is issued a licence shall provide containers within close
proximity for the disposal of refuse, waste and garbage generated as a result
of the preparation, sale and consumption of refreshments and is responsible
for the disposal of such refuse, waste and garbage.
d)
All refreshment vehicles and all parts and equipment thereof and therein
related to the dispensing of refreshments shall be kept clean.
e)
No refreshments shall be sold from any vehicle drawn by animals.
f)
All motorized refreshment vehicles and motorized ancillary refreshment
vehicles shall be roadworthy and comply with the Highway Traffic Act and
shall be licensed for operation on a public highway.
g)
All refreshment vehicles shall comply with all federal, provincial and
municipal by-laws, including the Town's parking and traffic by-laws.
h)
The Medical Officer of Health or person so designated by him or her shall
forthwith cause such premise to be thoroughly inspected, together with all
appurtenances and, if the vehicle and the premises comply with the
requirements of this by-law, the Medical Officer of Health shall recommend
a licence be granted to the applicant.
i )
The Fire Chief or person so designated by him or her shall forthwith cause
such premise to be thoroughly inspected as to the installation and safety
features of the heating and cooking appliances, and if the vehicle and
premises comply with the requirements of this by-law, the Fire Chief shall
recommend a licence be granted to the applicant.
j)
The Chief of Police or person so designated by him or her shall forthwith
cause such premise to be thoroughly inspected with regard to the
cleanliness and appearance and roadworthiness of the vehicle, and if the
vehicle and premises comply with the requirements of this by-law, the Chief
of Police shall recommend a licence be granted to the applicant.
3.3
Motorized Refreshment Vehicles
a)
The vehicle from which the refreshments are sold shall be of a commercial
type.
b)
The body, doors and windows of such vehicle shall be of sufficiently sound
construction to provide all reasonable protection against dust, dirt, insects
or other injurious matter or things.
c)
The interior of the vehicle shall be repainted or refinished as often as
required by the Medical Officer of Health or any person designated thereby.
d)
The floor of such vehicle shall be of a suitable impervious material free from
holes, cracks or crevices and the surface thereof shall be readily washable
and kept clean and in good condition.
Adequate refrigeration at a temperature not higher than 5 degrees Celsius
shall be provided for perishable foodstuffs, and such foodstuffs shall be kept
so refrigerated.
Adequate equipment to maintain hot prepared foods at a temperature of not
less than 60 degrees Celsius shall be provided and such foods shall be kept
so heated.
The sale of refreshments from motorized refreshment vehicles is prohibited
on any street within the limits of the Town of Prescott.
A motorized refreshment vehicle shall only be located on private property.
A motorized refreshment vehicle is prohibited in all zones with the exception
of a commercial zone as designated by By-Law 42-91, as amended.
The site for a motorized refreshment vehicle shall have the following
requirements:
i )
a minimum 3 parking spaces for the use of patrons
ii)
a minimum 10 metre distance between the vehicle and any
public road allowance,
iii)
no permanent electrical or other utility hook-up, and
iv)
maintained in a neat and tidy condition at all times.
The applicant for a motorized refreshment vehicle shall provide the following
documents to the Clerk prior to the issuance of any licence:
i)
written permission from the owner of the lands where the vehicle shall
be located.
ii)
a site plan giving a sketch of the proposed vehicle location, the
dimensions of the property, the location of all buildings and
structures, the parking spaces and the distance from any public
street.
iii)
written recommendations from the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief and
the Medical Officer of Health or their designates thereof.
Motorized Ancillary Refreshment Vehicles
a)
In addition to the regulations set out in Subsections 3.2, 3.3(a) through 3.3(f)
inclusive and 3.3(k)(iii) of this by-law, the following regulations shall apply
to motorized ancillary refreshment vehicles":
i)
The operator of any motorized ancillary refreshment vehicle shall
conduct business only while parked off the travelled portion of a
public street, public lands or park or parking lots unless permission
has been granted in writing by Council.
Non-Motorized Refreshment Vehicles
a)
In addition to the regulations set out in Subsections 3.2, 3.3(a) through 3.3(f)
inclusive and 3.3(k)(iii) of this by-law, the following regulations shall apply
to non-motorized refreshment vehicles:
i)
Refreshments may include hot dogs and similar products prepared
and cooked on site;
ii)
Refreshments may be sold in any public park in the Town of Prescott
where there are no canteens or similar sales outlets in operation;
iii)
Refreshments may be sold in the public streets in the Town of
Prescott provided that the operator of the vehicle shall not be
permitted to stop in any one location for longer than is necessary to
complete a sale or sales;
iv)
The equipment used is not vehicular-sized or similar to a chip wagon,
mobile canteen and such equipment.
Non-motorized ancillary
refreshment vehicle shall be generally small in size.
Non-Motorized Ancillary Refreshment Vehicles
a)
In addition to the regulations set out in Subsections 3.2, 3.3(a) through 3.3(f)
inclusive and 3.3(k)(iii) of this by-law, the following regulations shall apply
to non-motorized ancillary refreshment vehicles:
i)
Refreshments or confections may include, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, fruit, candy, peanuts, pretzels, popcorn,
fresh-baked goods, ice cream, pre-packaged ice cream and other
iced confectionary items and similar products prepared off-site;
ii)
Refreshments may be sold in any public park in the Town of Prescott
where there are no canteens or similar sales outlets in operation;
iii)
Refreshments may be sold in the public streets in the Town of
Prescott provided that the operator of the vehicle shall not be
permitted to stop in any one location for longer than is necessary to
complete a sale or sales.
Exceptions
a)
Notwithstanding any provisions of subsections 3.2 to 3.6, refreshment
vehicles providing food and beverage services at special events hosted
and/or organized by a non-profit organization recognized by Council, and
paying a fee established by the organizers, shall be exempt from Section 3
of this by-law.
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of subsections 3.2 to 3.6, the Loeb trailer
shall be exempt from Section 3 of this by-law. The purpose of this exemption
is to recognize the fundraising efforts of the Loeb Corporation for non-profit
and charitable groups and associations.
Section 4
Salesperson, Hawkers and Pedlars
4. I General Provisions
a)
No person shall go from place to place or to a particular place or places in
the Town of Prescott with goods, wares or merchandise for sale, hawk or
peddle, or to carry and expose samples, catalogues, patterns or specimens
of any goods, wares or merchandise which are to be delivered afterwards,
without first having obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
b)
Notwithstanding Subsections 4.1 (a), every person who proposes to conduct
a daily sale, or for consecutive days not exceeding three days, in a specific
location within the Town of Prescott for the sale of goods, wares or
merchandise either directly, or by way of sample, catalogue pattern, or
specimens for delivery later, shall obtain a "specific location daily sales
licence".
c)
The applicant for a salesperson's licence or a specific location daily sales
licence shall provide the following documents and information in writing to
the Clerk prior to the issuance of any licence:
i)
what wares, goods or merchandise are being hawked, peddled or
sold, or orders taken for delivery at a later date or dates;
ii)
the location proposed, if applicable, for the sale of the said wares,
goods or merchandise;
iii)
written proof or authorization to sell goods, wares or merchandise for
the manufacturer or producer;
iv)
vehicles, if any, to be used in the hawking, peddling or selling;
v)
frequency of hawking, peddling or selling; and
vi)
proposed days and hours of hawking, peddling or selling in Prescott.
d)
Should the applicant meet the conditions of Section 4 of this by-law, the
Clerk may issue a salesperson's licence.
e)
Any licence granted to vendors shall be prominently displayed on any
vehicle or equipment used in the business or the licensee shall carry it with
him or her, and shall upon demand show it to any municipal officer or person
requesting to see the licence.
f )
No salesperson, hawker or peddlar who goes from place to place within the
Town of Prescott shall not be permitted to stop in any one location for longer
than is necessary to complete a sale or sales.
g)
All licensees shall comply with all municipal parking requirements and any
other applicable laws or regulations.
4.2
Exceptions
a)
No licence shall be required in respect of:
iii)
iv)
vi)
vii)
viii)
if the goods, wares or merchandise are hawked, peddled or sold to
wholesale or retail dealers in similar goods;
if the goods, wares or merchandise are grown, produced or
manufactured in Ontario and are hawked, peddled or sold by the
grower, producer or manufacturer or an agent or employee of them
having written authority to do so, provided that the grower, producer
or manufacturer resides in the Town of Prescott;
if the goods, wares or merchandise are grown or produced by a
farmer resident in Ontario who offers for sale or sells only the
produce of his or her own farm;
if the goods, wares or merchandise are hawked, peddled or sold by
a person who pays business tax in the Town of Prescott or by his or
her agent or employee;
if the goods, wares or merchandise are hawked, peddled or sold by
an agent of the grower, producer or manufacturer, acting on behalf of
a dealer who pays business tax in the Town of Prescott in respect of
premises used for the sale of such goods, wares or merchandise;
a vendor who sells to wholesale or retail dealers in similar goods.
a vendor who sells milk or cream fluid milk products to the consumer
or to any person for resale.
a vendor selling goods, wares or merchandise, or carrying and
exposing samples, catalogues, patterns or specimens of any goods,
wares or merchandise which are to be delivered afterwards, at an
event or trade show hosted or sponsored by a community-based non-
profit organization or association.
Section 5
Auctioneers
5.1
Definition
a)
Any person selling or putting up for sale goods, wares, merchandise or
effects by public auction shall be deemed an auctioneer within the meaning
of this by-law.
5.2
General Provisions
a)
No person shall carry on the business of an auctioneer within the Town of
Prescott without first having obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
b)
No auctioneer's licence shall be granted to any applicant who is not of good
character, or whose premises are not suitable for the business of an
auctioneer or if upon a residential or other highway in which it is deemed not
desirable that the business should be carried on. The means of ascertaining
whether the applicant is of good character shall be a report made by the
Chief of Police; the means of ascertaining whether the premises are suitable
for the business shall be a report made by the Chief of Police, the Chief
Building Official and the Fire Chief.
c)
No auctioneer shall:
i
permit any disorder in his or her auction room or offices;
ii)
make or permit to be made, any misrepresentation as to the quality
or value of any goods, wares, merchandise or effects which may be
offered for sale by him or her;
iii)
give away articles or sell them for nominal amounts for the purpose
of stimulating bidding;
iv)
do any act that is calculated to confuse, or which may reasonably
have the effect of confusing, a purchaser as to the amount he or she
pays for any article or articles; and
v)
avail himself or herself of the services of or act in concert with
persons for the purpose of raising or stimulating bids.
d)
Should the applicant meet the provisions of Section 5 of this by-law, the
Clerk may issue an auctioneer's licence.
5.3
Exceptions
a)
Section 5 of this by-law does not apply to a sale sponsored by a service
club, the municipal corporation or non-profit organization to raise funds for
non-profit or charitable purposes.
b)
Section 5 of this by-law does not apply to a sheriff or bailiff offering for sale
goods or chattels seized under an execution or distrained for rent.
Section 6
Second Hand Goods
6.1
General Provisions
No person shall operate a second hand shop, deal in second hand goods or
go from house to house or along any highway in the Town for the purpose
of collecting, purchasing or obtaining second hand goods without first having
obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
No person shall exercise the trade of a pawnbroker without first having
obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
Every licensee shall keep a record of all goods purchased or taken in
exchange by himlherself, his agent, employee or servant. The entry in the
record shall be made at the time of transaction or immediately thereafter and
shall include the price paid, a brief description of the article or articles, name
of purchaser and seller, and serial number of item or good, if any.
Goods redeemed on pawn tickets, purchased or taken in exchange by
licensed dealers shall be treated as purchases and so entered in the
records.
Should the applicant meet the conditions of Section 4 of this by-law, the
Clerk may issue a salesperson's licence.
Exceptions
a)
Section 6 of this by-law does not apply to persons engaged in any of the
objects mentioned in this by-law for charitable or patriotic purposes.
b)
Section 6 of this by-law does not apply to any person operating a business
in a commercial or permitted zone providing the operation andlor dealing in
second hand goods is a secondary business.
c)
Section 6 of this by-law does not apply to any person or person engaged in
a garage, lawn, yard sale.
Section 7
Garage, Lawn or Yard Sales
7.1
Definitions
a)
For the purposes of this by-law, a "garage sale" shall mean any general sale
to the public of personal property from any premises in any zone as defined
in the Town's Zoning By-Law 42-91 as amended and includes, but not
limited to, "garage", "lawn", "yard", "attic", "driveway", "room", "backyard",
"patio", "flea market" or "rummage" sale.
b)
A "person" shall include joint housekeeping units or groups hosting a garage
sale for charitable or religious objects or purposes.
7.2
General Provisions
a)
No person shall hold more than two garage sales annually in the Town of
Prescott.
b)
No person shall offer for sale property other than their personal property.
c)
No person shall hold a garage sale for more than two consecutive days.
d)
Such garage sales shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
each of the days.
e)
A joint garage sale is permitted. A joint garage sale is a group of residents
or tenants or an organization who hold a garage sale. The provisions of this
by-law apply to joint garage sales.
f 1
No person shall erect any sign other than at the location of the garage sale
with the exception of directional signs.
g)
Directional signs may be posted provided they are removed immediately
after the garage sale.
h)
No person shall fail to remove directional signs after the termination of his
or her garage sale.
i
Garage sales held for charitable or religious objects or purposes shall
comply with the provisions of this by-law.
Section 8
Taxis
8.1
Definitions
a)
"Driver" shall mean and include any person engaged in driving or operating
any taxi-cab or other vehicle for hire.
b)
"Owner" shall include any person having possession or control of a taxi-cab
or other vehicle for hire, including possession or control by way of an
instalment purchase agreement or rental agreement.
C)
"Taxi-Cab" shall mean any motor vehicle with at least four doors used for
hire for the conveyance of passengers from one point to another point within
the Town of Prescott or to any point beyond its limits.
8.2
General Regulations
a)
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for:
i
i i)
iii)
iv)
v
vi)
reporting to Council from time to time the performance of his or her
duties under Section 8 of this by-law whenever requested to do so;
to ascertain, from time to time and as often may be require by
Council, whether the owners and drivers of taxi-cabs continue to
comply with the provisions of this by-law and any other relevant
legislation and regulations;
to satisfy himself or herself as to the good character and
responsibility of all applicants for licences;
to ascertain if all applicants for owners and drivers licences have
knowledge of the streets, public buildings and places within and
adjacent to the Town.
to inspect and satisfy himself as to the efficiency, repair and condition
of every taxi-cab in respect of which a licence is issued or applied for.
to
submit
to
Council
a
report
respecting applications,
recommendations for cancelation or suspension of any taxi licence;
b)
The maximum number of taxi-cabs that may be licensed under this by-law
shall not exceed one taxi-cab for every six hundred residents of the Town.
The number of residents shall be determined by Council and the population
statistics provided by the Province of Ontario from time to time may be used
as a basis.
c)
If a taxi-cab owner or driver is convicted of any offence under
i)
the Criminal Code of Canada, or
i i)
the Narcotic Control Act of Canada, or
iii)
the Food and Drug Act of Canada, or
iv)
three times of any other infraction of any by-law of the Town of
Prescott regulating traffic and parking in Prescott, or the Highway
Traffic Act or Liquor Licence Act
shall have his or her licence revoked immediately.
d)
The application for a licence shall include the following:
i)
name, address, telephone number (home and business), age and
driver's licence number of applicant
ii)
the make, style, model, serial number, and licence number of the
vehicle being used as a taxi
iii)
and in the case of a driver, the name and address of his or her
employer and a copy of the taxi-cab owner's licence.
e)
No person shall be granted a licence who is under the age of eighteen
years.
f)
No person employing a taxi-cab shall refuse upon demand to pay the fare or
charge authorized by this by-law.
g)
No person shall order a taxi-cab and not afterwards use the same without
paying the driver the amount of taxi fare the driver is entitled to if he or she
had performed the taxi service originally requested.
8.3
Taxi-Cab Owners
a)
No person shall own or operate a taxi-cab in the Town of Prescott without
first having obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
b)
No person shall own or operate a taxi-cab in the Town of Prescott unless he
or she has a current and valid Ontario Driver's Licence issued by the
Ministry of Transportation.
No person shall be licensed as an owner unless he or she is registered as
the "owner" of the said taxi-cab.
A separate taxi-cab licence shall be required for each taxi-cab.
All taxi-cab owners shall maintain offices and dispatch services within the
limits of the Town. Such offices must be located in a commercial zone or a
zone approved for such activities.
In addition to subsection 8.2(d), every applicant for a taxi-cab owner's
licence shall file the following documents with the Clerk
i
a duplicate copy or certified copy of a policy of insurance issued by
a company authorized to issue such indemnity insurance policies in
Ontario insuring the applicant and drivers for a period of at least one
year in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) minimum.
Such policy is to cover both liability and property;
ii)
a copy of his or her current Ontario driver's licence;
iii)
a duplicate copy or certified copy of the taxi-cab's certificate of safety
issued and signed by a licensed mechanic authorized to do so.
The taxi-cab owner shall advise the Clerk of any cancellations, expiry or
changes of his or her insurance policy immediately.
The owner of every licensed taxi-cab shall at all times keep his or her taxi-
cab in clean and sanitary conditions and in good repair. The Chief of Police
shall, upon breach of this provision, notify the owner thereof to cease
operations until such time as the vehicle has been put in a clean and
sanitary condition and is in good repair.
Every owner of a licensed taxi-cab shall, upon purchase, exchange or
receipt of another vehicle to be used in place of an existing taxi-cab, shall
submit his or her vehicle to the Chief of Police for inspection and apply to the
Clerk for a transfer of his or her taxi-cab owner's licence, subject to a
satisfactory report by the Chief of Police.
The owner of every licensed taxi-cab shall, when requested by the Chief of
Police, produce a certificate of mechanical fitness certifying that the said
vehicle is in a safe condition to be operated on a public highway.
k)
Upon renewal of every taxi-cab owner's licence, the owner shall provide a
certificate of mechanical fitness certifying that the said vehicle is in a safe
condition to be operated on a public highway.
1)
Every licensed taxi-cab shall at all times be equipped with at least five (5)
serviceable tires of which one (1) shall be available as a spare.
m)
The owner of every licensed taxi-cab shall equip the unit with a roof sign.
Such sign shall be installed on the roof of the taxi-cab while the vehicle is in
use as a taxi-cab. The roof sign shall be illuminated when the vehicle is in
operation as a taxi-cab from an hour after sunset to half an hour before
sunrise.
n)
Every owner of a licensed taxi-cab shall, when required, submit his or her
taxi for inspection to the Chief of Police and no owner shall at any time,
when his or her taxi is not employed, prevent or hinder the Chief of Police or
any police officer from entering such taxi-cab or upon such premises for the
purpose of inspecting such vehicle.
o)
Every licensed taxi-cab owner shall file with the Clerk the names and
addresses of each licensed driver employed by him or her.
p)
No owner shall require any driver to be on duty more than twelve (12) hours
in any day and no owner shall be on duty as a driver more than twelve (12)
hours in any day.
q)
An owner may sell his or her taxi-cab and its equipment to any person and
upon such sale, the owner's licence in respect of such taxi-cab shall be
terminated. The new owner shall follow the procedures set out in this by-law
to obtain his or her taxi-owner's licence.
r )
Every owner of a licensed taxi-cab shall keep a record of the date, time,
origin and destination of each trip, the driver and the taxi-cab used. Such
records shall be retained for a period not less than twelve (1 2) months at the
taxi stand from which the taxi-cab operates. Such records shall be produced
immediately for examination when requested by any officer of the Prescott
Police Services.
8.4
Taxi-Cab Drivers
All taxi-cab owners who drive a taxi-cab shall be subject to the provisions of
subsection 8.4 of this by-law.
No person shall drive a taxi-cab in the Town of Prescott without first having
obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
No person shall drive a taxi-cab in the Town of Prescott unless he or she has
a current and valid Ontario Driver's Licence issued by the Ministry of
Transportation.
No driver shall be employed in any other full-time occupation and drive a
taxi-cab between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
inclusive, except on recognized holidays.
No driver, while his or her taxi-cab is being operated for hire, shall consume
any liquor or drug, or shall appear to have consumed any liquor or drug.
Every driver shall have a clean and neat appearance and shall at all times
be civil and well-mannered.
Every driver shall give full information to any police officer requesting such
in regards to any passenger, including names, addresses and other known
information.
Every driver shall serve the first person requiring a taxi-cab and, if the driver
pleads that hetshe has accepted a previous order, the driver shall provide
the name of the person so engaged together with histher address and time
and place of engagement and appointment.
But no driver shall be
compelled to take any order if the person requesting service owes the owner
or driver any previous fare or, in the opinion of the driver, the person
requesting service is disorderly or questionable.
Every driver shall punctually keep all his or her appointments and serve at
any place in Town.
Every driver shall take proper care and duty of all property delivered or
entrusted to himiher for conveyance. Any property or money left in the taxi-
cab shall be delivered immediately to the person owning the same, or in the
case that the owner is not known or cannot be found, to the Prescott Police
Services with all information regarding the found property and/or money.
Every person in a taxi-cab shall be entitled to take with him or her baggage
to a reasonable extent free of charge, and it shall be the duty of the driver
to load and unload the same free of charge. Use of trunk space may be
charged to the person as set out in Schedule " A to this by-law.
The driver shall be courteous to any passenger at all times and shall handle
the luggage, property or other possessions with the utmost care.
Every driver shall drive the taxi-cab in the most direct, travelled route from
the point of engagement to the point of destination unless otherwise
requested by the passenger.
No driver, while conveying a paying passenger, shall have in the taxi-cab
any person who is not a paying customer.
No driver shall permit any immoral, indecent or disorderly conduct in the
vehicle.
No driver shall carry in the taxi-cab more persons, including the driver, than
there are seats and seatbelts available.
No driver shall publish or use a tariff or demand or receive rates and charges
that exceed those authorized by this by-law. Upon request by a passenger,
the driver shall provide for inspection a tariff card issued by the Town.
Whenever a taxi-cab has been engaged by a paying passenger, the driver
shall not allow other passengers in the taxi-cab without first obtaining the
consent of the paying passenger.
Section 9
Cartage Vehicles
9.1
Definitions
a)
"Cartage vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle used for hire for the
conveyance of goods.
b)
"Goods" may include any waste matter.
9.2
General Provisions
No person shall operate a cartage vehicle without first having obtained from
the Town a licence for so doing.
All vehicles used for hire shall meet current standards for the operation of
such vehicles.
No person shall own or operate a cartage vehicle in the Town of Prescott
unless he or she has a current and valid Ontario Driver's Licence issued by
the Ministry of Transportation.
The owner of every licensed cartage vehicle shall at all times keep his or her
vehicle in good repair. The Chief of Police shall, upon breach of this
provision, notify the owner thereof to cease operations until such time as the
vehicle has been put in good repair.
The owner of every licensed cartage vehicle shall, when requested by the
Chief of Police, produce a certificate of mechanical fitness certifying that the
said vehicle is in a safe condition to be operated on a public highway.
A separate licence shall be required for each cartage vehicle.
Section 10
Places of Amusement, Billiards and Pool Room
1 0 I Definitions
a)
"Amusement machine" means any mechanical, dectronic or computerized
machine or device, or any combination thereof, intended for use as a game,
entertainment or amusement which is offered for use to the public by any
person and shall include a pinball machine, television game, shooting
gallery, video game, or other similar devices but shall not include billiard or
pool tables, games of chance as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada or
any machine used only for the purpose of vending merchandise or services
or playing recorded music.
b)
"Billiard or pool room" means any establishment or part thereof containing
one or more billiard tables and/or pool tables.
C)
"Place of amusement" means any establishment or part thereof containing
three (3) or more amusement machines made available to the public.
d)
"Holder of licence" shall mean the person, organization, corporation,
partnership who keeps, owns or operates for gain a place of amusement
licensed under this by-law.
10.2 General Provisions
a)
No person shall conduct, operate, carry on or permit to be carried on a place
of amusement or a billiard or pool room without first having obtained from the
Town a licence for so doing.
b)
An application for a place of amusement andlor a billiard or pool room shall
include the proposed location, a diagram of the floor area, the number of
machinesldevices and the way the applicant proposes to operate and
manage the premises.
c)
A place of amusement and/or billiard or pool room shall be located in any
commercial zone in Prescott outside the radius of four hundred (400) metres
of a school as defined by the Education Act.
d)
The application shall be circulated for review and comments to the Town's
Chief Building Official, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, the Lanark, Leeds
and Grenville District Health Unit and any other department or agency as
deemed advisable prior to Council's consideration of a licence.
e)
The holder of a licence who fails to operate his or her place of amusement
for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days shall have his licence revoked.
Council may extend this period of time at the reasonable request of the
applicant.
f 1
Every holder of a licence shall ensure that:
i )
the premises have sufficient lighting to permit the safe use of the
facility by the public;
ii)
waste receptacles are accessible to the users within the premise;
iii)
an adult person is present at all times when the place of amusement
andlor billiard or pool room is open to the public to supervise the use
and activities within the facility;
iv)
the premises are kept clean and sanitary at all times;
v)
the place of amusement andlor billiard or pool room is operated and
managed in such a manner that will prevent the creation of any
nuisance and adverse impacts on abutting and neighbouring
businesses, residences and other establishments; and
vi)
the protection of the public health and safety is maintained at all
times.
g)
No licence issued pursuant to Section 10 of this by-law shall be transferred.
h)
The holder of the licence shall permit the premises to be inspected at all
reasonable hours by Town officials referred to in this by-law.
i )
The holder of a licence shall be permitted to operate the place of amusement
andlor billiard or pool room between the following hours:
i )
Monday through Saturday inclusive
9:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m.
ii)
Sunday
12:30 p.m. to 11:OO p.m.
j)
The holder of the licence shall ensure that three or more persons shall not
stand in a group or near to each other on any street or sidewalk abutting the
premise.
k)
The holder of the licence shall ensure that no person or persons situate
themselves in such a manner as to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians
on outside streets, sidewalks or boulevards.
10.3 Exceptions
a)
This by-law does not apply to the following establishments:
i)
premises which are licensed under the Liquor Licence Act and its
primary use is not a place of amusement, billiard or pool room;
ii)
establishments which sell amusement machines, billiard or pool
tables provided that such machines and tables are not available on
the premises for use by the general public;
iii)
establishments where amusement machines only are made available
as an accessory use, provided that the floor area occupied by the
amusement machines does not exceed five (5) percent of the total
floor area of the establishment, but in no case shall the number of
machines exceed three (3);
iv)
premises with amusements that are licensed andlor operated by the
Ontario Lottery Corporation; and
v)
premises with amusements that are contrary to the Criminal Code of
Canada or prohibited by law.
Section 11
Carnivals, Circuses, Midways
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1 I Definitions
a)
"Carnival" shall mean and include without limiting the generality of the term
any travelling fair or festivity, exhibition of works.
b)
"Circus" shall mean and include without limiting the generality of the term
any travelling show of horses, riders, acrobats, clowns, performing animals,
trainers and other people.
C)
"Midway" shall mean and include without limiting the generality of the term
any mechanical andlor computerized rides, merry-go-rounds, switchback
railways, carousels, roller coasters and accompanying concession stands
and games.
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1.2 General Provisions
a)
No person shall operate a carnival, circus or midway within the Prescott
without first having obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
b)
The applicant for a licence must provide the following documents with the
application:
i
a duplicate copy or certified copy of adequate insurance with a
minimum of one million dollars liability ($1,000,000);
ii)
written permission from the Chief of Police;
iii)
written evidence that compliance will be made with the requirements
of the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville District Health Unit;
iv)
evidence of sponsorship by a recognized local organization or group
of people for a charitable purpose;
v)
the proposed dates, times of operation and location of the carnival,
circus or midway; and
vi)
any other information Council may request to ensure that the carnival,
circus or midway will be conducted in a safe, sanitary and lawful
manner.
c)
The holder of the licence shall be responsible for all waste disposal and
adequate washroom facilities unless otherwise being provided by a
personlorganization other than the licence holder.
d)
The carnival, circus or midway shall be operated in a safe and sanitary
manner and all animals performing or used in the carnival, circus or midway
shall be treated in an humane manner consistent with the Onfario Sociefy for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and any other federal, provincial or
municipal laws.
Section 12
Victualling Houses
12.1 Definitions
a)
"Victualling house" shall mean and include any premise where food is
prepared and/or offered for sale or sold to the public for immediate
consumption.
12.2 General Provisions
a)
No person shall keep or operate any victualling house without first having
obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
b)
No licence shall be issued until the applicant provides the Town with a copy
of a satisfactory report issued by the Medical Officer of Health indicating that
the premise is properly equipped for supplying and serving food to the public
in accordance to the Health Protection and Promotion Act and its
regulations.
c)
Any licence under Section 12 of this by-law may be revoked or suspended
at any time upon a report of the Medical Officer of Health stating that the
holder of the licence has failed to comply with the provisions of the Health
Protection and Promotion Act and its regulations.
12.3 Exceptions
a)
The following premises in Prescott are exempt from Section 12 of this by-
law:
i >
Hotels licensed under the Liquor Licence Act;
ii)
Private homes where boarders are kept under private arrangements;
iii)
Lodges, churches and other societies, services, clubs and
organizations operating without the purpose of gain andlor profit; or
iv)
premises where no food other than bottled drinks are offered for sale
or sold.
Section 13
Adult Entertainment
13.1 Definitions
"Adult entertainment parlour" means any premises or part thereof in which
are provided, in pursuance of a business, services designed to appeal to
erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations.
"Adult entertainment performer" means any individual who provides services
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations in an adult
entertainment parlour pursuant to a business, through performing, or through
being the subject of exhibition, viewing or an encounter.
"Business" includes any trade, calling or occupation.
"Certificate of proof of age" means an original or duly certified copy of a legal
birth certificate or other certificate or card issued pursuant to a statute or
regulation of the Government of Canada or of the Province of Ontario
attesting to the date of birth or age of the individual referred to therein.
"Operator" refers to any person who alone or with others operates, manages,
supervises, runs or controls an adult entertainment parlour, and "operate",
"operation" and other works of like import or intent shall be given a
corresponding meaning.
"Owner" includes a person who alone or with others has a right to possess
or occupy, or actually does possess or occupy, an adult entertainment
parlour and includes a lessee of an adult entertainment parlour or premises
upon which an adult entertainment parlour is located.
"Partial nudity" means clothed in a manner that leaves uncovered, or visible
through less than full opaque clothing any portion of:
i >
genitals or the pubic area;
ii)
buttocks; or
iii)
a breast, below the top of the areola, of a female person.
"To provide" includes to furnish, perform, solicit or give services designed
to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations.
i)
"Services" includes activities, facilities, performances, exhibitions, viewing
and encounters but does not include the exhibition of film approved under
the Theatres Act.
1)
"Services designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations"
includes:
i)
services of which a principal feature or characteristic is the nudity or
partial nudity of any person; and
ii)
services in respect of which the word "nude", "naked", "topless",
"bottomless", or "sexy" or any other word or any picture, symbol or
representation having like meaning or implication is used in any
advertisement.
13.2 General Provisions
a)
There shall be taken out by every person carrying on or engaging in or
intending to carry on or engage in the business of:
i )
adult entertainment performer;
ii)
operator of an adult entertainment parlour; or
iii)
owner of an adult entertainment parlour.
a licence from the Town authorizing them respectively to carry on their
respective business in the Town of Prescott, for which licence the person
obtaining the same shall pay to the Clerk at the time of taking out such
licence the fee fixed by this by-law.
b)
No person shall, in the Town of Prescott, act or perform as an adult
entertainment performer, or act as the owner or operator of an adult
entertainment parlour, or carry on or engage in any such business, without
first having obtained from the Town a licence for so doing.
c)
No person shall, in the Town of Prescott, except under the authority granted
by a licence issued under this by-law, engage in or carry on business as:
i)
adult entertainment performer;
ii)
operator of an adult entertainment parlour; or
iii)
owner of an adult entertainment parlour.
An owner of an adult entertainment parlour who is also the operator of such
parlour shall be required to be licensed under both classes of licence, and
to pay the fee in respect of both.
A separate licence shall be required in respect of each premises, building
or place used as or for the purpose of an adult entertainment parlour.
A person may apply to the Council for a licence granting authority to such
person to be engaged in or carry on one or more of the following classes of
businesses:
i)
adult entertainment performer;
ii)
operator of an adult entertainment parlour; or
iii)
owner of an adult entertainment parlour.
Despite subsection 13.2(f), no individual under the age of eighteen (18)
years may apply for or be licensed as an adult entertainment performer.
Ever person applying for a licence under subsection 13.2(f) shall provided
the following information:
i)
i i)
iii)
iv)
v )
vi)
vii)
viii)
name and address of the applicant;
name and address of individual signing the application form, and the
intended licensee, if not already provided in the application form;
name and address of the owner of any building, premises, or place
upon, in or from which any business is to be carried on pursuant to
the licence applied for;
any business name to be used in relation to the business if different
from the name of the applicant;
telephone number of the business;
nature of the class of business to be carried on pursuant to the
licence, in accordance to the provisions of this by-law;
particulars of the class and status of any licence or any other person
under the Liquor Licence Act in respect of any building, premises or
place, in or at which the business activities for which the licence is
sought is to be carried on or engaged in by the applicant;
any other information relevant to the application or the business to
which the occupation relates, as may be required by Council.
No person shall own or operate an adult entertainment parlour outside a
Commercial zone in accordance with the Town's zoning regulations.
j)
Every individual applying for a licence under this by-law shall, at the time of
making such application, produce to the Clerk a certificate of proof of age
relating to such individual, and shall include in the application form the
individual's name, the number and description of such certificate, and any
age or date of birth shown on it.
k)
Where the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the applicant shall
provide, on the application form, such information relating to the corporation
or partnership, respectively as may be required by the Council and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, such information shall include the
following:
i)
where the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of all
the partners;
ii)
where the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of all
officers and directors of the corporation, a list showing the name and
address of every shareholder of the corporation holding more than
10% of the equity shares of the corporation;
iii)
a list showing the name and address of every person having a
beneficial interest in the business of the applicant;
iv)
the name and address of every person having responsibility for the
management or operation of the business of the applicant.
1)
Where more than 10% of the equity shares in a corporation applying for a
licence are held by another corporation, the applicant shall include in the
application form such information pertaining to that corporation similar to that
required for the applicant, and the requirements of this subsection shall also
apply to that corporation.
m)
The requirements of this by-law with respect to an application for a licence
shall apply as well to an application for a renewal of a licence or for a new
licence to replace a licence previously terminated.
n)
An applicant for a licence under this section of the by-law is entitled to be
issued such licence unless:
i)
having regard to the applicant's financial position, the applicant
cannot reasonably be expected to be financially responsible in the
conduct of the applicant's business;
ii)
the past or present conduct of any person referred to in the
application affords reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant
will not carry on the business in accordance with the law and with
integrity and honesty;
iii)
the applicant, or any other person making an application or providing
information in support thereof on behalf of an applicant, makes a false
statement or provides false information in an application under this
section;
iv)
activities being carried on by the applicant, or to be carried on
pursuant to the licence sought are, or will be, in contravention of this
by-law or any other law;
v)
the premises, accommodation, equipment or facilities in respect of
which the licence is to be issued, are not, or will not be, in compliance
with this by-law or any other law; or
vi)
the applicant, where an individual, is under the age of eighteen (18)
years.
0)
i)
The Clerk shall make such investigations or inquiries with respect to
any application for a licence under this section, as he or she may see
fit, and may obtain such information relevant to such application as
he or she feels may be warranted, and may in the case of an
application for an adult entertainment performer where there does not
appear to be grounds pursuant to which Council might refuse to issue
a licence, pursuant to the criteria referred to in this section, issue
such licence in accordance with this by-law.
ii)
Where the investigation or any other information available to the
Clerk discloses reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant may
not be entitled to the issuance of a licence on any grounds referred
to in this by-law, or by reason of any other provision of this by-law or
applicable law, the Clerk shall refer the matter to the Council which
shall provide the applicant an opportunity for a hearing with respect
to the application, as required by law.
iii)
All applications for adult entertainment parlour owner licences and
operator licences shall be considered by Council.
p)
Every licence issued under this section of the by-law is personal to the
licensee and shall not be transferred or assigned.
q)
Notwithstanding subsection I
.3 of this by-law, the following provisions apply
in addition to section 13:
Where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that
any person has contravened any provisions of this by-law, or any
other law, including the Criminal Code of Canada, involving an
individual under the age of eighteen (18) years in or at an adult
entertainment parlour, such enforcement officer shall, in addition to
commencing any prosecution based upon such grounds, provide a
report in writing to the Clerk, and the Council may hold a hearing to
consider whether or not the licence of any person who or which owns
or operates such adult entertainment parlour should be revoked.
ii)
Where the Council concludes, after a hearing, that an individual
under the age of eighteen (I 8) years has been found at or in an adult
entertainment parlour, such conclusion may, in the in the discretion
of the Council, acting according to law, constitute ground for the
revocation of the licence of the owner or operator of such adult
entertainment parlour.
r)
No owner of an adult entertainment parlour shall permit any person other
than a licensed operator to operate such adult entertainment parlour.
s)
No owner or operator shall permit the provision of services designed to
appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations upon or at the adult
entertainment parlour owned or operated respectively by such person, by
any individual other than a licensed adult entertainment performer.
t >
No adult entertainment performer shall provide services designed to appeals
to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations in any adult entertainment parlour
unless the owner, and the operator are licensed as owner or operator
respectively under this by-law.
u)
No person not being the owner of an adult entertainment parlour shall
operate the adult entertainment parlour unless the owner of the adult
entertainment parlour is licensed as owner under this by-law.
No licensee or other person required to be licensed under this by-law shall,
in carrying on the business in respect of which such licence is required,
employ or use the services of any person required to be licensed under this
by-law or any other law unless such person is so licensed.
No owner or operator of an adult entertainment parlour:
i>
shall permit any individual under the age of eighteen (18) years to
enter or remain in the adult entertainment parlour or any part thereof;
ii)
shall permit any individual under the age of eighteen (1 8) years to act
or appear as an adult entertainment performer or to provide services,
at an adult entertainment parlour; or
iii)
shall provide services at an adult entertainment parlour to an
individual under the age of eighteen (1 8) years.
No individual under the age of eighteen (1 8) year shall act or perform as an
adult entertainment performer at any adult entertainment parlour.
Every owner and every operator of an adult entertainment parlour and every
adult entertainment performer shall provide a certificate of proof of age to
any enforcement officer who requests it.
Section 14
Boats for Hire
14.1 General Provisions
a)
No person shall operate a boat for hire without first having obtained from the
Town a licence for so doing.
b)
All boats used for hire shall meet current standards for the operation of such
boats and meet all marine, navigational and safety laws and regulations and
any other applicable laws.
c)
The owner of every licensed boat shall at all times keep his or her boat in
good repair. Upon breach of this provision, the Clerk shall notify the owner
thereof to cease operations until such time as the boat has been put in good
repair.
d)
A separate licence shall be required for each boat for hire.
e)
The following documents shall be submitted by the applicant when applying
for a licence:
i
a copy of comprehensive liability and boat insurance in the amount
of no less than $1,000,000;
ii)
a proposed operation plan, including where he or she proposes to
operate from, number of passengers, hours of operations.
iii)
a letter certifying that the operator, or in the case of more than one
operator, operators of the boat for hire are qualified to operate the
said boat for the purpose of transporting passengers, and
knowledgeable of the waterways to be used.
f )
Council reserves the right to determine the maximum number of boats for
hire based upon the total number of applicants, number of passengers and
market demands.
14.2 Exceptions
a)
Section 14 of this by-law does not apply to boats for hire for non-passenger
purposes.
Section 15
Enactment
This by-law being a consolidation of the Town's licensing by-law for certain businesses
and occupations is hereby enacted.
All previous licensing and regulating by-laws and resolutions of Council relating to the
certain businesses and occupations found in this by-law are hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS
3rd DAY OF APRIL, 1995
Schedule "A"
Schedule of Fees
(March 4, 1996')
Transfer of Licence
1.
Any licence $25.00 or greater, the transfer fee shall be $20.00.
2.
Any licence less than $25.00, the transfer fee shall be $10.00.
Section 2 - Transient Traders
1.
The annual fee for a transient trader's licence by a farmer, resident in Ontario who
offers for sale only that produce of his own farm shall be $5.00.
2.
The fee to be paid for a transient trader's licence to operate a business in the Town
of Prescott shall be $500.00.
Section 3 - Refreshment Vehicles
1.
The annual fee for a motorized refreshment vehicle licence shall be $500.00 per
vehicle.
2.
The annual fee for a motorized ancillary refreshment vehicle licence shall be
$500.00 per vehicle. When the applicant and owner of such canteen pays a
business tax to the Town of Prescott for premises used in connection with the
operation of the motorized ancillary refreshment vehicle, the annual fee shall be
$1 .OO per vehicle.
3.
The annual fee for a non-motorized refreshment vehicle licence shall be $200.00
per vehicle.
4.
The annual fee for a non-motorized ancillary refreshment vehicle licence shall be
$1 00.00 per vehicle.
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Council amended Schedule of Fees at meeting March 4, 1996. Various increases in licence
fees.
Section 4 - Salesman, Hawkers and Pedlars
1.
The annual fee for a salesman, hawkers and pedlars licence shall be $600.00. If
the application is submitted after June 30 of the year, the fee shall be $400.00 for
the remainder of the year.
2.
The fee for a "Specific Location Daily Licence" shall be $300.00 for the day
specified or consecutive days specified (maximum four days).
3.
Where an application is made for a salesman, hawkers and pedlars licence by a
bona fide charitable organization, The fee to be paid for such licence shall be $1 .OO
for the year in which it is issued or any part thereof.
Section 5 - Auctioneers
1.
That annual fee for an auctioneer's licence shall be $50.00.
2.
The auctioneer's licence fee for a daily auction evenffsale shall be $25.00.
Section 6 - Second Hand Goods
1.
The annual fee for a second hand goods licence shall be $25.00.
Section 7 - Garage, Lawn or Yard Sales
1.
There is no charge for a garage, lawn or yard sale.
Section 8 - Taxis
1.
The annual fee for a taxi-cab owner's licence shall be:
- for the first vehicle, $75.00, and
- for each additional vehicle, $50.00.
2.
The annual fee for a taxi-cab driver's licence shall be $30.00.
Section 9 - Cartage Vehicles
1.
The annual fee for a cartage vehicle licence shall be:
- for the first vehicle, $60.00, and
- for each additional vehicle, $40.00.
Section 10 - Places of Amusement, Billiards and Pool Rooms
1.
The annual fee for a place of amusement licence shall be $200.00.
2.
The annual fee for a billiard or pool room licence shall be $200.00.
3.
The annual fee for both (place of amusement and billiard/pool room) licences shall
be $350.00.
Section 11 - Carnivals, Circuses and Midways
1.
The fee for a carnival, circus and/or midway licence shall be $35.00 per day or part
day the licensed carnival, circus and/or midway is operating in Prescott.
Section 12 - Victualling Houses
1.
The annual fee for a victualling house licence shall be $20.00.
Section 13 - Adult Entertainment Parlours
1.
The annual fee for an adult entertainment parlour owner's licence shall be $300.00.
2.
The annual fee for an adult entertainment parlour operator's licence shall be
$300.00.
3.
The annual fee for an operator and owner licence if the operator and owner are the
same person shall be $500.00.
4.
The fee for an adult entertainment performer licence shall be $25.00 for a period
of one year from the date of issuance.
Section 14 - Boats for Hire
1.
The annual fee for a boat for hire licence shall be $35.00.
By-Law 3-95
Licensing By-Law for Businesses/Occupations
Schedule "A"
k
Schedule of Fees
(April 3, 1 995)
Transfer of Licence:
1.
Any licence $25.00 or greater, the transfer fee shall be 10.00.
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2.
Any licence less than $25.00, the transfer fee shall e $5.00.
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Section 2 - Transient Traders:
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1.
The annual fee for a transient trader's
y a farmer, resident in Ontario who
offers for sale only that produce of
shall be $5.00.
2.
The fee to be paid for a transient
licence to operate a business in the Town
of Prescott shall be $500.00.
Section 3 - Refreshment Vehicles /
1.
The annual fee for a motori d refreshment vehicle licence shall be $500.00 per
vehicle.
f
2.
The annual
otorized ancillary refreshment vehicle licence shall be
the applicant and owner of such canteen pays a
Prescott for premises used in connection with the
refreshment vehicle, the annual fee shall be
for a non-motorized refreshment vehicle licence shall be $50.00 per
vehicle.
nual fee for a non-motorized ancillary refreshment vehicle licence shall be
~ectio'l4 - Salesman, Hawkers and Pedlars
1.
The annual fee for a salesman, hawkers and pedlars licence shall be $500.00. If
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By-Law 3-95
Licensing By-Law for Businesses/Occupations
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the application is submitted after June 30 of the year, the fee shall be
the remainder of the year.
2.
The fee for a "Specific Location Daily Licence" shall be
specified or consecutive days specified (maximum four days).
3.
Where an application is made for a salesman, hawkers
licence by a
bona fide charitable organization, The fee to be paid for
for the year in which it is issued or any part thereof.
Section 5 - Auctioneers
1.
That annual fee for an auctioneer's licence
2.
The auctioneer's licence fee for a daily
be $10.00.
Section 6 - Second Hand Goods
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1.
The annual fee for a second hand goo@cence shall be $25.00.
Section 7 - Garage, Lawn or Yard Sales /
1.
There is no ch
or yard sale.
Section 8 - Taxis
1.
The annual fe
licence shall be:
- for the first v
- for each add
2.
The annual fe
icence shall be $25.00.
Section 9 - Cartag
ehicles
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fee for a cartage vehicle licence shall be:
vehicle, $40.00, and
vehicle, $30.00.
By-Law 3-95
Licensing By-Law for Businesses/Occupations
Section 10 - Places of Amusement, Billiards and Pool Rooms /
1.
The annual fee for a place of amusement licence shall be $150.0 p'
2.
The annual fee for a billiard or pool room licence shall be $15 . 0.
P"
3.
The annual fee for both (place of amusement and
room) licences shall
be $250.00.
Section 11 - Carnivals, Circuses and Midways /
1.
The fee for a carnival, circus andlor midway lieen
hall be $25.00 per day or part
day the licensed carnival, circus andlor midwa s operating in Prescott.
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Section 12 - Victualling Houses
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1.
The annual fee for a victualling house li nce shall be $20.00.
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Section 13 -Adult Entertainment Parlou r'
1.
The annual fee for an adult ente
nment parlour owner's licence shall be $250.00.
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2.
The annual fee for an
parlour operator's licence shall be
$250.00.
3.
The annual fee for
and owner licence if the operator and owner are the
same person shall
4.
The fee for an a
t entertainment performer licence shall be $25.00 for a period
of -/he
date of issuance.
Section 14 - Boa for Hire
The an al fee for a boat for hire licence shall be $35.00.
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SCHEDULE "DM
APPLICATION FOR TAXI-CAB DRIVER'S LICENCE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT
Date
The Mayor and Council
Corporation o f the Town o f Prescott
Dear Sirs:
I
wish t o make application f o r a taxi-cab d r i v e r ' s licence.
PLEASE PRINT ALL ANSWERS:
(Surname)
(Given Names)
(Home Address)
(Telephone No .)
Previous Address
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you applied for, or hold, an independent owner's o r cab owner's licence f o r the
Corporation o f the Town o f Prescott?
If YES, name o f cab.
If NO, f o r whom do vou intend t o drive?
F u l l o r
. .
~ i c e n c e
Date o f
Height
* * * *
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part time?
No.
Yrs. D r i v i n g Experience
-
-
. . .
B i r t h
Place o f B i r t h
Marital Status
weight
Hair
Eyes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever been convicted o f :
A criminal offence?
Dangerous o f careless d r i v i n g ?
Fa i
1 i n g t o remain?
Impaired Driving?
An offence under the Liquor Control o r Liquor Licence Acts?
Had your driver's licence suspended?
Have you any unpaid judgments against you resulting from the operation o f a motor
vehicle?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I,
understand that t4 complete t h i s application, I must submit two (2) l e t t e r s o f refer-
ence, and that i f the taxi-cab d r i v e r ' s licence i s granted, I
must n o t i f y the Chief o f
.Police i n ,writing i f I change my address o r place o f employment as a cab driver.
APPROVED BY:
Chief o f Pol i c e
Applicant's
Signature
A f t e r approval o f the Chief o f Pol ice, the 1 icence fee s h a l l be paid t o the Clerk -
Coordinator.
For O f f ice Use On1 v
Badge No.
Issued
BY
Rev .84Jan27/mjm
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cate