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 "answer": "The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario has 7 adopted bylaws on file: Amusement Arcades Licensing By-law No. 2003-50; Licensing of Peddlers and Food Vendors By-law No. 2018-67; Pawnbrokers Licensing By-law No. 2003-52; Pay Day Loan Licensing By-law No. 2019-164; Plumbers Licensing By-law No. 2003-54; Sign By-law No. 2017-35; Taxis and Ridesharing By-law No. 2011-161, verified 2026-08-23.",
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 "municipality": "Sault Ste. Marie",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
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