Noise Bylaw No. 2020-04 — full text

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## 6:00 p.m. If permission has been obtained from the Village to extend the hours for the use or operation of amplification equipment at any outdoor public event in accordance with section 8 of this Bylaw, amplification equipment may be used at the event during the extended hours. - (g) Permitted Premises: Any unreasonably loud or excessive noise in a permitted premise or in a patio area which is part of the permitted premises which can be heard in a residential district and which unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort of persons in the residential district. ## EXEMPTIONS 7. Sounds caused by the following are exempt from the prohibitions set out in this Bylaw: 2. (a) The reasonable sounding of any bell by a church or other religious organization. 3. (b) The reasonable sounding of any bell, siren, whistle or similar device by a school or other educational institution. 4. (c) The reasonable sounding of any bell, chime or similar device or the use or operation of any musical instrument by a charitable organization soliciting donations. 5. (d) A parade for which a permit has been obtained from the Town. 6. (e) An outdoor political rally, public protest, demonstration, religious service, memorial service or other similar gathering. 7. (f) The construction, repair and maintenance of streets, bridges, sidewalks, alleys, water mains, storm sewer mains, sanitary sewer mains, electrical facilities and any other works by or on behalf of the Village. 8. (g) The snow removal of streets on behalf of the Village and residential private driveways and alleys. ## EXTENSION OF HOURS FOR OUTDOOR PUBLIC EVENTS 8. (1) The Village may, upon written application, grant permission to extend the hours during which amplification equipment may be used at an outdoor public - (2) In exercising its authority pursuant to subsection (1), the Village may grant its permission with or without conditions. ## OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 9. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), every person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction: 2. (a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than $10,000.00 for each day during which the offence continues; 3. (b) in the case of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.00 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each day during which the offence continues. - (2) Every person who uses engine brakes in contravention of Section 6(d) of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction: 5. (a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $10,000.00 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than $10,000.00 for each day during which the offence continues;  - (b) in the case of a corporation, to a fine not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $25,000.00 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than $25,000.00 for each day during which the offence continues. - (3) In default of payment of a fine imposed under either Subsection (1) or Subsection (2), the individual convicted may be imprisoned for a term of not more than one year. - (4) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (1) and Subsection (2) in the case of a person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw for the first time, a Peace Officer/ Bylaw Enforcement Officer may issue a notice of violation to that - (b) The notice of violation shall provide that, if the person pays the sum of: (i) $250.00 in the case of a violation of Section 6(d); or (il) $100.00 in the case of any other violation; within 14 calendar days of the date of the notice of violation, the person shall not be prosecuted for the contravention. - (c) The fine may be paid: (i) in person, during regular office hours, to the Village of Caronport, P.O. Box 550, Caronport, SK SOH 0SO - (ii) by mail addressed to the Village of Caronport, P.O. Box 550, Caronport, SK SOH OSO. - (5) Notwithstanding Subsection (4), if it is, in the opinion of a peace officer, in the public interest to compel a person who has contravened a provision of this Bylaw for the first time to appear before a justice under this Bylaw, the peace officer may issue a summons that requires the person to appear before a justice without the alternative of paying the specified amount to - (6) If, in the opinion of a prosecutor it is appropriate, the prosecutor may, on or before the court appearance date, permit the person mentioned in Subsection (5) to pay the specified amount to avoid prosecution. - (7) A person who contravenes this Bylaw is guilty of an offense and liable to a fine of not less than $200.00 and not more than $500.00. ## SEVERABILITY 10. A determination of invalidity or unconstitutionality by a court of competent jurisdiction of any provision of this Bylaw shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this Bylaw. ## COMING INTO FORCE This Bylaw shall come into force on the 16th day of July, 2020.      Emment SASHATCHENIN Read a third time and adopted by the Council of the Village of Caronport on the //&t day of July -. 2020. Certified a true copy of Bylaw #2020-04 adopted by the Village of Caronport on the 167 day of July 2020. inctbelbas: Village of Caronport Finghallag