Business License Bylaw 2017-24 (Office Consolidation, consolidated to Bylaw 2019-13)
Whitehorse, Yukon
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OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
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CITY OF WHITEHORSE
BYLAW 2017-24
A bylaw to provide for the licensing and regulating of businesses in the City of
Whitehorse
WHEREAS section 247 of the Municipal Act (R. S. Y. 2002) provides that council may
by bylaw impose and collect business licenses and fees, inspection fees, parking fees,
recreation fees and other fees, utility charges, fines and penalties as considered
necessary; and
WHEREAS section 247 of the Municipal Act provides that council may by bylaw take
into revenue fines, interest on deposits and investments, any charges for the operation
of any services or utilities under the control of Council, and any other funds the
municipality may acquire; and
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to license and regulate businesses carried on or
operated within the City for, amongst other reasons, the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the City of Whitehorse;
NOW THEREFORE, the council of the municipality of the City of Whitehorse, in open
meeting assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT TITLE
1.
This bylaw may be cited as the "Business License Bylaw".
APPLICATION
2.
This bylaw applies to any person conducting business within the municipal
boundaries of the City of Whitehorse.
3.
Wherever the singular or masculine is used in this bylaw, they shall be construed
as being the plural or feminine or vice versa.
SEVERABILITY
4.
If any section, subsection, clause, sub-clause or phrase of this bylaw is for any
reason held to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by the decision of any court
or competent jurisdiction, that section, subsection, clause, sub-clause or phrase
shall be struck from the bylaw and its severance shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this bylaw.
INTERPRETATION
5.
In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires,
"ADULT" means a person who is over 19 years of age.
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"ADULT BOOK, ADULT MAGAZINE or ADULT VIDEO means any book,
magazine, movie or video medium primarily appealing to or designed to primarily
appeal to erotic or sexual appetites, or which depicts violence or cruelty.
"AGENT" means a person vested with authority to represent or act for others.
"AMUSEMENT PARK" means any premises where mechanical, electrical, or
other devices or exhibits are designed for entertainment of the public.
"APPLICANT" means a person who applies for a license or renewal of a license.
"BUSINESS" means:
(1)
a commercial, merchandising or industrial activity or undertaking;
(2)
a profession, trade, occupation, calling or employment; or
(3)
an activity providing goods or services.
"BYLAW" means this bylaw and all appendices forming part of this bylaw, and
includes any amendments thereto.
"CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION" means a corporation, trust, or organization
registered as a charity under the federal Income Tax Act for the purpose of
conducting charitable activities such as relief of poverty, advancement of
education, advancement of religion, or certain other purposes that benefit the
community. The income from a charitable organization cannot be used for the
personal benefit of any of its members, shareholders, or governing officials.
"CHILD" means a person who is, or without evidence to the contrary, appears to
be, under the age of twelve years.
"CIRCUS" means a large, public entertainment, typically presented in one or
more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring a variety of
performances by acrobats and other performers.
"CITY" means the City of Whitehorse.
"CITY MANAGER" means the City Manager of the City of Whitehorse.
"COUNCIL" means the duly elected council of the City of Whitehorse.
"DESIGNATED OFFICER" means an employee of the City of Whitehorse, or an
authorised representative as designated by the City Manager.
"DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESPERSON" means any person who, whether as
principal or agent:
(1)
goes from door-to-door and offers goods, wares or merchandise for sale;
or
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(2)
offers or exposes for sale to any person by means of samples or
merchandise to be afterwards delivered or shipped into the City, other
than as a mail order business or a wholesale or retail dealer in such
merchandise having a permanent place of business in the City.
"GARAGE SALE" means the occasional sale of second-hand household goods
belonging to the owner or tenant of residential premises as an accessory use
only to the residential dwelling.
"INTER-MUNICIPAL LICENSE" is an Inter-Municipal Business License issued by
any municipality signatory to the Inter-Municipal Business License Agreement
negotiated between the City and other Yukon municipalities.
"LICENSE" means any business license issued pursuant to this bylaw.
"LICENSED PREMISES" means an establishment holding a Government of
Yukon Liquor Board license to sell or distribute liquor.
"LICENSEE" means the holder of a current license under this bylaw.
"LICENSE FEE" means a fee payable for a license under Appendix "A" of the
Fees and Charges Bylaw.
"MINOR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES" means operations conducted within the City
that involves minimal operating activities and revenue. These operations include
artists who sell their products at special events and party plan activities (e.g.
Tupperware; Fifth Avenue Jewellery, etc.).
"MOBILE VENDOR" means an independently operated vehicle, structure, or
mobile food vending apparatus occupying public or private space typically for the
purpose of providing food and beverages, retail products, or services for
commercial sale by a business entity, in an outdoor setting to either passers-by
or seated patrons.
"NET FLOOR AREA" means the floor area of a building or structure, or part
thereof measured from the glazing line or interior walls whether above, below, or
at grade excluding attics, boiler rooms, common corridors, electrical vaults,
elevators, mechanical rooms, stairwells, and toilets.
"NON-PROFIT SOCIETY" means a group registered with the Government of
Yukon as a non-profit society (in good standing) under the Societies Act.
"NON-RESIDENT BUSINESS" means any business other than a Resident
Business.
"OWNER" includes, but is not limited to, any person who directly or indirectly
owns any interest in a corporation or partnership that runs a business or
corporation.
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"OPERATOR" means a person who owns or operates a business, whether or not
the business is licensed pursuant to this bylaw.
"PAWN SHOP" means a business that receives goods held as security for an
advance of money.
"PERSON" means an individual, a corporation, an association or a partnership.
"PREMISES" means a store, office, dwelling unit, warehouse, factory, building,
enclosure, yard or other place occupied or capable of being occupied, by any
person for the purpose of carrying on any business.
"PUBLIC LAND" means land that is owned by the City of Whitehorse.
"RESIDENT BUSINESS" means any business which operates from a fixed
location within the Yukon or any Door-to-Door Salesperson or Mobile Vendor
which is operated by a person residing within the Yukon for six (6) consecutive
months immediately prior to the date of application for a business license.
"RESTRICTED GOODS" means cannabis and cannabis-containing products.
(Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019)
"RETAIL SALES/WHOLESALE OUTLETS" means all businesses offering goods,
wares and merchandise for sale.
"RETAIL SERVICES-RESTRICTED" means the use of premises for the retail
sale of restricted goods to the general public, and includes on-site storage to
support the operations of those premises. (Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019)
"SEASONAL LICENSE" means a business operating for a maximum of six (6)
consecutive months per year and includes but is not limited to mobile vendors,
contractors, consultants, tour operators, charter operations, and seasonal rental
accommodations.
"SECOND HAND STORE" means a business that sells previously owned goods
except from a bottle depot, wholesale dealer, or garage sale, and excludes
goods donated, books, magazines, comic books, or other similar publications,
furniture, rugs, clothing, sports equipment, crafts, building supplies, auto parts
other than stereo systems, large electrical appliances such as refrigerators, and
household goods such as cutlery, dishes, glassware, lamps, or other similar
items, recycling, used cars, or any other goods declared exempt by the
Designated Officer.
"STANDARD LICENSE" means a business license that is issued for a 12 month
period.
"TRADE NAME" means the name supplied by an applicant and used to identify a
business to patrons.
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"VENDING MACHINES" means a machine that dispenses small articles including
food, drinks, or other products when a coin, bill, or token is inserted.
"YOUNG PERSON" means a person who is, or without evidence to the contrary,
appears to be, twelve years of age or more, but under 19 years of age.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6.
The Designated Officer is delegated the authority to grant licenses pursuant to
the provisions of this bylaw.
7.
The Designated Officer is delegated the authority to refuse, suspend or revoke
licenses under this bylaw after giving the applicant or licensee, as the case may
be, written notice of the proposed decision.
8.
The Designated Officer shall,
(1)
ascertain as far as reasonably practicable that all information furnished by
an applicant in connection with an application for a license or transfer of
license is true in substance and fact;
(2)
prepare and issue all licenses pursuant to the terms of this bylaw;
(3)
inspect as often as necessary all premises licensed or required to be
licensed pursuant to the provisions of this bylaw in order to ascertain that
such premises comply with the said provisions; and
(4)
prosecute any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this bylaw.
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSE APPLICATIONS
9.
No person shall operate any business within or partly within the City without first
having obtained a City of Whitehorse Business License and paid the license fee.
10.
Any person, company or organization operating a business as defined in this
bylaw shall require a business license.
11.
A non-profit organization that is charging for services or selling goods is
considered a business, and shall require a business license and pay the
applicable license fee.
12.
Before the issuance or renewal of a license, an applicant must submit to the City:
(1)
an application in a form established by the City;
(2)
the license fee;
(3)
a trade name certificate from Yukon Government Community Services if
the applicant is naming the business anything other than their name;
(4)
a letter of compliance from the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and
Safety Board if the applicant is employing anyone other than themselves
or the company is registered as a limited (Ltd.) company;
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(5)
a letter of approval from Yukon Government Health and Social Services if
the business relates to any kind of food service or personal service;
(6)
proof of liability insurance as detailed in section 40; and
(7)
any other information required pursuant to this bylaw.
13.
Every license issued pursuant to this bylaw shall be valid only with respect to the
address of the business stipulated thereon and a separate license is required for
each location where a business operates within the City.
14.
A valid license will permit a business to carry on the specific activities described
in the license application. A licensee must not carry on activities which
contravene the provisions of their license or any provisions of this bylaw.
15.
A license issued under this bylaw is not transferable from one person,
organization or business to another unless authorized by a Designated Officer
under section 39 of this bylaw.
16.
No person shall interfere with or obstruct the Designated Officer in the
performance of any duties.
SEPARATE LICENSE
17.
Where there is more than one separate and distinct business activity operating in
or from one premise, each business shall be deemed a separate business and
shall require a separate license.
18.
The Designated Officer may use discretion to determine whether a business
activity falls within an existing license or whether a new license is required.
19.
Where there is more than one separate and distinct trade name displayed within
one premise, each trade name shall be deemed to indicate the operation of a
separate business, for which a separate license is required.
20.
Where an umbrella organization such as a farmer's market, tradeshow, or craft
fair charges for the use of their space, they shall be required to obtain a business
license. Participants who are selling goods at these events are also required to
obtain their own license.
EXEMPT FROM LICENSE
21.
A license is not required for:
(1)
a registered charitable organization;
(2)
a non-profit organization that does not conduct business activities;
(3)
a performance, concert, exhibition, cultural event or entertainment for
which the entire proceeds, above actual expenses, are devoted to a
charitable organization;
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(4)
a performance, concert, exhibition, cultural event or entertainment held in
a public theatre or other establishment that holds a current business
license;
(5)
a garage sale;
(6)
rental property management services involving three or less rental units,
offices, suites, rooms, or spaces within the City;
(7)
political events and canvassing; and
(8)
temporary fundraising activities.
22.
The Designated Officer may use discretion when determining whether a
particular organization, group or entity is exempt from obtaining a business
license.
LICENSE TERM
23.
A standard business license required by this bylaw is issued for a 12 month
period and shall expire 12 months from the date of issue.
24.
A seasonal business license required by this bylaw is issued for a six month
consecutive period.
25.
The City shall not issue a renewal notice for seasonal business licenses upon the
expiration of the license term.
LICENSE FEE
26.
A license is not valid until it has been issued by the Designated Officer and the
license fee has been paid.
27.
An applicant for a license must pay to the City the applicable license fee for that
business as set out in Appendix 'A' of the City of Whitehorse Fees and Charges
Bylaw. No license shall be issued until the fee is paid.
28.
The applicable license fee must be paid:
(1)
at the time of application for the original business license; and
(2)
on or before the expiration date of the current license if the business is to
be carried on beyond the date when the current license expires.
29.
The holder of a valid City of Whitehorse business license shall not be entitled to a
refund once the license has been issued.
30.
The licensee shall notify the Designated Officer of any change regarding the
business license and as a result of the change, shall pay any additional fees
required by this bylaw or any other bylaw/Legislation.
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31.
Where the holder of an existing license applies for an additional license, the fee
payable for the additional license shall be adjusted so that the renewal date for
the additional license falls on the same renewal date as the applicant's existing
license.
32.
Where license fees are calculated on a square metre basis, the area shall be
calculated based on the net floor area of the business commercial space.
33.
Council may review the business license fees on an annual basis to ensure that
they are reflective of annual inflation, are comparable to other municipalities, and
are reflective of City business license operating expenses.
CONDITIONAL LICENSES
34.
Where the Designated Officer issues a license subject to certain conditions, the
license shall be endorsed with the particulars of such conditions.
LICENSES SUBJECT TO OTHER BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS
35.
A license issued under this bylaw is not to be deemed to be a representation by
the City to the licensee that the business or proposed business complies with any
or all applicable bylaws or other enactments, and the licensee shall ensure
compliance with bylaws and other enactments. Where the licensee is found to be
in violation of any other bylaw or enactment, the Designated Officer shall cancel
the license and not refund the license fees.
TRANSFER OF LICENSE
36.
Where a licensee makes application to change the place of business, the
Designated Officer may, upon the payment of the prescribed transfer fee and the
surrender of the original license, issue a replacement license reflecting the
address of the new place of business.
37.
A licensee must notify the Designated Officer in writing of any change in the type
or nature of the business, and any change in the location or ownership of the
business.
38.
No replacement license shall be issued in accordance with this bylaw where the
premises to which the applicant wishes to transfer the license do not comply with
the requirements of all applicable bylaws, or the proposed use of those premises
would not comply with the requirements of the said bylaws.
39.
Where a licensee makes application to transfer the license to another person or
to change the name of the business, the Designated Officer shall, upon receipt of
required documentation and payment of the prescribed transfer fee and the
surrender of the original license, issue a replacement license in the name of the
transferee.
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LIABILITY INSURANCE
40.
All applications for any business being conducted on public land shall supply
proof of valid public liability insurance in an amount of at least two million dollars
($2,000,000.00). The City may require public liability insurance at a higher rate at
its sole discretion. The licensee is required to maintain such insurance in force
throughout the period that the business license is in effect. The City shall be
included as an additional insured and shall be provided 30 days prior notice of
cancellation on all general liability policies.
POSTING OF LICENSE IN PREMISES
41.
Every licensee shall post the business license in a prominent and conspicuous
location to which the public has access, at the place of business for which the
license was issued. Where a licensee has no premises within which to post the
license, the licensee shall produce the license when required to do so during
business hours by a Designated Officer.
42.
Upon request from the general public, every licensee shall produce a copy of
his/her current business license.
INSPECTIONS
43.
A licensee shall permit a Designated Officer to enter and inspect any business
premises for the purpose of determining compliance with this bylaw.
44.
Upon request by the Designated Officer, all licensees shall produce all
documents related to the business including the license, proof of insurance, and
any other certification or letters of approval.
45.
No person shall attempt to prevent, obstruct or hinder the Designated Officer
from making an inspection authorized by this bylaw.
REFUSAL OF LICENSE
46.
A Designated Officer may refuse to issue a license if:
(1)
The applicant fails to meet the requirements of this bylaw for the license;
(2)
The applicant has failed to pay any fee required by this bylaw;
(3)
The applicant has been convicted of an indictable offense under the
Criminal Code of Canada and the Designated Officer, based on
reasonable grounds, determines that it is in the public interest to do so;
(4)
The applicant has been convicted of an offence under any municipal
bylaw or any federal or Yukon enactment with respect to the licensed
business, or with respect to the business premises, and the Designated
Officer, based on reasonable grounds, determines that it is in the public
interest to do so;
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(5)
Upon inspection, the Designated Officer determines that the premises do
not comply with the requirements of any municipal bylaw or any federal or
Yukon enactment;
(6)
Any information furnished by an applicant in connection with an
application for a license or transfer of license is found to be untrue in
substance or fact;
(7)
The applicant has failed to pay a fine imposed by a Court for a
contravention of this bylaw; or
(8)
In the opinion of the Designated Officer, based on reasonable grounds, it
is in the public interest to do so.
47.
The Designated Officer may refuse to issue a license after giving notice, with
reasons for the refusal, in writing to the applicant and after giving the applicant an
opportunity to be heard.
48.
Personal service of the notice of refusal and opportunity to be heard and the
refusal issued after hearing by the Designated Officer, is not required where an
applicant by reasonable effort cannot be found.
49.
In the event the Designated Officer refuses to issue a business licence, written
notice of the refusal shall be sent to the applicant within 10 business days,
setting out the reasons for the refusal and the time period for appealing.
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSE
50.
A Designated Officer may suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:
(1)
is convicted of an indictable offense under the Criminal Code of Canada
and the Designated Officer, based on reasonable grounds, determines
that it is in the public interest to do so;
(2)
is convicted of an offence under any municipal bylaw or Federal or Yukon
enactment with respect to the business for which the business is licensed,
or with respect to the premises named in the business license, and the
Designated Officer, based on reasonable grounds, determines that it is in
the public interest to do so;
(3)
has been guilty of misconduct in respect of the business or the premises
named in the business license that warrants suspension or revocation on
the basis that it is in the public interest to do so;
(4)
has ceased to meet the conditions prerequisite to the issuance of the
business license or the premises named in the business license do not
comply with the requirements of any municipal bylaw or any federal or
Yukon enactment; or
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(5)
has, in the opinion of the Designated Officer, conducted the business in a
manner, performed a service in a manner, or sold, offered for sale,
displayed for sale or distributed anything that may be harmful or
dangerous to the health or safety of any person.
APPEAL
51.
In the event that a business license is refused, suspended or revoked under this
bylaw, the applicant or licensee may appeal the refusal, suspension or revocation
in writing to Council within 30 days after the license was refused, suspended, or
revoked, and Council may grant the request for the issue or reinstatement of the
business license.
52.
The right of appeal shall terminate unless written notice of the appeal is received
by Council within 30 days of the refusal, suspension or revocation.
SPECIFIC BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Adult Book, Adult Magazine or Adult Video
53.
Persons who offers adult books, adult magazines, or adult videos for sale, rent,
or lease in any premises where such items are on display to the public shall
place such items:
(1)
At a distance not less than 1.5 metres above the floor; and
(2)
In display cases in such manner that only the title is displayed; and
(3)
In display cases that are within clear view of the area where payment is
made for purchased items.
54.
No person shall provide any adult books, adult magazines, or adult videos to any
child or young person.
Door-to-Door Salesperson
55.
All applications for a door-to-door salesperson business license where the
operator visits private residential dwellings door-to-door must be accompanied by
a Royal Canadian Mounted Police "Consent to Release of Information" form for
the purpose of performing a criminal record check.
56.
No door-to-door salesperson business license where the operator visits private
residential dwellings door to door shall be issued to any person who has been
convicted under the Criminal Code of Canada for an offense relating to:
(1)
any sexual offence or an offence tending to corrupt public morals; or
(2)
an offence relating to robbery or extortion;
(3)
any other offence the Designated Officer believes should disqualify the
person in the public interest.
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57.
For door-to-door salesperson businesses with more than one salesperson, the
company shall be required to register with the Yukon Government Community
Services Department and have Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and
Safety Board coverage for each salesperson.
58.
Each salesperson within a door-to-door salesperson business shall be required
to undergo a criminal records check.
59.
Each salesperson of a door-to-door salesperson business shall carry a City-
issued identification card.
60.
Each salesperson is required to display to any person with whom they are
conducting business a copy of the business license and identification card.
Goods Offered for Sale on Streets or Public Land
61.
No person shall display, store, or accumulate goods or merchandise which are
offered for sale or intended to be offered for sale on any street, sidewalk,
boulevard, or other public land unless authorised in advance by the Designated
Officer.
62.
Where goods or merchandise are found stored on a street, sidewalk, boulevard
or public land, a Designated Officer may take said goods or merchandise into
custody and cause them to be taken to a safe and suitable place, and the said
goods or merchandise shall not be released to the owner thereof until the said
owner or his agent has paid all costs and charges incurred in the removal and
storage of the goods.
63.
Goods or merchandise taken into custody that is not reclaimed within three
months may be offered for sale by public auction.
64.
At the discretion of the Designated Officer the temporary display and sale of
merchandise or goods by licensed businesses on sidewalks directly adjacent to
their place of business may be allowed, subject to other City bylaws and policies.
65.
Mobile Vendors are not permitted to display goods or merchandise which are
offered for sale or intended to be offered for sale on a street, sidewalk or
boulevard, or other public land other than at pre-determined locations authorised
in advance by the City.
Minor Business Operations
66.
The discretion of whether a business falls within the minor business category is
left to the Designated Officer.
Mobile Vendors
67.
Mobile vendors who sell food and beverages are required to submit Yukon
Government Health and Social Services approval for new licenses and renewals.
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68.
All applications for a mobile vendor shall submit written permission from the
property owner where the vehicle, structure or apparatus is located on.
Pawn Shops and Second Hand Stores
69.
All applications for a Pawn Shop or Second Hand Store business license shall be
accompanied by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police "Consent to Release of
Information" form for the owner and operator of the Pawn Shop or Second Hand
Store business, for the purpose of performing a criminal record check.
70.
No Pawn Shop or Second Hand Store business license shall be issued where
any owner or operator of the business has been convicted under the Criminal
Code of Canada or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of:
(1)
an offence relating to possession or sale of stolen property; or
(2)
an offence relating to robbery or theft; or
(3)
an offence relating to the trafficking of drugs or narcotics.
Retail Services-Restricted
(Added by Bylaw 2018-40 passed July 23, 2018)
71.
No person shall hold a license as a Retail Services-Restricted business unless
the person is the registered owner or lessee of the licensed premises. (Bylaw
2018-40 passed July 23, 2018)
72.
A license for a Retail Services-Restricted business must not be transferred to
another person without prior approval from the Designated Officer under a
separate application process for the new license holder. (Bylaw 2018-40 passed
July 23, 2018)
73.
A person who applies for a license to carry on a Retail Services-Restricted
business shall submit, together with the requisite fees, an application in a form
acceptable to the Designated Officer and the following documents:
(1)
a copy of a valid licence to sell restricted goods issued by the Yukon
Liquor Corporation;
(2)
contact information for a responsible person or persons available to be
contacted at any time;
(3)
the certificate of title or the lease for the business premises; and
(4)
such other documents as may be required by the Designated Officer.
(Section 73 amended by Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019)
74.
No person shall advertise or promote the use of cannabis in any manner by
which the advertising or promotion may reasonably be seen or heard by a child
or young person who is outside the business premises of a Retail Services-
Restricted business. (Bylaw 2018-40 passed July 23, 2018)
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75.
Signs for Retail Services-Restricted businesses are restricted to no more than
two fascia or window signs, each sign not exceeding 3.0m2 in area. Signs may
not include graphics which display or identify a cannabis product or accessory.
The business name is to be predominantly displayed at all public access points
of the Retail Services-Restricted business. (Bylaw 2018-40 passed July 23, 2018)
76.
No person shall install security bars or roll down shutters on the outside of doors
or front windows, or within one meter of the inside face of front windows,
comprising part of a Retail Services-Restricted business. (Bylaw 2018-40 passed
July 23, 2018)
77.
Retail Services-Restricted business activity is not permitted between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. the following day. (Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019)
Vending Machines
78.
Any person operating more than three vending machines within the City shall be
required to purchase a business license.
79.
No business license shall be required with respect to:
(1)
Vending machines which serve or vend only products produced by the
owner of the vending machine or his employees; or
(2)
Coin operated washers, dryers, or other laundry equipment provided by
the owner of any apartment, boarding house, or rooming house or tourist
facility for the exclusive use of the residents thereof; or
(3)
Coin operated vehicle-washing equipment provided for the exclusive use
of residents at a tourist facility.
Vehicle for Hire Companies
80.
All applications for a business license for a Vehicle for Hire Company shall be
accompanied by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police "Consent to Release of
Information" form for the owner and operator of the Vehicle for Hire Company, for
the purpose of performing a criminal record check.
80.
No business license for a Vehicle for Hire Company shall be issued where any
owner or operator of the business has been convicted under the Criminal Code
of Canada or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of:
(1)
any sexual offence;
(2)
an offence relating to homicide, kidnapping, or abduction;
(3)
an offence relating to robbery or extortion; or
(4)
an offence relating to the trafficking of drugs or narcotics.
Office Consolidation of
Business License Bylaw 2017-24
Consolidated to Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019
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PENALTY
81.
Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of this bylaw commits an
offence and is liable, upon summary conviction, to:
(1)
a voluntary fine under section 20 of the Summary Convictions Act, issued
in respect of an offence specified in Appendix "A" attached hereto and
forming part of this bylaw;
(2)
a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) where proceedings
are commenced pursuant to the summary conviction provisions of the
Criminal Code of Canada; or
(3)
a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) where proceedings are
commenced pursuant to the Summary Convictions Act of the Yukon.
REPEAL
82.
Bylaw 2013-23, including all amendments thereto, is hereby repealed.
COMING INTO FORCE
83.
This bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing thereof.
FIRST and SECOND READING:
July 24, 2017
THIRD READING and ADOPTION:
August 7, 2017
ORIGINAL BYLAW SIGNED BY:
"Betty Irwin"
Betty Irwin, Deputy Mayor
"N. L. Felker"
Norma L. Felker, Assistant City Clerk
Business License Bylaw 2013-23
Consolidated to Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019
APPENDIX "A"
VOLUNTARY FINES
Section
Ticket Description
Penalty
Sections 9,
10 and 11
Operate business without a license
$200.00
Section 14
Contravene a provision of the license or bylaw
$200.00
Section 16
Obstruct officer in performance of duties
$200.00
Section 30
Fail to notify of change in business license
$100.00
Section 37
Fail to notify of a change in business
$100.00
Section 41
Fail to display a license in public view
$50.00
Section 43
Fail to allow inspection
$400.00
Section 44
Fail to provide license or documentation
$200.00
Section 45
Obstruct inspection
$400.00
Section 53
Adult material improperly displayed
$200.00
Section 54
Adult material provided to child or young person
$200.00
Section 58
Fail to undergo criminal records check (Door-to-door sales)
$400.00
Section 59
Fail to carry City ID (Door-to-door sales)
$200.00
Section 61
Unauthorized display, storage, or accumulation of goods
$200.00
Section 65
Display goods or merchandise at unauthorized locations
$200.00
Section 68
Fail to submit written permission for mobile vending
$100.00
Section 74
Advertise or promote cannabis use outside premises
$200.00
Section 77
Operate a business during restricted hours
$400.00
Section 78
Operate vending machines without business license
$200.00
(Appendix "A" amended by Bylaw 2019-13 passed April 8, 2019)