Business License

CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE OFFICE CONSOLIDATION BYLAW C-1064 A Bylaw of the City of Grande Prairie for the Licensing and Regulation of Businesses within the City of Grande Prairie (As Amended by Bylaw C-1064A, C-1064B, C-1064C, C-1064E C-1064F, C-1064G, C-1064H, C-1064I, C-1064J and C-1064K) WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the City of Grande Prairie, in the Province of Alberta deems it necessary to regulate and license businesses and industries operating within the corporate limits of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: SHORT TITLE 1. This Bylaw may be cited as the “Business License Bylaw”. PART I - INTERPRETATION DEFINITIONS 2. (1) In this Bylaw, the following terms will have the following definitions: (a) “Application” means a written application for a Business License and includes an application to renew, transfer or amend a Business License. (b) “Business” means: (i) a commercial, merchandising or industrial activity or undertaking; (ii) a profession, trade occupation or calling or; (iii) an activity providing goods and services; and includes, without limitation, the businesses described in Schedule “A”. (c) “Business License” or “License” means any Business License issued pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw. (d) “Business location” means the premises used or occupied by any person in the conduct of a business. (e) “Chief License Inspector” means the person appointed to that position by the City, or the designate of that person. (f) “City” means the City of Grande Prairie or, where the context permits, the area contained within the corporate boundaries of the City of Grande Prairie.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 2 (g) “Clerk” means the Legislative Services Manager of the City or their designate. (Bylaw C-1064H - June 18, 2018) (h) “Committee” means the Infrastructure and Protective Services Committee of the City. (Bylaw C-1064H - June 18, 2018) (i) “Criminal Record Check” means a criminal record check obtained from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or other Police Service. (Bylaw C-1064C - September 22, 2008) (j) “Driving Record” means the driving record of a motor vehicle driver issued by or under the authority of the Province of Alberta. (k) “License Inspector” means a License Inspector employed by the City, a Peace Officer and, where the context permits, includes the Chief License Inspector. (l) “Non-profit Organization” means a society or other entity which operates primarily for the benefit of the public and includes, without limitation: (i) church or other religious organization; (ii) service club; (iii) community, veteran’s, or youth organization; and (iv) a social, sport or fraternal club or organization. (m) “Non-Resident Business” means a business which has not been established or the principals of which have not been resident in the City for a period of at least six (6) months prior to the date of application for a Business License. (n) “Peace Officer” means any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a Peace Officer and a Bylaw Enforcement Officer of the City. (Bylaw C-1064C - September 22, 2008) (o) “Person” includes an individual, a group of individuals, a corporation, firm, partnership, proprietorship, association, society and co-operative organization. (p) Deleted by Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019. (q) “Separate Business Entity” means for the purposes of the Cannabis Retail Store Business License a distinct legal entity or any form of undertaking business that takes one (1) of the following forms: (i) An individual; (ii) A corporation, with or without share capital, that is not traded on a public exchange;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 3 (iii) A corporation with shares that are traded on a public exchange; (iv) A non‐profit corporation; (v) An Indian Band; (vi) A partnership (general or limited) of individuals, corporations, Indian Bands or any combination thereof; (vii) A joint venture of individuals, corporations, Indian Bands, or any combination thereof; or (viii) Any other form of legal entity or form of undertaking business. (r) “Violation Ticket” means a violation ticket as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedures Act (Alberta). (Bylaw C-1064I - September 10, 2018) (2) Terms which are not defined in this Bylaw will, where the context permits, have the meanings assigned to them in the City’s Land Use Bylaw. (3) Any reference to legislation of Canada or the Province of Alberta is deemed to include a successor legislation. PART II - LICENSE PROVISIONS NECESSITY FOR LICENSE 3. (A) No Business shall operate in the City unless in compliance with any Federal, Provincial or Municipal statute, regulation or Bylaw. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) 3. (1) No person shall engage in or operate within the City any business described in Schedule “A” or a Non-Resident Business unless that person holds a Business License authorizing the engagement in or operation of that business. (2) A person engaging in or operating a Non-Resident Business which is not described in Schedule “A” requires a Non-Resident General Business License. (3) A License is not valid if the fee prescribed by this Bylaw is not paid. (4) A separate Business License is required for each business location. (a) The City will issue a maximum of one (1) Business License for Cannabis Retail per Separate Business Entity. (Bylaw C-1064I - September 10, 2018) (5) Business Licenses to carry on two or more businesses by one person may be issued on one form of license, provided that the identity of each business and the proper license fee for each are shown on such form. Each business shall, however, be deemed to be separately licensed.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 4 (6) Applicants for Business Licenses shall comply with the regulatory requirements stipulated in Schedule “A” by delivering the appropriate document or documents to the Chief License Inspector. (7) The fees payable for Licenses issued are in accordance with Bylaw C-1395, Schedule “A”. (Bylaw C-1064K - July 2, 2019) EXEMPTIONS 4. (1) No Business License is required by: (a) a non-resident business whose only business activity is the supply or delivery of wholesale or bulk goods to a resident business; (b) any person who is an employee of another person who holds a Business License or a person or other entity not required to obtain a license pursuant to this Section 4, unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw; (c) any person under the age of eighteen (18) years providing individual light duty occasional services such as paper deliveries, baby sitting, yard work and snow shovelling; and (d) any non-profit organization. (2) For the purposes of section 4(1)(b), an “employee” is a person who is paid a salary or wage with respect to which there are deductions for any of Income Tax, Canada Pension Plan or Employment Insurance. APPOINTMENT, AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CHIEF LICENSE INSPECTOR AND LICENSE INSPECTOR 5. (1) The City shall appoint a Chief License Inspector and may employ one or more other License Inspectors. (2) The Chief License Inspector and the License Inspectors are authorized to: (a) administer and enforce this Bylaw; (b) approve or refuse Business License applications, either with or without conditions; (c) cancel, suspend, alter, add conditions to, or revoke any Business License where it is deemed to be appropriate; (d) issue a minor variance or exemption from the terms of this Bylaw where it is deemed to be appropriate; (e) inspect or investigate any business to determine whether it is in compliance with this Bylaw;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 5 (f) issue orders requiring compliance with this Bylaw; (g) initiate and conduct prosecutions for violations of this Bylaw; and (h) collect Business License fees on behalf of the City. APPLICATION PROCESS 6. (1) Every application: (a) for a Business License; (b) to amend a Business License; (c) to transfer a Business License to another person; and (d) to renew a Business License; shall be made in writing and submitted to the Chief License Inspector. (2) An applicant for a Business License shall make application to the City on the form prescribed by the Chief License Inspector and furnish such additional information as a License Inspector may, from time to time require. (3) An applicant shall not submit any information with respect to an application which is false, misleading, incomplete or inaccurate. (4) Every application pursuant to Section 6(1) shall be processed and a decision made within thirty (30) days of the date it is received by the City. (5) The holder of a Business License shall apply to the Chief License Inspector for an amendment to the license if there is any change in: (a) the business location; (b) the owner of the business; (c) the telephone or fax number of the business; (d) the name of the business; or (e) the type of business carried on. (6) If a person ceases to carry on the business for which a Business License is granted, that person shall immediately notify the Chief License Inspector. POSTING OF LICENSE 7. (1) A Business License shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the business location so that it is visible to the customers of the business.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 6 (2) A Business License issued with respect to a business that is not conducted at a fixed location shall be carried on the person of the licensee or in or on the vehicle or apparatus from which such business is conducted and shall be shown to a License Inspector upon demand. (3) All Business Licenses remain the property of the City. PREREQUISITES FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE 8. (1) A Business License shall not be issued: (a) if the applicant has failed to provide all the information required or requested under this Bylaw; (b) to any applicant not properly licensed or approved or otherwise not in compliance with any Federal, Provincial or Municipal statute, regulation, Bylaw or other requirement; or (c) if the Chief License Inspector has determine that it is inappropriate to issue a license to an applicant where the safety, health or welfare of the public may be at risk due to the issuance of a license. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (2) A Business License is not valid until it has been signed by a License Inspector. LICENSE FEES AND DURATION OF LICENSE 9. (1) Every applicant for a License shall pay the license fee in accordance with Bylaw C-1395, Schedule “A”. (Bylaw C-1064K - July 2, 2019) (2) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Bylaw, every Business License shall expire at 12:00 o’clock midnight one (1) calendar year from the date it is issued. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE 10. (1) The Chief License Inspector may revoke or suspend a Business License if: (a) the person to whom the license is issued contravenes any Federal, Provincial or Municipal statute, regulation, directive or Bylaw, including this Bylaw, in the course of carrying on the business covered by the license; (b) in the opinion of the Chief License Inspector, there are just and reasonable grounds to suspend or revoke a Business License; or (c) any certification, authority, license or other document of qualification under any Federal, Provincial or Municipal statute, regulation or Bylaw required for the operation of the business covered by the license is suspended, cancelled, terminated or surrendered effective on the date of the suspension, cancellation, termination or surrender.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 7 (2) Upon a Business License being suspended or revoked, the holder shall be notified: (a) by personal service of a notice on the holder; or (b) by mailing a notice to the holder by registered mail to the holder’s business location or residential address noted on the application for the Business License. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (3) A notice of suspension or revocation of a Business License shall be deemed to be received on the date of service or five (5) working days after the date it is mailed. (4) Upon receiving a notice of suspension or revocation of a Business License, a person shall cease to carry on the business with respect to which the license was issued. TRANSFER OF LICENSE 11. (1) A Business License may be transferred from one location to another location or from one person to another person with consent of a License Inspector and provided that the transfer fee, in accordance with Bylaw C-1395, Schedule “A” is paid. (Bylaw C-1064K - July 2, 2019) APPEALS 12. (1) Any person who is affected by a decision of a License Inspector, other than a decision to issue a violation ticket, may appeal to the Committee by delivering to the Clerk, a notice of appeal in the form prescribed by the City within fourteen (14) days of the date of the decision. (2) If the Clerk determines that a notice of appeal is not properly completed, he or she shall notify the appellant and the appellant shall correct the notice of appeal within three (3) days, failing which the notice of appeal will be deemed to be invalid. (3) Upon confirming that a notice of appeal is complete, the Clerk shall: (a) arrange for the Committee to hear the appeal; and (b) notify the appellant in writing of the date, time and place of the appeal hearing. (4) An appeal shall be heard by the Committee within forty-two (42) days of the date upon which a properly completed notice of appeal is received by the Clerk. (5) In an appeal hearing, the Committee shall hear the appellant, the License Inspector or his designate and any other person who, in the opinion of the Committee, is affected by the decision. The Committee may accept any other evidence or information deemed pertinent to the subject matter of the appeal. (6) The Committee may uphold, vary, or reverse a decision of a License Inspector. (7) The Clerk shall advise an appellant of the outcome of the appeal within seven (7) days of the decision being rendered by the Committee.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 8 PART III - SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN BUSINESSES ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY 13. (1) No owner, operator or any person working in an adult entertainment facility shall: (a) permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to enter or remain in any such facility; (b) display adult video tapes or sexually explicit material so that it is visible from outside the facility; or (c) display any sign or other form of advertisement that indicates that sexually explicit displays, shows or material will be available in the facility. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (2) The owner or operator of an adult entertainment facility shall post and keep posted at every entrance to the facility, signs sufficient to indicate clearly to any person approaching or entering the facility, that no person under the age of eighteen (18) years is permitted to enter or remain in such facility. (3) No owner or operator of an adult entertainment facility shall display adult videotapes or sexually explicit material in such a manner so as to be visible from outside the facility. AMUSEMENT ARCADES AND BILLIARD ROOMS 14. (1) The owner and the manager of an amusement arcade or billiard room shall provide proper and adequate continuous supervision and control of the premises on which the business is carried on at all times when the same are open to the public. (2) At all times when an amusement arcade or billiard room is open to the public either the owner or a manager shall be personally present on the premises. (3) No person under the age of fourteen (14) years shall be permitted on the premises of an amusement arcade or billiard room between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on days when schools are open, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. (4) The owner or manager of an amusement arcade or billiard room shall require any person who is not fourteen (14) years of age or older, or who fails or refuses to prove that he or she is fourteen (14) years of age or older and who is not accompanied by a parent or guardian, to leave the amusement arcade or billiard room. AUCTIONEERS 15. (1) Every auctioneer shall keep proper books of account which shall include the name and address of every person: (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (a) from whom any property is bought by the auctioneer;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 9 (b) authorizing the auctioneer to sell any property; or (c) leaving property with the auctioneer. (2) Upon receiving any property, every auctioneer shall give to the person from whom the property is obtained a receipt stating the time and date such property was received and a full description of every article received and the auctioneer shall keep a duplicate record. (3) Every auctioneer shall keep all property bought by him for a period of five (5) days, exclusive of Sundays or statutory holidays, from the date it is purchased separate and apart from any other property of the auctioneer and during such period the auctioneer shall permit that property to be examined and inspected at any time during business hours by a License Inspector who may be accompanied by any other person who might be able to identify any articles reported or suspected of having been stolen. This section shall not apply to: (a) goods or chattels purchased from or to be sold for a bona fide resident householder or an established merchant by the auctioneer if such goods or chattels are situated in the premises of such householder or merchant; or (b) horses and other livestock. (4) An auctioneer, who buys or takes on consignment items of merchandise that are readily portable such as radios, clocks, jewellery and miscellaneous electrical goods from a person who is not known to the auctioneer, shall fill out, at the time of purchase or taking on consignment, a form on which particulars of the merchandise and the proposed vendor are set forth and such form shall be delivered to the License Inspector within forty-eight (48) hours of the time of purchase or taking on consignment. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (5) Every auctioneer shall allow all books and records kept by him pursuant to this Bylaw to be open at all times during business hours for inspection by a License Inspector. AUTO WRECKER 16. (1) An auto wrecker shall keep a book or record in a form acceptable to the Chief License Inspector in which shall be permanently recorded at the time any property is acquired, the following information: (a) the date and time of day the property is acquired; (b) the full name and address as confirmed by identification, of the person from whom the acquisition is made; and (c) a detailed description of the property acquired. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019)BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 10 (2) An auto wrecker shall not accept any property from any person actually or apparently under the age of eighteen (18) years or from any person who fails to identify himself for the purposes of the records required to be kept pursuant to Subsection (1). (3) The permanent record described in Subsection (1), must be available at all times on demand of a License Inspector. (4) Any auto wrecker who believes or has reason to believe that any property in his possession is stolen or fraudulently obtained shall immediately notify the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION 16.1 (1) A cannabis production and distribution facility shall adhere to all applicable Federal and Provincial policy, procedures and guidelines as they relate to cannabis production and distribution. (2) A cannabis production and distribution facility will ensure that a proper HVAC system capable of effectively filtering odours is installed, maintained and operational. (Bylaw C-1064H - June 18, 2018) CANNABIS RETAIL STORE 16.2 (1) A cannabis retail store shall adhere to all applicable Federal and Provincial policy, procedures and guidelines as they relate to cannabis production and distribution. (2) Cannabis Retail Store hours of operation: (a) A cannabis retail store may set its hours of operation between the maximum allowable hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday. Store may operate reduced hours; (b) City Council has the authority to reduce or increase hours of operation; (c) A cannabis retail store must be closed: (i) on Christmas Day (December 25); and (ii) at all times other than the hours endorsed for cannabis sales on the license. (3) A cannabis retail store shall deliver, within 30 days of the previous quarterly period to the Chief License Inspector, in the manner specified by the Chief License Inspector, a report on the gross volume of cannabis sold during the previous quarterly period for each cannabis retail store the licensee operates in the City. (Bylaw C-1064H - June 18, 2018)BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 11 CIRCUSES/CARNIVALS 17. (1) The person in charge of any circus or carnival shall, before the circus or carnival opens for public admission, provide to a License Inspector full information as to all exhibits and performances as the License Inspector may require. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATIONS 18. (1) Any person who has been issued one construction/renovation license is not required to obtain any additional construction/renovation license or licenses. DELIVERY SERVICES 19. (1) The operator of a delivery service shall, upon request, deliver to the Chief License Inspector, a list of those persons employed in the business and/or a list of all vehicles used in the business. (2) Any vehicles, including bicycles, used in the operation of a delivery service, shall prominently display, for identification purposes, the name of the operator of the business and a unit number on each vehicle. ESCORT SERVICES, BODY RUB PARLORS AND EROTIC ENTERTAINMENT 20. (1) In this Section 20: (a) “Body Rub” means kneading, manipulating, rubbing, touching, tapping or stimulating, by any means, a person’s body or part of it, but it does not include medical or therapeutic massage treatments given by a person duly licensed or registered as a massage therapist under the laws of Alberta of this Bylaw; and (b) “Specified Premises” means the premises named in the Business License. (2) An escort service, body rub parlour, or erotic entertainment agency shall: (a) use only persons licensed under this Bylaw as escorts, body rubbers and erotic entertainers; (b) carry on businesses only from an office at the specified premises and all records pertaining to the business shall be maintained and kept at the specified premises; (c) maintain all telephone lines used in the business on the specified premises and not “call forward” to any other premises; (d) not display any sign or other form of advertisement that suggests or indicates that the specified premises are a place where sexual intercourse or any other form of sexual gratification is offered;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 12 (e) not display or distribute any advertisement or business card that suggests or indicates that the services provided include sexual intercourse or any other form of sexual gratification; (f) not advertise its services until a license has been issued; (g) keep on the specified premises a register in which the following are legibly and permanently written: (i) each client’s name; and (ii) the fee charged to the client. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (h) keep on the specified premises a current list of all persons employed; (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (i) produce to a License Inspector upon demand any written record required to be kept or maintained under this section; (j) allow inspection of the specified premises by the License Inspector at all times when the business is in operation; (k) provide a list of services to be offered, performed or solicited and the respective fees to be charged for such services; (l) not permit or allow any telephone to be used for the purpose of advertising or soliciting any person to use the services provided; (m) not permit or allow the use of any camera, photographic device, projection device or recording device in the specified premises; and (n) not operate or carry on business between the hours 2:30 o’clock in the morning and 7:00 o’clock in the morning of the same day. (3) Every escort, body rubber and erotic entertainer shall obtain a Business License. (4) An applicant for a license to carry on a business as an escort, body rubber or erotic entertainer must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (5) All escort, body rubber and erotic entertainer Business Licenses shall expire on December 31st of each year unless otherwise specified by a License Inspector. (6) Each escort, body rubber and erotic entertainer shall carry his or her Business License on his or her person and produce it when requested to do so by a License Inspector. (7) No Business License issued pursuant to this section is transferable.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 13 (8) An escort service requires a separate Business License for each name under which it advertises or carries on business. GARAGE SALES 21. (1) A maximum of two garage sales, each for a period not exceeding three days, in any calendar year may be conducted on any private residential property without a Business License. HAWKERS AND PEDDLERS 22. (1) Seven clear days prior to the commencement of his or her business operation, a hawker or peddler shall provide the following information to the City: (a) the names and addresses of the persons comprising the sales crew, including their temporary or permanent places of residence in the City; and (b) the license number of each sales person assigned by the Province of Alberta. (2) Not more than four (4) employees should be allowed under each hawker or peddler’s license. (3) Deleted by Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019. MASSAGE THERAPY 23. (1) A Business License shall not be issued to a massage clinic unless a massage therapist is licensed by his or her respective professional body. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) MECHANICAL TRADES 24. (1) If a person has been issued one (1) mechanical trade license, that person is not required to obtain any additional mechanical trade license. MOBILE VENDING UNITS 25. (1) Mobile vending units shall only carry on business at locations approved by a License Inspector. SECONDHAND DEALERS 26. (1) A secondhand dealer shall not acquire any secondhand goods from any person: (a) appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (b) under the age of eighteen (18) years without the written consent from that person’s parent or guardian; orBYLAW C-1064 PAGE 14 (c) without first reviewing two (2) pieces of identification, one of which has a picture of the person to confirm the identity and age of the person. (2) A secondhand dealer shall not alter, repair, dispose of, sell, exchange, trade, or deal with, secondhand goods for five (5) days, exclusive of Sundays or statutory holidays, from the date such goods are acquired. Those goods shall be kept at the business location separate from other goods and will be available for inspection by a License Inspector and any person authorized by a License Inspector upon demand. (3) A secondhand dealer shall keep written records of all goods bought, and such records shall include the full name, current address and a full description of the goods bought, including serial numbers. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (4) A secondhand dealer shall produce upon the demand of a License Inspector a written record of all goods bought and sold during the previous year. (5) A secondhand dealer may sell secondhand goods within five (5) days of receipt with the written approval of a License Inspector. (6) A secondhand dealer shall only carry on business at the location identified on the Business License. TAXI, LIMOUSINE AND AIRPORT SHUTTLE LICENSES 27. (1) In this section: (a) “Accessible Taxi” means a vehicle which is specially equipped to accommodate the transportation of persons with physical disabilities and has been approved as an Accessible Taxi by the Chief License Inspector; (b) “Chauffeur” means a licensed driver of a taxi and/or limousine with a valid Chauffeur Permit; (c) “Chauffeur Permit” means an operator’s permit and/or license issued by the City of Grande Prairie; (d) “Dispatch Office” means an office space as approved by Chief License Inspector for the purpose of operating a taxi service; (e) “Fleet” means a minimum of seven (7) taxis, owned or operated under each taxi broker license; (f) “Hybrid Electric Taxi” means a type of hybrid vehicle which combines internal combustion engine propulsion system with electric propulsion system and has been approved as a Taxi by the Chief License Inspector;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 15 (g) “Limousine” means any full size luxury class vehicle, as approved by the Chief License Inspector, and not equipped with a taximeter; (h) “Limousine Broker” means an owner of a limousine business; (i) “Limousine Broker License” means a license issued by the Chief License Inspector under this Bylaw, authorizing a person to operate a limousine business; (j) “Owner” means the registered owner (as indicated on the Alberta Vehicle Registration Certificate) of the motor vehicle used as a Taxi or Limousine; (k) “Taxi” means a vehicle used to transport passengers and their baggage, on request, to a stated destination, equipped with a taximeter; (l) “Taxi Broker” means an owner of taxi business; (m) “Taxi Broker License” means a license issued by the Chief License Inspector under this Bylaw, authorizing a person to operate a taxi business; (n) “Taximeter” means a device which calculates the fare to be charged for use of a taxi on the basis of distance travelled, time elapsed, or both; and (o) “Vehicle Permit” means the City identification permit issued under this Bylaw for attachment to a motor vehicle for use as a taxi or limousine. Taxi Broker and/or Limousine Broker License (2) An applicant for a Taxi Broker license or a Limousine Broker license shall provide to the Chief License Inspector: (a) a list of the motor vehicles to be used by the applicant; and (b) a list of all chauffeurs to be employed or engaged by the applicant or otherwise used in the applicant’s business, including their full names, addresses and Alberta driver’s license numbers. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (3) A broker requires a separate Business License for each name under which the broker carries on business. (4) Every Taxi Broker shall maintain a dispatch office and provide a dispatch system, which ensures a staffed twenty-four (24) hour a day dispatch to all taxis either by radio or electronically from a central office or other location as approved by the Chief License Inspector. (5) (a) A Taxi Broker shall maintain a fleet of a minimum of seven (7) taxis operating under each taxi broker’s license;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 16 (b) If a Taxi Broker’s fleet falls below the minimum of seven (7) taxis, the Taxi Broker shall within twenty-four (24) hours notify the Chief License Inspector of the number of taxis currently in the fleet; (c) A Taxi Broker will have thirty (30) days from when the fleet dropped below the minimum taxi level to increase the fleet back to the minimum number of seven (7) taxis, or as specified by the Chief License Inspector if exigent circumstances are believed to exist. (6) A broker shall inform the Chief License Inspector within seventy-two (72) hours of any addition to or deletion from any list provided pursuant to Subsection 27(2). (a) In the case of a change to the information provided as per Subsection 27(2)(b) the broker shall inform the Chief License Inspector of the reason why the chauffeur is no longer employed. (7) A broker shall at all times ensure that all vehicles owned by or affiliated with them are clean, in good condition, and mechanically maintained so as to be safe and suitable for use. Chauffeur Permit (8) No person shall operate a taxi or limousine in the City unless that person is in possession of a valid chauffeur permit issued by the City. (9) All chauffeur permits shall expire at midnight on December 31st of each year. (10) Every Taxi and Limousine Broker shall ensure that each person employed in operating any taxi or limousine is in possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and a valid chauffeur permit. (11) No person shall operate a taxi or limousine unless his or her chauffeur permit is openly displayed at all times in the vehicle in such a manner as to be visible to passengers. (12) The Chief License Inspector shall consider the driving record and criminal record, of any applicant for a chauffeur permit, and shall refuse or revoke the same, if in his or her opinion, the applicant is unfit to operate a taxi or limousine. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (13) No chauffeur permit or renewal shall be issued to any person who: (a) in the opinion of the Chief License Inspector, has been convicted of an excessive number of offences under the Traffic Safety Act and regulations, or any successor legislation, and/or any Bylaw of the City. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (14) Deleted by Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 17 (15) Every Taxi and Limousine Broker shall, deliver to the Chief License Inspector, in the manner specified, by the 3rd day of each month, a list of chauffeurs employed by that person as of the last day of the preceding month. (16) A person applying for a chauffeur’s permit must have either resided within the City of Grande Prairie for at least thirty (30) days or be able to demonstrate geographic knowledge of the City to the satisfaction of the Chief License Inspector. Taxi or Limousine Vehicle Permits (17) A Taxi or Limousine Broker and/or owner shall obtain a vehicle permit for each taxi or limousine operated by that person. (18) All taxi and limousine vehicle permits shall expire at midnight on April 30th of each year. (19) An applicant for a taxi or limousine vehicle permit shall provide the City with: (a) proof that each such vehicle is registered and insured as required by the Province of Alberta; (b) a City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services Inspection Certificate and a Government of Alberta Out of Province Record of Inspection Form completed not more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of application; and (c) any other information related to ensuring that the vehicle meets City specifications. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (20) A valid vehicle permit shall be affixed to the taxi or limousine and no person shall use a license or allow it to be used by any other person or with respect to any vehicle other than the one for which the license was issued. (21) No person shall operate a taxi or limousine without a valid permit affixed to the vehicle. Inspections and Quality (22) A License Inspector may at any time inspect any taxi or limousine to determine the following: (a) the validity of the taxi or limousine vehicle permit; (b) the validity of the operator’s chauffeur permit; (c) test to confirm accuracy of a taximeter; (d) the mechanical condition of the vehicle; or (e) standards of repair and cleanliness of the vehicle.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 18 (23) The owner and/or operator shall at all times ensure that all vehicles owned by or operated by them are clean, in good condition, and mechanically maintained so as to be safe and suitable for use. (24) A License Inspector may at any time require a taxi or limousine to be inspected by a motor vehicle service centre designated by the City, at such time and place as that Chief License Inspector may designate and the vehicle owner shall deliver such taxi or limousine at the time and place so designated. All costs of the mechanical inspection shall be paid by the vehicle owner. (25) Where a Peace Officer believes, on reasonable and probable grounds, that an offence has been committed under this bylaw in relation to a taxi or limousine the Peace Officer may seize that vehicle and cause it to be removed, and stored at a suitable location. Taximeters (26) A Taxi Broker shall ensure that each of his or her vehicles is equipped with a taximeter properly adjusted and sealed. (27) Every Taxi Broker shall deliver to the Chief License Inspector, in the manner specified, a copy of the broker’s rate structure and rates by the 3rd day of each month, or whenever the taxi rates change. (28) The Taxi Broker shall ensure: (a) the taximeter is in a location and illuminated such that the fare can be read at all times by passengers in the front and rear seats of the taxi; and (b) that no person shall operate a taxi where a taximeter is not properly adjusted and sealed. (29) A taxi operator shall not charge more than the amount of the taxi fare shown on the taximeter. (30) A taxi operator shall not operate a taxi where the taxi fare shown on the taximeter differs from the rates displayed on the taxi in accordance with Subsection 27(32)(e). Taxi Identification (31) (a) A Taxi Broker shall register with the City the colour scheme/graphic design of the taxis operated by that broker; and (b) A License Inspector may reject a proposed colour scheme/graphic design. (32) Each taxi shall: (a) be the same colour scheme/graphic design which has been registered with the City by the Taxi Broker;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 19 (b) prominently display on each side of its exterior the name and phone number of the Taxi Broker; (c) prominently display on each side of and the rear of the exterior of the taxi a vehicle identification number in lettering not less than ten (10) centimetres in height; (d) display on its roof an illuminable dome light; and (e) display on each rear door window, in a format approved by the License Inspector, the current taxi fares shown on the taximeter. (33) No person shall operate a taxi in the City with a colour scheme/graphic design or identification marking of a taxi company that such person does not work for or is not affiliated with. (34) If a vehicle licensed as a taxi ceases to be licensed as a taxi for any reason, its owner shall ensure that all markings of any kind upon or within it, which serve to identify it as a taxi, are removed within seven (7) days of the date on which it ceases to be licensed as a taxi. Chauffeurs Responsibilities (35) The Chauffeur of each taxi and limousine in the City shall: (a) have a reasonable knowledge of the City; (b) be neat and clean in person and dress; (c) be civil and well behaved to any passenger being transported; (d) promptly keep all appointments or engagements and shall not knowingly accept any engagements that he or she is incapable of fulfilling; (e) take proper care of all baggage and personal property delivered to him or her for conveyance, and shall deliver such property as directed; (f) after delivering a passenger to his or her destination, inspect the vehicle to determine whether or not the passenger has left any property and, if property is found, take all reasonable steps to return it to the owner; (g) deliver to the City within forty-eight (48) hours all property whose owner is unknown; (h) not transport a greater number of passengers than the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended capacity; (i) not knowingly, or negligently misinform or deceive any person as to: (i) the time, place, arrival or departure of any public conveyance; or (ii) location of any place, structure or building;BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 20 (j) drive all passengers (unless otherwise directed) to their destinations by the most direct route practicable; and (k) whenever requested by a passenger, issue a receipt for the amount of the fare paid by such passenger; (l) accept payment of the posted rate by cash, debit or accepted credit card, as posted on the taxi; (m) provide a quiet atmosphere; (n) allow travel with an assistance dog or portable mobility aid; and (o) notwithstanding Subsection 27(41), have the right to refuse to transport a passenger: (i) to protect the driver’s, or any passenger’s, health or safety; (ii) if the passenger is acting in an offensive or aggressive manner; (iii) if the passenger refuses to provide a deposit, if requested; or (iv) to avoid contravening a law. (36) Every Taxi Broker or operator shall, upon being requested by a License Inspector, advise the address of any place to or from which any passenger has been driven for audit purposes or complaint investigations. (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019) (37) Upon the request of a License Inspector, a Taxi Broker or owner, as the case may be, shall advise the name and address of the operator of any taxi owned by him or her at any particular time. (38) No Taxi Broker, owner or chauffeur shall suffer or permit a radio scanner or similar device capable of monitoring the radio signals of any other taxi to be in a dispatch office or taxi. (39) Every Taxi Broker shall report to the Chief License Inspector any collision causing damage to any vehicle listed in Subsection 27(2)(a) no later than seventy-two (72) hours after a collision. (40) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, a taxi in respect of which there is not a subsisting taxi vehicle permit may be operated in the City provided that: (a) the passenger or passengers in the taxi are picked up at a location outside the City; (b) the operation of the taxi while carrying passengers in the City is restricted to proceeding directly from the place where the taxi enters the City to a single location where all passengers are dropped off. (41) A chauffeur shall not refuse to serve any person because of his or her race, colour or creed.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 21 (42) (a) For the purposes of this subsection, the following terms will have the following definitions: (i) “Off-duty” means any time other than on-duty time; (ii) “On-duty” means any time that a chauffeur is: (A) checking in or preparing reports at the start or end of a work shift; (B) inspecting, servicing, repairing or washing a taxi; (C) driving a taxi; (D) waiting for a fare; (E) participating in loading or unloading a taxi; (F) working as a dispatcher or any other duty that is considered to be duties associated with working for the taxi broker; and (G) includes time spent working under more than one company; (b) Every chauffeur shall have not less than eight (8) consecutive hours off duty in any twenty-four (24) hour period; (c) Every Taxi Broker shall maintain a log at all times when each chauffeur started and ended their on-duty times. (d) Every Taxi Broker shall retain the log referred to in Subsection 27(42)(c) for a minimum of one (1) year; (e) Every Taxi Broker shall, not later than the 3rd day of each month, deliver to the Chief License Inspector, in the manner specified by the Chief License Inspector, a copy of the log as of the last day of the preceding month; (f) Where a Taxi Broker is required to produce a log and fails to do so, as required in Subsection 27(42)(e), the taxi broker is guilty of an offence; (g) A person who knowingly falsifies or enters false information into a log, required in this subsection, is guilty of an offence; (h) When a Peace Officer has reasonable and probable grounds that a chauffeur has not had the required off-duty time referred to in Subsection 27(42)(b), the Peace Officer may prohibit the chauffeur from being on-duty to a maximum of eight (8) consecutive hours; (i) A chauffeur who does not follow the prohibition in Subsection 27(42)(h) is guilty of an offence; (j) A Peace Officer may enter any facility or vehicle and inspect records for the purpose of determining whether a taxi broker or a chauffeur have complied with this subsection.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 22 Advertising (43) Advertising material on taxi vehicles shall be approved by the Chief License Inspector. Limousines (44) No person operating a limousine shall operate on a fixed or scheduled route. (45) No limousine operator or owner shall: (a) stand his or her limousine in any public place or public parking lot except while under hire; (b) stand his or her limousine in any taxi stand for the purpose of soliciting or obtaining passengers; (c) cruise roads in the City looking for passengers; or (d) affix any advertising to the body of any limousine. (46) The operator of a limousine shall always have a current written contract with a client and shall produce the contract upon demand of a License Inspector.” (Bylaw C-1064G - February 6, 2012) TATTOING OR BODY PIERCING 28. (1) Any tattooing business shall, before providing services, require every client to sign a consent form acknowledging that he or she: (a) is eighteen (18) years or older; (b) submits to the procedure of his or her own free will; (c) is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol; and (d) is aware that the tattoo is permanent. (2) Every tattooing and body piercing business shall maintain a daily record of names and addresses of clients for at least two (2) years and will produce such record to a License Inspector on request. (3) Deleted by Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 23 TRADE SHOWS 29. (1) A person who is a participant in a trade show is entitled to accept orders or payments of money at the trade show location for performance of services or for delivery of goods, wares or merchandise at another location, or sell or attempt to sell any goods, wares, merchandise or services for immediate delivery or performances at the trade show location. PART IV - OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 30. (1) A person who breaches Subsection 3(1) of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine in an amount of not less than double the amount of the license fee applicable to the business with respect to which that person does not have a license and not more than $10,000.00 or, in default of payment, judgement. (2) A person who breaches any other provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine in an amount of not less than $200.00 and not more than $10,000.00 or, in default of payment, judgement. (3) The following fine amounts are specified for use on violation tickets if a voluntary payment option is offered: (a) two (2) times the license fee for each business being engaged in or operated without a license for an offence under Subsection 3(1); and (b) $200.00 for any other offences under this Bylaw. (4) In addition to any fine imposed for an offence under Subsection 3(1), a court may impose a penalty in the amount of the license fee for each business being engaged in or operated without a license. 31. If a violation ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the violation ticket may: (1) Specify the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; or (2) Require a person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment. 32. A person who commits an offence may: (1) If a violation ticket is issued in respect of the offence; and (2) If the violation ticket states the fine amount specified in this section for the offence; make a voluntary payment equal to the specified fine. 33. REPEAL OF EXISTING BYLAWS Bylaws C-860, C-721B, C-869 and C-899 are hereby repealed.BYLAW C-1064 PAGE 24 34. READINGS This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on September 1, 2003. READ a first time this 14th day of July , 2003. READ a second time this 14th day of July , 2003. READ a third time and finally passed this 14th day of July , 2003. “G. Mazer” (signed) DEPUTY MAYOR “J. Ferguson” (signed) CITY CLERKCITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE BYLAW C-1064 SCHEDULE “A” BUSINESS DESCRIPTIONS (Bylaw C-1064H - June 18, 2018 and C-1064J - July 1, 2019) Business Description Regulatory Requirement Adult Entertainment Facility Premises used for the provision of any service appealing to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations including, without limitation, adult mini-theatres, adult video stores and love boutiques/shops but does not include erotic entertainment agencies and erotic entertainers. Amusement Arcade Premises where five or more amusement, sport or arcade machines are kept for the purpose of furnishing entertainment or amusement to the public. Auctioneer Offering for sale by public auction any real or personal property. Auto Wrecker Wrecking and/or dismantling motor vehicles and selling or otherwise disposing of parts or salvage from those vehicles. Billiard Room Premises where billiard or pool tables are kept for the use of the public. Body Rub Parlour Performing, offering or soliciting body rubs, but not including a business operated by a massage therapist. Body Rubber A person who administers a body rub. Cannabis Production and Distribution A development used principally for one or more of the following activities as it relates to Cannabis: • The production, cultivation, and growth of Cannabis; • The processing of raw materials; • The making, testing, manufacturing, assembling or in any way altering the chemical or physical properties of semi-finished or finished goods and products; • The storage or transhipment of materials, goods and products; or • The distribution and sale of materials, goods and products to Retail Store, Cannabis stores or to individual customers. Cannabis Retail Store A development used for the retail sale, promotion, storage, distribution or dispensing of cannabis or cannabis derived products. Chauffeur Licensed operator of a taxi or limousine with a valid Chauffeur Permit. Criminal record check driving record Circus/Carnival A travelling show featuring animal and human performances. Construction/Renovation General contractor, project manager, sub-contractor or any other person other than an employee doing any work of any nature whatsoever in the course of the construction, renovation or repair of buildings or other works including, without limitation the following types of work: acoustical installation handyman asphalt installation insulation installation bricklaying janitorial building movers landscaping carpentry lathing installation ceramic tile installation masonry chimney repairs painting concrete paving crane/hoist lifting precast concrete installation damp proofing reinforcing steel installation decorating roofing demolition rug, furnace & chimney cleaning door/window installation sandblasting drywalling scaffold installation eavestroughing sewer/water installation excavation sidewalk contractor flooring installation siding installation foundation coating snow removal framing structural steel installation general contractor stucco and/or plastering glassworking and glazing upholsterer window washerBusiness Description Regulatory Requirement Delivery Service Operating vehicles, including any bicycle, for delivery purposes for gain within the City. Criminal record check Erotic Entertainer Performing or agreeing to perform erotic entertainment for a fee, “erotic entertainment” being a nude or semi-nude live performance which has as its principle feature the nudity or partial nudity of a person. Erotic Entertainment Agency A business employing or representing an erotic entertainer which offers to provide or provides the services of an erotic entertainer. Escort A person who acts as an escort as part of the service provided by an escort service. Escort Service For a fee, providing introductions for a person to another person for a period of companionship of short duration. Family Day Home Provision of care in a residence for six (6) or less children under the age of thirteen (13) years, two (2) or more of who are children of someone other than the person operating the home. Criminal record check Current First Aid Certificate Fortune Teller An individual person who, for remuneration or gain of any kind, purports to: (a) foretell the future, or (b) temporarily or permanently alter the normal functioning of the human mind; by any means whatsoever, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes a palm-reader, hypnotist, astrologer, numerologist, card-reader, psychic, graphologist, phrenologist, crystal-ball gazer, medium, or laser therapist. Garage Sale The displaying of and offering for sale five (5) or more items of goods (other than boats, motor vehicles or recreational vehicles) on private residential property. Hawker or Peddler A person who goes from house to house, business to business or person to person selling any merchandise and/or service who does not have a permanent place of business in the City. Criminal record check Home Occupation A business carried on by an occupant of a residence. Limousine Broker A transportation service that provides a full size luxury class vehicle, as approved by the Chief License Inspector. Massage Therapist A person who administers or offers to administer a massage for a fee who has obtained a certificate of proficiency in massage and is a member in good standing of an association of massage therapists in Alberta. Mechanical Trade Any mechanical or other trade for which a journeyman certification is available including, without limitation, the following trades: electrical plumbing refrigeration electronics gasfitting sheet metal locksmiths steamfitting welding mechanics pipefitting Mobile Vending Unit A motor vehicle, trailer, push cart, or similar mobile structure designed for the purpose of offering food products or beverages for sale. Non-resident A business carried on by a non-resident. Secondhand Dealer A person, other than one who deals in secondhand books, who, in the course of business, primarily deals in worn or used goods of any kind. Shows A troupe or company of actors, musicians, or other dramatic, musical or other performers, not performing in a licensed theatre, hall, or community-owned building or any person offering any other class of entertainment not licensed by this bylaw. Tattooist or Body Piercer Provides or offers to provide tattooing or body piercing, but does not include the piercing of ears. Taxi Broker Operating a taxi business within the City. Towing/Boosting Service Operating trucks for the purpose of towing or boosting vehicles and trailers. Criminal record check Trade Show A group of five or more persons gathered at a single location and displaying to the public, the types of goods, food or services that they have for sale including, without limitation, farmers/flea markets. Transient Trader A person who has a temporary sales location in the City selling or attempting to sell goods or services and who is not an employee of a principal of a business holding a license for a business selling those goods or services.CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE BYLAW C-1064 SCHEDULE “B” Deleted by (Bylaw C-1064J - July 1, 2019)CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE BYLAW C-1064 SCHEDULE “C” Deleted by (Bylaw C-1064G - February 6, 2012)CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE BYLAW C-1064 SCHEDULE “D” Deleted by (Bylaw C-1064A - October 23, 2006)