TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 545, LICENSING. Chapter 545 LICENSING. ARTICLE I General Licensing Provisions

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1 Chapter 545 LICENSING ARTICLE I General Licensing Provisions Definitions Licence requirement Toronto Licensing Tribunal Licences, applications and renewals General provisions Toronto Licensing Tribunal hearings Offences Transitional provisions. ARTICLE II Persons Who Carry on the Business of Teaching Persons to Operate Motor Vehicles and Driving Instructors Employed in Such Business Definitions Types of licences Issuance of more than one licence Requirements of instructors Requirements of driving school operators Instructors to be employed by one operator; notification of change in employment by instructors Areas where driving instructions prohibited Definitions. ARTICLE III Owners and Drivers of Pedicabs August 28, 2014

2 Identification plate to be affixed to pedicab Display of identification of driver Licence and plate non-transferable; sale of pedicabs Pedicabs to be operated by licensed drivers or owners only Insurance requirements Proof of insurance policy Suspension of licence for inadequate insurance Condition of pedicab Reflective devices required Dangerous or unsafe pedicabs Maximum number of passengers Appearance and behaviour of drivers No aggressive solicitation No pedicabs on sidewalks Operation of pedicabs on streets Restricted areas Sign to be posted on pedicab "Slow moving vehicle" sign Receipt; written agreement to fare Schedule of rates Use or possession of liquor by drivers Drivers to hold valid Ontario driver's licence Owners to ensure compliance by drivers August 28, 2014

3 Owners to know those in custody or control of pedicabs. ARTICLE IV Refreshments Sold from Vehicles Owners, operators, and drivers of, and employees in, vehicles from which refreshments, other than those described in , are sold for consumption by the public Owners, operators, and drivers of, and employees in, vehicles from which ice cream, ice cream cones, frozen desserts and other frozen confections are sold. ARTICLE V Owners and Drivers of Horse-Drawn Vehicles Used or Kept for Hire for the Purpose of Providing Sightseeing Tours Definitions Identification plate to be affixed to vehicle Licence and plate non-transferable; sale of vehicle Insurance requirements Suspension of licence for inadequate insurance Leasing of vehicles Condition of vehicle Maintenance of vehicle, harness and equipment Hours of operation Information to be supplied concerning horses; working conditions for horses Days of operation restricted Injured or sick horses; shoes; examination of horses Age of horses Minimum age of drivers and owners Number of passengers limited; weight of vehicle; maximum air temperature August 28, 2014

4 Use or possession of liquor by drivers Appearance and behaviour of owners and drivers Trip records Tariff cards Driver to be in control of horse and vehicle Drivers to be trained and capable; driver's licence required Suspension or revocation of licence; conditions on licence Number of licences to be issued Inspection of licence and trip record Owners not to permit operation by unlicensed drivers Restricted areas Operation on special transit routes prohibited Definitions Duties of owners Driver's licence required. ARTICLE VI Owners and Drivers of Tow Trucks Information to be supplied by applicant for driver's licence Owners to be licensed; tow trucks to be used by licensed drivers only Drivers to carry licence Owners to file application in person; motor vehicle permit required Owner's licence non-transferable Sale or disposal of tow truck; use of defective tow trucks prohibited August 28, 2014

5 Copy of licence to be kept in tow truck Annual return to be filed Licences held by limited companies; transfer of shares and issuance of new shares; reporting requirements Notification of changes in address Termination of owner's licence upon sale of tow truck Daily records to be kept by owners Run-sheets Return of number plates Unlawful use of number plates; hearing required Agreements or arrangements for surrendering control of tow truck Insurance requirements Information to be provided concerning vehicle storage yards Drop-fees Payment of drop-fees prohibited Identification on tow trucks Duty of owner to maintain tow truck and equipment; notice to comply Equipment to be kept on tow trucks Hoisting device Driving in reverse Dolly affixed to tow truck not to obstruct view Maintenance of tow truck and equipment Inspection of tow truck and equipment by mechanic; failure to comply Suspension of licence for non-inspection August 28, 2014

6 Tow trucks to be examined before and after each shift Schedule of rates to be filed; tariff card to be kept in tow trucks; changes to rates Basis for rates; agreements for lower rates Towing of vehicles less than 6,000 pounds from private property; maximum towing and storage charges Towing of vehicles less than 6,000 pounds from accidents; maximum fees Final bill when estimate of costs provided Bill of services Owners and drivers to charge rates in compliance with schedule of rates; no collection of rates if tariff card not shown to hirer No charge for lost time Resolution of disputes over charges Owner or drive to supply schedule of rates Owners and drivers to take due care of vehicles and property of hirer Driver to use most direct route Duties of owners and drivers upon being hired; solicitation of tow truck services Advertising material Appearance and behaviour of owners and drivers Owners and drivers not to interfere with other owners or drivers Presentation of identification and licence upon request Owners and drivers not to make false representations Removal of vehicles at scene of police investigation Deposit of vehicle at collision reporting centre August 28, 2014

7 Compliance with directions of police officers at scene of accident Owners and drivers not to recommend transport of vehicles to repair facilities Display of notice concerning prohibition to recommend repair facilities Records of trips to be kept. ARTICLE VII Taxicab Brokers Information to be obtained by taxicab brokers Licences held by corporations; notification of transfer of shares Annual return to be filed Previous engagements to be kept Interference with incoming requests Exclusive concession agreements Flat rates Definitions. ARTICLE VIII Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs Additional information to be filed with application for driver's licence Training course before issuance of driver's licence Training courses before renewal of driver's licences Examination requirements before driver's licence renewal Issuance of Toronto Taxicab owner's licence to persons on the Drivers' List Notice of election Failure to pass the Toronto Taxicab owners training course Time limit to start operating a taxicab after completing training course August 28, 2014

8 Transition to Toronto Taxicab licences Conversion of standard, ambassador and accessible taxicab licences to Toronto Taxicab licences Standard Taxicabs endorsed as accessible taxicabs Training courses required before renewal of owner's licences Drivers' List Qualifications for placement on Drivers' List Filing requirements for persons on Drivers' List Removal from, and repositioning on, Drivers' List Sale of a taxicab; issuance of new licence to purchaser Death of owner Command of English language; minimum age of drivers Passenger vehicle driver's licence to be maintained Owners and drivers to be licensed Medical examination of owner or driver Taximeters Advertising Required equipment and markings; prohibitions Emergency lights system; camera system; global positioning system Duplicate tariff cards and plates Unlawful affixing of plates Condition of vehicles Seat belts Child safety locks August 28, 2014

9 Air-conditioning and heating systems Snow tires Vehicle type for accessible and Toronto Taxicabs Examination by designated mechanic Mechanically defective cabs; major mechanical defects Examination of taxicab before and after shifts; cabs not in good mechanical condition not to be operated Age of vehicles for Standard Taxicabs Age of vehicles for Ambassador Taxicabs Age of accessible vehicles Age of fuel efficient vehicles Replacement vehicles Taxicab operator log Taxicab stands General provisions respecting the operation of taxicabs Operation of accessible taxicabs and Toronto Taxicabs Exclusive concession agreements Right to refuse service to certain passengers; indication of being on duty or off duty Transportation of children to or from school Maximum hours in a shift Ambassador owners minimum driving requirements Toronto Taxicab Owners minimum driving requirements Insurance August 28, 2014

10 Rates and fares Corporations; share transfers Custody of accessible taxicabs Custody of Toronto Taxicabs Custody of ambassador taxicabs Designated custodians for standard taxicab owners Designated agents for standard taxicab owners Leasing of standard taxicabs General provisions relating to custody and leasing of taxicabs. ARTICLE IX Auctioneers or Other Persons Putting Up for Sale Goods or Merchandise by Public Auction Auctioneer defined Identification of auctioneers at auctions and in advertising Bookkeeping requirements; payment of proceeds; return of unsold goods Prohibited acts. ARTICLE X Food Establishments (Other Than in Hotels) Provision of supervision, attendants and waste disposal containers Definitions Application to be filed in person Applicant to supply photographs. ARTICLE XI Holistic Centres and Holistic Practitioners Applicant for owner's licence to provide letter from owner of building from which holistic centre will operate August 28, 2014

11 Owners of holistic centres to be licensed as holistic practitioners Application requirements; documentation concerning professional holistic associations Transition Minimum age of holistic practitioner Minimum age of holistic owner Application for owner's licence by partnerships and corporations; notification of changes in partnership Filing of incorporating document and annual returns Applicant for owner's licence to submit list of holistic practitioners Transfer of shares and issue of new shares in corporations holding owner's licence; termination of licence upon transfer of controlling interest Name or designation of business Review of application for owner's licence by Medical Officer of Health, Chief of Police and other officials (Reserved) Owners and practitioners to be licensed Notification of change of address Bookkeeping requirements; access to records Bill and receipt to be provided; copies to be retained Advertisements to include licence number Insurance requirements Regulations for operation of holistic centres Safekeeping of valuables belonging to customers Display of licences August 28, 2014

12 Advertisement of holistic services by licensed owners and practitioners only List of services and fees Owners and practitioners to provide name, address and licence upon request Hours of operation Drugs and liquor Appearance and behaviour of owners and practitioners Touching specified body areas prohibited; clients, owners and practitioners to cover specified body areas (Reserved) Applicability of article. ARTICLE XII (Reserved) ARTICLE XIII Sale of Tobacco Products Licence required for automatic vending machines dispensing tobacco products Location of and supervision over automatic vending machines dispensing tobacco products Signage concerning minimum age of purchasers of tobacco products. ARTICLE XIV Keepers of Boats for Hire Maintenance of boats; boats not to be rented during unsafe weather conditions; boats not to be rented to certain persons Identification of boats kept for hire Bookkeeping requirements Keeper of boats to restrict number of occupants Inspection of boats; unseaworthy boats not to be hired August 28, 2014

13 ARTICLE XV Drive-Self Vehicles for Hire; School Bus Drivers Owners of drive-self rental vehicles used for hire Drivers of school busses Owners of drive-self rental motorcycles and motor scooters used for hire Owners of drive-self rental snowmobiles used for hire Applicability of article. ARTICLE XVI Places of Amusement Good order to be maintained; sufficient staff to be hired Hours of operation of roller-skating-rinks and similar places of amusement Regulations for public dance halls Security to be provided when queues are formed to gain admittance to theatres Hours of operation of theatres and moving picture shows Order to cease advertising Reserved Proof of insurance coverage for employees of travelling shows required Hours of operation of miniature golf courses and similar places of amusement Insurance requirements Regulations for trampoline and rebound tumbling centres Exemption for licensed public halls. ARTICLE XVII Hawkers and Pedlars Applicant to submit photographs; display of plate on vehicle; identification of licensee on vehicle August 28, 2014

14 Operation before sunrise prohibited Limitations on employees of licensee Restriction on where vehicles are stopped. ARTICLE XVIII Owners and Operators of Laundries Separate licence for certain premises Maintenance of premises and related equipment and vehicles Hours of operation restricted for certain machinery Display of licence Display of plate; identification of licensee Identification of operator of premises containing coin-operated washing machines and dryers Premises to be kept clean and tidy. ARTICLE XIX Sale of Horse Meat and Fresh Meat Possession of horse meat by licensed fresh meat dealers Types of licences Horse meat dealer's licence not to be issued in connection with fresh meat dealer's premises Possession of other meat by horse meat dealers prohibited Horse meat to be sold in licensed establishments only Signs on premises selling horse meat Proximity of areas selling fresh meat to public market buildings Meat not to be sold in quantities smaller than quarter carcass Equipment for hanging and cutting meat; removal of hides and other material August 28, 2014

15 Meat to be inspected Horse meat to be identified Definitions. ARTICLE XX Pet Shops Separate licence required for each pet shop Review of application by Medical Officer of Health Regulations for pet shops Instruction and supervision of bird and animal handlers Quarters not to be crowded; sale of diseased and unfit animals; display in shop windows Care of sick animals Mammals to be weaned prior to sale Incompatible animals not to be housed together Receipt and certificate of health to be provided upon sale or disposal of dogs and cats Register concerning dogs and cats to be kept Keepers to report suspicions concerning attempts to sell stolen dogs Inspection of premises Attendant to be present during business hours Regulations concerning the sale of poultry Retailers to obtain animals from specified sources Pet shops to obtain animals from specified sources. ARTICLE XXI (Reserved) August 28, 2014

16 and (Reserved) ARTICLE XXII Public Garages Classifications of public garage licences Drop-fees Conditions precedent to receiving vehicles towed from private property Garage owner to notify Parking Enforcement Unit upon receipt of vehicle towed from private property Conditions precedent to garage owner charging owner of vehicle towed from private property Owners and operators of public garages other than those described in , and and to owners and keepers of service stations as set out in 545-2A(40) Owners and keepers of public garages used as parking stations and parking lots Owners and keepers of public garages used as car wash establishments Owners and operators of public garages used as service stations Owners and operators of particular public garages Owners and operators of public garages used as collision reporting centres Applicability of article. ARTICLE XXIII Salvage Yards; Second-Hand Goods Patriotic and charitable purposes exempt Licence to authorize class or classes of goods Licence plate to be fixed to vehicle Maintenance of stores August 28, 2014

17 Certificate required from Medical Officer of Health for previously unlicensed stores Separate licence required for each store Licence to be displayed; exception for bicycle shops Business transactions with minors and those under the influence of liquor; hours and days of operation Collection of goods during night-time hours Time period for retention of goods Register of goods received Inspection of second-hand goods register Notice of collection required Suspicions concerning attempts to sell stolen goods to be reported Exemptions. ARTICLE XXIV Dealers in Old Gold and Other Precious Metals and Jewellery Applicability of article Business transactions with minors and those under the influence of liquor; hours and days of operation Time period for retention of goods Register of goods received Inspection of the Old Gold or Old Jewellery Register Notice of collection required Suspicions concerning attempts to sell stolen goods to be reported. ARTICLE XXV Pawnbrokers Security to be provided prior to issuance of licence August 28, 2014

18 Definitions. ARTICLE XXVI Swimming Pools and Public Bath Premises Operated for Profit Requirements prior to licensing swimming pools Regulations for operation and maintenance of swimming pool and premises Requirements prior to licensing public bath premises Regulations for operation and maintenance of public bath premises Patrons with communicable diseases; orderly conduct to be maintained; inspections. ARTICLE XXVII Owners and Keepers of Trailer Camps Information to be provided with application for licence Requirements for camps accommodating two or more trailers Register of trailer owners and occupants Licence required Licence application form. ARTICLE XXVIII Special Sales Application to be verified by statutory declaration Proof of statements contained in application Grounds to refuse or revoke licence Expiration of licence Reserved Statement to be contained in advertising material Display of licence on premises; separate licence required for each location August 28, 2014

19 ARTICLE XXIX Distribution of Bills Depositing handbills on vehicles and handing handbills to pedestrians prohibited Manner of delivery Definitions. ARTICLE XXX Building Cleaners Applicant to provide mailing address Licence number to be displayed on vehicle and in advertisements Use of trade names Building cleaning contractors and employees to be licensed Written contract required Cleaning designated buildings Compliance by contractor required prior to commencement of cleaning Identification sign to be posted on building site Facilities for control and removal of dust and other waste Air pollution regulations Insurance requirements Definitions Application requirements. ARTICLE XXXI Body-Rub Parlours Application for licence by corporations Application for licence by partnerships August 28, 2014

20 Declaration to be filed when name of business indicates plurality of members Legal name to be used in application; use of other name or designation Medical examination of body-rubbers Review of application by governmental agencies Licensing requirements of owners and operators Regulations concerning owners and operators Written contracts of service Regulations concerning body-rubbers Change of address of owner, operator or body-rubber Sale, lease or other disposition of body-rub parlour Body-rub parlours not to be constructed or equipped so as to interfere with enforcement Body-rub parlours not to be used as dwellings or sleeping quarters Obstruction or locking of individual rooms or cubicles prohibited Bookkeeping requirements; itemized bill; receipt Regulations for operation of body-rub parlours Persons with communicable diseases not to be admitted; medical examination of body-rubbers Body-rubbers not to handle currency or other belongings of customers; separate employee required Safekeeping of valuables belonging to customers Signs and advertising List of services and fees Owners, operators and body-rubbers to provide name, address and licence upon request August 28, 2014

21 Trades, businesses or occupations other than body-rubs in body-rub parlours; food in body-rub parlours Minors Patrons not to be intoxicated; services not to cause illness or injury Hours of operation; schedule of hours of operation to be filed; means of access to remain unobstructed Drugs and alcohol Appearance and behaviour of owners, operators and body-rubbers Use of cameras or other photographic or recording devices Unlicensed persons to comply Compliance with other provisions Number of owners' licences restricted Definitions. ARTICLE XXXII Adult Entertainment Clubs Application and licensing requirements Application for licence by corporations Application for licence by partnerships Declaration to be filed when name of business indicates plurality of members Legal name to be used in application; use of other name or designation Review of application by governmental agencies Licensing requirements of owners and operators Regulations concerning owners and operators Written contracts of service August 28, 2014

22 Change of address of owner, operator or entertainer Sale, lease or other disposition of adult entertainment club Adult entertainment clubs not to be used as dwellings or sleeping quarters Requirements for private rooms, booths or cubicles; obstruction or locking prohibited Bookkeeping requirements Regulations for operation of adult entertainment clubs Owners, operators and designated managers to ensure compliance with regulations Signs and advertising List of services and fees Owners, operators, designated managers and entertainers to provide name, address and licence upon request; exception for entertainers Other trades, businesses or occupations in adult entertainment clubs Minors Patrons not to be intoxicated Hours of operation; schedule of hours of operation to be filed; means of access to remain unobstructed Drugs and alcohol Exemption from certain provisions for adult entertainment clubs licensed under the Liquor Licence Act Appearance and behaviour of owners, operators and entertainers Use of cameras or other photographic or recording devices Unlicensed persons to comply Compliance with other provisions Number of owners' licences restricted August 28, 2014

23 Owners and operators not to permit entertainers to have physical contact with other persons Patrons not to have physical contact with other persons Entertainers not to have physical contact with other persons Entertainers to perform only within the designated entertainment area Notices to be posted Provision of security personnel Transitional provisions (Reserved) ARTICLE XXXIII (Reserved) ARTICLE XXXIV Plumbing Contractors, Plumbers, Master Plumbers, Drain Contractors and Drain Layers Examination of applicants for drain layer's licence; certification of applicants for master plumber's licence Examining Panel Plumbing and drain contractors to have regular place of business; minimum age Notification upon change of address Drain contractors and drainlayers to provide itemized account Identification of vehicles used by plumbing and drain contractors; advertisements (Reserved) Authority of Executive Director to require re-examination Plumbers to be licensed; apprentices August 28, 2014

24 Requirements for plumbing contractor's licence; work to be supervised by master plumber Employment of master plumbers by plumbing contractors (Reserved) ARTICLE XXXV Heating Contractors, Master Steam and Hot Water Heating Installers, and Master Warm Air Heating Installers Heating contractors to have regular place of business; minimum age Notification of business address Identification of vehicles used by heating contractors; advertisements Licence required; work by helpers or unlicensed persons Requirements for heating contractor's licence; work to be supervised by steam and hot water heating installer or master warm air heating installer Employment of master steam and hot water heating installer or master warm air heating installer by heating contractors. ARTICLE XXXVI Chimney Repairmen; Persons Renovating Buildings; Construction of Radiation Fall-Out Shelters Examination of applicants Examining Panel Regular place of business required; minimum age Notification upon change of address Identification of vehicles used by building renovators; advertisements Re-examination upon failure to renew licence Authority of Executive Director to require re-examination Use of trade names Building renovator to ensure work done by licences workers August 28, 2014

25 Regulations concerning building renovators; written contracts Definitions. ARTICLE XXXVII Private Parking Enforcement Agencies Private parking enforcement course to be completed Designation of manager; control over management and operations to be delegated Annual return to be filed Agencies which are corporations or partnerships List of properties to be filed with Parking Enforcement Unit Regulations concerning agreements with properties Pre-conditions to removal of vehicles Commissions prohibited (Reserved) ARTICLE XXXVIII (Reserved) ARTICLE XXXIX Owners and Drivers of Limousines and Limousine Service Companies Definitions Licences and licence applications Licence renewal requirements Sales and transfers, death of owner Corporations; share transfers Age of vehicles Condition of vehicles August 28, 2014