TAMRMS#: B06
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Smoking Bylaw 12/2017
Presented by: Jessy Inkpen, Solicitor
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That the Public Hearing be reopened.
2. That the Public Hearing be closed.
3. That Bylaw 12/2017, as Amendment 1 to Bylaw 1/2004 be read a second time.
4. That Bylaw 12/2017 be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
To present Bylaw 12/2017 for consideration of second and third reading.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
On February 27, 2017 Council passed the following motions:
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That Bylaw 12/2017, as Amendment 1 to Bylaw 1/2004, be read the first time.
That the public hearing be adjourned to March 20, 2017.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On February 27, 2017 Administration presented a report to Council outlining the proposed amendments to Bylaw 1/2004 and their corresponding rationale. This report, entitled “Agenda Report - Smoking Bylaw - February 27, 2017” and its attachments have been attached to this Agenda Report for reference.
Councillor MacKay provided two Notices of Motion on February 27, 2017 related to Bylaw 12/2017. Consideration of these motions is scheduled to occur earlier in the same meeting as this Agenda item. If Council passes either or both motions to amend Bylaw 12/2017, Administration recommends the following:
1. That the Public Hearing be reopened.
2. That the Public Hearing be closed.
3. That Bylaw 12/2017, as amended be read a second time.
4. That Bylaw 12/2017 be brought back for consideration or third reading on April 17, 2017.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
As noted previously, staff have reviewed the comparator bylaws to ascertain any trends or best practices that may exist within the province.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial: The current fine for a violation of the Bylaw is $250.00. Upon conviction, the court may substitute such penalties as its deems appropriate. There are no changes being proposed to these provisions.
Legal / Risk: N...
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