Municipal Business By-law Drafting Manual

Under the Municipal Act, 2001, requirements for business licensing have changed drastically. As a result, existing by-laws may now be invalid and need to be updated. Designed especially for municipal professionals, Municipal Business By-law Drafting Manual is an invaluable hands-on guide to formulating by-laws that comply with this landmark legislation.

Coverage includes:

• Highlights the three provincial approaches to granting licensing powers to municipalities: before 1996, 1996, and 2001
• The legal concepts you need to know in order to draft valid by-laws
• The key matters that should be considered prior to drafting a by-law including rationale for licensing, advertising rules for public meetings, and limitations on licensing fees
• The organization and style of by-laws including appropriate language and structure, as well as how to correctly insert amendments
• The basic structural components of a licensing by-law

Plus, features a sample draft by-law that can be tailored to suit different businesses in your municipality. Extensive notes are included to assist in the drafting process and suggest content modifications.