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MattersPublic SafetyBylaw No. 1908First seen Apr 6, 2020

COVID-19 business safety rules

The bylaw sets pandemic operating rules for businesses that remain open, including two-metre distancing, checkout barriers, one-way aisle markings and occupancy limits. It also restricts reusable containers and bulk sales; offences could carry penalties up to $10,000, and the rules are tied to emergency declarations.

Where it stands: Three readings considered Apr 6, 2020; no later step is recorded.

Governing bylawNo. 1908

Business Regulation (Covid-19) Bylaw

Businesses that remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic must use distancing measures, limit how many people are inside, and prevent certain customer-handled food and bag practices. These rules apply to business licence holders and carry a fine or penalty of up to $10,000 for each offence.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Apr 6, 2020

    COVID-19 business ticket fines

    The amendment adds 12 ticketable offences for breaches of the City’s COVID-19 business rules, including failing to mark lineups or exceeding occupancy limits. Each listed offence carries a $500 fine, and the provisions are tied to the public health and emergency declarations.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. April 6, 2020· Council

    Business rules proposed distancing, barriers and occupancy limits

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.