Bill No "INSECTS ONLY (Option I)

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1 "INSECTS ONLY (Option I) Bill No By-law No. PS.- A by-law to regulate the cosmetic use of pesticides (including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides) in the City of London. WHEREAS environmental protection has emerged as a fundamental value in Canadian society and the common future of every'canadian community depends on a healthy environment; AND WHEREAS under section 2 of the Municipal Act, 2007, municipalities are. created by the Province of Ontario to be responsible and accountable governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction and each municipality is given powers and duties under this Act and many other A purposes which include fostering the current and future environmental of the municipality; AND WHEREAS section 8 of the MunicipalAct, 2007 provide AND WHEREAS section 9 of the MunicipalAct, 200 shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broa enable them to govern their affairs as they cons their ability to respond to municipal issues; es that section 8 ty on municipalities to ropriate, and to enhance AND WHEREAS the Council of the of pesticides within the City of L wishes to respond to the risks associated with the use AND WHEREAS avoiding precautionary principle as inhabitants of th he use of pesticides will promote the health of the er section 130 of the Municipal Act, 2007, by-laws may be nicipality'to provide for the protection of the health, safety and sidents in the municipality; REAS under s. 425 of the Municipal Act, 2007, by-laws may be guilty of an offence; THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London enacts as follows: 1. Definitions In this by-law, "Apply" or "Application" in relation to a pesticide means the spraying, depositing, or administering in any manner on private or municipal lands of a pesticide for the'purposes of the control of pests on or to regulate the growth of turf, outdoor trees, shrubs, and flowers.

2 "Enclosed" means closed in by a roof or ceiling and walls with an appropriate opening or openings for ingress or egress, which openings are equipped with doors which are kept closed except when actually in use for egress or ingress. "Farmer" means a commercial food or fibre producer or horticulturist. "Health hazard" means a hazard which has or is likely to have an adverse effect on the health of any person, and which is declared by the Medical Officer of Health of the Middiesex-London Health-Unit or his or her designate. "Infestation" means the presence of insect pests in numbers or under conditions which involve an immediate or potential risk of substantial damage to property. "Pest" means an animal, a plant or other organism that is injurious, noxious or troublesome, whether directly or indirectly, and an injurious, noxious or troublesome condition or organic function of an animal, a plant or other organism. "Pesticide" means any substance, matter or micro-organism intende destroy, reduce, attract or repel, directly or indirectly, an organism w noxious, harmful or annoying for a human being, fauna, vegetatio (i) (ii) any substance that is a pest control product within Pest Control Products Act (Canada); a fertilizer within the meaning of the Ferfilize contains a substance referred to in clau A pesticide does.not include:. considered pests su (B) a product listed edule " A to this by-law. apply or cause or permit the application of a pesticide.. ndaries of the City of London. ction 2(1) does not apply when pesticides are used: To disinfect swimming pools, whirlpools, spas or wading pools; (b) (c) (d) (e) (9 (9) (h) To purify water intended for the use of humans or animals; Within an enclosed building; To control termites; To control or destroy a health hazard; To control or destroy insect pests which have caused an infestation to property; To exterminate or repel rodents; As a wood preservative;

3 (i) (j) (k) (I) (m) As an insecticide bait which is enclosed by the manufacturer in a plastic or metal container that has been made in a way that prevents or minimizes access to the bait by humans or pets; For injection into trees, stumps or wooden poles: To comply with the Weed Control Act and the regulations made thereunder; As an insect repellent for personal use; use by a farmer on a farm for the purposes of agriculture or horticulture, in a hot house or in the open. (3) Subsection 2(1) does not apply to the use of a pesticide on: (a) a railway right-of-way; (b) a hydro corridor or a hydro substation; (c) a gas distri station, operated by a distributor or transmitter of (4) Subsection 2(1) does not apply to the use of a pestici for a period of 5 years from the date this by-law c (5) Subsection 2(1) does not apply to the use o fungal infestations on turf sporting venues s fields, and sports stadiums. (6) Subsection 2(1) does not app non-turf surfaces such as driv faces. (7) Every person applying or permitting the application of pesticides under subse (e), 2(2)0,2(3), 2(4), 2(5), or 2(6) shall comply with the re r application set out in Schedule "B" of this by-law. 3. Offences any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence liable to a fine or penalty provided for in the Provincial and effect on the 1' day of,200. PASSED in Open Council on,2005. Anne Marie DeCicco Mayor First Reading - Second Reading - Third Reading - Kevin Bain City Clerk

4 @ SCHEDULE " A The following pesticides and products are exempt from this by-law: soap; mineral oil (also called dormant or horticultural oil); silicon dioxide (also called diatomaceous earth); Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis); nematodes and other biological control organisms; Borax (also called boric acid or boracic acid); Ferric phosphate; Acetic acid; Pyrethrum or pyrethrins; Fatty acids; Sulphur; Corn gluten meal; Any other substances approved through the Board for Organic Agriculture.

5 SCHEDULE "B" / Every person applying or causing or permitting the application of pesticides under subsections 2(2)(e), 2(2)(f), 2(3), 2(4), 2(5), or 2(6), shall comply with the requirements for application as follows: (i) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that the wind velocity does not exceed I O km / hour, or lower velocity if set out in the pesticide application instructions; (ii) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius, or lower maximum temperature if set out in the pesticide application instructions; (iii) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that there is no smog advisory in effect as issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment; and (iv) at the time and place of the discharge of the raining, unless the pesticide application instructions direct otherwi

6 "INSECTS & Plants " (Option 2) Bill No By-law No. PS.- A by-law to regulate the cosmetic use of pesticides (including insecticides, herbicides and fungicides) in the City of London. WHEREAS environmental protection has emerged as a fundamental value in Canadian society and the common future of every Canadian community depends on a healthy environment; AND WHEREAS under section 2 of the Municipal Act, 2007, municipalities are created by the Province of Ontario to be responsible and accountable governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction and each purposes which include fostering the current and future environment of the municipality; AND WHEREAS section 8 of the MunicipalAct, 2001 provide purpose of exercising its authority under this or any 0th AND WHEREAS section 9 of the MunicipalAcf, 200 shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad enable them to govern their affairs as they co their ability to respond to municipal issues; es that section 8 y on municipalities to ppropriate, and to-enhance concerns expressed by City resi of pesticides $thin the City of Lo AND'WHEREAS avoiding precautionary principle as on wishes to respond to, the health risks associated with the use ary exposure to pesticides conforms to the AND WHEREAS he use of pesticides will promote the health of the lity to provide for the protection of the health, safety and sidents in the municipality; guilty of an offence; THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London enacts as follows: 1. Definitions In this by-law,,i "Apply" or "Application" in relation to a pesticide means the spraying, depositing, or administering in any manner on private or municipal lands of a pesticide for the purposes of the control of pests on or to regulate the growth of turf, outdoor trees, shrubs, and flowers.

7 "Enclosed" means closed in by a roof or ceiling and walls with an appropriate opening or openings for ingress or egress, which openings are equipped with doors which are kept closed except when actually in use for egress or ingress. "Farmer" means a commercial food or fibre producer or horticulturist. "Health hazard" means a hazard which has or is likely to have an adverse effect on the health of any person, and which is declared by the Medical Officer of Health of the Middlesex-London Health-Unit or his or her designate. "Infestation" means the presence of pests in numbers or under conditions which involve an immediate or potential risk of substantial damage to property. "Pest" means an animal, a plant or other organism that is injurious, noxious or troublesome, whether directly or indirectly, and an injurious, noxious or troublesome condition or organic function of an animal, a plant or other organism. "Pesticide" means any substance, matter or micro-organism intended to destroy, reduce, attract or repel, directly or indirectly, an organis noxious, harmful or annoying for a human being, fauna, vegetati other goods, excluding medicine or vaccine and includes: (i) (ii) any substance that is a pest control product withi Pest Control Products Act (Canada); a fertilizer within the meaning of the Fertilize contains a substance referred to in clause,.(i). A pesticide does not include: (A) a product that uses pher lure insect pests, sticky media to ebrate species (B) a product listed edule " A to this by-law. 2. Restrictions pplication of a pesticide ction 2(1) does not apply when pesticides are used: To disinfect swimming pools, whirlpools, spas or wading pools; To purify water intended for the use of humans or animals; Within an enclosed building; To control termites; To control or destroy a health hazard; To control or destroy pests which have caused an infestation to property; To exterminate or repel rodents; As a wood preservative;

8 (i) (j) (k) (I) (m) As an insecticide bait which is enclosed by the manufacturer in a plastic or metal container that has been made in a way that prevents or minimizes access to the bait by humans or pets; For injection into trees, stumps or wooden poles; To comply with the Weed Control Act and the regulations made thereunder; As an insect repellent for personal use; use by a farmer on a farm for the purposes of agriculture or horticulture, in a hot house or in the open. (3) Subsection Z(1) does not apply to the use of a pesticide on: (a) a railway right-of-way; (b) a hydro corridor or a hydro substation; (c) a gas distribution station, gas transmission station or station, operated by a distributor or transmitter of (4) Subsection 2(1) does not apply to the use of a pestici for a period of 5 years from the date this by-law c (5) Subsection Z(1) does not apply to fungal infestations on turf sporting venues s fields, and sports stadiums. (6) Subsection Z(1) does not apply to non-turf surfaces such as drivewa faces. a pesticide applied to hard c medians, sidewalks and curb (7) Every person applying o permitting the application of pesticides under subsec comply with the req for application set out in Schedule "B" of, 2(2)(f), W), 2(4), 2(5), or 2(6) shall Offences nes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence Ity provided for in the Provincial w comes into force and effect on the 1" day of,200. PASSED in Open Council on,2005. Anne Marie DeCicco Mayor First Reading - Second Reading - Third Reading - Kevin Bain City Clerk

9 SC H ED U LE " A The following pesticides and products are exempt from this by-law: soap; mineral oil (also called dormant or horticultural oil); silicon dioxide (also called diatomaceous earth); Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis); nematodes and other biological control organisms; Borax (also called boric acid or boracic acid); Ferric phosphate; Acetic acid; Pyrethrum or pyrethrins; Fafly acids; Sulphur; Corn gluten meal; Any other substances appr Board for Organic Agriculture.

10 SCHEDULE "6" Every person applying or causing or permitting the application of pesticides under subsections 2(2)(e), 2(2)(f), 2(3), 2(4), 2(5), or 2(6), shall comply with the requirements for application as follows: (i) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that the wind velocity does not exceed 10 km I hour, or lower velocity if set out in the pesticide application instructions; (ii) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius, or lower maximum temperature if set out in the pesticide application instructions; (iii) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that there is no smog advisory in effect as issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment; and (iv) at the time and place of the discharge of the pesticide, ensure that it raining, unless the pesticide application instructions direct othetwi

11 Chapter 612 PESTICIDES, USE OF Definitions Restrictions Offences. [HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Toronto by By-law No ' Amendments noted where applicable.] Property standards - See Ch GENERAL REF!ZRENCES Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated ENCLOSED- Closed in by a roof or ceiling and walls with an appropriate opening or openings for ingress or egress, which openings are equipped with doors which are kept closed except when actually in use for egress or ingress. HEALTH HAZARD - A pest which has or is likely to have an adverse effect on the health of any person. INFESTATION - The presence of pests in numbers or under conditions which involve an immediate or potential risk of substantial loss or damage. PEST- An animal, a plant or other organism that is injurious, noxious or troublesome, whether directly or indirectly, and an injurious, noxious or troublesome condition or organic function of an animal, a plant or other organism. PESTICIDE -Includes: A. A product, an organism or a substance that is a registered control product under the federal Pest Control Products Act which is used as a means for directly or indirectly controlling, destroying, attracting or repelling a pest or for mitigating or preventing its injurious, noxious or troublesome effects. B. Despite Subsection A, a pesticide does not include: I Editor's Noto: This by-law was psssed under the authority of seetlon 130 of the Munic@nl Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, ch. 25. Section 2 of this by-law state8 that it cornea Into force

12 02 TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE PESTICIDES, USE OF (1) A product that uses pheromones to lure pests, sticky media to trap pests or quick-kill traps for vertebrate species considered pests, such as mice and rats. (2) A product that is or contains only the following active ingredients: [Amended by By-law No ] (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Asoap; A mineral oil, also called dormant or horticultural oil ; Silicon dioxide, also called diatomaceous earth ; Biological pesticides, including Bt (bacillus thuringiensis) and nematodes; [Amended by By-law No ] Borax, also called boric acid or boracic acid ; Ferric phosphate; (9) Acetic acid; (h) Pyrethrum or pyrethrins; (i) Fatty acids; 6) Sulphur; or (k) Corn gluten meal Restrictions. A. No person shall apply or cause or permit the application of pesticides within the boundaries of the City B. The provision set out in Subsection A does not apply when pesticides are used (1) To disinfect swimming pools, whirlpools, spas or wading pools; (2) To purify water intended for the use of humans or animals; (3) Within an enclosed building; (4) To control termites; (5) To control or destroy a health hazard; (6) To control or destroy pests which have caused infestation to property; (7) To exterminate or repel rodents; (8) As a wood preservative; ~ - 16

13 TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE PESTICIDES, USE OF (9) As an insecticide bait which is enclosed by the manufacturer in a plastic or metal container that has been made in a way that prevents or minimizes access to the bait by humans and pets; (10) For injection into trees, stumps or wooden poles; (11) To comply with the Weed Control Ac? and the regulations made thereunder; or (12) As an insect repellent for personal use Offences. Any person who contravenes any provision of this chapter is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a fine or penalty provided for in the Provincial OJncesAct.3 2 Editor snote: SeeR.S ,~. W.5. Edltor s Note: Thls section was opssed under the suthoriol of section 425 of the Municbol Ad S eh. 25. and..., under section 61 of the P~ovincial Offences Act, RS , c P.33, L person caonvieted of an offence under thk Metion is liable to a fine of not more than $5,

14 EXTRACT of the Minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at St. Mary's Parish Hall on May 6th, 1991 at which the following was adopted: BY-LAW NO 270 CONCERNING PESTICIDES WHEREAS Notice of Motion was duly given at the February4th, 1991 Council meeting; THEREFORE it is moved by Councillor Chris Wilkin and seconded by Councillor George White and thereafter it is moved by Councillor Pierre Frappier and seconded by Councillor Chris Wiikin that the following By-Law bearing No. 270 be and is hereby adopted and decreed as follows: Bv-Law No 327 -Amendment to bv-law no 270 concernina Desticides: (adopiedon June P, 1995) WHEREAS an objective of the Town of Hudson is the reduction and eventual elimination of the use of pesticides; WHEREAS the Town of Hudson adopted on May 6th, 1991 By-Law No 270 concerning Pesticides; WHEREAS article 5 of this By-Law was valid for a period not exceeding 5 years, that is until May 6th, 1996; WHEREAS the Whitiock Golf 8, Country Club presented to Council, at the April 13th, 1995 meeting a report of their activities concerning the use of pesticides from 1989 to 1994; WHEREAS this report indicates that the use of pesticides decreased over this period; WHEREAS an amendment to this By-Law is required since article 5 is valid only until May 6th, 1996; WHEREAS Notice of Motion was duly given at the May Ist, 1995 Council meeting; THEREFORE it is moved by Councillor Huddy Walsh, seconded by Councillor Marie Madeleine Doty that the following By-Law bearing No 327 being an amendment to By-Law No 270 be and is hereby adopted and decreed as foliows: By-Law No 341 -Amendment to bv-law no 270 concerning Desticides: (adoptedonaprii.@, 1996) WHEREAS the Town experienced a serious infestation of chinch bugs in 1995; WHEREAS the present regulation concerning the use of pesticides does not permit the use of any products in the case of such infestations; WHEREAS many complaints were received from citizens in general and also homeowners who experienced the problem concerning the lack of remedy; WHEREAS the Environment Committee has examined the situation and has recommended an amendment to Council; WHEREAS Notice of Motion was duly given at the regular meeting held on March 4th, 1996; THEREFORE, it is moved by Councillor Gordon H. Drewett, seconded by Councillor Albert Pilon and unanimously resolved that By-Law No 341, be and is hereby adopted and decreed as follows: 1. The following words and expressions, whenever the same occur in this By-Law, shall have the following meaning: a) "PESTICIDES: means any substance, matter or micro-organism intended to control, destroy,

15 reduce, attract or repel, directly or indirectly, an organism which is noxious, harmful or annoying for a human being, fauna, vegetation, crops or other goods or intended to regulate the growth of vegetation, excluding medicine or vaccine; b) "FARMER": means a farm producer within the meaning of the Farm Producers Act (R.S.Q., chap., P-28); c) "INSPECTOR means any member of the Police Department of the Town as well as any other person designated for this purpose by the municipal council. 2. The spreading and use of a pesticide is prohibited throughout the territory of the Town. 3. Notwithstanding article 2, it is permitted to use a pesticide in the following cases: a) In a public or private swimming-pool; b) to purify water intended for the use of human beings or animals; c) inside of a building; 8 d) to control or destroy animals which constitute a danger for human beings: e) to control or destroy plants which constitute a,danger for human beings who are allergic thereto; as a wood preservative. Amendment bv Bv-Law No. 341: 1. Article 3 of By-Law No 270 is amended by adding the following: -.,...,.... \/.L. qualified individual. A permit, issued by the Town Engineer or his designate, must be obtained for conditions c). d), e) and g) above." pe urpose of subsections d), e) and g) above; : h sign a p lsible from the street, be posted indicating the use of pesticides. This sign must be erected - - the day prior until and including the day after the application. there be no application of pesticides within five (5) meters of any open watercourses: there be no application of pesticides when wind velocity exceeds fifteen (15) kmlhr; 4. FARMERS: Nohvithstanding article 2, a farmer using a pesticide on an immoveable which is exploited for purposes of agriculture or horticulture, in a hot house or in the open, is requested to a) register, by written declaration, with the Town, in the month of march of each year, the produds which he stores and which he will be using during that year. Any modifications or additions to the said list must also be registered with the Town as soon as possible. b) also provide, in the written declaration at article 4 a), the schedule of application of said products and the area(s) of his property where the products will be applied. Amendment by Bv-Law No. 327: 1. That article 5 of By-Law No 270 be replaced by the following: 5. GOLF COURSES: Nohvithstanding article 2, it is permitted to use a pesticide on a golf course as long as the following conditions are met: a) The use of the pesticide be done by a licensed applicator only;

16 b) The pesticide be stored in a fireproof storage area with containment, ventilation, steel shelving and fireproof sign. The Golf Clubs must maintain an up to date inventory list which must be available to the Town of Hudson's Environment Committee upon request; c) The applicator must have and comply with material safety data sheets available for each product they might apply and they must provide the sheet to any abutter of the Goif Club property; d) That there be no application of pesticides within two (2) meters of the Golf Clubs' property lines: e) That there be no application of pesticides within five (5) meters of any open watercourses; f) That there be no application of pesticides when wind velocity exceeds fifteen (15) kmhr; g) Each year in the month of January, the Goif Clubs must submit to the Town a written report of all the measures which have been taken to control the application of pesticides and produce a detailed inventory of all chemicals used and applied during the year; h) That this report be examined by the Town of Hudson's Environment Committee to establish that the activities enumerated in the said report meet all the requirements of Integrated Pest Management and demonstrate a continuing effort to minimize the use of pesticides. The committee's decision to be submitted to Council on or before March 31st of each year. 6. Notwithstanding article 2, it is permitted to use a biological pesticide to control or destroy insects which constitute a danger or an inconvenience for human beings.?. 7. Any person and/or entity must conform to the National Fire Code re the storage of pesticides. 8. This By-Law binds the Town, its officers and employees as well as any person carrying out works on its behalf or at its reauest. 9. Any inspector may visit and examine all moveable and immoveable property, as also the interior or exterior of any house, building or edifice whatsoever, to ascertain that this By-Law is executed; the owners or occupants of such property, buildings and edifices must admit such inspector. IO. For the purpose of article 8 or the Agricultural Abuses Act (R.S.Q.. chap. A-2) an inspector designated by the Town may use a pesticide, notwithstanding article 2 of the By-Law, if there is no other efficient way of destroying joxious plants determined as such by the Provincial Governmm nd the presence of which is harmful to a real and continuous agricultural exploitation. Amendment by Bv-Law No. 327: 2. That article 11 of By-Law No 270 be replaced by the following: 11. Anyone contravening a provision of this by-law, or tolerating or permitting such a contravention, commits an infraction and is liable, besides the costs, to the following fine: for a first infraction: a minimum of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS (300 $) and a maximum of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS (1 000 $) if the offender is a physical person or a maximum of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS (2 000 $)if the offender is a morai person; 2. for a repeat infraction: a minimum of SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS (600 $) and a maximum of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS (2 000 $) if the offender is a physical person or a maximum of FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS (4 000 $) if the offender is a moral person.

17 voted in favour: Councillor Chris Wilkin Councillor George White Councillor Pierre Frappier voted against: Councillor Larry Durrell The majority being in favour, the motion is CARRIED By-Law No 270 is signed by Mayor G. Michael Ellioit and Town Clerk Louise L. Villandrb Councillor Larry Durrell requests that the following be recorded: That he be relinquished of any legal or other responsibility resulting from the acceptance of this By- Law by any governing body. This By-Law will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment for approval. Certified True Extracts Louise L. Viliandre, 0.m.a. Greffier

18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH BY-LAW NUMBER BEING A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE USE OF PESTICIDES WITHIN THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH BY THE COUNCIL THEREOF HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS Section 130 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the City to enact bylaws which provide for the protection of the "health, safety and well-being" of City residents; AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Peterborough desires to respond to the concerns expressed by City residents about the health risks associated with the use of pesticides; AND WHEREAS regulating the non-essential use of pesticides will help to promote and protect the health of City residents. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PETERBOROUGH BY ITS COUNCIL ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Definitions: 1. In this by-law, the following word has the following meaning: I.P.M. accredited groundskeeper - means a person who: (a) (b) obtains and maintains accreditation in a recognized integrated pest management programme from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System of Canada, or equivalent, as determined by the City: and provides proof of I.P.M. accreditation to the City Clerk on or before January 31" of each year. pesticide - means any substance, other than a substance derived from plants, plant extracts or microbial pest control agents, which is intended to: (a) (b) control, destroy, reduce, or repel, directly or indirectly, an animal, plant or other organism which is harmful or annoying to a human being; or inhibit or prevent the growth of plants. Offence 2. The application or use of a pesticide is prohibited within the boundaries of the City of Peterborough. Exceptions 3. Notwithstanding Article 2, it is permitted to apply or use a pesticide in the following cases: (a) (b) (c) In a public or private swimming pool; To purify water for human or animal use; Inside of a building;

19 (d) (e) (9 On land used for the commercial production of food; To control, destroy, reduce or repel, directly or indirectly, an animal, plant or other organism which is harmful to human health; or On a golf course, provided that after March Is', 2007, any such use or application is permitted only under the direction of an I.P.M. accredited groundskeeper. Penalty 4. Any person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to a fine or penalty provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, as amended. Effective Date 5. This By-law comes into force and effect on March 1, By-law read a first and second time this 2"d day of May 2005 By-law read a third time and finally passed this 2"d day of May (Sgd.) Sylvia Sutherland, Mayor (Sgd.) Nancy Wright-Laking, City Clerk

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