Village of Tahsis BYLAW NO. 420

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1 Village of Tahsis BYLAW NO. 420 A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATION AND CONTROL OF DOGS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A POUND. **************************************************************************************************************** The Council of the Village of Tahsis in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: CITATION 1 This bylaw may be cited as the "Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 420, 1997". DEFINITIONS 2 In this bylaw: "animal" includes a dog, cat, horse, mule, ass, swine, sheep, goat, turkey, goose, duck, or other poultry, pigeons, reptiles, as well as any cattle or fur bearing animal or other animal by whatever technical or familiar name known; "bylaw enforcement officer" means any person designated by Council from time to time to enforce the provisions of the bylaw; "competent person" means a person who is physically able to exercise control over an animal; "council" means the council of the Village of Tahsis; "dog" means an animal of the canine species apparently over the age of four (4) months; "harborer" means any person who has in his care or control, or has been entrusted with the care or control of any animal; "kennel" means a place where animals are kept, trained, ca.red for, bred or boarded; "leash" means a line, thong or chain or device used for the purpose of restraining a dog; "muzzled" when describing a dog, means fastened or controlled around the mouth so as to prevent the dog from biting; "ownerless" means if the dog does not have attached to its collar or harness a valid and subsisting licence tag; "pound" means any building or enclosure for the detention of animals that is established as a pound by the Village; "pound keeper" means a person appointed by Council for the purpose of maintaining and operating the pound;

2 "running at large" means if the dog is not under control by being: (a) on the property of its owner or of another person who has the care and control of the dog; (b) in direct and continuous charge of a person who is competent to control it; (c) securely confined within an enclosure, or; (d) securely fastened so that it is unable to roam. "unlicensed dog" means any dog for which a licence for the current year has not been issued; "vicious dog" means a dog that without provocation has bitten or caused injury to a human being or to a domestic animal, or is attacking or viciously pursuing a person or a domestic animal. LICENSING 3 (1) A person must not keep a dog unless a valid and subsisting licence has been issued for that dog under this bylaw. (2) An application for a licence under this bylaw may be made by paying the prescribed fee and applying at the Village office. LICENCES AND LICENCE TAGS 4 (1) A license and corresponding licence tag issued under this bylaw: (a) expires on December 31 of the year in which it is issued; (b) is valid only in respect of the dog for which it is issued. (2) The person to whom a licence is issued under this bylaw must, while the licence is valid and subsisting, attach and keep attached the corresponding licence tag to a collar or harness worn at all times by the dog for which the licence was issued. (3) If a licence or licence tag is lost or destroyed, the person to whom the original licence was issued may, by paying the prescribed fee, apply to the Village for a replacement licence or licence tag. (4) The clerk, collector, treasurer or village office clerical staff are authorized by council to issue licences under this bylaw. REGULATIONS 5 (1) It is the responsibility of every person applying for a licence for a neutered or spayed dog to provide a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is neutered or spayed. (2) Should a certificate, signed by a veterinarian as required by section 5 (1) not be available, the applicant may sign a declaration in the form provided by the Village. (3) Where the owner of a dog in respect of which a licence has been issued under this bylaw ceases to be the owner, the licence shall be cancelled.

3 (4) Where a dog has been spayed or neutered after the owner has paid the licence fee, the owner is entitled to a refund of the difference between the fee paid and the fee for a neutered or spayed dog if, before the expiration of the licence year, the owner presents a certificate in writing from a licensed veterinarian certifying that the dog for which the licence was issued has been neutered or spayed. PROHIBITIONS 6 (1) No person shall allow a dog owned or harbored to be running at large. (2) Owners or harborers of dogs shall keep them on a leash under control of a competent person while the dog is upon the highway or in a public place or any place not owned or controlled by that person. (3) No person shall keep or harbor any dog which disturbs the peace, quiet, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighborhood by its persistent barking or howling. (4) No person shall rescue or attempt to rescue or interfere with any dog or other animal impounded under the provisions of this bylaw, or interfere with or obstruct or impede the Bylaw Enforcement Officer in the execution of his or her duties. (5) It is unlawful for any person to be in possession of any dog or other animal that has been impounded by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer when the dog or other animal has not been redeemed in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. (6) No person who owns or harbors poultry or other animals shall permit or allow such poultry or other animal on any highway or any public place or private property or any place not owned or controlled by that person. VICIOUS DOG OR DISEASED ANIMAL 7 (1) No person shall own or harbor any diseased animal within the Village. (2) No person shall own or harbor any vicious animal within the Village unless the same is kept sufficiently secured so as to prevent it from endangering the safety of any person or other animal, including a person lawfully entering upon the premises where the animal is located. (3) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no person who owns or harbors a vicious dog shall permit or allow the dog to be on any highway, or any public place, or any place not owned or controlled by that person, unless the dog is sufficiently muzzled and controlled to prevent it from biting another animal or human. CATS 8 (1) No person shall keep, shelter or harbor more than three cats apparently over the age of four months except in a kennel. (2) Notwithstanding section 8 (1) there shall be no restrictions upon the number of cats which may be kept on parcels of 2 hectares or more.

4 KENNELS 9 (1) No person may keep or harbor more than two dogs within the Village unless such person has obtained a kennel license under this bylaw by paying the prescribed fee and applying at the village office. POUND (2) A kennel may only be located within the Village of Tahsis on residential parcels of land not less than.20 ha (1/2 acre). (3) No person shall keep more than ten dogs in a kennel. (4) The owner or operator of a kennel shall ensure that all animals in the kennel are under control and restrained from frequent barking, yelping, howling or making other noise so as to disturb the peace, quiet, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighborhood. (5) The owner or operator of a kennel shall at all times keep the kennel in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. (6) The owner or operator of a kennel shall at all times keep the yard in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. 10 (1) A pound shall be established, maintained and operated at such location or locations as the Council may by resolution designate from time to time. (2) The owner or operator of the pound shall ensure that all animals in the pound are under control and restrained from frequent barking, yelping, howling or making other noise so as to disturb the peace, quiet, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighborhood. (3) The owner or operator of the pound shall at all times keep the pound in good repair and in clean and sanitary condition. (4) The owner or operator of the pound shall at all times keep the yard in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. SEIZURE, IMPOUNDMENT AND DETENTION OF AN ANIMAL 11 (1) The Bylaw Enforcement Officer, pound keeper or his assistant or any municipal employee who has been directed by the Administrator or a peace officer shall have the authority to seize and impound: (a) any unlicensed dog; (b) any ownerless dog; (c) any dog running at large; (d) any animal running at large. (2) The Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to enter any premises in order to seize and impound any dangerous, vicious, wounded or diseased animal. (3) The pound keeper may keep every impounded animal in the pound for at least 72 hours after seizure, unless sooner reclaimed as provided by this bylaw.

5 (4) The pound keeper may keep any vicious dog for up to ten days after it has been seized and impounded in order to determine if the animal is a threat to the health and safety of the community. (5) The pound keeper shall supply each and every animal with adequate food and water. (6) The pound keeper shall keep a book or register in which is recorded: (a) a description of each animal impounded; (b) the date the animal is received at the pound; (c) the name and address of the person reclaiming the animal; ( d) the amount paid by the person as set in the Schedule " A" attached to this bylaw. (7) On the first working day after an animal has been impounded the pound keeper shall post notices at the municipal pound and the municipal office with a description of the animal and if known the name of the owner. RECLAIMING AND DISPOSAL 12 (1) The owner of an impounded animal other than a vicious dog may reclaim the animal by: PENALTIES (a) applying to the pound keeper within 72 hours of the time of seizure, and (b) providing proof of ownership of the animal, and (c) paying to the pound keeper the applicable fees for care and feeding the animal, and (d) paying the license fees as set out in Schedule "A" attached to this bylaw in the case of such animal not being licensed for the current calendar year, and (e) paying the fees for running at large, seizing and impounding such animal as set out in Schedule "A". (2) If an animal remains unclaimed after 5 clear days from the time of impoundment, the pound keeper may sell or otherwise destroy the animal. (3) The pound keeper shall not sell an animal without first obtaining a fee equal to the amount of the licensing and impoundment of the animal. (4) If the pound keeper has determined that a vicious dog is not a threat to the health and safety of the community the owner may reclaim the dog by paying the prescribed fee. (5) If a dog has attacked or viciously pursued a person or a domestic animal, the pound keeper may destroy the dog. 13 (1) Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of any of the provisions hereof or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of its provisions is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction pursuant to the Offence Act.

6 SCHEDULE (2) Notwithstanding the provision of section 13 (1 ), for a contravention of the provisions of this bylaw a notice of such contravention may be given by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or other designated person by means of a violation ticket. (3) If an informal resolution can not be obtained a violation ticket may be issued under the authority of the Village of Tahsis Ticket Information Utilization bylaw to the owner or harborer charged with an offence by having it hand delivered or having it sent by reg istered mail. 14 The attached Schedule "A" shall form an integral part of this bylaw. REPEAL 15 Bylaw No. 243 is hereby repealed. READ for the first time this 18th day of August, READ for the second time this 18th day of August, READ for the third time this 15th day of December, RECONSIDERED, finally passed and adopted this 5th day of January, I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 420, duly passed by the Council of the Village of Tahsis and sealed with the corporate seal on the 5th day of January, 1998.,4 true copy of By-law No. "f.j. D registered in the office of the Jnspe.to, of Municipalities this:jj-ha day of f.e.6,u ,~ 19 9.Y. -t-or Inspector of Municipa/itiP r

7 VILLAGE OF TAHSIS ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 420, 1997 Schedule "A" SCHEDULE OF FEES The fee for a matter itemized in column 1 shall be the fee set out opposite that item in column 2. COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 SCHEDULE OF LICENSE FEES Spayed Female Dog Unspayed Female Dog Neutered Male Dog Unneutered Male Dog Replacement license or tag Kennel. $ SCHEDULE OF POUND FEES For care and feeding of an animal For boarding and impounding any licensed dog For boarding and impounding any unlicensed dog For boarding and impounding a vicious dog Pick-up and destruction of an animal $ 3.50 per day per day per day per day 25.00

8 VILLAGE OF TAHSIS ANIMAL CONTROL AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 507, 2005 A Bylaw to amend Village of Tahsis Animal Control Bylaw No. 420, 1997 Whereas it is deemed desirable to amend Bylaw No. 420, 1997 being "Animal Control Bylaw No. 420, 1997." Now therefore the Council of the Village of Tahsis, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Animal Control Bylaw No. 420, 1997 is hereby amended by: Amending the Definitions in Section 2 to read as follows; "bylaw enforcement officer" means a peace officer or any other person designated by Council from time to time to enforce the provisions of the bylaw; "Pound Keeper" means a peace officer or any other person appointed by Council for the purpose of maintaining and operating the pound 2.. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 507, READ for the first time this 1st day of February, READ for the second time this 1st day of February, READ for the third time this 1 st day of February, RECONSIDERED, finally passed and adopted this 15th day of February, 2005 Mayor Director of Corporate Services I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Bylaw No. 507 duly passed by the Council of the Village of Tahsis on this day of February 15, Director of Corporate Services

9 VILLAGE OFT AHSIS BYLAW NO. 449 A Bylaw to amend the Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 420, 1997 The Council of the Village of Tahsis, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Animal Control and Licensing Amending Bylaw No. 449, 1998"" 2. The Animal and Licensing Bylaw No. 420, 1997, is hereby amended as follows: (1) By inserting the following definition in section 2, in alphabetical order: "Occupier" means a person in actual or legal occupation or possession; (2) By inserting the following provision as section 6(7): No person shall feed pigeons or other birds on any highway or any public place, or any private property not owned or occupied by that person, unless that person is the owner of such pigeon or other bird. (3) By inserting the following provision as a new section 12, with remaining sections of the Bylaw being renumbered accordingly: REGULATION OF BIRDS 12. All owners and occupiers of buildings in the Village shall at all times prevent pigeons and other birds from perching, roosting or nesting on such buildings. 3. Except as amended under section 2 of this Bylaw, the Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 420, 1997, shall remain in full force and effect.... /2

10 Byla, no. ~4:,, 1s,c READ for the first time this 2nd day of November, READ for the second time this 2nd day of November, READ for the third time this day of RECONSIDERED, finally passed and adopted this J day of J MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Bylaw No. 449, 1998 duly passed by the Council of the Village of Tahsis on the day of, MUNICIPAL CLERK

11 Village of Tahsis BYLAW NO. 420 A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATION AND CONTROL OF DOGS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A POUND. **************************************************************************************************************** The Council of the Village of Tahsis in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: CITATION 1 This bylaw may be cited as the "Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 420, 1997". DEFINITIONS 2 In this bylaw: "animal" includes a dog, cat, horse, mule, ass, swine, sheep, goat, turkey, goose, duck, or other poultry, pigeons, reptiles, as well as any cattle or fur bearing animal or other animal by whatever technical or familiar name known; "bylaw enforcement officer" means any person designated by Council from time to time to enforce the provisions of the bylaw; "competent person" means a person who is physically able to exercise control over an animal; "council" means the council of the Village of Tahsis; "dog" means an animal of the canine species apparently over the age of four (4) months; "harborer" means any person who has in his care or control, or has been entrusted with the care or control of any animal; "kennel" means a place where animals are kept, trained, cared for, bred or boarded; "leash" means a line, thong or chain or device used for the purpose of restraining a dog; "muzzled" when describing a dog, means fastened or controlled around the mouth so as to prevent the dog from biting; "ownerless" means if the dog does not have attached to its collar or harness a valid and subsisting licence tag; "pound" means any building or enclosure for the detention of animals that is established as a pound by the Village; "pound keeper" means a person appointed by Council for the purpose of maintaining and operating the pound;

12 "running at large" means if the dog is not under control by being: (a) on the property of its owner or of another person who has the care and control of the dog; (b) in direct and continuous charge of a person who is competent to control it; (c) securely confined within an enclosure, or; (d) securely fastened so that it is unable to roam. "unlicensed dog" means any dog for which a licence for the current year has not been issued; "vicious dog" means a dog that without provocation has bitten or caused injury to a human being or to a domestic animal, or is attacking or viciously pursuing a person or a domestic animal. LICENSING 3 (1) A person must not keep a dog unless a valid and subsisting licence has been issued for that dog under this bylaw. (2) An application for a licence under this bylaw may be made by paying the prescribed fee and applying at the Village office. LICENCES AND LICENCE TAGS 4 (1) A license and corresponding licence tag issued under this bylaw: (a) expires on December 31 of the year in which it is issued; (b) is valid only in respect of the dog for which it is issued. (2) The person to whom a licence is issued under this bylaw must, while the licence is valid and subsisting, attach and keep attached the corresponding licence tag to a collar or harness worn at all times by the dog for which the licence was issued. (3) If a licence or licence tag is lost or destroyed, the person to whom the original licence was issued may, by paying the prescribed fee, apply to the Village for a replacement licence or licence tag. (4) The clerk, collector, treasurer or village office clerical staff are authorized by council to issue licences under this bylaw. REGULATIONS 5 (1) It is the responsibility of every person applying for a licence for a neutered or spayed dog to provide a certificate signed by a veterinarian that the dog is neutered or spayed. (2) Should a certificate, signed by a veterinarian as required by section 5 (1) not be available, the applicant may sign a declaration in the form provided by the Village. (3) Where the owner of a dog in respect of which a licence has been issued under this bylaw ceases to be the owner, the licence shall be cancelled.

13 (4) Where a dog has been spayed or neutered after the owner has paid the licence fee, the owner is entitled to a refund of the difference between the fee paid and the fee for a neutered or spayed dog if, before the expiration of the licence year, the owner presents a certificate in writing from a licensed veterinarian certifying that the dog for which the licence was issued has been neutered or spayed. PROHIBITIONS 6 (1) No person shall allow a dog owned or harbored to be running at large. (2) Owners or harborers of dogs shall keep them on a leash under control of a competent person while the dog is upon the highway or in a public place or any place not owned or controlled by that person. (3) No person shall keep or harbor any dog which disturbs the peace, quiet, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the neighborhood by its persistent barking or howling. (4) No person shall rescue or attempt to rescue or interfere with any dog or other animal impounded under the provisions of this bylaw, or interfere with or obstruct or impede the Bylaw Enforcement Officer in the execution of his or her duties. (5) It is unlawful for any person to be in possession of any dog or other animal that has been impounded by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer when the dog or other animal has not been redeemed in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. (6) No person who owns or harbors poultry or other animals shall permit or allow such poultry or other animal on any highway or any public place or private property or any place not owned or controlled by that person. VICIOUS DOG OR DISEASED ANIMAL 7 (1) No person shall own or harbor any diseased animal within the Village. (2) No person shall own or harbor any vicious animal within the Village unless the same is kept sufficiently secured so as to prevent it from endangering the safety of any person or other animal, including a person lawfully entering upon the premises where the animal is located. (3) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no person who owns or harbors a vicious dog shall permit or allow the dog to be on any highway, or any public place, or any place not owned or controlled by that person, unless the dog is sufficiently muzzled and controlled to prevent it from biting another animal or human. CATS 8 (1) No person shall keep, shelter or harbor more than three cats apparently over the age of four months except in a kennel. (2) Notwithstanding section 8 (1) there shall be no restrictions upon the number of cats which may be kept on parcels of 2 hectares or more.

14 KENNELS 9 ( 1) No person may keep or harbor more than two dogs within the Village unless such person has obtained a kennel license under this bylaw by paying the prescribed fee and applying at the village office. POUND (2) A kennel may only be located within the Village of Tahsis on residential parcels of land not less than.20 ha (1/2 acre). (3) No person shall keep more than ten dogs in a kennel. (4) The owner or operator of a kennel shall ensure that all animals in the kennel are under control and restrained from frequent barking, yelping, howling or making other noise so as to disturb the peace, quiet, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighborhood. (5) The owner or operator of a kennel shall at all times keep the kennel in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. (6) The owner or operator of a kennel shall at all times keep the yard in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. 10 (1) A pound shall be established, maintained and operated at such location or locations as the Council may by resolution designate from time to time. (2) The owner or operator of the pound shall ensure that all animals in the pound are under control and restrained from frequent barking, yelping, howling or making other noise so as to disturb the peace, quiet, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighborhood. (3) The owner or operator of the pound shall at all times keep the pound in good repair and in clean and sanitary condition. (4) The owner or operator of the pound shall at all times keep the yard in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. SEIZURE, IMPOUNDMENT AND DETENTION OF AN ANIMAL 11 (1) The Bylaw Enforcement Officer, pound keeper or his assistant or any municipal employee who has been directed by the Administrator or a peace officer shall have the authority to seize and impound: (a) any unlicensed dog; (b) any ownerless dog; (c) any dog running at large; (d) any animal running at large. (2) The Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to enter any premises in order to seize and impound any dangerous, vicious, wounded or diseased animal. (3) The pound keeper may keep every impounded animal in the pound for at least 72 hours after seizure, unless sooner reclaimed as provided by this bylaw.

15 (4) The pound keeper may keep any vicious dog for up to ten days after it has been seized and impounded in order to determine if the animal is a threat to the health and safety of the community. (5) The pound keeper shall supply each and every animal with adequate food and water. (6) The pound keeper shall keep a book or register in which is recorded: (a) a description of each animal impounded; (b) the date the animal is received at the pound; (c) the name and address of the person reclaiming the animal; (d) the amount paid by the person as set in the Schedule" A" attached to this bylaw. (7) On the first working day after an animal has been impounded the pound keeper shall post notices at the municipal pound and the municipal office with a description of the animal and if known the name of the owner. RECLAIMING AND DISPOSAL 12 (1) The owner of an impounded animal other than a vicious dog may reclaim the animal by: PENALTIES (a) applying to the pound keeper within 72 hours of the time of seizure, and (b) providing proof of ownership of the animal, and (c) paying to the pound keeper the applicable fees for care and feeding the animal, and (d) paying the license fees as set out in Schedule "A" attached to this bylaw in the case of such animal not being licensed for the current calendar year, and (e) paying the fees for running at large, seizing and impounding such animal as set out in Schedule "A". (2) If an animal remains unclaimed after 5 clear days from the time of impoundment, the pound keeper may sell or otherwise destroy the animal. (3) The pound keeper shall not sell an animal without first obtaining a fee equal to the amount of the licensing and impoundment of the animal. (4) If the pound keeper has determined that a vicious dog is not a threat to the health and safety of the community the owner may reclaim the dog by paying the prescribed fee. (5) If a dog has attacked or viciously pursued a person or a domestic animal, the pound keeper may destroy the dog. 13 (1) Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or violation of any of the provisions hereof or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by any of its provisions is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction pursuant to the Offence Act.

16 SCHEDULE (2) Notwithstanding the provision of section 13 (1 ), for a contravention of the provisions of this bylaw a notice of such contravention may be given by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer or other designated person by means of a violation ticket. (3) If an informal resolution can not be obtained a violation ticket may be issued under the authority of the Village of Tahsis Ticket Information Utilization bylaw to the owner or harborer charged with an offence by having it hand delivered or having it sent by registered mail. 14 The attached Schedule "A" shall form an integral part of this bylaw. REPEAL 15 Bylaw No. 243 is hereby repealed. READ for the first time this 18th day of August, READ for the second time this 18th day of August, READ for the third time this 15th day of December, RECONSIDERED, finally passed and adopted this 5th day of January, J --~ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 420, duly passed by the Council of the Village of Tahsis d sealed with the corporate seal on the 5th day of January, 1998.

17 VILLAGE OF TAHSIS ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 420, 1997 Schedule "A" SCHEDULE OF FEES The fee for a matter itemized in column 1 shall be the fee set out opposite that item in column 2. COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 SCHEDULE OF LICENSE FEES Spayed Female Dog Unspayed Female Dog Neutered Male Dog Unneutered Male Dog Replacement license or tag Kennel. $ SCHEDULE OF POUND FEES For care and feeding of an animal For boarding and impounding any licensed dog For boarding and impounding any unlicensed dog For boarding and impounding a vicious dog Pick-up and destruction of an animal $ 3.50 per day per day per day per day 25.00

18 Village of Tahsis () 11r f lie No: January Alixe Knighton, Director Municipal Advice & Approvals Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs 4th Floor, 800 Johnson Street Victoria, B.C. V8V 1X4 Dear Alixe: Re: Bylaw No. 420 and No. 421 Please find enclosed two original copies of the Village of Tahsis "Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 420, 1997" and two original copies of the Village of Tahsis "Noise Control Bylaw No. 421, 1997" for registration in accordance with section 259 of the Municipal Act. Yours truly, As always, thank you for your efforts on our behalf. ~/r,y'n,..~ Paul R. Edgin to Chief Administ :rjb Encs. I illa,~e o/ li1bs1s 977 So11tb )!t1q11i1111,1 /Jmc l'(j. Ho.r 519. li1bs1i. Ii(.' I Of' /.\() ff/.. I F,01 9 k6.i.f.f IJ\' I_;)(// 1 1. )-/ /J/1.:J

19 - BRmsH COLUMBII\. ID) ICiJIWi Tiil IDl MAR illj March 6, 1998 V40-38,39 Mr. Paul R. Edgington Chief Administrative Officer Village of Tahsis P. 0, Box519 Tahsis, B. C. VOP 1XO, Dear Mr. Edgington: Returned herewith is one copy of Bylaws Nos. 420 and 421, with evidence of registration in the Office of the Inspector of Municipalities thereon. Yours sincerely Norman A McCrimmon, A.C.I.S., P.Adm. S~nior Advisor Local Government Department Enclosures Ministry of Municipal Affairs m,d tleu,in1 Local Government Department Mailing Address: P O Box 9490 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria BC V8W 9N7 Telephone: (250) Facsimile: (250) Location: Johnson St Victoria, BC