JessicaPRabbit

Thanks you Angela for your advice, I am due to renew my license and will be in the city office next week. Like last year, I will ask again for the list of bylaws. I'm hoping they've put something together. It only seems fair.

Be Well and Thanks again!

JPR

From what I understand from what's in the news, this has been an ongoing issue for the past year.

Perhaps these links might help. All you need to do is go down to Edmonton City Hall and where you can obtain a list of by-laws (if any) for MPs. From what I gather, they were working on drafting by-laws, so you need to find out if they were passed and when they will come into effect.

 

Sometimes it's best to go straight to the horse's mouth so to speak, than to rely on information which may be misleading, out-of-date or inaccurate.

 

Good luck to you.

 

http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=65352&highlight=Edmonton

 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2011/04/13/edmonton-massage-parlour-bylaw.html

 

http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/09/22/proposed-bylaw-differentiates-between-rubs-or-health-enhancement

 

http://www.nhpcanada.org/files/NHPCA_SubmissionToCityOfEdmonon-9Sep2010.pdf

Well, the enforcers would have us believe that there are 'rules' and that the bylaws are written, I know because I've inquired. Yes, the simple matter of being licensed is a primary issue but there are lots of other little things that can cause bylaw fines to be imposed.

For example, hours of operation. It has been my personal experience that bylaw will sit outside a MP after 11pm to see if any male leaves the building. Supposedly there is a bylaw in place that restricts any non licensed person from being inside the establishment between the hours of 11pm and 7am. Also, leaving things 'in view' that may give a person walking through, knowledge of activity that is not truly spelled out as permitted. If a session is not in progress, and a door to a studio room is open, we have been told that if evidence such as lube or condoms (even the empty wrapper of a condom), any kind of toy that might be specific to this type of play ...anything left out in view will result in a bylaw infraction being imposed.

You see, I received a rather unofficially written email from the city bylaw office earlier this year directing me to delete offensive images from my site by a specific date or I would be fined. I wrote back to this person asking for clarification on a number of things but never heard back from her. Long story short, after finally meeting with this lady, she gave me a printed set of bylaws for the Exotic Entertainer license, which still baffles me. When I asked her what I was supposed to do with these I was told, once I had read through the bylaws pertaining to a different occupation, I should be able to derive what was allowable or not permitted under a license of a completely different nature. I told her at the time that made no sense, it was a guessing game at best and she may as well have brought me the bylaws for a Zoo Keeper to derive what was expected of those who carry the Wholistic Practitioners license.

I'm not trying to argue that 'retail' does or does not come with rules to follow ...I'm simply saying I've been told by the bylaw office that there are fines that can be imposed on a number of issues but there is no information available to know how to avoid these fines. This simply does not make any sense.

JPR

I'm not trying to bump this up for any other reason than to say; Based on zero replies so far, I'm thinking it's safe to assume my thoughts may be true, that there are in fact no officially written/enforceable bylaws for the city.

Rather disturbing, but that's just my opinion.

JPR

Specific to Edmonton ?

Those of us who have worked in a MP in this city are aware that there are a handful of bylaws to follow.

It seems most people involved in the industry as a worker or a hobbyist have things they 'know to be fact' when it comes to bylaws. The truth is I can ask the same question to 20 people who have a combined interest of 50 years and get 20 completely different answers, but they all insist they are correct.

You see, I made a request of city licensing for a copy of the printed bylaws but instead I received the bylaws for "exotic entertainer'. I called the lady with whom I had been dealing and requested the correct information at which time I was told; "That's as close as it gets, there is nothing printed for the license which bears the title "Personal Services Shop Wholistic Health".

After a bit of arguing on the phone with the lady in the city office, she decided to pay me a vist with a member of Vice, who we all know circuit the Mp's regularly for various safety reasons, so that was not a problem. The problem is it is 10 months later and still there is nothing tangible available for me to read over and adhere to.

Ladies wait in line at the city business licensing office and make application annually just like every other business; Taxis, Daycares, Retail, Restaurants, Auctions etc. It is my opinion that if I were to apply for a license for any other business I would be able to request and receive the information.

I would like to know if any MP has been fined for 'bylaw infractions'.

Bottom line my question is: Does anyone in the city of Edmonton have access to official bylaws pertaining to MP's?

Any information or input is appreciated.

JessicaPRabbit

It's essential that we trust ourselves deeply so no matter what may happen regarding others actions, our inner trust is the key to rebounding more quickly and on a much more solid foundation.

Dig deep, find love and admiration for yourself. Be proud and strong. Trust yourself.

Forgive those in your pasts who have betrayed your trust and caused you pain.

The only way to heal is to forgive.

Please, Trust Carefully.

JessicaPRabbit