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A Saskatoon business is facing bylaw charges after allegedly breaking the city’s rules around the sale of bear spray.
The charge is the first of its kind after Saskatoon City Council added sale and recording requirements for bear spray to the city’s business licence bylaw back in July.
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“The charges come following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service, aided by officials of the City Community Standards Department,” the city said in a statement.
“Police officers and City officials have engaged business managers to ensure they understand the bylaw requirements which have received wide support.”
Under the new rules, anyone purchasing the irritant spray in the city must be at least 18, and must provide two pieces of government-issued ID. The business is then required to record the purchaser’s name, ID numbers, date of birth and address and share that information with the city.
The rules also require that bear spray be stored “in a secure area, out of view of customers,” and only canisters of spray bearing a serial number from the manufacturer is permitted to be sold.
The city did not name the business in question or specify which rules the business allegedly broke.
“The new rules are based on engagement with the business community, best practices and successes already in place at some sporting goods stores,” the city explained.
“The measures are also similar to processes in other Canadian municipalities.”
