KGATLENG DISTRICT COUNCIL (BARBER) BYE-LAWS
(under sections 33 and 34)
(21st August, 1998)
ARRANGEMENT OF BYE-LAWS
BYE-LAW
1. Citation
2. Interpretation
3. Application for licence
4. Licence required to carry on business of barber
5. Premises
6. Licence to be produced for inspection
7. Sanitary conditions
8. Powers of entry
9. Closure of licensed premises
10. Offences and penalties
First Schedule – Application for a Barber Licence
Second Schedule – Barber Licence
Third Schedule – Renewal of Application
S.I. 65, 1998.
These Bye-Laws may be cited as the Kgatleng District Council (Barber) Bye-Laws*.
*Originally made under the Township Act now repealed, these regulations have been continued under s 94(2) of the Local Government Act, 2013.
In these Bye-Laws, unless the context otherwise requires
“authorised official” means any person authorised by the Council for the purpose of giving effect to these Bye-Laws;
“barber” means a person who, in a fixed place of business carries on the business of cutting, trimming or shaving hair particularly men’s hair or beards;
“Council” means the Kgatleng District Council.
(1) No person shall carry on a business of a barber within the Council area unless
(a) such person is duly licensed; and
(b) the premises upon which the business is being carried on are licensed.
4. Licence required to carry on business of barber
(1) Any person wishing to operate a business as a barber shall make an application as set out in the First Schedule, to the Council, supplying such information in relation thereto as the Council may require, which information shall include
(a) the number, identity and qualifications (or experience) of the barbers to be employed; and
(b) the number of apprentices to be employed.
(2) The Council may, if it is satisfied that the requirements of these Bye-Laws are met, and on payment of a fee of P20, issue a barber licence as set out in the Second Schedule, which shall be valid until31st”/> December of the year of issue.
(3) On application made in terms of sub-Bye-Law (1) and upon payment of a fee of P10, the Council may endorse such renewal on the form set out in the Third Schedule and may attach such conditions to the renewal as it may determine:
Provided the application for renewal is in respect to the premises in the original licence issued.
Premises used for the business of a barber shall
(a) be approved by the Council in writing;
(b) be of a temporary structure erected using iron sheets, wooden planks or any other material approved by the Council;
(c) be used solely for the business of a barber;
(d) be within a radius of not less than 30 metres from the nearest residential and or commercial plots as may be approved by the Council;
(e) have adequate lighting and ventilation;
(f) have constant supply of wholesome water;
(g) be maintained at all times in clean and sanitary conditions, both inside and outside;
(h) be at all times maintained in good repair; and
(i) be not less than 7.5 square metres in size.
6. Licence to be produced for inspection
(1) Licences issued under these Bye-Laws shall be produced on demand to any authorised official or to any member of the Police Force for inspection.
(2) Licences issued under these Bye-Laws shall not be transferrable without the consent of the Council, and may be revoked by the Council if the holder thereof is convicted of any offence under these Bye-Laws.
The holder of a licence issued under these Bye-Laws shall
(a) ensure that all utensils, vessels, containers, hair clippers, scissors, linen, towels, cloths and other articles used in the conduct of the business are maintained in clean and sanitary conditions by washing them with soap and water and the use of approved means of disinfection or sterilisation as the Council may direct;
(b) use disposable hand gloves and masks where necessary;
(c) take all reasonable steps to ensure that clean, disinfected or sterilised articles are kept separated from those which have not been washed, disinfected or sterilised;
(d) ensure that at all times there are sufficient receptacles of galvanised iron or other non-absorbent material, with close fitting covers available for collecting, storing and disposing of all refuse;
(e) remove and dispose of any hair trimmings within the premises and the surroundings at the close of each working day; and
(f) ensure that adequate toilet facilities are available for all working staff and patrons of the premises.
An authorised official or a police officer may at any reasonable time enter and inspect the premises used for the business of a barber for the purpose of ensuring that the condition of the premises and the operation of the business complies with the provisions of these Bye-Laws and the conditions of the licence in respect thereof.
9. Closure of licensed premises
Where in the opinion of the Council, premises licensed under these Bye-Laws, are such as are likely to constitute a threat or pose a danger to public health, the Council may direct the closure of such premises until it is satisfied that the threat or danger has been remedied.
(1) Any person who contravenes the provisions of these Bye-Laws is guilty of an offence and shall be liable, for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding P200.00 and for a second or subsequent offence to a fine not exceeding P100 00 for every day that the offence is committed.
(2) Any person who is convicted of an offence under these Bye-Laws may, in addition to any penalty to which he may be liable, have his licence cancelled with effect from such date as the court may consider necessary.
FIRST SCHEDULE
APPLICATION FOR A BARBER LICENCE
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(Bye-Law 4(1)). |
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KGATLENG DISTRICT COUNCIL (BARBER) BYE-LAWS, 1998 |
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(S.I. No. 65 of 1998) |
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(Attach two copies of a passport size photograph, approximately 5 cm x 14 cm) |
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Full name of applicant …………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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(Surname first ) IN BLOCK LETTERS)) |
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Place of abode and postal |
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address |
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Nationality …………………………………………………………. National identity No. ………………….. |
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I wish to apply for a barber licence as follows: |
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(1) location of premises: ……………………………………………………………………………….. |
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(2) number and identity of barbers and their qualifications (or experience): ……………….. |
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(3) number of apprentices: ……………………………….. |
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Date ………………………………………… |
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Signature of applicant |
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY |
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Date on which application was received by Licensing Officer ………………………………………….. |
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Proposed hearing of application ………………………………………………………………………………. |
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Date of approval/rejection of application …………………………………………………………………….. |
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SECOND SCHEDULE
BARBER LICENCE
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(Bye-Law 4(2)). |
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KGATLENG DISTRICT COUNCIL (BARBER) BYE-LAWS, 1998. |
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NOT TRANSFERABLE |
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Licence No. ……………………………………………. |
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Name ……………………………………………………… is hereby licensed in accordance with the Kgatleng District Council (Barber) Bye-Laws to carry on the business of a barber in the following area/s: |
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or |
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Date of issue: ……………………………………… Fee paid …………………… O/R No. ………………. |
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Date on which application was received by Licensing Officer ………………………………………….. |
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THIRD SCHEDULE
RENEWAL OF APPLICATION
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(Bye-Law 4(3)). |
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KGATLENG DISTRICT COUNCIL (BARBER) BYE-LAWS, 1998 |
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1. Applicants for renewal to complete the following: |
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(a) Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
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(b) Identity (Omang) Number: ………………………………………………………………………… |
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(c) Location of premises: ……………………………………………………………………………… |
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(d) Employees or Barber: ……………………………………………………………………………… |
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2. Conditions (if any) applicable: ……………………………………………………………………………… |