Regulation - Minister
Private Security: Exemption under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
Regulation Number(s):
435/07
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Act
Summary of Decision:
The Exemptions from the Act Regulation (Ontario Regulation 435/07) under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 has been amended to allow a narrow exemption for out-of-province bodyguards providing bodyguard services to those in the film and television and industry, as long as the bodyguard holds a valid licence from another jurisdiction. This change to the Exemptions from the Act Regulation is effective September 2, 2011.
Further Information:
Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
Ontario Regulation 435/07 - Exemptions from the Act
Ontario Regulation 447/11 - Exemptions from the Act
Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
Ontario Regulation 435/07 - Exemptions from the Act
Proposal Number:
11-CSCS004
Posting Date:
July 22, 2011
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is proposing to amend the Exemptions from the Act Regulation (Ontario Regulation 435/07) under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA).
The regulation identifies the limited circumstances where an individual is exempt from the requirements of the PSISA.
The proposed amendment will create a licensing exemption for individuals from outside Ontario who provide bodyguard services to individuals in the recorded video and audio-visual production industry. These bodyguards must carry a valid licence from another jurisdiction to provide bodyguard services.
If approved, it is proposed that this regulatory amendment come into effect on September 2, 2011.
The regulation identifies the limited circumstances where an individual is exempt from the requirements of the PSISA.
The proposed amendment will create a licensing exemption for individuals from outside Ontario who provide bodyguard services to individuals in the recorded video and audio-visual production industry. These bodyguards must carry a valid licence from another jurisdiction to provide bodyguard services.
If approved, it is proposed that this regulatory amendment come into effect on September 2, 2011.
Contact Address:
The Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
777 Bay Street, 3rd floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2J6
777 Bay Street, 3rd floor
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 2J6
Effective Date:
September 2, 2011
Decision:
Approved