Extending Fee Relief to All Amusement Device Permits in Ontario
Partial permit waiver supports the recovery of the province’s amusement sector
Dear Valued Amusement Licensees,
As Ontario’s amusement sector gears up for reopening this summer, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is pleased to announce that it is facilitating the reduction of fees by 75% for all amusement device permits until the end of 2022.
Those eligible for this financial relief include operators that did not renew or hold a permit for their device in 2021/2022. Device owners are required to pay only 25% of amusement permit fees.
Amusement device owners who receive a renewal invoice without the application of the 75% waiver should wait until they receive an adjusted invoice with the waiver applied before making payment. Owners who are eligible for the fee relief and have paid the invoice prior to the adjustment will be issued a refund for the fee relief portion.
The partial device fee waiver is funded by the Ontario government and supports the continued recovery of Ontario’s amusement sector from economic hardships stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, while ensuring that strong public safety standards are maintained.
This relief measure applies only to amusement device permits. It builds on the previous financial relief that TSSA announced in February 2022.
Rebates For Device Permits
- Rebates provided by the Government of Ontario are available to amusement devices.
- The balance due on amusement device permits that renew for the 2022 season after the rebate is applied is as follows:
Amusement Devices
Device Classification | New Renewal Period | Balance to be Paid After Rebate |
Amusement Rides
| | |
Go-Karts | April 1 - December 31, 2022 | $143.00 |
Waterslides | April 1 - December 31, 2022 | $116.25 |
Inflatables April 1-December 31, 2022 June 1-December 31, 2022 | | |
Ziplines | July 1 - December 31, 2022 | $77.50 |
- The amount owed after rebates must be paid by the licensee in order to renew for 2022 (amusement device permits renewed to December 31, 2022).
- TSSA inspectors will issue device permits expiring on December 31, 2022, upon completion of a 2022 inspection.
Amusement Business Licence Fees for the 2022 Operating Season
Business Licence Current Expiry Date | Prorated Period | Prorated Percentage | Prorated Amount (based on current Fee Schedule) |
March 31, 2022 | April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 | 75% | $256.50 |
May 31, 2022 | June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 | 58.33% | $199.50 |
June 30, 2022 | July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | 50% | $171.00 |
- Amusement Business Licences fees for the 2022 season will be prorated based on the number of months between the current licence expiry dates up to December 31, 2022.
- No rebate is available for Amusement Business Licences.
About TSSA
Throughout Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) enforces provincial safety regulations and enhances public safety. TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services includes public education, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support, enforcement and prosecution activities.
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