Hamilton By-law 07-170, s. 13(3) — Licensing By-law (Short-Term Rentals)

Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) hereof and any other provision of this Schedule, the Director of Licensing may in his or her discretion refuse to issue a licence or licences to

a purchaser, lessee or other person obtaining an interest in a body-rub parlour in a transaction under this section when the Director of Licensing is of the opinion that it is not in the public interest, as determined by the City that such new licence or licences should be issued, and the City shall, upon demand from any party to the transaction, deliver written reasons for such decision.