Highlands bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines in Highlands?

Highlands, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

Highlands has two ticket systems side by side. A Bylaw Offence Notice, under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 475, 2025, carries early and late amounts and can go to screening and adjudication. A Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) ticket, under the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 478, 2025, shows one amount and goes to Provincial Court if disputed. Bylaw Enforcement Officers issue them; some schedules also name the RCMP, Fire Chief, Building Official or Animal Control Officer.

Steps

1. If you get a bylaw notice, pay it within 14 days for the early amount, or dispute it.
2. To dispute, deliver, mail or email a Notice of Dispute to the District within 14 days of service. Include the ticket number, your full name and mailing address, the date of the offence, and the bylaw name and section.
3. If an adjudicator finds the offence occurred, a $25 adjudication fee is added.

Good to know

• Bylaw notice examples: park beyond posted time $25; detached trailer or camper $50; no dog licence $50; animal at large $75; noisy dog, noise or unsightly property $200; open fire without a permit $500.
• Most bylaw notices have an early amount if paid within 14 days (for example $200 becomes $160; $500 becomes $400).
• If the notice is not paid or disputed within 14 days it becomes final. If payment is received after 28 days, a late penalty applies (for example $200 becomes $240). Overdue amounts may go to collections.