Smithers bylaw fines and how tickets work

What are the common bylaw fines in Smithers?

Smithers, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

Smithers uses bylaw notices under its Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011. Examples: dog at large $150, unlicensed dog $100, barking dog $150, burning without a permit $300, water restriction offence $400, overtime parking $60. Confirm the early and late payment timing with the Town.

Key facts

How tickets work	Smithers uses bylaw notices under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act. Bylaw officers, RCMP members, and certain Town staff (such as the Fire Chief and Building Inspector) may issue them. Disputes go to the Town's screening officers and adjudication.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, Preamble, s. 4, s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording enforce municipal bylaws by means of a Bylaw Notice Bylaw Enforcement Officer(s), Corporate Officer, Deputy Director The Town of Smithers is established as a bylaw notice dispute adjudication
Common fines	Bylaw notice amounts in Schedule A, 'Penalty' column: dog at large $150; unlicensed dog $100; barking dog $150; burn without permit $300; water restriction offence $400; overtime parking (24 hours) $60. Unsightly property is listed at $300 and nuisance at $350 to $400, but section references differ from the bylaws. Early and late amounts differ.Sources differ: Amounts are from the Schedule A table of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011 (adopted Aug. 25, 2026). The table headings read Penalty / Early Payment (within 14 days) / Late Payment (after 28 days), but s. 8.1 of the same bylaw says the Column 3 amount is payable within 14 days, Column 4 between 14 and 28 days and Column 5 after 28 days, so which figure is the 'full' amount is unclear; confirm with the Town. No Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found in the bylaw library.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Dog at large 5.1 (a) 150.00 75.00 250.00 NO Unsightly property 6.1.d 300.00 150.00 400.00 YES Burn without permit 2.2 300.00 150.00 400.00 NO Overtime parking 24 hours 3.2.17 60.00 60.00 60.00 100.00 NO Contravene water provision 5.2 400.00 200.00 500.00 NO Barking dog 5.8 150.00 75.00 250.00 NO
Paying early	Schedule A gives three amounts per offence: Penalty, Early Payment (headed 'within 14 days') and Late Payment (after 28 days); early is often half the penalty ($75 against $150 for a dog at large) but not always. Section 8.1 describes the columns differently, so confirm with the Town. Traffic offences use other columns.Sources differ: Section 8.1 says the Column 3 amount is payable within 14 days, which conflicts with the table headings; see note on amounts.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, s. 8.1(a); Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, Schedule A, Traffic table · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording If payment of the penalty is received within 14 days of the person Penalty Early Late Compliance Dog at large 5.1 (a) 150.00 75.00 250.00 NO Allow Nuisance 4.1 a 350.00 250.00 500.00 NO amount set out in Column 3 of "Schedule A"; or Final Within 24 HR Within 7 Late Compliance
Paying late	Schedule A's last amount is headed 'Late Payment, after 28 days' (for example $250 for a dog at large, against $150). Section 8.1 says payment more than 28 days after receipt uses the Column 5 amount, but its column numbering does not match the table, so confirm with the Town.Sources differ: Amounts are from the Schedule A table of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011 (adopted Aug. 25, 2026). The table headings read Penalty / Early Payment (within 14 days) / Late Payment (after 28 days), but s. 8.1 of the same bylaw says the Column 3 amount is payable within 14 days, Column 4 between 14 and 28 days and Column 5 after 28 days, so which figure is the 'full' amount is unclear; confirm with the Town. No Municipal Ticket Information bylaw was found in the bylaw library.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, s. 8.1(b)-(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording If payment of the penalty is received after 14 days, and less than 28 days If Payment of the penalty is received more than 28 days after the person Dog at large 5.1 (a) 150.00 75.00 250.00 NO
Disputing a ticket	Within 14 days of receiving the notice, pay it or request dispute adjudication using the form on the back of the notice, delivered in person or by mail to the registry (1027 Aldous Street; PO Box 879, Smithers V0J 2N0). Disputes are not accepted after 14 days. An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, s. 9.1, 10.1, 15.2; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, s. 6.2-6.3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Request dispute adjudication of the bylaw notice by completing the form no person may request dispute adjudication of a bylaw more than fourteen (14) days an additional fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) The civic address of the registry is 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, Post Office Box 879, Smithers,
Bylaw	Bylaw No. 2011 - Bylaw Notice EnforcementBylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Bylaw No. 2011 - Bylaw Notice Enforcement

How it works

Smithers enforces its bylaws with bylaw notices under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2011. Bylaw officers, RCMP members and certain Town staff (such as the Fire Chief and Building Inspector) may issue them. Disputes go to the Town's screening officers and adjudication.

Steps

Within 14 days of receiving a notice, pay it or request dispute adjudication using the form on the back of the notice.
Deliver the form in person or by mail to the registry at 1027 Aldous Street, or PO Box 879, Smithers V0J 2N0.

Good to know

Disputes are not accepted after 14 days. An unsuccessful dispute adds a $25 fee.
Examples of amounts (the "Penalty" column of Schedule A): dog at large $150; unlicensed dog $100; barking dog $150; burn without a permit $300; water restriction offence $400; overtime parking (24 hours) $60. Unsightly property is listed at $300 and nuisance at $350 to $400, but the section references differ from the bylaws.
Schedule A also lists lower early-payment amounts (within 14 days) and higher late amounts (after 28 days), but section 8.1 of the bylaw describes the columns differently. Ask the Town which amount you owe and when. Do not assume a discount for paying early.
Traffic offences use other columns.
Questions: Town Hall, 250-847-1600.