{
 "title": "Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality",
 "description": "What the bylaws of 140 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.",
 "region": {
  "code": "bc",
  "name": "British Columbia"
 },
 "country": {
  "code": "ca",
  "name": "Canada"
 },
 "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions/",
 "columns": [
  {
   "key": "in_effect",
   "label": "When restrictions apply"
  },
  {
   "key": "schedule",
   "label": "Sprinkling schedule"
  },
  {
   "key": "fine",
   "label": "Fine"
  }
 ],
 "states": {
  "stated": "the short form of a fact that is sourced and quoted on the place page",
  "none": "the bylaw that was read sets no such rule",
  "unknown": "could not be confirmed from the official sources"
 },
 "rows": [
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/100-mile-house",
   "name": "100 Mile House",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set dates; Council may limit use as needed"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days; hours set by Community Services"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $50 if paid in 14 days; $100 to day 28; $110 later"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/abbotsford",
   "name": "Abbotsford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter stages as set"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($450 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/anmore",
   "name": "Anmore",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 to $400 by stage; 70% if paid in 14 days"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/armstrong",
   "name": "Armstrong",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round; stage set by drought level"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address group; max 3 hours a day"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 Stage 1 ($50 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ashcroft",
   "name": "Ashcroft",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to September 30; Stages 1 to 4 by Council"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days; no watering Stage 3 and 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($175 if paid in 5 days); ticket $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/barriere",
   "name": "Barriere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Normal stage); Stages 1 to 4 if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal: 3 days a week by address; no lawns Stage 3"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set ticket; $1,000 to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/belcarra",
   "name": "Belcarra",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4 a.m. to 9 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 Stage 1 ($250, $350, $500 by stage)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/bowen-island",
   "name": "Bowen Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: lawns one morning a week, 5 to 9 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Stage 1 first offence ($25 less if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burnaby",
   "name": "Burnaby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 Stage 1 ($100 if paid in 15 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/burns-lake",
   "name": "Burns Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 15 to September 15"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. only"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/campbell-river",
   "name": "Campbell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; City may declare others"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; Stage 2: 1 day"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $75"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/canal-flats",
   "name": "Canal Flats",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stages 1 to 4 when the Village announces one"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$2,000 to $10,000 in court; old ticket $50, notice $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/castlegar",
   "name": "Castlegar",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "June 15 to September 15; more in a shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days; none 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 p.m. to 5 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $50"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/central-saanich",
   "name": "Central Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chase",
   "name": "Chase",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chase/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 15 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days; none 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/chilliwack",
   "name": "Chilliwack",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter at discretion"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 5-8 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($90 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/clinton",
   "name": "Clinton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By stage, announced by notice; no set dates"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Set by seasonal notice; none 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 2025"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coldstream",
   "name": "Coldstream",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Normal); irrigation April 15 to September 15"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal: up to 3 days a week by address; 6 a.m. to 10 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($80 if paid early); ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/colwood",
   "name": "Colwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/comox",
   "name": "Comox",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1; Stage 2 from July 1"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; no lawns Stage 3+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $75 Stage 1 (25% less if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/coquitlam",
   "name": "Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 Stage 1 ($100 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/courtenay",
   "name": "Courtenay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1; Stage 2 from July 1"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; no lawns Stage 3+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $75 Stage 1 (25% less if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cranbrook",
   "name": "Cranbrook",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By stage, announced by notice; no fixed dates"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Mon, Thu, Sat; odd Tue, Fri, Sun"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $125 first offence ($100 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/creston",
   "name": "Creston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: June 1 to September 30; stricter on notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: lawns 7 p.m. to 10 a.m.; none Stage 3 and 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $275 ($250 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/cumberland",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 2 days a week by address; Stage 2: 1 day"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 Stage 1 ($50 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/dawson-creek",
   "name": "Dawson Creek",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 1; stricter by Council"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even dates, 4 to 9 a.m., 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Stage 1 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/delta",
   "name": "Delta",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to October 15"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 Stage 1 ($125 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver-district",
   "name": "District of North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $150 Stage 1; notice $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/duncan",
   "name": "Duncan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 31; stricter as required"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 2 hours a day max"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Stage 1 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/elkford",
   "name": "Elkford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "April 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. only"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/enderby",
   "name": "Enderby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 1; tighter at any time"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 6 to 9 a.m., 6 to 9 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100 Stage 1"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/esquimalt",
   "name": "Esquimalt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fernie",
   "name": "Fernie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: March 1 to October 15; stricter if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; up to 2 hours a day"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 first offence; $200 second; $500 third"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-james",
   "name": "Fort St James",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set season; notice issued in a shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fort-st-john",
   "name": "Fort St. John",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set season; City may restrict in a shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 first violation; $250 second; $500 third"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/fruitvale",
   "name": "Fruitvale",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No standing schedule; set by notice"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to $500 on conviction"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gibsons",
   "name": "Gibsons",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to October 15; Stages 1 to 4"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; 7-9 a.m., 7-9 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Stage 1 ($75 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/gold-river",
   "name": "Gold River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1; higher stages by drought level"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 7 to 10 a.m., 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/golden",
   "name": "Golden",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days, 4 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $50 ($30 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/grand-forks",
   "name": "Grand Forks",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Normal stage); Stage 1 to 3 if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal: up to 3 days a week by address; Stage 3: no lawns"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $50 Stage 1 first offence"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/greenwood",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 year-round; Stages 2 to 4 if announced"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: none 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Stage 2 adds odd/even days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs",
   "name": "Harrison Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "June 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Even Tue, Sat; odd Wed, Sun; 5 to 8 a.m., 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 ($90 if paid early)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hazelton",
   "name": "Hazelton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed schedule; Village may set days and hours"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Up to $5,000 on conviction"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/highlands",
   "name": "Highlands",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30 (CRD system only)"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 Stage 1; $250 Stage 2; $400 Stage 3"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/hope",
   "name": "Hope",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage I year-round; Stage II May 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage I and II: 5-9 a.m., 6-10 p.m.; Stage II odd/even days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 ($400 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/houston",
   "name": "Houston",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1 to October 31; stricter by Council"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 and 2: odd/even days, 6 to 10 a.m., 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 ($112.50 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/invermere",
   "name": "Invermere",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Only when notice of Stage 1, 2 or 3 is given"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 4 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 Stage 1; $250 Stage 2; $500 Stage 3"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kamloops",
   "name": "Kamloops",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Normal stage); stricter by drought level"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal: 3 days a week by address; never 11 a.m. to 7 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 first offence; $200 each later offence"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kaslo",
   "name": "Kaslo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: June 1 to September 30; stricter if needed"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kelowna",
   "name": "Kelowna",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Use the City’s address lookup and the current restrictions for your…"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 2: odd Tue, Sat; even Wed, Sun"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$50 normal or Stage 1 ($35 early); $200 Stage 2"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kent",
   "name": "Kent",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "When Council issues a notice; Stage 2 May 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 2: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 6-8 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/keremeos",
   "name": "Keremeos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: April 15 to October 15; stricter if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days; Stage 2: 7 to 10 a.m., 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kimberley",
   "name": "Kimberley",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: June 1 to September 30; stricter on announcement"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even dates, 4 to 10 a.m., 6 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 first offence; $250 second or later"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/kitimat",
   "name": "Kitimat",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set season; limits by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/ladysmith",
   "name": "Ladysmith",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 31; stricter at any time"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; never 9 a.m. to 7 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-country",
   "name": "Lake Country",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set schedule; Director sets in a shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 ($100 if paid in 14 days); ticket $1,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lake-cowichan",
   "name": "Lake Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 31; stricter as required"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 2 hours a day"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langford",
   "name": "Langford",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley",
   "name": "Langley City",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2 to 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 Stage 1; $200 Stage 2; $500 Stage 3"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lantzville",
   "name": "Lantzville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Four stages, brought in by notice when needed"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., any day"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lillooet",
   "name": "Lillooet",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by Council"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days; Stage 4: no lawn watering"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lions-bay",
   "name": "Lions Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Level 1: June 1 to September 30; Level 2 or 3 by Notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Level 1: 3 days a week by address, 4 to 9 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Level 1 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/logan-lake",
   "name": "Logan Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Baseline: May 1 to September 30; stricter by drought level"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Baseline: odd/even days; none 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Warning first; then $100, $200, $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/lumby",
   "name": "Lumby",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round; tighter by stage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal and Dry: odd/even days, 7-9 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 first offence; $250 second or later"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mackenzie",
   "name": "Mackenzie",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 15 to September 1"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days; none 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$50 first offence; $100 second"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/maple-ridge",
   "name": "Maple Ridge",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($200 early); ticket $250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mcbride",
   "name": "McBride",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days; none 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; $2,000 to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/merritt",
   "name": "Merritt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By level under City policy; no set dates"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Levels 1 and 2: 3 days a week by address"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/metchosin",
   "name": "Metchosin",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30 (CRD water only)"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; $250 Stage 2; $400 Stage 3"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/midway",
   "name": "Midway",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/midway/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Summer months: no sprinkling 10 a.m. to 6 p.m."
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No day schedule; none 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket amount found"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/mission",
   "name": "Mission",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter as set"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2 to 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($175 if paid in 14 days); ticket $250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/montrose",
   "name": "Montrose",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round: no watering 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m."
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "East of 5th Street: even days; west: odd days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Warning first; then $50, $100, $250, $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nakusp",
   "name": "Nakusp",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1 to September 30; stricter if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even dates; Stage 2: by address, 2 days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 ($100 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nanaimo",
   "name": "Nanaimo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 April and October; Stage 2 May to September"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Stage 2: odd/even days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 $100; Stage 2 $200; Stage 4 $400"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/nelson",
   "name": "Nelson",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Normal); Stage 1, 2 or 3 if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal: odd/even dates, 4 to 9 a.m., 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $50 Normal ($35 if paid in 14 days); $200 Stage 1"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-hazelton",
   "name": "New Hazelton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Every year until September 30; start date not stated"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Asked to limit to 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 (not confirmed to cover watering hours)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/new-westminster",
   "name": "New Westminster",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days); ticket $500"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-cowichan",
   "name": "North Cowichan",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 31; stricter when needed"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 2 days a week by address; none 9 a.m. to 7 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Stage 1 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-saanich",
   "name": "North Saanich",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/north-vancouver",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2 to 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 Stage 1 ($50 early); $200 Stage 2"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/northern-rockies",
   "name": "Northern Rockies",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round sprinkler limits; stages declared in shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Outside stages: even Mon, Thu, Sat; odd Tue, Fri, Sun"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($90 early, $110 late); Stage 2 $250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/oak-bay",
   "name": "Oak Bay",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to September 30; stricter by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/osoyoos",
   "name": "Osoyoos",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Normal stage); Stages 1 to 4 set by CAO"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal/Stage 1: 3 days a week by zone"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Normal; $200 Stage 1; ticket $100 Normal"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/parksville",
   "name": "Parksville",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Level 2: May 1 to October 31; none November 1 to April 1"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Level 1: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., any day; Level 2: odd/even days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($187.50 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/peachland",
   "name": "Peachland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 all year unless announced otherwise"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even dates; none 10 a.m. to 7 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($90 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pemberton",
   "name": "Pemberton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "June 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Level 2: even Thu, Sun; odd Wed, Sat; 4-9 a.m. or 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/penticton",
   "name": "Penticton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 typically May 1 to August 31; stricter in shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; none Monday"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $25 Stage 1 first offence; $50 second"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pitt-meadows",
   "name": "Pitt Meadows",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2 to 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $300 Stage 1 or 2; $500 Stage 3 or 4"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-alberni",
   "name": "Port Alberni",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 typically July 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 6-9 a.m. or 6-9 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $25 ($18.75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-coquitlam",
   "name": "Port Coquitlam",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to October 15"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 Stage 1 ($70 if paid in 30 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-hardy",
   "name": "Port Hardy",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 31; stricter at any time"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address, 7 to 9 a.m., 8 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 Stage 1; $200 Stage 2"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-mcneill",
   "name": "Port McNeill",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: June 1 to September 30; others when notified"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days; no lawn watering Stage 2 and 3"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 to $500 plus costs in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/port-moody",
   "name": "Port Moody",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to October 15"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $75 Stage 1; $100 Stage 2"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/pouce-coupe",
   "name": "Pouce Coupe",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 from May 1 to September 30; stricter by Council"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-9 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 (Stage 1 or 2 lawn watering)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/powell-river",
   "name": "Powell River",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Four stages set by City; Stage 1 most of the year"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, any time; Stage 2: 12 a.m. to 9 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($20 off if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/prince-george",
   "name": "Prince George",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Every day of the year"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even dates; none 12 noon to 5 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 if paid in 30 days; $125 later"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/prince-rupert",
   "name": "Prince Rupert",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No set season; notice issued in a shortage"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $50,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/princeton",
   "name": "Princeton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 15 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address; none Mondays"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; court fine not less than $250"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/qualicum-beach",
   "name": "Qualicum Beach",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 15 to September 15"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "None 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 15 to September 15"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $75; court up to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/quesnel",
   "name": "Quesnel",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 15 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days, 6 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 11 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $50 first offence; $100 second"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/radium-hot-springs",
   "name": "Radium Hot Springs",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round; Stage 1 to Stage 5"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 5-10 a.m., 7 p.m. to midnight"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $250 Stage 1; $500 Stage 2"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/revelstoke",
   "name": "Revelstoke",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Year-round (Stage 1); Stage 2, 3 or 4 if announced"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 first offence ($50 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/richmond",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by declaration"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawns Stages 2, 3 and 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 Stage 1 ($75 if paid in 28 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/rossland",
   "name": "Rossland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 all year; Stages 1 to 4 set by notice"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
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   "place": "ca/bc/saanich",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salmo",
   "name": "Salmo",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/water-restrictions.json",
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     "short": null
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salmon-arm",
   "name": "Salmon Arm",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmon-arm/water-restrictions.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $50 Stage 1; $100 Stage 2"
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/salt-spring-island",
   "name": "Salt Spring Island",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "CRD Stage 1: lawns one day a week; NSSWD: up to three days"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
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  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sayward",
   "name": "Sayward",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/water-restrictions.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 6 to 10 a.m., 6 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $2,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sechelt",
   "name": "Sechelt",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sicamous",
   "name": "Sicamous",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sidney",
   "name": "Sidney",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$200 Stage 1; $250 Stage 2; $400 Stage 3"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/silverton",
   "name": "Silverton",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/water-restrictions.json",
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     "status": "stated",
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    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "7 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; no days named"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket amount stated"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/smithers",
   "name": "Smithers",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/water-restrictions.json",
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    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $400 ($200 early, $500 late); confirm with Town"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sooke",
   "name": "Sooke",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/spallumcheen",
   "name": "Spallumcheen",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 6-10 a.m., 7 p.m. to midnight"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $250 Stage 1 ($200 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/squamish",
   "name": "Squamish",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$100 Stage 1 ($90 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/stewart",
   "name": "Stewart",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed schedule found"
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    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/summerland",
   "name": "Summerland",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: 3 days a week by address, no time limit"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $50 ($40 if paid in 14 days); ticket $150"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/sun-peaks",
   "name": "Sun Peaks",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
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     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/surrey",
   "name": "Surrey",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter by announcement"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 4"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 Stage 1 ($150 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tahsis",
   "name": "Tahsis",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tahsis/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tahsis/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/taylor",
   "name": "Taylor",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1 ran May 1 to September 30 (2022 notice)"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd-numbered days, 6 to 8 a.m., 8 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100 Stage 1; $200 Stage 2; $300 Stage 3"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/telkwa",
   "name": "Telkwa",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: twice a week by zone, 4-9 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$106.30 first offence; $212.60 second"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/terrace",
   "name": "Terrace",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: odd/even days, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tofino",
   "name": "Tofino",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stages 1, 2 and 3 by notice; wasting water banned always"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: no fixed days or hours"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $500 each stage; ticket $500 Stage 1"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/langley-township",
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   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter if declared"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $150 Stage 1; $250, $350, $500 by stage"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/trail",
   "name": "Trail",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "By notice when supply is short"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No ticket; up to $500 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/tumbler-ridge",
   "name": "Tumbler Ridge",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "No fixed season or stages; Council may reduce use"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "none",
     "short": "None set"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$75 for runoff to catch basin; up to $10,000 in court"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/valemount",
   "name": "Valemount",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: any day, 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "$50 Stage 1 ($40 early); $100 Stage 2"
    }
   }
  },
  {
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $250 ($125 if paid in 14 days)"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/vernon",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Normal and Stage 1: up to 3 days a week by address"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($80 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/victoria",
   "name": "Victoria",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to September 30: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/view-royal",
   "name": "View Royal",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-10 a.m., 7-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Ticket $200 Stage 1; court $100 to $10,000"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/warfield",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Alternate-day sprinkling June 15 to September 15"
    },
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     "status": "stated",
     "short": "June 15 to Sept 15: odd/even days, 6-10 a.m., 6-10 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Not less than $50"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/west-kelowna",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $25 Stage 1 first offence; $50 second"
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   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/west-vancouver",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "May 1 to October 15"
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    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; 5–7 a.m. auto, 6–9 a.m. manual"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/whistler",
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   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
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    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: any day, 7 to 10 a.m. and 8 to 11 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $200 Stage 1 or 2; ticket $100 Stage 1"
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/white-rock",
   "name": "White Rock",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: May 1 to October 15; stricter as needed"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Stage 1: even Sat, odd Sun; no lawn watering Stage 2+"
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "unknown",
     "short": null
    }
   }
  },
  {
   "place": "ca/bc/williams-lake",
   "name": "Williams Lake",
   "url": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-restrictions/",
   "json": "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-restrictions.json",
   "facts": {
    "in_effect": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "April 1 to September 30"
    },
    "schedule": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Odd/even days, before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m."
    },
    "fine": {
     "status": "stated",
     "short": "Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days)"
    }
   }
  }
 ]
}