Increase Maximum Fine Amounts for Municipal Bylaw Violations

Whereas municipalities in British Columbia rely on effective bylaw enforcement to protect public safety, environmental values, community livability, and municipal assets; And whereas the maximum fines that municipalities may impose for bylaw offences under provincial legislation, including the Community Charter, have not kept pace with inflation, development pressures, or the economic benefits that may be gained through noncompliance: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to amend relevant provincial legislation, including the Community Charter, to increase the maximum fines that municipalities may impose for bylaw violations.