In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, where prohibited: Place of public assembly, playing fields, within 7.5 metres of playgrounds, public places where children gather, and public gathering places where people sit or stand together.; buffer distance: 7.5 metres; fines: not less than $25.00 and not more than $75.00 for the first offence; and not less than $75.00 and not more than $150.00 for the second offence; and not less than $150.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for the third an any subsequent offence. Source: Village of Belcarra Smoking Control Bylaw No. 285, 1998 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.
Village of Belcarra Smoking Control Bylaw No. 285, 1998 (Consolidated)
adopted bylaw
where prohibited
Place of public assembly, playing fields, within 7.5 metres of playgrounds, public places where children gather, and public gathering places where people sit or stand together.
s. 3.1, 3.3
buffer distance
7.5 metres
s. 3.2
fine range
not less than $25.00 and not more than $75.00 for the first offence; and not less than $75.00 and not more than $150.00 for the second offence; and not less than $150.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for the third an any subsequent offence
s. 4.1
scout note
Bans smoking in any place of public assembly, requires smokers to stay 7.5 m from doorways/windows/air intakes, and prohibits smoking on playing fields and within 7.5 m of playgrounds.