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VILLAGE OF HARRISON HOT SPRINGS
BYLAW NO. 1240, 2026
A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH FEES AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE USE OF THE BOAT LAUNCH AND PARKING AREA
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WHEREAS the Village of Harrison Hot Springs has deemed it advisable to establish a bylaw to
regulate the use of the boat launch and boat launch parking area;
NOW THEREFORE in open meeting assembled, Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs
enacts as follows:
1.
CITATION
This bylaw may be cited as "Boat Launch Regulation Bylaw No. 1240, 2026".
2.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this bylaw:
"Additional Parking Day Pass" means a pass which entitles the Holder to an additional day
of parking in the Parking Area for one (1) Tow Vehicle and one (1) Boat Trailer for each day
purchased.
"Annual Pass" means a pass which entitles the Holder to the annual launch and retrieval of
one Boat, valid only during the calendar year that the pass is purchased, and parking in the
Parking Area for one (1) Tow Vehicle and one (1) Boat Trailer.
"Boat" means any motorized watercraft designed to float, plane, work or travel on water.
"Boat Launch" means the ramp and wharf area designated for the launch, retrieval, and
moorage of a Boat.
"Boat Launch Operator" means the person authorized to manage and operate the Boat
Launch.
"Boat Launch Pass" means either an Additional Parking Day Pass, Annual Pass,
Commercial Fleet Pass or Day Launch Pass.
"Boat Trailer" means a trailer pulled behind a Tow Vehicle for the purposes of transporting
a Boat.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means a person authorized to enforce the bylaws of the
Village.
"Commercial Fleet Pass" means a pass issued for commercial purposes which entitles the
holder to the launch and retrieval of Boats that the holder may own, lease, charter or
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broker, valid only during the calendar year that the pass is purchased, as registered to a
maximum of five (5) Licence Plates.
"Day Launch Pass" means a pass which entitles the holder to the launch and retrieval of
one (1) Boat for one (1) day and parking in the Parking Area for one (1) Tow Vehicle and
one (1) Boat Trailer.
"Holder" means the individual who purchases any Boat Launch Pass.
"Licence Plate" means a plate or marker issued by the appropriate authority for the purpose
of identifying a Motor Vehicle.
"Motor Vehicle" has the same meaning as set out in the Motor Vehicle Act R.S.B.C. 1996,
c. 318, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"Parking Area" means the area designated to park a Tow Vehicle and Boat Trailer as
shown in blue on Schedule A attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw.
"Tow Vehicle" means a Motor Vehicle pulling a Boat Trailer for the purposes of launching or
retrieving a Boat at the Boat Launch.
"Village" means the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.
"Wharf" means the dock where boats may moor to load and unload cargo or passengers.
3.
FEES
(a)
The use of the Boat Launch and Parking Area are subject to the applicable fees as
set out in Schedule B, attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw.
(b)
The Kent Harrison Search and Rescue Surcharge as set out in Schedule B shall be
contributed to Kent Harrison Search and Rescue to support local search and rescue
services.
(c)
The fees set out in Schedule B are applicable year-round and regardless of whether
a Boat Launch Operator is present at the Boat Launch at the time of launch.
4.
REGULATIONS
(a)
Parking of Boat Trailers and Tow Vehicles in the Parking Area is subject to parking
availability.
(b)
All Boat Launch Passes issued under this bylaw are registered to the Holder via the
Licence Plate of the Tow Vehicle.
(c)
Additional Day Parking and Day Launch Passes are for the use of the Holder only
and are not transferable to another person or Licence Plate.
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(d)
Annual and Commercial Fleet Passes are not transferable to another person or
business but may be transferred to a different Licence Plate upon the Holder's
request to the Village or Boat Launch Operator.
(e)
Persons purchasing a Commercial Fleet Pass must provide proof of a valid business
licence prior to issuance of the pass.
(f)
The Village and Boat Launch Operator are authorized to refuse to issue, or to
revoke, any Boat Launch Pass for any person who fails to comply with this bylaw or
any applicable provincial or federal statutes or regulations.
5.
PROHIBITIONS
(a)
No person shall park a Boat Trailer or Tow Vehicle in the Parking Area without a
valid Boat Launch Pass.
(b)
No person shall launch or retrieve a Boat without a valid Boat Launch Pass,
regardless of parking availability.
(c)
No person shall cause or permit a Boat, Boat Trailer, Motor Vehicle or Tow Vehicle
to be left unattended at the Boat Launch or on the Wharf.
(d)
No person shall cause or permit a Boat to remain moored on the Wharf in excess of
fifteen (15) minutes unless otherwise authorized by the Boat Launch Operator.
(e)
No person shall hinder, oppose or obstruct a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in the
discharge of their duties in enforcing this bylaw.
6.
OFFENCE AND PENALTIES
(a)
This bylaw is designated as a bylaw that may be enforced by means of a bylaw
notice.
(b)
Every person who violates any provision of this bylaw or who suffers or permits any
act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this
bylaw, or who neglects to do or refrains from doing anything required to be done by
any of the provisions of this bylaw shall be deemed to be guilty of an offence and is
subject to a fine by bylaw notice.
(c)
Each day that a violation is permitted to exist constitutes a separate offence.
7.
SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of a court of
competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed, and the decision will not affect
the validity of the remainder of this bylaw.
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8.
REPEAL
Village of Harrison Hot Springs Bylaw No. 1075, 2015 and all amendments thereto are
hereby repealed in their entirety.
9.
READINGS AND ADOPTION
READ A FIRST TIME this 17th day of February, 2026
READ A SECOND TIME this 17th day of February, 2026
READ A THIRD TIME this 17th day of February, 2026
ADOPTED this 2nd day of March, 2026
_______________________
Fred Talen
Mayor
_______________________
Amanda Graham
Corporate Officer
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BOAT LAUNCH REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1240, 2026
SCHEDULE A
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BOAT LAUNCH REGULATION BYLAW NO. 1240, 2026
SCHEDULE B
PASS TYPE
FEE
KHSAR
SURCHARGE*
TOTAL
Additional Day Parking
Pass
$15.00
N/A
$15.00
Annual Pass*
$170.00
$10.00
$180.00
Commercial Fleet Pass
$555.00
$20.00
$575.00
Day Launch Pass
$28.00
$2.00
$30.00
All Boat Launch Passes may be subject to transaction or payment processing fees, as
applicable.
* Village of Harrison Hot Springs and District of Kent residents are eligible to receive a
10% discount on an Annual Pass with proof of residency.