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 "answer": "In the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, trees & tree removal rules are set by Tree Bylaw 2012/04, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $300.00. A permit is required. Boulevard trees: No person shall remove, move, cut, or prune a public tree or cause a boulevard tree to be removed without prior written authorization.",
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 "municipality": "Rocky Mountain House",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "Alberta",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "trees",
 "label": "Trees & tree removal",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
 "official_website": "https://www.rockymtnhouse.com/",
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   "title": "Tree Bylaw 2012/04",
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   "status": "adopted",
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   "document_url": "https://www.rockymtnhouse.com/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=5ecb7de5-1162-44ff-8dfb-f786c2e9fc93",
   "summary": "Regulates the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public and private property.",
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   "captured_at": "2026-06-08T18:48:41+00:00",
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   "discovered_by": "newcat-relabel",
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   "document_number": "2012/04",
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   "facts": {
    "permit_required": true,
    "applies_to_private_property": true,
    "boulevard_trees": "No person shall remove, move, cut, or prune a public tree or cause a boulevard tree to be removed without prior written authorization.",
    "fine_range": "$300.00"
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   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required": "s. 1(a)",
    "applies_to_private_property": "s. 7(c)",
    "boulevard_trees": "s. 1(a)",
    "fine_range": "Appendix \"D\""
   },
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ab/rocky-mountain-house/trees/"
}