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Open burning & fires — Kaslo, British Columbia: Burning Bylaw No. 1213

In the Village of Kaslo, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning Bylaw No. 1213, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: penalties per Offence Act or MTI Bylaw. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Village of Kaslo Officer (including RCMP, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Public Works, CAO).

Burning Bylaw No. 1213 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s.7(a)
permit issuer	Village of Kaslo Officer (including RCMP, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Public Works, CAO)	s.8(a) and officer definition s.2
allowed conditions	Category 1 fires (cooking/ceremonial in fire pit ≤0.5m×0.5m) permitted any time without permit; Category 2–3 fires permitted Oct 1–May 15 without permit; Category 3–4 fires require permit and favourable venting index	ss.4–6
fine range	penalties per Offence Act or MTI Bylaw	s.17

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Regulates open burning within the Village of Kaslo boundaries.