COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1 BYLAW NO. 3002

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1 COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1 BYLAW NO BEING A BYLAW OF COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1 FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONTROLLING AND REGULATING THE USE OF CAMPGROUNDS, PARKS AND TRAILS WITHIN COUNTY PARKLAND WHEREAS the Council of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 deems it expedient to establish rules and regulations in order to protect and preserve natural ecosystems while promoting safe and responsible recreation activities within Campgrounds and Parklands as defined herein, together with penalties for non-compliance with the Bylaw; AND WHEREAS this Bylaw applies to all of those areas of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 which are defined as Parkland herein, unless this bylaw provides to the contrary; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, duly assembled, under and by virtue of the authority conferred upon Council by the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M-26, RSA 2000 and amendments thereto, the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, Chapter F-19, RSA 2000 and amendments thereto, and the Traffic Safety Act, Chapter T-6, RSA 2000 and amendments thereto, enacts as follows: PART 1 INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS 1.1 This Bylaw shall be cited as the Parkland Conservation Bylaw. 1.2 In this Bylaw: a) Animal means any creature kept by any Person for their personal pleasure or enjoyment, or for subsistence purposes, or for profit either commercially or personally, and includes, but is not limited to, cats, dogs, Horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, game birds, and wildlife; b) Boulevard means that part of a highway in an urban area that: i. is not a Roadway, and ii. is that part of the sidewalk that is not especially adapted to the use of or ordinarily used by pedestrians; c) Bicycle includes any cycle propelled by muscular power upon which a Person may ride, regardless of the number of wheels it may have. For the purposes of this Bylaw, the definition includes skateboards, longboards, roller-blades and roller-skates;

2 d) Campground means any area within the County that is owned, leased, operated or managed by the County where overnight camping is permitted which is designated or signed by the County as a Campground; e) Campground Caretaker means any Person or Persons employed or contracted by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 responsible for the daily activities of the Campground, including but not limited to, cleaning, maintenance, collection of fees and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. f) Camping Unit means a tent, trailer, fifth-wheel trailer, truck camper, motor home, camperized van or other shelter commonly used for the purpose of camping, or any temporary shelter actually used for camping erected in a Campground; g) Campsite means a numbered Campsite area within a Campground where overnight camping is allowed; h) County means the municipal corporation of the County of Grande Prairie No. 1; i) Day Use Area means any area within the County that is owned, leased, operated or managed by the County and is designated or signed as a Day Use Area where overnight camping is not allowed; j) Designated Receptacle means a sanitary Waste transfer station (for the purposes of collecting Recreational Vehicle sewage), County supplied Waste receptacles and designated washroom facilities. k) Designated Usage Zone means any area where only specified activities are permitted that are identified by corresponding signage, and includes Motorized Trails; l) Developed Trail means an identifiable trail, thoroughfare, path, viaduct, lane, causeway or sidewalk whether privately or publicly owned, that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage of pedestrians, Bicycles, or Persons using a Mobility Aid that is identified by the following characteristics: i. has a surface width equal to or greater than 1.0 meters, and ii. has a developed surface such as pavement, gravel or similar granular material, mulch or maintained grass surface; m) Emergency Vehicle means:

3 i. a vehicle operated by a law enforcement agency; ii. a fire fighting or other type of vehicle operated by the fire protection service of a municipality; iii. an ambulance operated by a Person or organization providing ambulance services; iv. a vehicle operated as a gas disconnection unit of a public utility; v. a vehicle designated as an emergency response unit pursuant to the Alberta Vehicle Equipment Regulation; or vi. a vehicle operated for the purposes of search and rescue; n) Fireworks means Consumer Fireworks or Fireworks as defined in County Fire and Emergency Response Bylaw or its successor Bylaw; o) Horse means any domesticated member of the Equus genus; p) Livestock means any head of cattle, sheep, goat, mule or ass, alpaca or llama or any species designated as livestock pursuant to the Livestock Identification and Commerce Act, RSA 2006, Chapter L-16-2 as amended or replaced, or any regulations pursuant thereto, but, for the purpose of this Bylaw, does not include Horses; q) Maintenance Vehicle means a vehicle operated by County employees, contractors or agents for the purpose of site and infrastructure maintenance which includes, but is not limited to, grass mowing, snow clearing, Waste removal, weed control, tree falling and vegetation control; r) Mobility Aid means a device used to facilitate the transport, in a normal seated orientation, of a Person with a physical disability; s) Motorized Trail means an identifiable trail, thoroughfare, path or lane on which a member of the public is entitled or permitted to operate a registered and insured Off Highway Vehicle that is identified by the following characteristics: i. falls within a Designated Useage Zone that is duly designated for motorized recreation; ii. has a surface width equal to or greater than 2.0 meters; iii. is designated or signed as a Motorized Trail. t) Motor Vehicle means a vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power as defined in the Province of Alberta Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000; but for the purposes of this Bylaw, excludes Off-Highway Vehicles.

4 u) Nuisance means any or all of the following: i. use of obscene, offensive or insulting language; ii. fighting or disorderly conduct; iii. excessively loud or disruptive noise or music at any time; iv. any conduct that takes place either within or outside of Parkland, which in the opinion of a Campground Caretaker, Parks Coordinator, or a Peace Officer infringes upon the peace, quiet and enjoyment of any other Person; v) Off-Highway Vehicle or OHV means any motorized mode of transportation built for cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh or swamp land or on other natural terrain without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes, when specifically designed for such travel: i. 4-wheel drive vehicles; ii. low pressure tire vehicles; iii. motor cycles and related 2-wheel vehicles; iv. amphibious machines; v. all-terrain vehicles; vi. miniature Motor Vehicles; vii. snow vehicle; viii. minibikes; and ix. any other means of transportation that is propelled by any power other than muscular power or wind. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Off-Highway Vehicles do not include: x. motor boats; xi. any other vehicle exempted from being an Off-Highway Vehicle by regulation; and xii. Mobility Aid. w) Parks Coordinator means Person(s) employed or contracted by the County who are responsible for the daily operations of the Campgrounds and to whom the Campground Caretakers report; x) Parkland means any property that is owned, leased, operated, maintained or controlled by the County that is: i. a Campground or;

5 ii. intended to be used by members of the public for recreation and general enjoyment; or iii. a cemetery; or iv. identified as an ecologically sensitive area that is intended to be preserved in a natural state; or v. designated as Reserve (R), Municipal Reserve (MR), Environmental Reserve (ER), School Reserve (SR), Municipal School Reserve (MSR) or a Public Utility Lot (PUL) in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, the County Land Use Bylaw or a Certificate of title registered at the Alberta Land Titles Office; or vi. zoned Intensive Recreation (IR) in accordance with the County Land Use Bylaw; or vii. any Boulevard that is contiguous with, partially within, or wholly within any property described above. But shall not include those areas which are subject to recreational or grazing leases granted by the County unless the lease or interest specifically provides that this Bylaw shall apply. y) Peace Officer means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; a Peace Officer appointed pursuant to the Alberta Peace Officer Act; or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer; z) Person shall include an individual, a firm, a partnership or corporate body; aa) Registry or Registered means the term used to describe the permit registration envelope and system in place to manage the lawful occupancy of Campsites and the collection of fees for same; bb) Registered Owner means that Person named on the Registry as the Registered Owner of a Campsite. The Registered Owner is responsible for all activities in and around that Campsite, including Campground rules, regulations and penalties. In the event that no Registry exists, all persons using a Campsite are deemed to be Registered Owners of that Campsite; cc) Roadway means that part of a highway intended for use by vehicular traffic; dd) Self-Registration means the following process: i. Person occupies a vacant Campsite and returns to the Registry booth to Register;

6 ii. Person fully and accurately completes all information on the Registry envelope as requested including all requested particulars of Registered Owners and the Campsite number; iii. Person puts required camping fee in envelope and removes Registry stub; iv. Person deposits envelope in vault located at Registry booth; and v. Person retains the Registry stub for proof of Registration. Self-Registration is to occur within 30 (thirty) minutes of occupying a Campsite. ee) Undeveloped Trail means an identifiable path, track or public right of way whether privately or publicly owned to which the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use that is intended for recreational use by pedestrians, Bicycles or Horses and is identified by the following characteristics: i. has a surface width of 0.5 meter or greater; and ii. has a natural surface. ff) Waste means any solid or liquid material or product or combination of solid or liquid material or product, including, but not limited to: i. rubbish, refuse, garbage, paper, packaging, containers, bottles, cans, manure, human or Animal excrement, sewage, or the whole or any part of an Animal carcass; ii. the whole or any part of any raw or processed material, article, vehicle, equipment or machinery that is disposed of or abandoned; and iii. any grass clippings, dirt, rubble, tree branches or other naturally generated materials not originating within Parkland. 1.3 Interpretation: a) Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision of this Bylaw is found to be invalid for any reason by a Court of Law, all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable. b) Marginal notes and headings in this Bylaw are for reference purposes only. c) Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any Federal or provincial law or regulation. d) Wherever the singular or masculine is used throughout this Bylaw, the same shall be construed as meaning the plural or feminine respectively. e) Where a word or term is defined by this Bylaw, derivatives of that word or term will be interpreted to have the same general meaning of the defined word or term, as the context may require.

7 PART 2 GENERAL PARKLAND RULES 2.1 Cleanliness No Person shall, within Parkland: a) deposit or dispose of any Waste except in a Designated Receptacle; b) leave any County washroom, toilet or shower facility in any condition requiring special attention, maintenance or clean up; c) deposit or dispose of any chemicals, paints, or other household, commercial, industrial or hazardous products or hazardous Waste; d) deposit, store or leave any unauthorized equipment or materials; e) leave any Campsite in such condition as to require further clean-up or special maintenance; f) occupy any Campsite which in the opinion of the Campground Caretaker, Parks Coordinator or a Peace Officer constitutes an unsightly premises or safety hazard; or g) clean fish, wash cooking utensils, bathe, or wash vehicles or other equipment at or near drinking fountains, fresh water supply locations or water pumps. 2.2 Structures No Person shall erect a temporary or permanent structure within Parkland unless: a) the structure is a Camping Unit erected within a Campsite or area approved by Campground Caretaker or Parks Coordinator, and the Person has complied with the Self-Registration requirements of this Bylaw; b) the Person is working for the County; or c) the Person has express written permission from the County. 2.3 Fire Control No Person shall, within Parkland: a) start or maintain a fire unless it is confined to a designated fire pit, fireplace or appliance or a permit has been issued by the County; b) leave a fire unattended; c) leave a fire without ensuring that all flames have been extinguished and all coals and embers are cool; d) dispose of any ash, coals or embers; e) burn any form of chemical, treated wood, tires, plastics, household Waste, yard Waste or park vegetation except deadfall collected from the ground;

8 f) light or display any form of Fireworks unless a permit has been issued by the County; or g) at any time, act in any way that contravenes current fire bans, fire permits or provincial regulations; 2.4 Preservation No Person shall, within Parkland: a) damage, deface, destroy or remove any Developed Trail, Undeveloped Trail or Motorized Trail, turf, tree, shrub, hedge, plant, flower, rock, fossil or historical artifact; b) walk, stand or sit in or on any decorative bed; or c) damage, destroy or foul any wildlife habitat; or d) damage deface, destroy or remove any authorized structures whether privately or publicly owned; Notwithstanding the above visitors may harvest small amounts of common flowers, wild fruit, edible plants or mushrooms or collect modest cuttings from trees or shrubs for personal use if: e) the vegetation is wild and naturally occurring; f) the vegetation is not located within a decorative bed or landscaped area; and g) the harvesting does not in the opinion of the Parks Coordinator, a Campground Caretaker, a Peace officer, or a designated officer of the County, harm or negatively impact the health or visual appeal of the plant, or negatively impact the species, the environment or the area; 2.5 Animals No Person shall, within Parkland: a) allow any Animal to be at large; b) allow any Animal to make excessive noise; or c) fail to promptly clean up Animal feces from Animals that they own, or which are under their care or control. 2.6 Livestock and Horses a) No Person shall allow Livestock to enter Parkland unless express written permission has been granted by the Manager of Parks and Recreation or his or her designate;

9 b) Horses that are accompanied by riders are permitted in Day Use Areas and on Undeveloped Trails in all areas except those zoned Rural Estates (RE), Rural Residential 1(RR 1), Rural Residential 2 (RR 2), Rural Residential 3 (RR 3), Rural Residential 4 (RR 4) or Mobile Home Community (MHC); c) Horses are only permitted in Campgrounds with the permission of the Manager of Parks and Recreation. 2.7 Restricted Access No Person shall, within Parkland: a) enter into any area to which access has been prohibited or regulated by fencing, barricades or signage; b) remove, relocate or alter any form of fencing, barricade or signage that regulates or prohibits access; 2.8 Motor Vehicles & Off-Highway Vehicles No Person shall, within Parkland: a) operate a Motor Vehicle or OHV in designated Environmental Reserve (ER); b) operate a Motor Vehicle or OHV on a Developed Trail; c) operate a Motor Vehicle or OHV outside of a Designated Usage Zone or Roadway. 2.9 Boats No Person shall, within Parkland: a) Launch a motorized watercraft at any place other than a designated Boat launch area; 2.10 Trail Use All Persons using a Developed Trail, an Undeveloped Trail or a Motorized Trail located within Parkland shall: a) ensure they are visible to other trail users; b) yield the right of way to faster moving users; c) alert anyone about to be overtaken by giving an audible signal prior to overtaking; d) use due care and attention when passing another user;

10 2.11 Signage No Person shall, within Parkland: e) act in contravention to any signage directing, regulating or prohibiting activities on any Developed Trail, Undeveloped Trail or Motorized Trail. PART 3 COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS 3.1 Regulations Any Person who enters a designated Campground shall comply with: a) any rule or regulation as contained in Appendix C of this Bylaw, or otherwise made or issued pursuant to this Bylaw; and b) the instructions, prohibitions and directions prescribed by all signs or notices posted by the County or a designated agent of the County within the Campground. 3.2 No Person shall: a) remain in a Campsite for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Manager of Parks and Recreation or designate. b) Have or allow in a Campsite more than: i. One (1) Motor Vehicle; ii. One (1) Camping Unit; iii. Six (6) persons. c) Make, or cause to be made, noise that disturbs the rest, peace or enjoyment of any Person within the Campground during the period of 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. d) Create or be a Nuisance. 3.3 No Registered Owner shall allow a Nuisance at his or her Registered Campsite. 3.4 Self-Registration No person shall erect a structure or a Camping Unit within a Campsite or otherwise utilize a Campsite for more than thirty (30) minutes without registering as the Registered Owner of the Campsite. However, where one (1) person has Self-Registered as the Registered Owner of that Campsite, other persons staying at that Campsite (to a maximum of six (6) inclusive of Registered Owner) need not Register for that Campsite.

11 3.5 Eviction Any violation or non-compliance of a general Campground Regulation may result in eviction from a Campground. Power to evict is granted to Park Caretakers, the Parks Coordinator, the Manager of Parks & Recreation or a Peace Officer and the following process may be followed: a) verbal warning of non-compliance which may include a reasonable time for remedy; b) written warning of non-compliance which may include written instruction along with specified timelines for remedial action; c) notwithstanding the foregoing, an eviction notice can be served forthwith without either verbal and written notices. For the purposes of this Bylaw, an eviction notice can be served to any Campsite occupant who appears to be 18 years or older, to the Registered owner of the Campsite, or by prominently posting the eviction notice within the Campsite or on or near any entry door to a Camping Unit. Once served, an eviction notice is final and without appeal. Any Person served with an eviction notice that fails to respond and vacate the Campground is deemed to be trespassing and all the provisions of the Alberta Petty Trespass Act, Chapter P-11, RSA 2000 apply. PART 4 EXEMPTIONS 4.1 Enforcement, Emergencies, and Maintenance operations conducted or approved by the County are exempted from the operations of this Bylaw including: a) Enforcement: Public safety, prevention, education and enforcement patrols by Peace Officers are exempted from the provisions of this Bylaw. b) Emergencies: The provisions of this Bylaw shall not apply so as to restrict in any way the operation of a Motor Vehicle by a Peace Officer, member of Fire Service, member of any Emergency Medical Service, member of any Search and Rescue Service, or any person acting under the authority of any Emergency Management Agreement in an emergent situation while in the performance of their official duties.

12 c) Maintenance: The provision of this Bylaw shall not apply so as to restrict in any way the County s activities or the operation of maintenance or other vehicles including but not limited to vehicles used for the purpose of: mowing, surveying, road maintenance or repair, rail maintenance or repair, garbage pick-up, weed spraying, vegetation control, snow removal, or any other activity approved or authorized by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1. PART 5 PROSECUTIONS 5.1 Any Person who breaches, contravenes or does not comply with this Bylaw is guilty of an offence. 5.2 A notice or form commonly called a Violation Ticket, distributed by the Province of Alberta, may be issued by a Peace Officer to any Person alleged to have breached or contravened any provision of this Bylaw, and the said ticket shall require the payment to the Provincial Court of Alberta in the amount specified in the Bylaw. 5.3 Any Persons who contravenes or breaches those sections of this Bylaw set out in Schedule B to this Bylaw shall be liable for the fines or penalties stipulated in Schedule B of this Bylaw. 5.4 The offences under this Bylaw in respect of which a voluntary penalty may be made are set out in Schedule B to this Bylaw together with the amount of the voluntary payment. 5.5 A Violation Ticket shall be deemed to be sufficiently served: a) If served personally on the accused; or b) If mailed to the address of the registered owner concerned; or to the Person concerned; 5.6 Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, a Person who is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw for which a penalty is not otherwise provided is liable to a fine of not less than $ and in default of payment, is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months without the option of a fine. PART 6 SEVERABILITY 6.1 Should any provisions of this Bylaw become invalid, void, illegal or otherwise not enforceable, it shall be considered separate and severable from the bylaw and the remainder shall remain in force and be binding as though such provision had not been

13 included. PART 7 EXERCISE OF DISCRETION AND DELEGATION 7.1 Pursuant to s.s. 29 of the Municipal Government Act, The County and its designates have the ability to exercise discretion in the application of this Bylaw. 7.2 Where any thing or action referred to in this Bylaw is to be designated, or is referred to as designated, either County Council, the County s Manager of Parks and Recreation, or the County s Chief Administrative Officer or his or her designate may designate the thing or action, unless this or another Bylaw of the County provides for some other means of designation. PART 8 RESCIND PREVIOUS BYLAW 8.1 The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Bylaw No. 2811, the County Parks Bylaw, is hereby rescinded. PART 9 ENACTMENT 9.1 This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon receiving third and final reading and being duly signed. Read a first time this day of, 2014 Read a second time this day of, 2014 Read a third and final time this day of, 2014 REEVE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

14 /27/07 2:15 PM Page 1 PARKS & RECREATION VIOLATION NOTICE 0001 WARNING RECEIPT TIME TO PRODUCE TIME TO PURCHASE DATE / / A.M. TIME P.M. NAME (Last) (First) (Middle) ADDRESS (Street) (City) (Province) (Postal Code) (Telephone) LOCATION OFFENCE SECTION/ACT D.O.B. / / OP. LIC. NO PROVINCE: ALBERTA OTHER VEHICLE MAKE YEAR COLOR LICENCE PLATE # OWNER DRIVER PASSENGER EVICTION for under the authority of the Parkland Bylaw you are hereby evicted from: (Name of Campground) A.M. for commencing at P.M. (Time Period) (Time) DATE 20 YOU ARE REQUESTED TO PRODUCE PURCHASE AT BEFORE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE MAY RESULT IN FURTHER ACTION: DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES: RECEIVED SEIZED COMPLAINANT SIGNATURE PRINT NAME NO. SERVICE OFFICE MENZIES PRINTERS WHITE - CLIENT COPY GREEN - OFFICER COPY PINK - OFFICE COPY

15 /27/07 2:15 PM Page 2 OFFICER S NOTES HEIGHT WEIGHT COLOR HAIR EYES PECULIARITIES (Tatoos, Scars, Marks) PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER INVESTIGATION DETAILS: CONDITIONS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ROAD WEATHER THE REQUEST WAS COMPLIED WITH WAS NOT COMPLIED WITH CONFIRMED ON CONFIRMATION RECEIVED FROM SIGNATURE PRINT NAME NO. SERVICE

16 APPENDIX B FINES SECTION OFFENCE PENALTY 2.1 a) Fail to dispose of Waste in a Designated Receptacle $ b) Leave washroom, toilet, or shower facility unclean $ c) Depositing chemicals, paints, or other hazardous waste products $ d) Depositing, storing or abandoning unauthorized equipment or material $ e) Leave Campsite unclean $ f) Occupy a Campsite deemed unsightly $ g) Bathe or clean clothing, fish, equipment etc. near fresh water supply $ Erect an unauthorized temporary or permanent structure $ a) Starting a fire outside of a designated fire pit, fireplace or appliance $ b) Leave a fire unattended $ c) Fail to fully extinguish a fire $ d) Disposing of ash, coals or embers $ e) Burn any chemical, treated wood, tires, plastic, Waste or vegetation except deadfall $ f) Light Fireworks without a permit $ g) Act in contravention of current fire bans, permits or regulations $ a) Damage any trail, turf, tree, shrub, hedge, plant, flower, rock, fossil or historical artifact $ b) Disturbing a decorative bed $ c) Damage wildlife habitat $ d) Damage an authorized structure $ e) Fail to meet conditions for harvesting plants $ a) Animals at large $ b) Allow animals to make excessive noise $ c) Fail to clean up animal feces $ a) Have livestock in the Parkland without permission $ b) Have horses in unpermitted areas $ a) Enter into prohibited areas $ b) Alter regulatory signage $150.00

17 2.8 a) Operate a Motor Vehicle or Off Highway Vehicle in an Environmental Reserve $ b) Operate a Motor Vehicle or Off Highway Vehicle on a Developed Trail $ c) Operate a Motor Vehicle or Off Highway Vehicle outside of a Designated Usage Zone $ d) Operate a Motor Vehicle outside of a Roadway $ Fail to use a designated boat launch for motorized watercraft $ a) Fail to ensure personal visibility $ b) Fail to yield to faster moving users $ c) Fail to give an audible signal when overtaking $ d) Fail to use due care and attention $ e) Act in contravention of posted trail signage $ f) Fail to stay within the boundaries of a Motorized Trail when operating an Off Highway Vehicle $ a) Fail to comply with Campground rules or regulations $ b) Fail to comply with Campground instructions, notices or signs $ c) Stay longer than fourteen (14) days without permission $ d) Exceed maximum occupancy without permission $ e) Make or cause noise between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM $ e) Be a nuisance or engage in nuisance behaviour $ Fail to comply with Self Registration $100.00

18 APPENDIX C GENERAL RULES FOR COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS Maximum length of stay is Fourteen (14) consecutive days Maximum Occupancy per campsite is one (1) camping unit, one (1) motor vehicle and six (6) people unless prior permission is obtained Self-Registration is in effect. The process of Self-Registration is: i. Person occupies a vacant Campsite and returns to the Registry booth to Register; ii. Person fully and accurately completes all information on the Registry envelope as requested; iii. Person puts required camping fee in envelope and removes Registry stub; iv. Person deposits envelope in vault located at Registry booth; and v. Person retains Registry stub for proof of registration. Self-Registration is to occur within 30 (thirty) minutes of occupying Campsite. Checkout time is 2:00 pm Campsites must be kept clean while occupied and left clean when vacated No credit for camping fees or registration will be extended Obey all notices and posted signs No animals running at large, dogs on leashes only Quiet time is 11:00 pm to 7:00 am daily No person shall disturb the rest, peace or enjoyment of any other person at any time Liquor consumption and possession in registered campsites only (Gaming and Liquor Act) No off Highway Vehicles may be operated. Fires in provided firepits or stoves only Litter deposited in provided litter receptacles only (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act) Discharge of fireworks is prohibited Harassment of wildlife is prohibited (Wildlife Act) Discharging of firearms is prohibited Damaging, defacing or removing Campground property is prohibited (Criminal Code of Canada) Camping is allowed only in permitted campsites Adherence to all traffic safety laws is required (Alberta Traffic Safety Act) Criminal breeches will not be tolerated (Criminal Code of Canada) Nuisance behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes: i. use of obscene, offensive or insulting language; ii. fighting or disorderly conduct; iii. excessively loud or disruptive noise or music at any time; iv. any conduct that takes place either within or outside of a Parkland, which in the opinion of a Campground Caretaker, Parks Coordinator, or a Peace Officer infringes upon the peace, quiet and enjoyment of any other Person; VIOLATIONS OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE RULES OR ANY REGULATION ENACTED UNDER THE COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE PARKLAND BYLAW MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EVICTION FROM THE CAMPGROUND AND / OR PROSECUTION