Bylaw Enforcement

Section 362 gives municipalities the legal authority to enforce their bylaws. Specifically, it:

• Authorizes councils to appoint bylaw enforcement officers.

• Permits those officers to enter land or buildings (with proper notice or authorization) to investigate or enforce a bylaw.

• Allows municipalities to issue orders or notices to individuals who violate bylaws.

• Empowers municipalities to take necessary actions if a person fails to comply with an order, and to recover associated costs.

• Protects officers from liability if they act in good faith and within their legal authority.