At the council meeting on October 26, 2026, Musqueam Chief & Council adopted two laws on an urgent and temporary basis, following the procedure in section 7.3 of Musqueam’s Land Code (2012).
Copies of the urgent temporary Fireworks Law (2026) and urgent temporary Enforcement & Ticketing Law (2026) are available online and at the Musqueam Indian Band Administration. See page 2 of this notice for a summary of the laws.
The urgent temporary Fireworks Law (2026) and urgent temporary Enforcement & Ticketing Law (2026) are in effect from OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 23, 2026.
After this period, the Lands Governance Office, with support from Musqueam Legal Counsel and Musqueam Safety and Security, will engage Musqueam community members about enacting these two laws on a permanent basis in the future. We welcome your feedback about the laws.
SUMMARY
| Urgent temporary Fireworks Law (2026) | Urgent temporary Enforcement & Ticketing Law (2026) |
| The purpose of this Law is to promote safety and to protect Musqueam lands, members, residents, guests, buildings and resources from potentially hazardous or disruptive, unauthorized uses of fireworks or firecrackers. This Law bans the use (discharge, firing or setting off) of fireworks and firecrackers on Musqueam Lands. This Law also bans the manufacturing, packaging, and sale of fireworks and firecrackers on Musqueam Lands. This Law applies to all Musqueam lands held by certificate of possession, community land, and all other interest in Musqueam lands, including all public spaces, parks, sports fields and riverbanks. | The purpose of this Law is to promote fair, effective, and efficient enforcement of laws and bylaws on Musqueam Lands. This Law describes: The authority of Enforcement Officers on Musqueam Lands (including Musqueam Safety and Security Officers, City of Vancouver Police Officers, City of Vancouver Animal Control Officers, RCMP Officers or Peace Officers); Requirements for ticketing; Procedures for dispute resolution; Penalties and fines for offences against Musqueam laws and bylaws; and Other mechanisms and requirements for enforcement of Musqueam laws and bylaws. |
These laws apply to all Musqueam lands, members, residents, guests, and any person present on Musqueam Indian Reserves #2, #3, and #4.
“Council believes it is in the best interests of Musqueam members, residents, visitors, and the environment to encourage persons to follow and respect Musqueam traditional laws, teachings, and snəwey̓əɬ as well as Musqueam bylaws and Land Code laws. Council believes that, except in urgent situations, enforcement should follow a staged approach, starting with education, reminding people of Musqueam teachings and culture, and issuing notices and warnings prior to moving towards stronger enforcement measures if necessary.” (Excerpt from urgent temporary Enforcement & Ticketing Law (2026)
Within the urgent temporary Enforcement & Ticketing Law (2026), the following fines are outlined for offenses under the urgent temporary Fireworks Law (2026).
| Section | Offense (Summary) | Discounted Fine if paid within 14 days of ticket issuance | Fine | Penalty Fine if not paid within 30 days |
| 12. | No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of noise resulting in the act of igniting fireworks or firecrackers from any point on the premises of person on Musqueam lands. | $500 | $700 | $1,000 |
| 13. | No person is authorized to manufacture, package, re-package, sell or offer for sale or gift any fireworks or firecrackers within Musqueam lands. | $500 | $700 | $1,000 |
| 14. | No person shall use, discharge, fire or set off, or allow to be used, discharged, fired or set off any fireworks or firecrackers within Musqueam lands. | $500 | $700 | $1,000 |
