BCLaws

API

Official API for accessing British Columbia's laws and regulations

Overview

The BCLaws API provides official access to the laws of British Columbia, including statutes, regulations, and their amendments. It offers RESTful endpoints for querying legal documents by title, citation, or section. Responses are structured in formats like JSON or XML, enabling integration into legal research tools, educational platforms, and compliance systems. Users can retrieve up-to-date content to build applications that deliver accurate BC legal information to the public or professionals.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/template/complete/api/index.html')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful interface
Authoritative BC legal data
Access to statutes & regulations
Structured response formats (JSON/XML)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is BCLaws API free to use?

Yes, the BCLaws API is publicly available for free, though it may impose rate limits on excessive requests.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic access may not require an API key, but higher usage limits or advanced endpoints might need registration for a key—check the official documentation for details.

? What is the response format?

Responses are typically in structured formats like JSON or XML, making them easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Official & reliable source
⊕ Covers all BC laws & amendments
⊕ Suitable for legal/educational tools

Cons

⊖ May have rate limits for heavy usage
⊖ Documentation could be more detailed for new developers