A bylaw aimed at cleaning up the community in Sylvan Lake passed third reading Monday night and is now in effect.

The public drunkenness, vandalism and other kinds of obnoxious behaviour is what is fueling the new bylaw, with a strong emphasis targeting swearing, spitting and fighting.

A town councillor told CTV News that in one night, Sylvan Lake can go from a population of 11,000 to 50,000 and that's when the party starts and things get loud and rowdy.

The RCMP said a lack of hotel rooms in town is part of the problem. With some people not having a place to stay after a long night of partying, a holding cell is sometimes a probable option.

"We believe it's their plan to get checked into our jail cells," said Sgt Duncan Babchuk with the RCMP.

Councillor Richard Backs said a holding cell is designed to hold 15 people but is often overcapacity during busy weekends.

The fines for fighting is $500, and a $150 ticket will be handed out for swearing. The fines will increase for repeat offenders.