Smoking is regulated under the Tobacco Reduction Act, as well as the municipal
Smoking Bylaw 57M92. This is an overview of these regulations. Please refer to the actual legislation for more detailed information. Original copies of the Smoking Bylaw are available at the City Clerk's office.
Overview of the Tobacco Reduction Act
As of January 1, 2008, the provincial Tobacco Reduction Act became law. The act prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces.
The Tobacco Recuction Act:
- Establishes the distance (5 meters) in which smoking will be prohibited from a doorway, window or air intake.
- Establishes the requirements for signs listing tobacco products and prices.
- Authorizes inspectors to perform their duties as required and establishes the responsibilities of inspectors in the performance of those duties.
- Exempts certain retailers such as tobacconists from the display and promotion provisions of the Act.
- Establishes requirements for those retailers to be exempt.
The Tobacco Reduction Act further restricts tobacco sales.
- As of July 1, 2008, retail displays, advertising and promotion of tobacco products are prohibited.
- As of January 1, 2009, tobacco sales are no longer permitted from health care facilities, public post-secondary campuses, pharmacies, and stores that contain a pharmacy.
The Smoking Bylaw
The municipalSmoking Bylaw 57M92 has remained in effect. However, the provincial Tobacco Reduction Act is the most restrictive piece of legislation and is primarily used when investigating a smoking complaint.
Two areas that are not covered under the Tobacco Reduction Act are infractions at/in:
- Olympic Plaza
- +15 systems
Filing a complaint
To report a bylaw violation please choose one of the following options:
