Bylaw No. 2015-055, Being a by-law to prohibit smoking within fifteen (15) metres of entrance ways of municipal buildings

Bylaw No. 2015-055, Being a by-law to prohibit smoking within fifteen (15) metres of entrance ways of municipal buildings

Smoking and electronic smoking devices use prohibited within 15 m of the entrance way to any Municipal building.

Products Included

Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipes, Electronic Smoking Devices

Definitions

“Smoke or Smoking” shall include the carrying or holding of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other lighted smoking equipment, but does not include the carrying or holding of any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or any other lighted smoking equipment that is being used in a stage production or theatrical performance.

Places Smoking Prohibited

Doorways, air intakes, operable windows
E-cigarettes (outdoors)

Buffer Zones

Doorways, Air Intakes and Operable Windows – Buffer Zone 11-20 m

Policy Analysis

This bylaw has been updated in accordance with the new provisions of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. The exemption that allows smoking in a stage production or theatrical performance is not recommended.

Date Passed: April 27, 2015

Date in Force: April 27, 2015

Date Last Amended:

Leading Edge: Yes

Level of Government: Municipal

Smoke-free Ontario Act Status: Exceeds Smoke-free Ontario Act

Bylaw Under Development? No

Supporting Information

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Contact: [email protected] or 905-852-9181

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