Smoking prohibited in any part of a municipal park (includes property owned and dedicated as a park by the District of Tofino for the purpose of pleasure, recreation and community use by the public). The definition of smoke or smoking specifically includes other weeds or substances and hookah pipes.
Products Included
Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipes, Other Weeds and Substances, Waterpipes
Definitions
“Smoke” or “Smoking” means to purposely inhale or exhale smoke from or burn or carry, a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, hookah pipe, or other lighted smoking equipment that burns tobacco or other weed or substance, but does not apply to the ceremonial use of tobacco in connection with a traditional aboriginal cultural activity. “Parks” means any real property owned and dedicated as a park by the District of Tofino for the purpose of pleasure, recreation and community use by the public.
Places Smoking Prohibited
Parks
Waterpipes (outdoors)
Policy Analysis
This bylaw is leading edge because it includes waterpipes and other weeds and substances.
Date Passed: April 27, 2010
Date in Force:
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 250-725-3229
