Secondhand smoke, smokefree spaces and the law ottawa. The smoke free ontario act sfoa, which came into force in 2006, is an example of groundbreaking legislation. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical and recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in ontario, to protect workers and the public. Adopting a nosmoking policy in apartment buildings. The smoke free ontario act will make all enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places across the province 100% smoke free when it comes into effect on may 31, 2006. The government of ontario also amended the smokefree ontario act by adopting new tobacco control regulations. The smokefree ontario act sfoa, which came into force in 2006, is an example of groundbreaking legislation.
Smokefree ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 regulates the sale, supply, display and promotion of tobacco products and vapour products, as well as the smoking of tobacco, the. If you do not enforce the nosmoking policy, you will not have smoke free units and you will have unhappy tenants. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 outlines the rules for smoking cannabis and tobacco smoking and vaping all types of vaping. The sfo act was enacted as part of the omnibus bill 174, cannabis, smoke free ontario and road safety statute law amendment act, 2017. Reduce restrictions for tobacconists who register with their local board of health prior to january 1, 2020 so that they can carry a.
Home health care workers the basics the smoke free ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical and recreational in all enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as. Peel public health inspectors enforce the smoke free ontario act, 2017. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 requires that proprietors of condominiums, apartment buildings and college and university residences make sure that smoking and vaping laws are followed. It also keeps tobacco and ecigarette products out of the hands of youth.
Cannabis also called marijuana, weed and pot is a drug that comes from a plant, and is made of dried flowers and leaves that are greenish or brownish. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 received royal assent on december 12, 2017, and is scheduled to come into force on a day to be proclaimed by the lieutenant governor. Effective immediately, the smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 will replace the existing smoke free ontario act sfoa and electronic cigarettes act, 2015 eca with one single legislative framework. Consolidated schedules of set fines have been prepared for convenience of reference only. The smokefree ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical and recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in ontario, to protect workers and the public from second.
As of october 17, 2018, it is illegal to smoke cannabis and vape in any place that smoking. Once in force, the sfoa, 2017 will repeal the current smoke free ontario act and. In response, ontario passed bill 174, also known as the cannabis, smoke free ontario and road safety statute law amendment act, which enacted the following. Smokefree ontario legislation may 31, 2006 the smoke free ontario act. The sfoa prohibits the smoking of tobacco and cannabis, as well as vaping, in the following places. The smoke free policy should not be an isolated action but part of a comprehensive approach to promoting health and preventing risks at work. This edition of this retailer educational resource has been made possible through a financial contribution from the smoke free ontario strategy, ministry of health and longterm care. 1 the definitions of client, designated person, licensed seller, registered person, specialty vape store and tobacconist in subsection 1 1 of ontario regulation.
Specific measures on smoking could perhaps be tired in with occupational health provisions. The smokefree ontario act the smoke free ontario sfoa, 2017 came into effect on october 17, 2018. Ftr now new smoke free ontario act, 2017 in force july 1, 2018. The authoritative set fines are those in the pdf version of the chief justices original set fine orders posted on the changes to the set fines made by set fines orders or regulations. Smoke free ontario act only inside the enclosed spaces hospital property. Provincial and territorial smokefree legislation ontario. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 regulates the sale, supply, display and promotion of tobacco products and vapour products, as well as the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes, and the smoking of cannabis. This resource provides examples of how local governments can provide residents with greater protection from secondhand smoke and vapour than the minimum standards set by the smoke free ontario act sfoa, 2017. So 2017, c 26, sch 3 smokefree ontario act, 2017 canlii. Retailers that sell tobacco and vapour products have a legal responsibility to ensure.
The sale and use of tobacco and vapour products, as well as the smoking and vaping of cannabis, are regulated by various pieces of. The business case for smoke free multiunit housing. The smoke free ontario act for over a decade, ontario has been putting policies in place to reduce tobacco use in ontario and these policies have provided the legislative force needed to further protect the health of ontarians. The smokefree ontario sfoa, 2017 came into effect on october 17, 2018. The government will be proposing a coming into force date of october 17, 2018. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical or recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in ontario, to protect workers and the public from second hand. Smokefree ontario act, as of may 31, 2006 designated. Bill 151 original pdf explanatory note the bill makes various amendments to the smoke free ontario act, 2017. Prohibit the promotion of vapour products in nonspecialty stores, such as convenience stores and gas stations. The basics the smokefree ontario act, 2017 sfoa, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical and recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in ontario, to protect workers and the public. The basics the smoke free ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical and recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well.
On december 12, 2017, the omnibus ontario bill, bill 174, an act to enact the cannabis act, 2017, the ontario cannabis retail corporation act, 2017 and the smoke free ontario act, 2017, to repeal two acts and to make amendments to the highway traffic act respecting alcohol, drugs and other matters received royal assent. Smokefree environments legislation ministry of health nz. The smokefree ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical or recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in ontario, to protect workers and the public from second hand. There are different ways to use cannabis, which can include. Waterpipe use in enclosed public places, enclosed workplaces, and other places or areas the basics the smoke free ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis. Read the government of ontario s news release regarding flavoured tobacco and electronic cigarettes. Smoke free ontario act smoking prohibited within 9m from the perimeter of a patio. On july 1, 2018, the smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfo act and accompanying regulation will come into force. The smoke free ontario act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes ecigarettes to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis medical and recreational in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in ontario, to protect workers and the public from second. Currently, the act prohibits the sale at retail or the sale for the purposes of sale at retail of vapor products prescribed as a. The government of ontario passed bill 45 on may 26, 2015, but has not yet announced when the regulations will come into effect. For the purpose of conducting the inspection, the board of health shall hire youth test. The act is intended to protect ontarians from the harms of secondhand tobacco and cannabis smoke and vapour.
The sfo act repeals and replaces the electronic cigarettes act, 2015 and the smoke free. Make the smokefree ontario act, 2017 apply to the consumption of cannabis, both medical and recreational prohibit the smoking of cannabis in the same places where the smoking of tobacco and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited e. A proprietor includes the owner, operator or person in charge of the place. The smoke free ontario act 2017 sfoa 2017 wdg public. Bill 45, making healthier choices act, 2015 legislative. New smokefree ontario act, 2017 in force july 1, 2018. Smokefree legislation applies to schools, early childhood centres, retailers, licensed premises, sports clubs and all employers.
This guide is intended as a quick reference only and should not be. The coming into force date of the sfo act was postponed by the new ontario government see our ftr now of july 3, 2018 on july 1, 2018, the smoke free ontario act, 2017 sfo act and accompanying regulation will come into force. The smoke free ontario act 2017 the smoke free ontario act sfoa, 2017 protects people from harmful exposure to secondhand smoke in all enclosed public places, workplaces, limits smoking in many outdoor public places, and makes it more difficult for young people to purchase tobacco. The act also describes the responsibilities of tobacco and ecigarette retailers. Scientific research and testing facilities 3 subsection 12 1 does not apply to a person who smokes or holds lighted tobacco or cannabis or who uses an electronic cigarette in a scientific research and testing facility for the purpose of conducting research or testing. It also outlines the many benefits to the whole community. On october 17 th, 2018, private recreational cannabis use became legal in canada. Bill 151, smokefree ontario amendment act vaping is not. The 2017 sfoa not yet in force as of march 31, 2018 is an amalgamation of the 2006 sfoa and the electronic cigarettes act that was only ever partially proclaimed. The smoke free policy should seek to protect or promote the health of both the smoker and the nonsmoker. For current smokers, tobacco and smoke free campuses create an environment where quitting smoking is the easy, obvious choice. The act is amended to prohibit the promotion of vapour products.
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