New Display and Promotion Regulations for Vaping Products
Effective January 1, 2020, vapour products cannot be promoted in a retail store (except specialty vape stores and licensed cannabis retail stores).
Any inappropriate display or promotion of any of these products – whether intentional or unintentional – could result in charges to the salesperson or store owner.
Find more details about display and promotion in the legislation.
For more information on the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s website at ontario.ca/smokefree. For help to quit smoking, call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or click here for more services.
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There is NO Safe Level of Second-Hand Smoke.Second-hand smoke affects the health of everyone, especially children and the elderly. Second-hand smoke can worsen the health of those with asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions and is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Ready to Reduce Your Tobacco Use or Quit Altogether?Hospitals provide a supportive smoke-free environment while offering support to patients and staff who want to quit smoking. Second-Hand Smoke FactsSecond-hand smoke (SHS) is the smoke exhaled by a smoker as well as the smoke from the burning tobacco. It contains more than 4,000 dangerous chemicals, 70 of which cause cancer. There is no safe level of exposure, even outdoors. Exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) can be as dangerous on restaurant patios, the beach or park as it is indoors. Cigarette butts can also contaminate sandboxes and beaches. Studies show that smoke-free spaces can dramatically reduce heart attack rates and respiratory illnesses. Smoke-free spaces can:
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Are you Exposed to Your Neighbour's Second-Hand Smoke? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking in common areas of condominiums, apartment buildings and college and university residences. Examples of common areas include elevators, stairwells, hallways, parking garages, laundry facilities, lobbies, exercise areas and party or entertainment rooms. Second-hand smoke can easily transfer between units and can expose you to harmful second-hand smoke in your home. To learn how you can protect yourself from second-hand smoke, visit Smoke Free Housing Ontario |
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Promoting Smoke-Free Policies: A Guide for Workplaces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Making your business welcoming by keeping it free from second-hand smoke (SHS) shows you care about the health of others and the environment. There is no safe level of SHS-inside or outside. Even a small amount of SHS can affect health. Any employee or customer that passes by someone smoking will be exposed to SHS. Ottawa Public Health has developed a guide and signs to help employers protect their employees and customers from SHS at entrances and on outdoor property. To obtain your free guide and signage, please send an email to tobacco@ottawa.ca. |
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Smoke-Free Regulations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No smoking and vaping laws and regulations in the City of Ottawa are designed to protect children and non-smokers from the hazards of exposure to second-hand smoke and potential health impact to exposure to vapour.
The smoke-free regulations apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Report a smoking violation or by calling 3-1 |
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Request Smoke and Vape-Free Signage |
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Guide for Retailers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. Retailers that sell tobacco and vapour products have a legal responsibility to ensure that they and their employees understand and comply with the requirements under the SFOA, 2017. This guide is intended for owners and employees of retail businesses that sell tobacco products, tobacco product accessories, and/or vapour products. It is intended to help you understand the requirements of the SFOA, 2017 regarding the sale, supply, display and promotion of tobacco products and vapour products, as well as smoking and vaping restrictions for enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places. Nothing in this guide should be interpreted as legal advice. In the event of a conflict between any information in this guide and the provisions in the SFOA, 2017 or its regulation, the SFOA, 2017 and regulation apply. |
New Display and Promotion Regulations for Vaping Products
Smoking and Vaping (By-law No. 2019-241)
*Smoking is prohibited on City of Ottawa property, including water pipe smoking with tobacco or herbal
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