Report Smoking Violations
York Region Health News
26 May, 2015
Cigarette being put out with ash surrounding it
As of January 1, 2015, enhancements to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act came into effect. It is now illegal to:
- Smoke on bar and restaurant patios
- Smoke on or within 20 metres of the perimeter of playgrounds or publicly-owned sports field surfaces that host activities such as soccer, baseball, basketball, cricket, skating, swimming, skateboarding and beach volleyball
- Sell tobacco products of any kind on college, university or private school campuses
Report smoking in areas restricted by the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) and other tobacco-related violations by:
York Region Tobacco Enforcement Officers are responsible for local education and enforcement of the SFOA at:
- Enclosed workplaces
- Enclosed public places
- Restaurant and bar patios
- Schools and school property
- Tobacco vendors
- Private licensed home daycares
- Hospitals and long-term care facilities
- Outdoor playgrounds and publicly-owned sports surfaces
Tobacco Enforcement Officers respond to all complaints.
All reports and/or violations are kept confidential and may be made anonymously.
Visit the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for more information about how the SFOA affects you.
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