Tobacco & Vapour Products - The Law
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA, 2017) regulates the sale, supply, use, display, and promotion of tobacco and vapour products (e.g., vapes, e-cigarettes, and e-substances), and the smoking and vaping of cannabis.
The SFOA, 2017 is enforced by Tobacco Enforcement Officers who conduct inspections of workplaces and public places to ensure compliance, respond to complaints about offences, and lay charges when necessary.
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For information about the SFOA, 2017, please refer to the resources below:
- Tobacco and Vapour Products Retailers
- Multi-Unit Residences
- Smoke-Free Outdoor Spaces
- Enclosed Workplaces
- Enclosed Public Places
- Bars, Restaurants and Patios
- Hospitals and Hospital Property
- Schools
Contact Us
If you have a question or complaint about smoking or vaping, contact the Tobacco Enforcement Team:
- 519-663-5317 ext. 2673
- smokefreeinfo@mlhu.on.ca
Date of creation: February 27, 2013
Last modified on: April 15, 2024
Related Content
- Where you can't smoke or vape in Ontario
- Rules for selling tobacco and vapour products in Ontario
References
1 Ministry of Health. (2021). Where you can't smoke or vape in Ontario. Retrieved from
https://www.ontario.ca/page/where-you-cant-smoke-or-vape-ontario
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