Hampstead City Council on Monday passed a proposed bylaw prohibiting the smoking of tobacco or cannabis in all public places, either on the sidewalks, streets or parks of this small, affluent and affluent municipality on the west side of the island. from Montreal. The electronic cigarette, which is not considered a tobacco product, is therefore not concerned!
TOBACCO AND CANNABIS REGULATIONS! VAPING IS NOT CONCERNED!
«Second-hand smoke is dangerous, especially for the elderly who have lung diseases and childrensaid the mayor of Hampstead, William Steinberg, by press release, Tuesday. That is why we ban smoking in public in Hampstead.»
«When marijuana becomes legal, smoking will also be banned in public places", he added.
A minimum fine of 100 $ is provided for a first offense, while it is at least 200 $ for a second offense. The maximum amount can not exceed 600 $ for smoking in a public place. The electronic cigarette, which is not considered a tobacco product, is not covered by this draft regulation.
The municipality claims to have the authority to be able to ban tobacco and marijuana (once legal) under the Municipal Powers Act, which governs its environmental, nuisance, peace and order powers. and concerning the general well-being of its population.
Source : Tvanouvelles.ca/
