Does the Smoke-Free Ontario Act restrict smoking in the entrance and exit ways of public places like shopping malls, restaurants, workplaces etc?
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act does not prohibit smoking near entrance and exit ways of public places like shopping malls, restaurants or workplaces. However, it is up to the discretion of owner/operators of public places to create and enforce smoke-free entrance and exit way policies. The Act does restrict smoking within 9 meters of entrance and exit ways in the following places: hospitals, psychiatric facilities, nursing homes, charitable homes, homes for the aged and independent health facilities.
