How will the Smoke-Free Places Act be enforced?
A progressive enforcement approach will be used to help building owners, managers and employers comply with the Smoke-free Places Act. Most people will want to comply with the Act but may have questions about how the Act applies to their circumstances. The Tobacco Education and Enforcement Officer is available to answer questions, and assist owners in finding solutions to problems they may encounter. In most cases, education, assistance and warnings will be sufficient to ensure compliance. However, tickets may be issued, or charges laid, if owners, managers or employers do not take reasonable steps to comply with the Act. Health officers appointed under the Smoke-free Places Act and the Tobacco Education and Enforcement Officer can issue tickets and lay charges.
