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Smoke-Free Ontario : Regulation Development

On June 13, 2005, Bill 164 was passed and received Royal Assent to amend the current Tobacco Control Act, 1994. This amended legislation will be called the Smoke-Free Ontario Act when the amendments come into effect on May 31, 2006. Highlights will include increased bans on smoking in enclosed public places and in enclosed workplaces, and restrictions on the promotion, handling and display of tobacco products in retail establishments.

Individuals or associations that presented or provided written submissions to the Public Hearings on amendments to the Act have been invited to provide input to the development of regulations by forwarding written comments. This is an opportunity to help ensure that the regulations are clear and enforceable, while recognizing that policy directions as set out in the legislation have been determined.

Click here for a copy of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act as it will read on May 31, 2006.* [PDF Format]

All letters must be postmarked, or couriered packages received by, 5:00 p.m. December 5, 2005 and sent to :

Project Director
Smoke-Free Ontario Legislation
Ministry of Health Promotion
Suite 2100
393 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1E6

* Please note that the consolidated Act is provided as a convenience only and should not be relied on as authoritative. For the authoritative text of the law, please see the official volumes and office consolidations printed by Publications Ontario.



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