BC No Smoking Signage
NEW BC Tobacco Laws Information
Starting March 31, 2008, it will be against the law to smoke in any indoor public place or worksite, including pubs, bars, restaurants, and shopping centres. Designated smoking rooms are non-existent, and public transit, transit shelters, taxis and work vehicles are also smoke-free.
In addition, there is a 3 metre non-smoking “buffer zone” around public and work place doorways, opening windows and air intakes including apartments and condominiums. Click here to learn more about BC’s NEW Tobacco Laws.
Additional City of Vancouver Tobacco Laws
In addition to the provincial restrictions described above, the City of Vancouver is putting more stringent health by-laws into effect. The City of Vancouver bylaw bans smoking on restaurant/bar patios and bans smoking within 6 meters of doors/windows, as well as 6 meters from customer service areas, including patios.
Click here to view City of Vancouver Tobacco Use Bylaws
Additional City of Richmond Tobacco Laws
Click here to view City of Richmond Bylaws – Including Tobacco Bylaws (Pages 16 to 18)
Additional City of Surrey Tobacco Laws
Click here to view City of Surrey Bylaws – Including Tobacco Bylaws