As of Jan. 1, anyone who sells or supplies electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) can expect a visit from a public health inspector.
Furthermore, fines for youth-related sales offences have increased, promotional products cannot be given away with tobacco, and most flavoured tobacco products are banned.
It is now illegal to sell or supply e-cigarettes or their parts to anyone under the age of 19.
Public health inspectors may now seize prohibited products such as flavoured tobacco products if they find them for sale.
“The harmful effects of tobacco are well known and vendors can’t sell it, or promote it, to youth. E-cigarettes have been growing in popularity, especially with teens, but very little is known about their long-term health effects,” said Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health in a press release.
“Many e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which we know has negative consequences on brain development … By enforcing the law, public health is protecting young people from potential harm.”
These changes are aimed at protecting youth from the potential health effects of tobacco and e-cigarettes.
