Summary of the Grey County By-Law to Regulate
Smoking in Public Places

Smoke-Free By-Law was passed in Grey County on May 7, 2002.  The following information will assist proprietors with the implementation of the by-law in indoor public places.

As of September 3, 2002 all indoor public places in Grey County will be smoke-free.

Public Place Definition

“means the whole or part of an indoor area, to which the public has access as of right or by invitation, expressed or implied, whether or not a fee is charged for entry and includes public transit vehicles."

Any indoor areas to which the public has access is a public place including such places as restaurants, bars, bingo and billiard halls, bowling alleys, taxicabs and common areas in residential buildings.

Responsibilities of the Proprietor

• Ensure compliance with the by-law.

• Give notice to each person in the public place that smoking is prohibited in the public place.

• Ensure the required signage is posted in conspicuous locations at every entrance and washrooms in the public place.

• Ensure that no ashtrays or like paraphernalia are placed or permitted to remain in any public place.

Enforcement and Penalties

By-Law Enforcement Officers may enter any public place to ensure compliance with the by-law.

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable for a fine of up to $5,000.

www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456

 

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