Contents
- Chronic Disease/Injury Prevention and Built Environment
- Healthy Eating and Food Security
- Injury Prevention
- Physical Activity
- Healthy Environments
- Tobacco Control Program
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Legislation is a key tool in reducing tobacco use. In British Columbia, the sale and use of tobacco is governed by a variety of laws, including:
Enforcement of the legislation includes activities such as retailer education, public education, work with stakeholders, inspections, administrative checks, enforcement checks and surveillance operations. These activities are conducted by Tobacco Enforcement Officers employed by Health Authorities, and are guided by the Tobacco Control Act Compliance Enforcement Manual (PDF 220K). Fine amounts for contraventions of the Tobacco Control Act and regulation are set out under the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation.
Information about the Tobacco Control Act is available for:
Other resources include: