Banff's new bylaw prohibiting smoking or vaping of tobacco in many public places is now in effect.
Provincial law continues to ban smoking within five metres from publicly accessible doorways or windows, which has restricted smoking for a number of years on most sidewalks in the downtown core.Hospital, school and childcare properties;public outdoor pools and splash pads.
Banff had previously banned smoking or vaping of cannabis in any public places in the town boundaries, except in the Parks Canada-managed Cascades Gardens, on trails and areas outside the town boundaries. Smoke and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products will still be allowed on private property, outdoor parking areas and alleys.
"Businesses can continue to designate smoking areas on their private property, such as hotel grounds and sidewalks leading to restaurants, off the public sidewalks," reads the Town of Banff'sSmoking restrictions have been discussed by council since June 2018 when the topic first emerged during cannabis legalization.
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