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:: Smoke-Free Ontario Act ::
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act came
into force on May 31, 2006. This legislation prohibits smoking in all enclosed
workplaces and enclosed public places. The legislation also binds
the Crown and applies at Fanshawe College.
Enclosed workplaces and public places include offices, parking
garages, vehicles used for work purposes, restaurants, bars,
schools, private clubs, sports arenas and entertainment venues.
An enclosed place includes a location where there is a roof
and more than two walls. "No Smoking" signs are required to comply
with the regulation and must include the Ontario Trillium and
Smoke-Free Ontario logo.
Signage at the College is in the process of being adjusted to
comply with the regulation. Approved smoking locations on College
property are under review and any changes will be communicated at
a later date.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has six inspectors dedicated
to the enforcement of this legislation and non-compliance can
result in individual fines of $1,000.00 for a first offence and
$5,000.00 for repeat offences.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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