Smoking and vaping prevention
Island Health outlines its program to reduce tobacco and vapour product use through education, enforcement of provincial laws, and local bylaws.Summary
The Island Health Tobacco and Vapour Prevention and Control program works to reduce the use of tobacco and vapour products in its region. Its prevention efforts focus on public education about the long-term risks of smoking and providing support to quit. Enforcement activities ensure compliance with British Columbia's Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act and Regulation, which governs the sale, distribution, and use of these products, including restrictions on sales to minors and buffer zones around buildings. The program also helps enforce the Capital Regional District's Clean Air Bylaw, which makes public spaces like parks and bus stops smoke-free and sets specific buffer zones. The article provides contact information for reporting concerns or asking questions about these laws and bylaws.
(Source：Island Health)
