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Ontario Bill 103

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
April 25, 2023
Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act (Vaping is not for Kids), 2023
  • This is a summary of a bill called Bill 103, which is an amendment to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017. The bill aims to regulate activities related to vapor products. It includes changes to definitions, age restrictions, promotion regulations, flavored vapor products, and the sale of vapor products online. The bill also introduces requirements for specialty vape stores and designated stores in remote or rural communities, including approval from the local board of health. The bill allows for the use of tax revenue generated from the sale of vapor products for public education on the health risks of vaping. Ontario Health is required to prepare an annual report on youth vaping. The bill also includes provisions for sampling of vapor products in specialty vape stores and increases fines for contravening the regulations. The bill will come into force 120 days after receiving Royal Assent and is titled the Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act (Vaping is not for Kids), 2023.
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