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Westmount Public Security Agents are authorized to enforce the Quebec Tobacco Act.
 

The Tobacco Act, which came into effect across Quebec on May 31, 2006, put stringent limits on smoking in the province. Smoking inside restaurants and bars was made illegal, while smoking outside within a 9-meter radius from the entrance of a public building (e.g. Arena, hospital, or learning institution) was forbidden. The ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux has 50-70 inspectors to enforce the regulations across Quebec.

 

The Tobacco Act replaced Westmount’s By-law to regulate smoking (1149), which had been in force since January 1, 1995.

 

Residents and business owners who witness a violation of the Tobacco Act are encouraged to report it to Public Security immediately. The Unit can be contacted 24 hours a day at 514 989-5222. For more information on the Tobacco Act, please contact the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux at 1 877 416-TABA (8222).