Released on January 17, 2005
Saskatchewan's Health Minister John Nilson said today that anyone in flagrant non-compliance with the province's 100 per cent smoke-free enclosed public place law could face tickets or charges as early as this week. This includes both proprietors and patrons."With this notice, we are again ensuring we give everyone every opportunity to comply with the law," Nilson said. "With flagrant non-compliance, however, we want to be especially clear that it is not only the non-compliant establishment owner facing possible tickets or charges, but patrons who continue to smoke in an enclosed public place as well."
Ticket fines for a proprietor who violates the smoke-free law range from $150 to $500 for voluntary payment. A court appearance could result in fines up to $5,000.
Ticket fines for a member of the public who violates the law range from $150 to $250 for voluntary payment. A court appearance could result in fines up to $500.
The 100 per cent smoke-free public place provision of The Tobacco Control Amendment Act became law on January 1st, 2005. It prohibits smoking in enclosed public places such as restaurants, bars, bingo halls, casinos, bowling alleys, taxis, and private clubs.
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