Smoke-Free Legislation and
Municipal Bylaws in British Columbia
The following is for informational purposes only. If there is any discrepancy between the information on this page and official sources provided by the Province of British Columbia or the municipality in question, the official sources will be deemed as being correct. If there are any errors on this page, please report them to the Clean Air Coalition of B.C.
The Tobacco Control Act (with its associated Tobacco Control Regulation) and the Motor Vehicles Act contain the provisions in British Columbia that regulate smoke-free places and cars province-wide. However some municipalities have also implemented bylaws to further restrict smoking in public places and vehicles. In such cases, the bylaw with requirements that exceed provincial standards takes precedent within that municipality.
The Tobacco Control Act, Tobacco Control Regulation and the Motor Vehicles Act
Click here for detail.Smoke-Free Municipal Bylaws Exceeding Provincial Standards
Click here for detail.Municipalities Without Smoke-Free Bylaws That Exceed Provincial Standards
Click here for detail.Smoke-Free Signage
The BC Lung Association website has smoke-free signage for businesses and organizations applicable to the regulations for the:
- Province of British Columbia
- City of Richmond
- City of Surrey
- City of Vancouver
Click here to download the official 'No Smoking' Signage, as approved by the BC Government and the three municipalities in question.
