Smoking & vaping — New Westminster, British Columbia
Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?
In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, where prohibited: Service lines, counters, transit, elevators, restrooms, retail, taxicabs, personal services, public assembly, offices, multi-residential common areas, restaurants, patios, bowling alleys, 7.5m from building openings, 15m from parks.; buffer distance: within 7.5 metres; vaping included: True; fines: not more than $2,000. Source: Smoking Control Bylaw No. 6263, 1995, verified 2026-08-28.
Smoking Control Bylaw No. 6263, 1995
adopted bylaw
where prohibited
Service lines, counters, transit, elevators, restrooms, retail, taxicabs, personal services, public assembly, offices, multi-residential common areas, restaurants, patios, bowling alleys, 7.5m from building openings, 15m from parks.
s. 3
buffer distance
within 7.5 metres
s. 3(p)
vaping included
True
s. 2(g)
fine range
not more than $2,000
s. 10
scout note
Regulates smoking in workplaces and public places within the City; consolidated with multiple amendments through 2018.