Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

Smoking & vaping — Port Alberni, British Columbia: Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 5121, 2025

In the City of Port Alberni, British Columbia, smoking & vaping rules are set by Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 5121, 2025, verified 2026-10-15. Fines: not more than $50,000, plus the costs of prosecution. Where prohibited: In a public place or on a street, except on a sidewalk more than specified distances from listed features. Buffer distance: seven (7) metres.

Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 5121, 2025 adopted bylaw

where prohibited	In a public place or on a street, except on a sidewalk more than specified distances from listed features.	s. 9.5
buffer distance	seven (7) metres	s. 9.5(c)
vaping included	yes	s. 3.1
cannabis included	yes	s. 3.1
fine range	not more than $50,000, plus the costs of prosecution	s. 15.1

scout note

Bans smoking (incl. e-cigarettes, cannabis, hookah) in public places or on streets unless on sidewalk more than 20 m from any park/facility (beaches, trails, fields, rec centres, City Hall), 7 m from playgrounds, intersections, crosswalks and transit shelters. First Nations ceremonial exemption.