In the Regional municipality of Halifax, Nova Scotia, smoking & vaping rules are set by By-law N-300 Respecting Nuisances and Smoking, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Where prohibited: municipal property.
By-law N-300 Respecting Nuisances and Smoking
adopted bylaw
where prohibited
municipal property
s. 3A(1)
vaping included
yes
s. 2(ka)
cannabis included
yes
s. 2(ka)
fine range
not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) and not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00)
s. 3B
scout note
Restricts smoking, vaping, and cannabis consumption on Halifax public/municipal property; significant amendments effective October 15, 2018 explicitly address cannabis following legalization.