Smoking & vaping — New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, smoking & vaping rules are set by Town of New Glasgow Smoking Bylaw (Bylaw No. 24), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than one hundred fifty dollars and not more than five thousand dollars. Buffer distance: 4 meters (13.12 feet).

Town of New Glasgow Smoking Bylaw (Bylaw No. 24) adopted bylaw
where prohibited Municipal property; public assembly; within 4 m of entrances/air intakes/windows; service counters/lines; reception areas; elevators/stairways; public transport; restrooms; drinking establishments; restaurants; arenas; parks; playgrounds; recreational facilities; trails; sidewalks. s. 3
buffer distance 4 meters (13.12 feet) s. 3(c)
vaping included yes electronic cigarette or other device that burns or heats
cannabis included yes tobacco or another substance that is intended to be smoked
fine range not less than one hundred fifty dollars and not more than five thousand dollars one hundred fifty dollars and not more than five thousand
scout note

Smoking Bylaw bans smoking (including electronic cigarettes/vaping) on municipal property, parks, playgrounds, trails, sidewalks, within 4m of building entrances/air intakes, and in places of public assembly, restaurants and drinking establishments (including patios). Fines $150-$5,000.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: http://newglasgow.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Smoking & vaping across Nova Scotia · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities