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Smoking & vaping — Victoria, Nova Scotia: By-Law Respecting Smoking (Non-Smoking By-Law)

In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, smoking & vaping rules are set by By-Law Respecting Smoking (Non-Smoking By-Law), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more that ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00); $50 within 14 days to avoid prosecution. Buffer distance: within a radius of 5 metres (15 feet) of any public entrance or air intake.

By-Law Respecting Smoking (Non-Smoking By-Law) adopted bylaw

where prohibited	Public places/open to public, including drinking establishments, restaurants, stores, commercial premises, arenas, bowling alleys, pool halls, malls, service counters/lines, elevators, public transportation facilities/vehicles (except taxis), rest rooms, school buses.	s. 5
buffer distance	within a radius of 5 metres (15 feet) of any public entrance or air intake	s. 5(3)
fine range	not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more that ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00); $50 within 14 days to avoid prosecution	s. 9; s. 11

scout note

Bans smoking in public places and places open to the public county-wide (restaurants, stores, drinking establishments, arenas, malls, school buses) and within 5m of any public entrance or air intake; predates vaping/e-cigarette wording.