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Tobacco Free Living

Tobacco Free Living. April 2016. Health Info prepared by Public Health April 2016.

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Tobacco Free Living

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  1. Tobacco Free Living April 2016

  2. Health Info prepared by Public HealthApril 2016

  3. Several laws in New Brunswick have been created in order that we now have designated public places where people, especially children, are protectedfrom the health risks associated with exposure to cigarette smoke. Tobacco-Free Living

  4. The use of electronic cigarettesorwater pipesisforbidden inareas where tobaccouse is not allowed.

  5. Smoke-Free Places Act Here are some examples of smoke-free places: • An enclosed public place; • On school grounds and in all vehicles on school grounds; • When a person under the age of 16, is in avehicle;

  6. Smoke Free Places…. • An outdoor eating area and within 3 meters of the edge of the outdoor eating area; • Within 9 meters of a doorway, a window or an air intake of a public building; • On an outside playground and within 20 meters of the playground area;

  7. Smoke-Free Places…. • An outdoor sport or leisure area, including the terraces, and within 20 meters of an outdoor area; • A public walking or jogging trail and within 9 meters of a public walking or jogging trail.

  8. Tobacco and Electronic Cigarette Sales Act It is against the law to sell electronic cigarettes and their liquids to a person who is under 19 years of age.

  9. Tobacco-Free Living We must protect youth from the harmful effects of smoking and nicotine addiction. Changes made to legislation will help New Brunswickers live longer and healthier lives.

  10. Tobacco-Free Living

  11. Resources • The Smoke-Free Places Act Information Line toll-free number is : 1-866-234-4234. • New Brunswick Anti-Tobacco Coalition (NBATC) • Smokers’ Helpline (http://www.smokershelpline.ca) • Health Concerns • Quit4Life (Health Canada)

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