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Originally Posted by fredr123
Provided the kid's got the smokes in a public place...
Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use Act
Restrictions concerning tobacco products
2 No person under the age of 18 years may
(a) possess, or
(b) smoke or otherwise consume
tobacco products in a public place.
Offence
3 A person who contravenes section 2 is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $100.
Seizure and disposition of tobacco products
4(1) When a peace officer believes on reasonable and probable grounds that an offence is being committed under this Act, the peace officer may seize any tobacco products related to that offence. |
I really wonder why this is not more heavily enforced. I smoked all through high school and not once were my smokes taken away from me.