Smoking Bylaw

Regulations

The City of White Rock's Public Health Smoking Protection Bylaw (PDF) (the "Bylaw") prohibits smoking in a number of areas including:

  • In any outdoor gathering place under the jurisdiction of the City of White Rock including parks, sports fields, playgrounds, the promenade, the pier and the beach.
  • Within 7.5 metres of a customer service area (including a patio that is connected to a business that serves food or alcohol)
  • Within 7.5 metres of an entryway, open-able window or air intake of a building, exclusive of private dwellings or enclosed premises that are not open to the public

Requirements

Under the Bylaw, businesses and institution operators are required to post appropriate signage in clear and visible locations. See Section 2.3 of the Bylaw (PDF) to review these requirements in more detail.

Ticketing

Although public education will help promote compliance with these new regulations, the use of municipal tickets will also be used. Please note that anyone smoking in areas where smoking is prohibited may be ticketed. In addition, business owners/operators may also be fined for contravening the bylaw and allowing unlawful smoking in or near their premises.

Inquiries & Complaints

Please contact Bylaw Enforcement regarding any inquiries or complaints regarding smoking or vaping through the following methods:

Signage

Staff have prepared the following approved signage templates for public use:

  1. Combined Sign (PDF)
  2. Customer Service Area (PDF)
  3. Doorways, Windows, Air Intakes (PDF)
  4. Smoke-Free Environment (PDF)

Additionally, entryway decals are also available for purchase at any City facility.