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Youth Vaping Ban

Alberta bill seeks to ban youth vaping

Jun 2, 2020 | 6:25 PM

EDMONTON – Alberta is planning to bring in new legislation on vaping that would include a ban on anyone under the age of 18 from using e-cigarettes.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there is mounting evidence on the health risks of vaping, and statistics show more young people in Alberta are indulging.

The government’s bill proposes that stores not be allowed to sell such products to youth and that displays would be restricted in the same way they are for traditional cigarettes.

“This proposed legislation sends a strong message to youth, and anyone who thinks it is OK to supply them with vaping products – there will be fines for possession and consumption,” said Shandro. “Selling or giving these products to minors will have consequences.”

The province does not intend to ban or restrict flavours for e-cigarettes, but the bill does say cabinet would be allowed to regulate such restrictions once a law was proclaimed.

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If passed, the bill is expected to take effect this fall.

Alberta is the only province without vaping legislation.

(The Canadian Press)