Charged Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act?
These charges can carry steep fines for individuals and businesses. We provide experienced representation to challenge, reduce, or resolve your penalties.
Smoke-Free Ontario Act Fines Can Escalate Quickly
Fines vary significantly depending on whether you are an individual, a retailer, or a corporation. Repeat convictions can carry far higher penalties.
- Individuals may face fines that increase for repeat offences
- Retailers can face penalties for selling or supplying tobacco or vapour products to minors
- Corporations can face very significant fines
- Simply paying the fine is an admission of guilt and creates a conviction record
Smoke-Free Ontario Act Offences
The Act regulates where people can smoke and vape, and places obligations on retailers selling tobacco and vaping products.
- Permitting smoking or vaping in enclosed workplaces or public areas
- Failure to post required no-smoking or no-vaping signage
- Selling or supplying tobacco or vapour products to minors
- Improper display, promotion, or handling of regulated products
- Smoking or vaping near entrances, windows, air intakes, patios, or other prohibited areas
Representation for Individuals and Businesses
For businesses, many charges arise during inspections where compliance measures such as signage, staff enforcement, and proper product handling are scrutinized. These offences can carry significant fines, particularly for repeat violations.
We assist in reviewing the evidence, identifying compliance gaps, and advancing practical defences or resolution strategies to mitigate liability and protect your business.
How We Handle Your Charge
- Initial consultation and charge review
- Review of inspection notes, photographs, compliance records, and witness evidence
- Negotiation with the prosecution for a withdrawal, reduction, or practical resolution
- Full court representation when the matter proceeds to trial
Deadlines Are Strict
Provincial offence tickets are subject to specific response timelines. Failing to respond within the required period may result in a conviction being entered without a hearing.
Contact us before you pay the fine or miss the response date.
Don't Pay That Fine. Fight It.
Contact us today. We can review your Smoke-Free Ontario Act charge and explain your options before you respond.