Smoking, Vaping and Cannabis

In the Town of Arnprior, we are committed to ensuring that air is clean and safe to breathe. Second-hand smoke is associated with a variety of health issues, especially for young children. In order to protect public health, we have a Smoking/Vaping by-law that regulates smoking/vaping in certain areas.

Where do smoking/vaping restrictions apply?

The Smoking/Vaping By-law prohibits smoking/vaping on the following Town properties:

• Public property owned or leased by the Town, including buildings, lands, parks, playgrounds, sports or playing fields, recreational trails, beaches, docks and piers, parking lots, community recreation facilities, splash pads, landfill, and cemeteries.
• A nine-metre radius of an entrance or exit of a municipal building.
• Any outdoor grounds of Robert Simpson Park or the Nick Smith Centre and any public areas within 20 metres of its grounds.
• On or within 20 metres of metres of children's playgrounds.
• On or within 20 metres of sporting areas and their fan viewing areas.

Regulating smoking/vaping in outdoor public places helps to protect the health of residents, especially children and youth, and promotes healthy lifestyles and wellness for all ages.

File a complaint

You can file a by-law complaint if you believe someone is not meeting the regulations in the by-law. All complaints, must contain the complainant's name, address and phone number. Please note that all personal information about complaints will remain confidential.

If you have any questions regarding smoking/vaping or the complaint process please contact the Clerk's Office.