Can I get a ticket for smoking in the Town of Banff?

There is a $250 fine for smoking in public places in Banff. Municipal Enforcement officers will take an -education-first approach, like any new bylaw, as the goal is for compliance.

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1. Why did the Town of Banff create a smoke-free bylaw?
2. Doesn’t the provincial government already restrict smoking in public?
3. How will you enforce this bylaw?
4. Can I get a ticket for smoking in the Town of Banff?
5. Is there anywhere I can smoke in Banff?
6. Are there still public ashtrays available?
7. What about Indigenous people who use tobacco for ceremonial purposes?
8. I run business in town, how can I prepare for this bylaw?
9. As a business, am I responsible for enforcing this bylaw?
10. What can residents do to support this bylaw?