Amherstburg No Smoking By-Law in Effect Immediately

In an effort to reduce child and youth exposure to smoking in the areas in which they engage in healthy recreational activities, the Town of Amherstburg partnered with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, has passed a Smoke-free Outdoor Spaces By-law.

By-law 2016-113 prohibits smoking on Town of Amherstburg owned outdoor properties including parks, playgrounds, trails or pathways, recreational and community facilities, as well as any associated parking lot, and 9 m from any municipal building entrance or exit.

The Smoke-free Outdoor Spaces By-law is in effect immediately.

The Town of Amherstburg and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit are committed to educating and communicating the new By-law regulations to the public and user groups. The Town of Amherstburg Smoke-free Bylaw aligns with the mission set out by the Town to improve and enhance the quality of life for all residents and the vision to create an attractive and safe place to live.