Test your knowledge

The Tobacco Act

The new Tobacco Act has been in force for almost three months, but many people still don’t know some of its rules.

How much do you know about the new Tobacco Act? Test your knowledge!

1.	You can smoke near a health and social services establishment, like a CLSC or a hospital, as long as you are at least:
	a)	3 meters from the door.
	b)	6 meters from the door.
	c)	9 meters from the door.
	d)	None of the above, since it is forbidden to smoke near such an establishment.
2.	You can smoke near an elementary school or a high school, as long as you are at least:
	a)	3 meters from the door.
	b)	6 meters from the door.
	c)	9 meters from the door.
	d)	None of the above, since it is forbidden to smoke on school grounds.
3.	In which of the following places are you not allowed to smoke?
	a)	the common areas of prisons and bus shelters.
	b)	public roads and rest areas.
	c)	designated smoking areas and cigar lounges.
	d)	smoking rooms and open terraces.
4.	An adult who gives a cigarette to a minor can be fined:
	a)	$100.
	b)	$250.
	c)	$500.
	d)	There is no fine, unless you are on school grounds or if an adult is a merchant who sells cigarettes (or the merchant’s employee).