Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

Smoking & vaping — Hines Creek, Alberta: Village of Hines Creek Smoking/Vaping Bylaw No. 610-21

In the Village of Hines Creek, Alberta, smoking & vaping rules are set by Village of Hines Creek Smoking/Vaping Bylaw No. 610-21, verified 2026-09-27. Buffer distance: 5m from an entrance or exit.

Village of Hines Creek Smoking/Vaping Bylaw No. 610-21 adopted bylaw

where prohibited	Designated Public Places: public/municipal buildings, public transportation vehicles/shelters, outdoor public events/places, workplaces, public housing, and areas within 5m of entrances/exits.	s. 3.1, 3.2
buffer distance	5m from an entrance or exit	within 5m of an entrance or exit
vaping included	yes	s. 1.1
cannabis included	yes	cannabis consumption
fine range	Corporation: not exceeding $10,000; individual: not exceeding $1,000, second/subsequent not more than $5,000; specified fines: individual $250, corporations $1,000.	s. 6.1-6.3

scout note

Bans smoking/vaping in designated public places (public/municipal buildings, workplaces, parks, playgrounds, transit shelters, outdoor public events) and within 5m of their entrances, with signage and fine requirements.