Smoking & vaping — Queens, Nova Scotia

Where is smoking or vaping prohibited?

In the Regional municipality of Queens, Nova Scotia, smoking & vaping rules are set by Region of Queens Municipality Smoke Free Places Bylaw (No. 21), verified 2026-09-27. Buffer distance: within four metres.

Region of Queens Municipality Smoke Free Places Bylaw (No. 21) adopted bylaw
where prohibited Enclosed places listed in Appendix A, licensed premises, restaurants, private clubs, bingo places, school buses, places of employment; outdoor areas within four metres of entrances/exits, open windows, ventilation intakes. s. 3; s. 8
buffer distance within four metres s. 8 ('within four metres')
vaping included yes s. 1 ('electronic smoking devices')
cannabis included yes s. 1 ('including cannabis')
fine range Person other than manager: not less than $50.00 and not more than $1,000.00; manager: 1st offence $200.00-$2,000.00, 2nd offence $500.00-$5,000.00, 3rd/subsequent offence $1,000.00-$10,000.00 s. 21-22
scout note

Bans smoking and vaping (electronic smoking devices), including cannabis, in enclosed public places and repeals the Region's 2004 smoke-free bylaw; prevails over the provincial Smoke-Free Places Act where more restrictive.

Machine-readable: smoking-vaping.json · Official website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Smoking & vaping across Nova Scotia · Smoking & vaping in other municipalities