Prince George, B.C.- The Province has announced that as of September 1st of this year,  the rules and regulations  on tobacco products, will also cover e-cigarettes.

Stats show that  one in five youth in Canada have  tried an e-cigarette, the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act  is aimed at  stopping the  growing use of e-cigarettes by  young people in BC.

As of September 1st,   e-cigarettes are not to be sold to anyone under the  age of 19  and there can be no  advertising  displays for the product  aimed at youth and no  advertising visible to youth.

The amended act  means  e-cigarettes cannot be sold in public buildings, their use is banned on public and private school grounds,  indoor public spaces and workplaces.  There are exceptions, in that  local health authorities may  establish designated smoking and vaping areas at their discretion , and   customers in adult only stores  may “vape”   to learn how to  use vapour products or to test  products they might  buy.