Smoking near Calgary playgrounds banned by Thursday

CALGARY – City council has passed a tougher anti-smoking bylaw that will prevent people from smoking in local playgrounds.

The new bylaw prevents people from lighting up in spray parks, spots fields and skate parks 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even if children aren’t present.

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It goes into effect on Thursday, August 1st.

Anyone caught smoking in those kid-friendly areas will face a $100 fine.

Councilor Andre Chabot put through the original notice of motion last year, and says the proposed bylaw goes even farther than he had intended.

CLICK HERE for more information on the City of Calgary’s current bylaws related to smoking.