Smoking tobacco, cannabis, or using an electronic cigarette (vape) on school property is illegal. It is also illegal to sell or supply tobacco or electronic cigarettes to anyone under 19 years old.

Before submitting a report

If a student is found smoking or vaping on school property, education and supportive approaches should be the first response. Before submitting an enforcement report to WDG Public Health, school administrators should ensure the student has been assigned the Clear Choices learning module, available through the student Virtual Learning Environment.

WDG Public Health is available to provide additional guidance and support when needed.

After a report is submitted

If an enforcement report is submitted, a Public Health enforcement officer will review the information and follow up as needed. Submitting a report does not automatically result in a warning or ticket. Enforcement action is determined based on the circumstances and in consultation with the school principal.

The person who submits the report may be contacted for more information during the investigation. In some cases, they may also be asked to appear as a witness if legal action is taken.

Submitting a report

School staff and resource officers can protect the health of youth by reporting violations to Public Health. Use one of these forms to do so.

• Enforcement Report: Selling or supplying tobacco/e-cigarettes to a person under 19 years old
• Enforcement Report: Smoking tobacco/cannabis or using an electronic cigarette on organization property

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