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2004-99 - General

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NEW BRUNSWICK
REGULATION 2004-99
under the
Smoke-free Places Act
(O.C. 2004-376)
Filed September 23, 2004
Under section 15 of the Smoke-free Places Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council makes the following Regulation:
Citation
1This Regulation may be cited as the General Regulation – Smoke-free Places Act.
Definitions
2The following definitions apply in this Regulation.
“Act” means the Smoke-free Places Act. (Loi)
“wall” or “roof” means a barrier of any size, capable of excluding rain, including windows and doors whether open or closed, but excluding screens and screen doors, and includes a moveable barrier, whether in use or not. (mur)ou(toit)
Enclosed outdoor eating or drinking area
3Under subsection 1(2) of the Act, an outdoor eating or drinking area that is part of or operated in conjunction with a restaurant or a licensed premises is an enclosed public place or an indoor workplace within the meaning of the Act if it meets the following criteria:
(a) food or drink is served there or entertainment is offered there; and
(b) it is more than 70% enclosed by walls or a roof or a combination of the two.
Signs prohibiting smoking
4(1)A sign prohibiting smoking shall be posted at each entrance to an enclosed public place or indoor workplace and be clearly visible to persons entering.
4(2)A sign prohibiting smoking shall be posted in each public vehicle and be clearly visible to members of the public.
4(3)A sign prohibiting smoking shall
(a) be in the form of the international graphic symbol depicted in Schedule A to the Regulation,
(b) include a red circle bisected by a red interdictory stroke,
(c) be printed on a white background, and
(d) be at least 65 mm in diameter.
4(4)A sign prohibiting smoking may contain text consistent with the purpose of the sign.
Signs permitting smoking
5(1)A sign permitting smoking shall be posted at each entrance to a room designated as a smoking room under paragraphs 4(a) or 5(b) of the Act and be clearly visible to persons entering.
5(2)A sign permitting smoking may contain text consistent with the purpose of the sign.
Commencement
6This Regulation comes into force on October 1, 2004.
SCHEDULE A
N.B. This Regulation is consolidated to September 23, 2004.