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Montreal-area town adopts bylaw banning all smoking in public places

Mar 19, 2018 | 7:45 PM

MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb has adopted a bylaw that bans all smoking in public places in what is believed to be a first in Canada.

Hampstead city council adopted the legislation Monday night by a vote of five to two.

It prohibits tobacco or marijuana smoking on municipal property, including sidewalks and streets.

It should take effect within a week or so.