Is Hookah Tobacco Illegal In Canada? No. Hookah tobacco is not an illegal product in Canada, however flavoured tobacco is banned in some provinces in which hookah tobacco might fall under.
Is hookah banned in Ontario?
The use of a waterpipe (or a hookah) to smoke shisha that contains tobacco is prohibited in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in Ontario. This includes bars, restaurants and the outdoor patios of these establishments.
Is hookah illegal in Toronto?
Hookah or waterpipe smoking is prohibited in all establishments licensed or required to be licensed under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing. Establishments include cafes, bars/restaurants, stores and other businesses.
Is hookah legal or illegal?
To begin, as a tobacco-based smoke, hookah is regulated by laws that govern smoking in both the workplace and public businesses. Generally prohibiting smoking, these laws may exempt bars and restaurants; retail tobacco stores and smoking lounges; private clubs and outdoor patios.
How old do you have to be to go to a hookah lounge in Canada?
In Ontario for example, you can not purchase tobacco for nargila/sheesha/hookah if you are under the age of 19. At least not without the store's proprietor violating provincial laws. This also goes to any establishment such as a "hookah bar", though these are banned in many Canadian municipalities, including Toronto.
How much does shisha cost?
A 50-gram container of shisha can cost as little as $10 to buy. The same container can be split across multiple hookahs, resulting in a profit of about $100.
Is shisha legal in Toronto?
Hookah or waterpipe smoking is prohibited in all establishments licensed or required to be licensed under Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, Licensing. Establishments include cafes, bars/restaurants, stores and other businesses.
Is shisha legal in Ontario?
The use of a waterpipe (or a hookah) to smoke shisha that contains tobacco is prohibited in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in Ontario. The use of a waterpipe to smoke herbal shisha is not prohibited under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA, 2017).