Nova Scotia became the first Canadian province Thursday to ban smoking in vehicles with kids under the age of 19. The new legislation follows a similar, history-making law the Nova Scotia community of Wolfville passed in November.The new law will come into effect in January, will likely be police-enforced and involve a fine levied through a ticket system.
"We're absolutely delighted that this bill has passed. We believe this will have impact in provinces across the country to encourage similar laws to be adapted," said Rob Cunningham, a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society in Ottawa.
"Since Wolfville adopted their bylaw, it's captured national attention," Cunningham said.
Similar private bills to ban smoking in cars with kids have been introduced in British Columbia and Ontario.
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