E-cigarettes now included in Calgary's public smoking ban

Calgary city council has passed a bylaw to immediately restrict e-cigarettes in the same public places where smoking tobacco is not allowed.

• City of Calgary: Smoking FAQs

The only exception is people can still vape in stores that sell the devices.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi says council felt it was better to allow the exemption for enclosed stores for now.

"This is a very new technology and they really want the ability to show people how it works and the ability to sample different products, particularly smokers who are trying to quit," he said.

The city is looking into whether to keep that exemption and a report will come back in February.

Fines for breaking the bylaw range from $100 to $200.

• Carrying or possessing a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe or using an electronic smoking device where prohibited: $100. 
• Carrying or possessing a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe or using an electronic smoking device in, on or within five metres of an outdoor pool, outdoor skating rink, playground, skate park or sports field: $100.
• Carrying or possessing a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe or using an electronic smoking device within five metres of an entrance or exit to a public premises: $100.
• Placing ash trays $200.
• Provide services to a person carrying or possessing a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe or using an electronic: $200.
• Carrying or possessing a lit cigarette, cigar or pipe or using an electronic smoking device in Olympic Plaza: $100. 
• Allow smoking or use of electronic smoking device where prohibited: $200.