Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, that Bill 16, Tobacco Control Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill prohibits the smoking of tobacco, subject to certain exceptions, in public buildings, structures and vehicles, and in prescribed places. The bill prohibits the sale and supply of tobacco and tobacco accessories to persons under 18 years of age, and prohibits the sale of tobacco and tobacco accessories by certain means and in certain places. The bill also prohibits advertising and promotion of tobacco and tobacco accessories in some public places, and restricts the means of advertising, promotion and display in places where those activities are permitted. Proprietors of public places where smoking is prohibited must refuse service to persons contravening the prohibition on smoking, and may use reasonable means to remove a person who refuses to stop smoking. The bill provides for inspectors to enforce and administer the act and regulations, and provides for fines for contravention of the act. The bill imposes an automatic prohibition on the sale and storage of tobacco in, and the delivery of tobacco to, a place or premises in circumstances where the owner or occupant has repeatedly contravened one or more provisions relating to the sale of tobacco. The bill makes consequential amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act in respect of a dealer who is subject to an automatic prohibition under the Tobacco Control Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.