Act
Safer Municipalities Act, 2024 - Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2024
Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Safer Municipalities Act, 2024
Summary of Proposal:
If passed, this new statute, titled the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2024, would prohibit the use of illegal substances in public spaces, with limited exemptions and allow police officers and other provincial offences officers, if prescribed, to direct individuals to stop using illegal drugs or to leave the public space. If an individual does not comply, officers will be able to issue a ticket and/or arrest individuals.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There will likely be some indirect costs for impacted stakeholders (e.g., time to learn about new prohibition, exemptions, authorities and penalties) associated with the proposed Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2024.
Further Information:
Consultation Draft_SCHEDULE 1 RESTRICTING PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ACT, 2024
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Proposal Number:
24-SOLGEN025
Posting Date:
December 12, 2024
Comments Due Date:
January 13, 2025
Contact Address:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Strategic Policy Division
25 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6
Strategic Policy Division
25 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 1Y6