Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailer Convictions
When a tobacco or vapour products retailer in Huron Perth, including specialty vape store or tobacconist, is charged with a sales offence and a conviction is obtained, the conviction information is posted below.
Prospective buyers of a tobacco retail dealer premises in Huron Perth, including a tobacconist, are strongly encouraged to contact Huron Perth Public Health to confirm premises conviction history.
Learn more about the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.
Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA, 2017) Convictions
Convictions are listed for a period of five years from the conviction date.
*Eligible for Automatic Prohibition: Convictions related to retail offences that can be applied towards an Automatic Prohibition (AP) for the sale, storage and delivery of tobacco products for a minimum of six months. An AP prevents a business from the sale, storage and delivery of tobacco products for a minimum of six months. Certain offences under the law can be applied towards an AP. A business that is convicted of two or more of these offences within a five-year period may be subject to an AP.
| Legal Name | Operating Name & Address | Conviction Date | Offence | Eligible for Automatic Prohibition* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Gas Inc. | Auburn Gas 38527 Blyth Rd., Auburn, ON |
27 February 2024 | SFOA, 2017 Section 3(1) Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old |
Yes |
| Suncoast Vape |
Suncoast Vape |
22 August 2023 | SFOA, 2017 Section 4.1 (2)(b) Promote sale of vapour product visible from outside place when sold or offered for sale |
No |
| 2509798 Ontario Inc. |
S&K Convenience |
22 November 2022 | SFOA, 2017 Section 3(1) Sell vape product to person under 19 years | No |
Disclaimer:
Prospective buyers of a tobacco retail dealer premises, including a tobacconist, are strongly encouraged to contact the local public health unit to confirm premises conviction history. A premises with two or more tobacco sales convictions against any owner (past or present) at that address within a five year period is subject to a Notice of Prohibition Against the Sale, Storage and Delivery of Tobacco Products (known as an automatic prohibition or “AP”).
Section 22 of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA) states that upon becoming aware that there are two or more convictions against any owner for tobacco sales offences committed at the same place within a five-year period, the Ministry of Health (MOH) shall notify the owner(s) or occupant of the place that the sale, storage and delivery of tobacco products is prohibited at the place.
The Ministry of Health accepts requests from public health units for automatic prohibitions where owner(s) of the business was/were convicted of tobacco sales offences on two or more occasions. The SFOA convictions report published on public health units’ websites lists all owner-related tobacco sales convictions that are eligible for an automatic prohibition. Please note that automatic prohibitions do not apply to vapour products sales convictions.
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