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Enforcement and Convictions
We work to protect your health by making sure public health laws and regulations are followed.
Our Public Health Inspectors and Tobacco Enforcement Officers inspect regulated facilities such as Restaurants, Personal Service Settings and Pools / Spas as well as workplaces, to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and known best practices. If non-compliance is observed, warnings, fines and / or orders can be issued to ensure public safety. These actions can be taken when laws are broken with respect to:
- Food safety (how food is stored and prepared)
- Infection prevention and control (how places stay clean and stop the spread of germs)
- The Smoke Free Ontario Act and the Municipal Smoking Bylaw (like where smoking is not allowed and how products can be packaged and sold)
- Drinking water safety
- Public pool safety
How We Enforce Laws
When doing inspections or investigations, our inspection staff teach people about best practices to prevent anyone from getting sick. They also advise people of their legal duties to protect health.
If needed, enforcement staff may charge a person or corporation to enforce the law and protect health.
Types of Charges
Offence Notice (Ticket)
A provincial offences officer can give a ticket, called an offence notice, if a person or corporation breaks a law or regulation. If found guilty, they must pay the fine written on the ticket.