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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 are allowed to go into places to inspect that everything is being done properly. If rules are broken, they can investigate and give fines or charges. Actions can be taken when laws and regulations are broken for:
- 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.