It is illegal to sell or supply tobacco products to those under the age of 19. The Health Unit monitors the sale and supply of tobacco to minors by conducting enforcement checks at locations which sell tobacco products.

Those with information regarding the illegal sale and supply of tobacco to minors can contact the Tobacco Hotline at 519-258-2146, ext. 3218 or tobacco@wechealthunit.org. Callers may remain anonymous and all information provided is confidential and will not be shared with the public.  Once a compliant is received, it will be investigated by one of the Health Unit's enforcement officers.