Current Laws of Interest
FEDERAL LAWS
Age of Consent Law
PROVINCIAL LAWS
Smoking Laws:
"No person shall sell or supply tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old." Giving any tobacco product to anyone under 19 can lead to a fine of up to $4,000 according to the province's site ("Smoke-Free"). But a recent news article says, "This is a $365 finable provincial offence," and explains that, "a 13-year-old sharing a cigarette with about six young people would meet the definition of supplying tobacco to a minor." If the supply is a minor themselves, they would be treated as a young offender in court (Don't supply").
Works Cited:
"Don't Supply Minors with Cigarettes." Windsor Star. 26 August 2014. Web. 24 April 2016.
"Smoke-Free Ontario Act." Ontario.ca. 3(1). 1994. Web. 24 April 2016.
MUNICIPAL LAWS
Cat Bylaws:
Waterloo: "No person shall keep or harbour any cat or kitten in a manner that adversely impacts neighbouring properties or residents" ("Bylaw 09-047"). It doesn't say cats can't roam freely, but it does imply that they can be restrained if a neighbour complains. There also isn't a specific limit to the number of animals as long as the animals aren't neglected and the neighbours aren't affected.
Works Cited:
"Bylaw 09-047." Waterloo.ca. 13 July 2009. Web. 24 April 2016.
SCHOOL BOARD ISSUES
Bell times: The hours of school are so early to save money for buses. See here for more information. And see here for sleep studies.
Age of Consent Law
PROVINCIAL LAWS
Smoking Laws:
"No person shall sell or supply tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old." Giving any tobacco product to anyone under 19 can lead to a fine of up to $4,000 according to the province's site ("Smoke-Free"). But a recent news article says, "This is a $365 finable provincial offence," and explains that, "a 13-year-old sharing a cigarette with about six young people would meet the definition of supplying tobacco to a minor." If the supply is a minor themselves, they would be treated as a young offender in court (Don't supply").
Works Cited:
"Don't Supply Minors with Cigarettes." Windsor Star. 26 August 2014. Web. 24 April 2016.
"Smoke-Free Ontario Act." Ontario.ca. 3(1). 1994. Web. 24 April 2016.
MUNICIPAL LAWS
Cat Bylaws:
Waterloo: "No person shall keep or harbour any cat or kitten in a manner that adversely impacts neighbouring properties or residents" ("Bylaw 09-047"). It doesn't say cats can't roam freely, but it does imply that they can be restrained if a neighbour complains. There also isn't a specific limit to the number of animals as long as the animals aren't neglected and the neighbours aren't affected.
Works Cited:
"Bylaw 09-047." Waterloo.ca. 13 July 2009. Web. 24 April 2016.
SCHOOL BOARD ISSUES
Bell times: The hours of school are so early to save money for buses. See here for more information. And see here for sleep studies.