Last updated: July 21, 2021
Key Terms
E-Cigarette
“Electronic cigarette” means a cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotine based liquid that is vapourised and inhaled, and is used to simulate the experience of smoking tobacco.
For the purpose of this review, we will be using the term “e-cigarette” when referring to an “electronic cigarette.”
Cigarette product
“Cigarette product” includes cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.
The definition of “cigarette product” specifically includes e-cigarettes. As a result of this definition, e-cigarette use is covered by the definition of “smoking.”
Smoking
“Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling or handling an ignited or heated cigarette product or tobacco product, or a cigarette product or tobacco product producing emissions by any means.
The definition of “smoking” specifically includes the use of “cigarette products” which include e-cigarettes.
