Last updated: July 21, 2021

Key Terms

E-Cigarette

Term Defined
Definition

“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.

Analysis

For the purpose of this review, we will be using the term “e-cigarette” when referring to an “electronic cigarette.”

Cigarette product

Term Defined
Definition

“Cigarette product” includes cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.

Analysis

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

Term Defined
Definition

“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.

Analysis

The definition of “smoking” specifically includes the use of “cigarette products” which include e-cigarettes.