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BC Ferries is banning smoking on all its vessels and at all terminals starting on Jan. 22.

The corporation says it's providing advance notice of the new smoke-free policy to provide time for customers and employees who smoke to adjust to the ban, which applies to tobacco, marijuana and e-cigarettes.

President Mark Collins says the new policy will support the health of customers and employees by controlling their exposure to second-hand smoke.

BC Ferries has also announced that starting in October, it will no longer allow passengers on the lower decks of major vessels to remain in their vehicles.