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The following individuals were convicted of offences under the Tobacco Tax Act:
| Name | Court location | Offence description and date | Date of conviction | Penalty imposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kenneth Munn | Guelph | Possession of 2,835 unmarked cigarettes June 2, 2019 |
February 5, 2020 | $1,286 fine |
| Gerry Lamberte | Brantford | Possession of 16,000 unmarked cigarettes October 4, 2019 |
February 5, 2020 | $2,000 fine |
| Joseph Patrick Gabriel St-Amour | L'Orignal | Possession of 100 unmarked cigarettes November 8, 2019 |
February 6, 2020 | $155 fine |
| Robin Jeanette MacLellan | Hamilton | Possession of 16,000 unmarked cigarettes October 15, 2019 |
February 12, 2020 | $2,000 fine |
| Salim M. Mohamad | L'Orignal | Possession of 9,540 unmarked cigarettes May 11, 2019 |
February 13, 2020 | $3,000 fine |
| Michael McPhee | Kirkland Lake | Possession of 1,785 unmarked cigarettes for the purpose of sale February 20, 2019 |
February 13, 2020 | $700 fine |
| Wade McNenly | Hamilton | Possession of 4,000 unmarked cigarettes June 16, 2018 |
February 20, 2020 | $2,717 fine and a 12-month probation order |
| Mark Teal | Hamilton | Possession of 10,000 unmarked cigarettes October 10, 2019 |
February 20, 2020 | $2,000 fine |
The court also imposed a victim fine surcharge for each offence as required under the Provincial Offences Act. All tobacco products were seized and forfeited.