Smokers have had almost two months to get used to new rules that ban them from smoking on patios and city property such as parks and beaches.

Malek Kallaa told CBC News he doesn't plan on following the city's new anti-smoking bylaw. The warning period ends in July. (CBC)

The new rules apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and bylaw officers have been warning people since April.

But some residents still disagree with the change.

"I can't smoke inside of the house," said Malek Kallaa at Mooney's Bay beach Saturday. "I have children in the house and it's dangerous to smoke with them (around). I prefer to smoke it outside. It's better than inside the house.

"I'll come every day to smoke it and I'll take every day a ticket and I'm not going to pay anything."

Bylaw warning period ends July 2

Others said they're happy about the new rules.

Tracey Paterson said she's looking forward to not having to walk away from smokers in city parks and beaches. (CBC)

"I think that's good considering that there's families and kids around," said Jenny Flemming. "I think that's right."

Tracey Paterson said she's noticed smokers standing around at volleyball tournaments in the past.

"It's not so awesome," she said. "You kind of have to take it upon yourself to walk away."

As of July 2, bylaw officers will have the authority to issue provincial offence notices that carry fines up to $300.