The proposed ban has raised questions about the drastic change in policy, from regulation to outright prohibition. Photo: Edward Wong The proposed ban has raised questions about the drastic change in policy, from regulation to outright prohibition. Photo: Edward Wong
The proposed ban has raised questions about the drastic change in policy, from regulation to outright prohibition. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

Hong Kong pushes ahead with blanket ban on e-cigarettes, with maximum penalty of six months in jail and HK$50,000 fine

  • Bill covers anyone who brings in, imports, makes, sells, distributes or promotes alternative smoking products
  • Despite major push to stamp out supply, it will still be legal to use them

Topic |   Smoking and vaping
Su Xinqi
Su Xinqi

Updated: 11:30pm, 13 Feb, 2019

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The proposed ban has raised questions about the drastic change in policy, from regulation to outright prohibition. Photo: Edward Wong The proposed ban has raised questions about the drastic change in policy, from regulation to outright prohibition. Photo: Edward Wong
The proposed ban has raised questions about the drastic change in policy, from regulation to outright prohibition. Photo: Edward Wong
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