Possessing or vaping with alternative smoking products such as e-cigarettes in public will be considered an offence in Hong Kong starting from April 30 next year, with offenders facing a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and a HK$50,000 (US$6,400) fine.
According to an amended bill gazetted by the government on Friday, smoking of such products will also not be allowed from next year when queuing to enter certain places, including cinemas, sports and arts facilities, health clinics, and spaces for queuing to board public transport. Offenders will be fined a fixed penalty of HK$3,000.
