Prohibition of the Possession of Alternative Smoking Products
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The import and sale of Alternative Smoking Products, or ASP, have been banned for over three years |
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Prohibition of Alternative Smoking Products IMPORT SALE |
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Starting April 30, the Government will further prohibit the possession of ASP in public places |
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Specified Alternative Smoking Products include: Capsules E-liquids of e-cigarettes Heat sticks Herbal cigarettes |
| VO: | Using ASP in public will be considered possession and is illegal |
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Smoking Possession |
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| Super: | Penalty $3,000 |
| VO: | Possessing excessive amounts of ASP or possessing them for commercial purposes will lead to imprisonment |
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Maximum penalty $50,000 six months’ imprisonment |
| VO: | Don’t break the law! |
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Prohibition on possession of specified ASP in public places will take effect from April 30, 2026 Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office logo www.taco.gov.hk |
