Ban on possession of specified alternative smoking products in public places start today

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The possession of specified alternative smoking products, such as e-cigarette capsules and heat sticks, in public places will be prohibited, starting today.

The Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office of the Department of Health reminds the public that any person who possesses specified alternative smoking products, including e-cigarette capsules, liquids, heat sticks and herbal cigarettes, in public places is liable to a fixed penalty of 3,000 dollars. 

If the quantity possessed exceeds the specified limit or involves commercial purposes, the maximum penalty is a fine of 50,000 dollars and imprisonment for six months. (i.e. more than 5 units of capsules/5mL of substance or 100 units of heat sticks or 100 rolls of herbal cigarettes)