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Hong Kong Bans E-Cigarettes in Public Starting 2026

4/15/2026

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Starting April 30, 2026, Hong Kong bans possessing or using e-cigarettes in public.
The ban falls under the Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025.
Violators face fines up to HK$50,000 and potential imprisonment.
The government says the measure aims to improve public health and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
The initiative is part of Hong Kong's broader smoke-free strategy amid a long tobacco-control history.

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Starting April 30, 2026, Hong Kong bans possessing or using e-cigarettes in public.
The ban falls under the Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Ordinance 2025.
Violators face fines up to HK$50,000 and potential imprisonment.
The government says the measure aims to improve public health and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.
The initiative is part of Hong Kong's broader smoke-free strategy amid a long tobacco-control history.