Hong Kong to impose two‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30

Anyone in Hong Kong found carrying more than five vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public will face a maximum fine of HK50,000 and up to six months in jail from April 30, while those with smaller quantities will receive a fixed penalty of HK3,000. The amended tobacco control law also provides for a future territory-wide ban on such products although no timeline has been set, the government said on Thursday.