Vaping remains common in Hong Kong even though the Chinese finance hub banned the import, manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in April 2022.
“We will start by legislating against outdoor possession and use,“ Lo said. “Once the public is accustomed to (the ban), we will implement it in all places.”
The ban will start with public places because there will be “many enforcement problems” in indoor areas.
Hong Kong authorities hope to reduce the smoking prevalence rate to 7.8 percent this year, down from 9.1 percent in 2023.
Lo said many of the people still vaping in Hong Kong relied on illegal imports and that e-cigarette cartridges or pods have become a tool for recreational drug use.
As part of its legislative push, the Hong Kong government will also propose in April banning non-menthol flavoured cigarettes.
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