From April 30, vaping is officially DONE in public. No more e cigs, heated tobacco, or even carrying a vape on you outside Fines start at HK$3,000 and can go up Hong Kong to Ban Vapes, Crack Down on All Tobacco Tobacco Reporter The ban kicked in on Apr. 30 and the penalties include fines and jail time. The ban may eventually extend to private spaces too. Photo via Reuters Connect. #mothershipnews #mothershipabroad Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department Press Release Hong Kong Customs detects two cases involving possession of suspected etomidate and other dangerous drugs (with photos)