No more vaping: HK's ban on vapes and e cigarette sales, import starts tomorrow The Young Reporter Hong Kong Vapes Hong Kong announces blanket ban of e cigarettes In Hong Kong, e cigarettes are as available to children as candy South China Morning Post 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 Possession of vapes e cigarettes in public places in Hong Kong will be illegal starting April 30 Carrying more than 5 vape pods or 100 heat sticks in public: max fine HK$10,000 and