Hong Kong to tighten smoking ban, double fine to HK$3K from January 1

Hong Kong to tighten smoking ban, double fine to HK$3K from January 1

Starting on New Year’s Day, Hong Kong will double its fine for smoking-related offences to HK$3,000 and ban smoking in certain areas, including at bus stops and taxi stands. A man smokes in Hong Kong on October 20, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The new rules are part of amendments to the city’s tobacco laws passed in September, aimed at discouraging smoking and promoting public education around tobacco use. From January 1, smokers will not be allo…