Beware of Heavy Penalties for Violations! A Look at Taiwan's Current 'Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act' Fines for E-cigarettes and

Taiwan's current 'Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act' has raised the smoking age to under 20 years old and enforces the strictest regulations by completely prohibiting e-cigarettes. 🚫 Penalties Related to E-cigarettes (Tobacco-like Products) Taiwan completely prohibits the manufacturing, importing, selling, displaying, advertising, and use of e-cigarettes. • Use: A fine of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000. • Possession: The Executive Yuan has passed an amendment draft (under review), which may impose a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$100,000 for possessing e-cigarettes in the future. • Supplying/Providing: A fine of NT$10,000 to NT$250,000. • Selling/Displaying: A fine of NT$200,000 to NT$1,000,000. • Advertising/Publishing: A fine of NT$400,000 to NT$2,000,000. • Manufacturing/Importing: Administrative penalties range from NT$10,000,000 to NT$50,000,000; the latest draft also adds criminal liability, with imprisonment up to 7 years. 👶 Penalties Related to Youth Smoking (Under 20 Years Old) • The Smoker Themselves: Must undergo smoking cessation education within a specified period. Failure to participate without a valid reason will result in a fine of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000. If the offender is under 18 years old, their parents or legal guardians will be fined. • Those Supplying Tobacco Products: Anyone supplying or selling tobacco products (including heated tobacco devices) to individuals under 20 years old will be fined NT$10,000 to NT$250,000.