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As far as I'm aware it's quite legal in the USA - there are still vape stores in business, it's just mailing anything that's the problem for the individual vaper. If you're overseas, i.e. Thailand? Singapore? then I can't say. Nor can I advise if you had anything other than a tobacco e-liquid, or if you're under 21....
It would be useful if you would indicate your location. There are international threads we could direct you to if we had that bit of info.
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HELP got caught with vape in Singapore. Anyone have experience?
According to this site, you can (but not necessarily will) face thousands of dollars in fines as well as imprisonment. But take everything you read on the internet with a grain of salt, including internet forum posts (including mine)...
HELP got caught with vape in Singapore. Anyone have experience?
According to this site, you can (but not necessarily will) face thousands of dollars in fines as well as imprisonment. But take everything you read on the internet with a grain of salt, including internet forum posts (including mine)...
Under section 16(2A) of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act (TCASA), it is illegal to possess, purchase and use vaporisers in Singapore as of 1 February 2018. This includes e-cigarettes, e-pipes and e-cigars as the TCASA covers any toy, device or article:
Persons found guilty of this offence can be fined up to $2,000.
In addition, under section 16(1) of the TCASA, it has been illegal to import vaporisers from 1 August 2016 onwards.
This means that buying vaporisers online and shipping them to Singapore for personal use is illegal. Those guilty of the offence are liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to 6 months’ jail. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $20,000 and/or to 12 months’ jail.
- That resembles, or is designed to resemble, a tobacco product;
- That is capable of being smoked;
- That may be used in such a way as to mimic the act of smoking; or
- The packaging of which resembles, or is designed to resemble, the packaging commonly associated with tobacco products.
Persons found guilty of this offence can be fined up to $2,000.
In addition, under section 16(1) of the TCASA, it has been illegal to import vaporisers from 1 August 2016 onwards.
This means that buying vaporisers online and shipping them to Singapore for personal use is illegal. Those guilty of the offence are liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to 6 months’ jail. Repeat offenders are liable to a fine of up to $20,000 and/or to 12 months’ jail.
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I second the where are you...
if in the United States what was in your vape? If your vaping nicotine e-juice there's nothing illegal about it, so get a lawyer. If your vaping the funny stuff that's different, but you still need a lawyer.
It might be a while because if they fine him the full amount he may have to get rid of his internet access for a while to pay the fine.
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His post was made at 3:28 AM, unless my profile settings are wrong. Singapore IS halfway around the world from us in the US.
David Tan does sound like a Cantonese name. The Cantonese are quite prevalent in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Gawd this is depressing but not that surprising. 10 years ago I used to vape at will in in all the food courts in Singapore. So many people were entertained by the sight. However, when Singapore comes down on something they really come down on it. Google the penalties for chewing gum on the street. You don't even want to think about small amounts of drugs.
Gawd this is depressing but not that surprising. 10 years ago I used to vape at will in in all the food courts in Singapore. So many people were entertained by the sight. However, when Singapore comes down on something they really come down on it. Google the penalties for chewing gum on the street. You don't even want to think about small amounts of drugs.
Could you please add your country location to your profile so that people can answer your questions more easily.
I think we've been scammed!
While all of us have put energy into this, the OP has not returned. He refers to the HSA. Well... In Singapore the HSA is the division of the government that holds blood drives.
I'm tempted to throw in a joke here about sucking blood but really... I'm just mildly .......
While all of us have put energy into this, the OP has not returned. He refers to the HSA. Well... In Singapore the HSA is the division of the government that holds blood drives.
I'm tempted to throw in a joke here about sucking blood but really... I'm just mildly .......
Yah, Thailand is bad, but a friend of mine went there, and vaped everywhere. One day, while relaxing by the hotel pool, enjoying his vape, a hotel employee came to him and asked if he knew it was illegal in Thailand. My friend replied, "so you gonna call the police on me?", gave the guy a small cash tip, and was left in peace. I have a feeling the police are hard on locals, easy on tourists, but I can't say that for sure.
I'm all for pushing the envelope, but not that time. Last thing I needed was to have my bag checked and win the unlucky sweepstakes's ticket.
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