Under the new law, the purchase, use and possession of vapes now carry a maximum fine of S$10,000 (US$7,810), up from S$2,000 previously.
Those who import vapes now face mandatory jail terms of up to nine years, and fines of up to S$300,000.
Sellers or suppliers of the products may be jailed for up to six years and fined up to S$200,000.
Maximum penalties for the sale, supply or import of imitation tobacco products have also been increased to a fine of S$100,000 and three years’ jail for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders may face double the maximum penalties.
