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Indistinguishable New user 49 Posts |
Hard to decide where this should be posted, but since this forum concerns itself with closeup props, I'm starting here. The problem will hit magicians who use eCigarette-based smoke systems in their acts if you happen to be travelling via Singapore. The city state has just completed its ban on these devices. Obviously it is aimed at smokers/vapers - but will hit magicians who are using the devices for smoke generation, not for a habit/addiction. (Though it will hit the latter category too, of course).
I note that Shin Lim comes from Singapore, and though he may reside oveseas now, makes heavy use of the devices in his acts. FYI - stiff fines and even jail time await repeat offenders. https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-art......ingapore |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
I doubt it will affect Shin Lim, as he would only perform this in theater type settings or private functions. I believe the Arts have a leeway on common use of smoking cigarettes and smoking devices. Also nothing is visible but the smoke, has no use of anything visible, because it is a hidden device and creates an illusion of smoke by magic. Of course, it is up to the authorities and how rigid they wish to be.
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Indistinguishable New user 49 Posts |
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On Feb 2, 2018, Bill Hegbli wrote: Well Bill I haven't read of fines yet, but the law is the law, import is illegal, and the Singaporeans are sticklers for following the letter of the law. It doesn't matter where or how you plan to use them - import is illegal. (There are fines issued in Singapore for many small things that you might not believe...) |
dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
It's clearly spelled out in the link provided by the OP.
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: * 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. As advised by the Health Sciences Authority in a press release on 13 July 2016, members of the public should refrain from using vaporisers, and discard any vaporisers they may own, to avoid breaking the law. Based on the "any toy, device, or article" comment I wouldn't be caught in Singapore with any 'smoke' producing device. Even though smoke appearing from the hands magically does not mimic or represent the use of tobacco products, in my opinion, it would not be worth the risk. dc
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