Hong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices in the first six days of a citywide ban on smoking on construction sites, the labour commissioner has revealed, describing the situation as not ideal.Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui Chark-shum said on Saturday that about 530 construction sites had been inspected during the first six days of the ban, which took effect on July 17.Apart from the 21 fixed-penalty tickets, authorities also issued five improvement notices to contractors, with one case currently undergoing evidence evaluation for potential prosecution, he said.
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SAT · 2026-07-25 · 09:19 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0725-95903
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Hong Kong issues 21 smoking fines on construction sites in first 6 days of ban
In the first six days of Hong Kong's citywide ban on smoking at construction sites, which began on July 17, authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices. The Commissioner for Labour, Sam Hui Chark-shum, stated that approximately 530 construction sites were inspected during this period.
Fiona SunSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-25 · 09:19 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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In the first six days of Hong Kong's citywide ban on smoking at construction sites, which began on July 17, authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices. The Commissioner for Labour, Sam Hui Chark-shum, stated that approximately 530 construction sites were inspected during this period. In addition to the fines, five improvement notices were issued to contractors. One case is currently being evaluated for potential prosecution. The Commissioner described the enforcement situation as "not ideal."
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The Labour Commissioner described the situation regarding the ban as 'not ideal'.
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One case is undergoing evidence evaluation for potential prosecution related to the smoking ban.
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Authorities issued five improvement notices to contractors in addition to the smoking fines.
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Approximately 530 construction sites were inspected during the first six days of the ban.
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Hong Kong authorities issued 21 fixed-penalty notices for smoking on construction sites in the first six days of the ban.
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