On 23 Aug 2009 12.25 am, while the
authorizing officer from Ministry of Environment were taking down
particulars on Smoking (Prohibition in certain places) Act in 150
Orchard Road Orchard Plaza in front of #05-12, a guy smoking on a
pipe liked cigarette with smoke exhaled from him walked pass the
group of officers of approximated 4-5 in a distance of less then 1
meter. And no action was taken.
Feeling puzzled, asked one of the
officer. And we were told that it was an electric cigarette and is
not an offence. Having doubts if as per claimed by the officer
smoking “electric” cigarette is not an offence in prohibited
places. Does it indicate smoking “electric” cigarette in library,
school, offices ..etc is not an offence? My friends and me were
puzzled.