“The substance will be under the same strict control as other dangerous drugs,” according to the government’s announcement.
The penalties China imposed for violating the CBD ban are severe. Manufacturing of CBD now comes with a potential penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of 5 million Hong Kong dollars ($637,222). Possession and consumption can lead to seven years in jail and a fine of up to 1 million Hong Kong dollars.
Hong Kong said it had established voluntary disposal boxes, which had collected 77,400 items as of Jan. 29. The items were mostly skin care products, edible oils and health supplements.
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