'Zombie drug' etomidate to be reclassified as a Category 1 narcotic; possession of e-cigarettes could lead to 3 years in prison: Shih Chung-liang
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The Executive Yuan has approved 14 countermeasures, including reclassifying etomidate (commonly known as the 'zombie drug') from a Category 2 to a Category 1 narcotic. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang outlined key legislative amendments, which include new penalties for possessing e-cigarettes, criminal penalties (up to 3 years in prison) for manufacturing or importing e-cigarettes, and increasing fines from NT$2,000-10,000 to NT$30,000-100,000. The amendments also strengthen the management responsibilities of online platforms. Related legislative revisions are expected to be proposed starting in June.