Originally Posted by
Justdoinmyjob
Interesting. I grew up in SIN from 1970 to 1982 with a short break between '73-'76 and then it was illegal to bring it in, or even possess it. Of course, I made some real coin by smuggling it in every summer and selling it at school for a huge mark up. There were and are many laws there that would have an ACLU weenie's head doing a "Linda Blair," but for an enterprising young lad, if you knew how to operate properly, it was a pearl on a platter.
Wikipedia says the chewing gum ban was enacted in 1992?
Also says its still illegal to import it and the fine is $500 and up. Guess I'll have to ask the locals again next time I go to SIN.