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According to the Local Government Act of Taiwan, there are three types of sub-national divisions: special municipalities (Taipei, New Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan and Taoyuan), cities and counties. These divisions have a degree of autonomy. They have government offices with elected leaders and local councils, which share responsibilities with the county. While the revision of the national Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act takes place, a draft of local electronic cigarette regulation is under legislative process in five of the six special municipalities in Taiwan and other cities. This report provides an overview of these.
