President Muizzu Advocates Vaping Ban as People’s Choice to Protect the Younger Generation
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu declared that the vaping ban aligns with public desire to protect the younger generation. Speaking in Mahibadhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll, he noted citizens' calls to safeguard children. The import ban started mid-last month; a comprehensive use ban began today. Fines: import 50,000 rufiyaa + 10,000 per device, sell 20,000 + 10,000 per unit, distribute free 10,000, use 5,000. A WHO study reports 23.1% of boys and 10.7% of girls aged 13-15 in the Maldives use vapes.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu declared that the vaping ban aligns with public desire to protect the younger generation. Speaking in Mahibadhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll, he noted citizens' calls to safeguard children. The import ban started mid-last month; a comprehensive use ban began today. Fines: import 50,000 rufiyaa + 10,000 per device, sell 20,000 + 10,000 per unit, distribute free 10,000, use 5,000. A WHO study reports 23.1% of boys and 10.7% of girls aged 13-15 in the Maldives use vapes.
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu declared that the vaping ban aligns with public desire to protect the younger generation. Speaking in Mahibadhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll, he noted citizens' calls to safeguard children. The import ban started mid-last month; a comprehensive use ban began today. Fines: import 50,000 rufiyaa + 10,000 per device, sell 20,000 + 10,000 per unit, distribute free 10,000, use 5,000. A WHO study reports 23.1% of boys and 10.7% of girls aged 13-15 in the Maldives use vapes.
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