Charting a Smoke-Free Future: Historic Smoking Ban Signed into Law by President Muizzu

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu signed the Second Amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, enacting a generational ban on smoking for Maldivians born after January 1, 2007. The law prohibits purchase/use of tobacco for this group, bans e-cigarettes/vapes, requires retailer licensing, prohibits online/vending machine sales, bans import of tobacco manufacturing machinery, and expands police/customs powers. The World Health Organization praised the move. The bill received bipartisan support in the People's Majlis and was based on a public poll. President Muizzu received a special WHO award.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu signed the Second Amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, enacting a generational ban on smoking for Maldivians born after January 1, 2007. The law prohibits purchase/use of tobacco for this group, bans e-cigarettes/vapes, requires retailer licensing, prohibits online/vending machine sales, bans import of tobacco manufacturing machinery, and expands police/customs powers. The World Health Organization praised the move. The bill received bipartisan support in the People's Majlis and was based on a public poll. President Muizzu received a special WHO award.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu signed the Second Amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, enacting a generational ban on smoking for Maldivians born after January 1, 2007. The law prohibits purchase/use of tobacco for this group, bans e-cigarettes/vapes, requires retailer licensing, prohibits online/vending machine sales, bans import of tobacco manufacturing machinery, and expands police/customs powers. The World Health Organization praised the move. The bill received bipartisan support in the People's Majlis and was based on a public poll. President Muizzu received a special WHO award.

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