President Muizzu Cites Public Demand in Enforcing Vape and E-Cigarette Ban

President Mohamed Muizzu said the nationwide ban on vapes and e-cigarettes was introduced due to public calls to safeguard youth. Speaking in Mahibadhoo Island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll on Sunday, he emphasized sustainable development. The ban effective from 12:00 a.m. Sunday follows amendments to the Tobacco Control Act. Fines: use 5,000 rufiyaa, import 50,000 + 10,000 per device, sell 20,000 + 10,000 per device, sell to minors 50,000. Maldives Customs Service reports vaping devices worth MVR 124.3 million imported between 2018 and July 2024.

President Mohamed Muizzu said the nationwide ban on vapes and e-cigarettes was introduced due to public calls to safeguard youth. Speaking in Mahibadhoo Island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll on Sunday, he emphasized sustainable development. The ban effective from 12:00 a.m. Sunday follows amendments to the Tobacco Control Act. Fines: use 5,000 rufiyaa, import 50,000 + 10,000 per device, sell 20,000 + 10,000 per device, sell to minors 50,000. Maldives Customs Service reports vaping devices worth MVR 124.3 million imported between 2018 and July 2024.

President Mohamed Muizzu said the nationwide ban on vapes and e-cigarettes was introduced due to public calls to safeguard youth. Speaking in Mahibadhoo Island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll on Sunday, he emphasized sustainable development. The ban effective from 12:00 a.m. Sunday follows amendments to the Tobacco Control Act. Fines: use 5,000 rufiyaa, import 50,000 + 10,000 per device, sell 20,000 + 10,000 per device, sell to minors 50,000. Maldives Customs Service reports vaping devices worth MVR 124.3 million imported between 2018 and July 2024.

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