The Maldives government enforced a nationwide ban on vaping and e-cigarettes effective from 12:00 a.m. Sunday after amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, prohibiting sale, free distribution and use. Violators face fines ranging from MVR 5,000 for users to MVR 50,000 for importers and sellers targeting minors, while Customs data shows vaping devices worth MVR 124.3 million were imported between 2018 and July 2024.
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Individuals found using such devices will face a fine of MVR 5,000.
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Importers will be fined MVR 50,000, with an additional MVR 10,000 penalty for each device.
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Importers will be fined MVR 50,000, with an additional MVR 10,000 penalty for each device.
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Sellers will be fined MVR 20,000, plus MVR 10,000 for each device sold or distributed.
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Sellers will be fined MVR 20,000, plus MVR 10,000 for each device sold or distributed.
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Selling to minors carries a heavier penalty of MVR 50,000.
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vaping devices worth MVR 124.3 million were imported into the Maldives between 2018 and July 2024.
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