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President Muizzu Advocates Vaping Ban as People’s Choice to Protect the Younger Generation
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives' decision to prohibit vaping reflects the public's desire to protect children from vaping's harms, speaking to residents of Mahibadhoo during a tour of three islands in Alif Dhaal Atoll. A comprehensive ban on using vaping devices takes effect on 15 Dec 2024 with fines for importers, sellers, distributors and users, following an import ban effective from mid-last month.
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Sun 15 DecA comprehensive ban on the use of vaping devices in the Maldives begins, accompanied by severe penalties for violations.15 Deconly The StandardFollowing a ban effective from mid-last month on importing vaping devices and components, today marks the start of a comprehensive ban on their use in the Maldives, accompanied by severe penalties for violations.
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The nation has endured significant challenges. While those conducting business within legal bounds are not at fault, citizens have been urging for measures to safeguard their children
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50,000 rufiyaa, with an added 10,000 rufiyaa per deviceFine for importing vaping devicesThe StandardImporting these devices now invites a fine of 50,000 rufiyaa, with an added 10,000 rufiyaa per device.
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20,000 rufiyaa plus 10,000 rufiyaa for each unit soldPenalty for selling vapesThe StandardSelling vapes incurs a penalty of 20,000 rufiyaa plus 10,000 rufiyaa for each unit sold.
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10,000 rufiyaaPenalty for distributing vapes without chargeThe StandardFurthermore, distributing vapes without charge results in a 10,000 rufiyaa penalty, and individuals caught using them will face a 5,000 rufiyaa fine.
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5,000 rufiyaaFine for using vapesThe StandardFurthermore, distributing vapes without charge results in a 10,000 rufiyaa penalty, and individuals caught using them will face a 5,000 rufiyaa fine.
Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report
23.1%Boys aged 13 to 15 in the Maldives who are vape usersThe StandardA World Health Organization (WHO) study indicates that 23.1% of boys and 10.7% of girls aged 13 to 15 in the Maldives are vape users.
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10.7%Girls aged 13 to 15 in the Maldives who are vape usersThe StandardA World Health Organization (WHO) study indicates that 23.1% of boys and 10.7% of girls aged 13 to 15 in the Maldives are vape users.
Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report
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A ban on importing vaping devices and components takes effect.mid-last monthThe StandardFollowing a ban effective from mid-last month on importing vaping devices and components, today marks the start of a comprehensive ban on their use in the Maldives, accompanied by severe penalties for violations.
Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report
