The Maldives Parliament passed an amendment to the Tobacco Control Act introducing a generational tobacco ban, with 63 of 65 lawmakers voting in favour. If ratified by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the law will take effect on November 1 and bar the sale, purchase and use of tobacco by anyone born on or after January 1, 2007.
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The amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, moved by PPM-PNC coalition MP Ali Ashrag, received overwhelming parliamentary approval on Tuesday, with 63 out of 65 lawmakers voting in favour.
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The amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, moved by PPM-PNC coalition MP Ali Ashrag, received overwhelming parliamentary approval on Tuesday, with 63 out of 65 lawmakers voting in favour.
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President Muizzu had earlier signalled his support for the generational ban, describing it as a visionary initiative that will benefit over 30 percent of the current population.
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