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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 into law at a ceremony at the President's Office, introducing a generational ban on tobacco for Maldivians born on or after January 1, 2007, along with retailer licensing, online and vending machine sales bans, and an outright ban on e-cigarettes and vapes. The bill passed with bipartisan support in the People's Majlis and drew praise from the World Health Organization.
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The bill received bipartisan support and was passed by the People's Majlis.during the 30th sitting of the first session of 2025The StandardThe bill received bipartisan support in the People’s Majlis and was passed during the 30th sitting of the first session of 2025, signaling strong legislative backing for President Muizzu’s health-first agenda.
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