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Maldives Becomes First Nation to Ban Smoking for an Entire Generation
The Maldives prohibits tobacco use for those born after 2007, including tourists, with fines up to $3,200 to promote a tobacco-free generation, officials said.
- Saturday, the Maldives began implementing a generational smoking ban for anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, making it the first country to enact such a prohibition, the Health Ministry said.
- President Mohamed Muizzu initiated the measure earlier this year to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation, the Health Ministry said.
- All forms of tobacco are included and retailers must verify age prior to sale, and the government enforces a comprehensive ban on electronic cigarettes and vaping products.
- Hefty penalties were introduced, including a 50,000 rufiyaa fine for selling tobacco to underage persons and 5,000 rufiyaa for using vape devices.
- Internationally, generational bans have varied outcomes: Britain is still considering one while New Zealand repealed its law in November 2023, and Belgium's health minister said `Protecting people's health and creating a healthy environment for everyone is what matters to us`.
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Maldives Becomes First Nation to Ban Smoking for an Entire Generation
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