Maldives to Ban Vapes
October 16, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Maldives to Ban Vapes
The Maldives will ban e-cigarettes and related products, with all import, use, possession, and sale becoming illegal by December 15, 2024. President Mohamed Muizzu announced the upcoming legislation changes, following requests from concerned groups. Lawmakers will receive proposed amendments this week. The decision aligns the Maldives with over 50 countries globally that ban vapes, with local businesses having imported vapes worth MVR124.34 million between 2018 and July 2022.
October 15, 2024 by thesun.my
Maldives bans import and use of e-cigarettes
The Maldives has announced a ban on e-cigarettes to address nicotine addiction and protect public h…
28.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 120,000 current smokers in Maldives 43.30% of men are current smokers but only 3.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
