From Fox News: Anyone living in the Maldives born after Jan. 1, 2007, may be affected by the first-ever generational smoking ban.
On Nov. 1, a new law — proposed by the country’s President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year — took effect in the country, banning an entire generation from smoking, purchasing or using tobacco.
In a press release, the Ministry of Health called it a “historic milestone in the nation’s efforts to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation.”
The ban applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify the age of users prior to any sale.
The country also has a complete ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products.
The Maldives Ministry of Health announced in a post on X: “Important Information You Should Know about Generational Ban: Under the 2nd Amendment of the Tobacco Control Act 15/2010, individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 are prohibited from trading or using any tobacco products.”
Important Information You Should Know about Generational Ban:
Under the 2nd Amendment of the Tobacco Control Act 15/2010, individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 are prohibited from trading or using any tobacco products.#TobaccoFreeMaldives pic.twitter.com/PYzDsQ7lVh
— Health Protection Agency (@HPA_MV) November 5, 2025
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