"A statement from the Health Ministry said the goal of the ban is "protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation." "Under the new provision, individuals born on or after January 1, 2007 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives," the statement read. "The ban applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify age prior to sale," it added. "Selling tobacco products to an underage person would mean a fine of 50,000 rufiyaa ($3,200).""
"The Maldives is a South Asian nation of 1,191 tiny coral islets scattered some 800 kilometers (500 miles) from north to south, with the Equator passing through its southern atolls. The archipelagic country is known for its luxury tourism. Tourists will also be subject to the comprehensive ban, which also includes the import, sale, distribution, possession, and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products. The electronic cigarettes and vapes ban applies to all individuals regardless of age."
The Maldives implemented a generational tobacco prohibition effective November 1, 2025, banning purchase, use, and sale of tobacco for individuals born on or after January 1, 2007. The ban covers all forms of tobacco; retailers must verify age and face fines of 50,000 rufiyaa for selling to underage persons. Electronic cigarettes and vaping products are banned for all individuals regardless of age, with a 5,000 rufiyaa fine for using banned vape devices. The policy received presidential backing. The law applies to tourists and includes restrictions on import, sale, distribution, possession, and use of tobacco and vaping products.
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