Tobacco Control Act of the Maldives 2010
| Tobacco Control Act | |
|---|---|
| People's Majlis | |
| Territorial extent | Maldives |
| Enacted by | People's Majlis |
| Assented to by | President Mohamed Nasheed |
| Commenced | 18 August 2010 |
| Status: In force | |
The Tobacco Control Act of the Maldives (Law: 15/2010) (Dhivehi: ދުންފަތް ކޮންޓްރޯލުކުރުމާބެހޭ ޤާނޫނު)[1] was enacted by the People's Majlis and signed into law by president Mohamed Nasheed on 18 August 2010.[2] The act controls the use of tobacco including prohibition of growing and advertising tobacco and tobacco products, how such products could be imported and exported, how they can be wholesaled and retailed.[2]
First amendment
[edit]On 14 October 2024, president Mohamed Muizzu announced a complete ban on vapes.[3] The new amendment was brought forward to the People's Majlis by MP North Henveiru Ahmed Aifan on 23 October.[4] It was subsequently reviewed by the Committee on Social Affairs, where it was later accepted.[5] The amendment was ratified by president Muizzu on 13 November 2024.[6] This new amendment changes the legal minimum age for using tobacco from 18 to 21, imposes fines for business and individuals for importing, distributing, selling, selling to minors.[6] The amendment fully came into effect on 15 November 2024.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "ދުންފަތް ކޮންޓްރޯލުކުރުމާބެހޭ ޤާނޫނު". Maldives Law (in Divehi). Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b "President ratifies Tobacco Control Bill". The President's Office. 18 August 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Osmanagic, Ameera (14 October 2024). "Maldives announces vape ban, amendments to be sent to Parliament this week". The Edition. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Bill on the amendment to the Tobacco Control Act". People's Majlis. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (7 November 2024). "Committee passes bill on vape ban, minimum age to buy tobacco products". The Edition. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b "President ratifies 1st Amendment to Tobacco Control Act". The President's Office. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Maldives Enforces Nationwide Ban on Vaping Devices from Today". MV+. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.