President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has proposed an amendment to the Tobacco Control Act to raise the legal age for the sale of tobacco and tobacco products from age 18 to 21.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to propose an amendment to the Tobacco Control Act, raising the legal age for the sale of tobacco and tobacco products from 18 to 21.
In a post on the social media platform X, President Muizzu stated that the amendment will be introduced in Parliament as part of efforts to discourage young people from adopting tobacco use.
The proposed amendments will also include stricter enforcement measures to address violations of the Tobacco Control Act, aiming to curb tobacco consumption among the youth.
The government has proposed an amendment to increase the duty on vapes imported between November 1 and November 15.
After November 15, the duty on vapes will rise further, and President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced a ban on the sale and use of vapes starting December 15, with instructions to relevant authorities to take action on November 14.
The amendment includes a 50 percent tax on electronic tobacco products and a charge of MVR 8 per sticker. It also calls for an MVR 8 fee for flavors and chemicals added to tobacco products.
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