Maldives has banned vaping in the Maldives

The authorities of Maldives introduced a ban on vaping from December 15. This was reported by The Press on December 14.

"The ban on vaping is introduced in accordance with the first amendment to the tobacco control law, adopted by Parliament on November 12," the publication said.

According to the bill, the Maldives bans the import, sale, free distribution and use of electronic cigarettes, as well as vapes and products that are intended for use with these devices.

Fines are set for violating the law.

Earlier, on December 2, in the State Duma of the Russian Federation proposed to ban smoking on the go. Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Sports Amir Khamitov from the party "New People" in an appeal to the head of the Ministry of Health of Russia Mikhail Murashko noted that bad habits in Russian society are still quite common, and smoking is one of the most common among them. This situation, as the deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Sport noted, contradicts the main goal of Russia's citizens - to raise a healthy and sporty young generation.