世界最严禁烟令！马尔代夫：2007年以后出生人员均不得吸烟（含电子烟） 外国游客也不例外

Core Points - The Maldives has implemented a "Generational Tobacco Ban" proposed by President Mohamed Muiz to protect public health and cultivate a smoke-free generation [2] - The new regulation prohibits individuals born on or after January 1, 2007, from purchasing or using any tobacco products within the Maldives, with retailers required to verify the buyer's birth date [2] - Violations of the tobacco sales ban will incur a fine of 50,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa (approximately $3,200), applicable to both citizens and foreign tourists [2] - The Maldives is now the only country globally to enforce such a generational ban, while also maintaining a comprehensive ban on the import, sale, possession, and use of all e-cigarettes [2] - The e-cigarette ban applies to all demographics, with a penalty of 5,000 Rufiyaa (approximately $320) for usage [2] - According to World Bank data, the male smoking rate in the Maldives was 42.2% in 2022, compared to 45.2% in China [2] Related Developments - Other countries have attempted similar generational tobacco bans, such as New Zealand, which passed a related law in December 2022 but repealed it in November 2023 [4] - The UK is also in the legislative process for a similar law [4] - In China, several cities have introduced policies to strengthen smoking control, with Shanghai implementing a comprehensive indoor smoking ban and outdoor smoking restrictions [4] - Shanghai's adult smoking rate dropped to 18.6% in 2024, the lowest among provinces, although the secondhand smoke exposure rate remains at 37.9% [4] - Shenzhen has also established a local standard for smoke-free environments, designating various public spaces as smoke-free [6]