马尔代夫实施“世代禁烟令”，外国游客也需遵守

Core Viewpoint - Maldives has implemented a "generational smoking ban" effective from November 1, 2023, prohibiting individuals born on or after January 1, 2007, from purchasing or using tobacco products, making it the first country globally to enforce such a law [3][4]. Group 1: Legislative Details - The "generational smoking ban" applies to both Maldivian citizens and foreign tourists, with retailers required to verify the birth dates of purchasers [3]. - Violators selling tobacco products to the banned age group face fines of 50,000 Maldivian Rufiyaa (approximately $3,200) [3]. - The Maldives continues to enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, sale, possession, and use of all electronic cigarettes, with a penalty of 5,000 Rufiyaa (about $320) for using e-cigarette devices [3]. Group 2: Context and Comparisons - Other countries have attempted similar "generational smoking bans," such as New Zealand, which passed a law in December 2022 prohibiting tobacco sales to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009, but this law was repealed in November 2023 [4]. - The UK is currently in the legislative process for a similar law, indicating a growing trend towards generational smoking restrictions in various nations [4].