Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only country with a generational prohibition on tobacco, according to its health ministry
The move, which was initiated by the president, Mohamed Muizzu, earlier this year and came into effect on 1 November, will "protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation", the ministry said.
"Under the new provision, individuals born on or after 1 January 2007 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives," it added.
"The ban applies to all forms of tobacco, and retailers are required to verify age prior to sale."
The measure also applies to visitors to the nation of 1,191 tiny ...