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The implementing regulation requires notices be visibly posted at places where tobacco use is prohibited. Appendix 1 of the implementing regulations contains details on wording, color, size and font for these signs. A phone number for reporting of violations is provided. First-time violations are subject to a fine of 500 Rufiyaa. Subsequent violations are subject to a fine of 5,000 Rufiyaa each time.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 31. The law might also include administrative sanctions, such as suspension of business license for failure to comply.

The law does not impose a duty to remove ashtrays from smoke free places.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should require business owners, employers, and supervisors to remove ashtrays in all indoor public places, workplaces and public transport.

The law does not require a business owner, employer, or supervisor to take steps to require a person to stop smoking. However, the regulations impose a fine of 1,000 Rufiyaa on the owners of non-public places where tobacco use is prohibited if tobacco is used in violation of the law.

The Tobacco Control Act requires persons in charge of places where tobacco use is prohibited to take responsibility for permitting violations of the law and provides for cancellation or temporary suspension of licenses for dealing in tobacco products.

To align with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines, the law should impose a duty on a business owner, employer, or supervisor to take steps to require a person to stop smoking.

The Tobacco Control Act authorizes the removal of someone who uses tobacco in violation of the law, and the regulation imposes a fine of 500 Rufiyaa for such a violation.

The law aligns with FCTC Art. 8 and the FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines by imposing penalties upon any smoker who smokes in any place where smoking is prohibited.