Health Enforcement Begins to Ban Tobacco Sales to Under 18
The Ministry of Health in Jordan has begun implementing measures to prevent the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 18 years old, accompanied by intensified inspections of establishments and convenience stores, especially near schools. The Healthy Law No. 47 of 2008 includes strict penalties for violators, ranging from imprisonment for 3 to 6 months and fines of up to 3,000 dinars. The ministry has the authority to close the establishment and confiscate transport vehicles used to promote or distribute tobacco, aiming to reduce adolescent smoking and raise parental awareness about the risks of nicotine addiction. The Prime Minister also emphasized the need for strict oversight of all tobacco-selling outlets to ensure compliance with the laws.
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