Khaleej Times, Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 | Ramadan 1, 1444
Dh15,000 fine in UAE: Authority issues warning against selling cigarettes to minors
Emirates:
The sale of cigarettes is strictly monitored in the UAE — and these should never
land in the hands of buyers under the age of 18.
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) on Wednesday reiterated that it is
illegal to sell tobacco and any related products to minors in the country. This
falls under articles 21 and 63 of the Child Rights Law, also known as the
Wadeema Law.
"Sellers have the right to ask the buyer to provide proof that he is at least 18
years old," the ADJD added. Cigarettes are no longer just those that are sold as
sticks packed into boxes. Tobacco products can also take the form of fluids that
are used in electronic cigarettes, and these are also covered by the law.
Those who are caught selling these products to the UAE youth shall face hefty
penalties, including a fine of no less than Dh15,000 or imprisonment of at least
three months.