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E-cigarettes banned in Oman

By timesofoman.com. Electric cigarettes and electric shisha (hookah) are now banned in Oman according to a decision taken by the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACA). Traders should remove all stock of e- cigarettes and e-hookah from all shops in Oman for the benefit of public health. Und

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Published 13 December 2015, 8:00 · Updated 21:38

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E-cigarettes banned in Oman

Electric cigarettes and electric shisha (hookah) are now banned in Oman according to a decision taken by the Public Authority for Consumer Protection (PACA).

Traders should remove all stock of e- cigarettes and e-hookah from all shops in Oman for the benefit of public health.

Under the new ruling, a fine of OMR 500 will be imposed on violators who trade the illegal cigarettes.

“The fine will be doubled if violation was repeated,” the decision reads.

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