Monrovia, Liberia – A nationwide prohibition on the sale, distribution, marketing, and use of shisha products in bars, lounges, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues has been announced by Liberia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The directive mandates that business owners cease selling shisha, remove all associated equipment from their locations, forbid consumers from smoking shisha, and make sure that employees strictly adhere to the instruction.
The ministry stated that in order to safeguard public health and guarantee adherence to regulations governing tobacco and related goods, the action was introduced in cooperation with relevant government agencies.
Businesses who disobey the directive risk immediate closure, fines, suspension or revocation of their business licenses, and other administrative or judicial repercussions, according to the Ministry.
Additionally, the ministry called on business owners to take prompt corrective action and announced that regular and surprise inspections will be carried out to monitor compliance. Authorities issued a warning that if the directive is not followed, the relevant laws will be fully enforced.
The ministry’s adopts fresh measures when the country’s drug-related issues are at an all-time high. The law was passed by the previous government, however there were issues with how it was implemented. As the Boakai government collapses on illegal narcotics in the country, the decision has alarmed Shisha addicts.
