Repeals preemption on county ordinances regulating the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.

This bill repeals the preemption on county ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, thereby restoring counties' authority to adopt more stringent ordinances than state statutes found in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The bill aims to address the high usage of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, particularly among youth, by allowing counties to implement stricter regulations. The repeal of preemption seeks to combat the tobacco industry's marketing campaigns and protect public health.

Repeals preemption on county ordinances regulating the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.

This bill repeals the preemption on county ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, thereby restoring counties' authority to adopt more stringent ordinances than state statutes found in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The bill aims to address the high usage of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices, particularly among youth, by allowing counties to implement stricter regulations. The repeal of preemption seeks to combat the tobacco industry's marketing campaigns and protect public health.