Allows Hawaii counties to enact stricter tobacco sales regulations than state law.
Hawaii HB156 repeals state preemption of county ordinances regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. The bill allows counties to adopt more stringent regulations than state law, provided they do not conflict with state statutes. This change aims to address the rising youth nicotine addiction rates and the aggressive marketing strategies of tobacco companies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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