Hawaii HB380 repeals statewide preemption of local tobacco sales regulations.

Hawaii HB380 repeals the existing statutory language that declares the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a statewide concern and preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of these products. This change allows local governments to establish their own restrictions on the sale of tobacco products, aiming to address the rising rates of youth nicotine addiction and vaping epidemic. The bill takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB380 repeals statewide preemption of local tobacco sales regulations.

Hawaii HB380 repeals the existing statutory language that declares the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a statewide concern and preempts all local ordinances and regulations that regulate the sale of these products. This change allows local governments to establish their own restrictions on the sale of tobacco products, aiming to address the rising rates of youth nicotine addiction and vaping epidemic. The bill takes effect upon approval.