Allows counties to enact stricter tobacco sales regulations than state law.

Hawaii SB2681 repeals preemption of local ordinances regulating tobacco sales, allowing counties to enact stricter regulations. The bill clarifies that counties can adopt ordinances regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, provided they do not conflict with state law and are more stringent. This aims to address the high usage of tobacco products, particularly among youth, and the aggressive marketing strategies of tobacco companies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Allows counties to enact stricter tobacco sales regulations than state law.

Hawaii SB2681 repeals preemption of local ordinances regulating tobacco sales, allowing counties to enact stricter regulations. The bill clarifies that counties can adopt ordinances regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, provided they do not conflict with state law and are more stringent. This aims to address the high usage of tobacco products, particularly among youth, and the aggressive marketing strategies of tobacco companies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.