Updates tobacco enforcement laws to include electronic smoking devices and e-liquids.

This bill updates Hawaii's tobacco enforcement laws to ensure the Department of Taxation and the Attorney General have authority to inspect and seize electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and other tobacco products. It clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in chapter 712A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. The bill also updates definitions and procedures for inspections and seizures.

Updates tobacco enforcement laws to include electronic smoking devices and e-liquids.

This bill updates Hawaii's tobacco enforcement laws to ensure the Department of Taxation and the Attorney General have authority to inspect and seize electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and other tobacco products. It clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in chapter 712A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. The bill also updates definitions and procedures for inspections and seizures.