SB89

Hawaii SB89 allows counties to enact stricter regulations on tobacco sales than state law.

Hawaii SB89 amends state law to clarify that counties can enact stricter regulations on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, provided these local ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than state law. The bill repeals the preemption of local ordinances that regulate tobacco sales, aiming to address the high rates of youth tobacco use and the aggressive marketing strategies of tobacco companies. The changes allow counties to implement more stringent measures to protect public health, particularly among young people.