Hawaii SB89 allows counties to enact stricter regulations on tobacco sales, including electronic smoking devices, than state law.

Hawaii SB89 amends state law to allow counties to enact stricter regulations on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, provided these regulations do not conflict with state law and are more stringent. The bill repeals the preemption of local ordinances on tobacco sales and clarifies that counties can adopt ordinances that regulate tobacco sales. This change aims to address the high usage of tobacco products and the targeting of youth by tobacco companies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii SB89 allows counties to enact stricter regulations on tobacco sales, including electronic smoking devices, than state law.

Hawaii SB89 amends state law to allow counties to enact stricter regulations on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, provided these regulations do not conflict with state law and are more stringent. The bill repeals the preemption of local ordinances on tobacco sales and clarifies that counties can adopt ordinances that regulate tobacco sales. This change aims to address the high usage of tobacco products and the targeting of youth by tobacco companies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.