New Hawaii laws tighten rules on vapes, ban disposable e-cigarettes
Summary
Hawaii’s legislature enacted two bills that tighten electronic‑smoking device regulations. House Bill 1573 requires manufacturers to annually certify FDA marketing‑granted status to the Attorney General, creates a public directory of approved products, and empowers enforcement to seize non‑approved items. Senate Bill 2175 bans all disposable e‑cigarettes effective January 1 2027, exempting only FDA‑approved NJOY DAILY devices, and imposes daily fines of up to $100 for violations; lawmakers say the measures aim to curb youth vaping, reduce waste, and protect public health and the environment.
(Source:Hawaii News Now)