New Hawaii laws tighten rules on vapes, ban disposable e-cigarettes
Hawaii News Now
Hawaii lawmakers ban disposable e‑cigarettes and tighten vape regulations to curb youth use and reduce waste.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.
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