New Hawaii laws ban disposable e-cigarettes
Summary
Effective January 1, Hawaii will prohibit the sale of disposable electronic smoking devices under new legislation aimed at reducing youth vaping. The law also imposes stricter regulations on manufacturers, including reporting requirements and product standards. Advocates, such as youth advocate Maya Butts of the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawai‘i, supported the bill signing by Governor Josh Green in the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the state Capitol, highlighting public health concerns. The measure reflects ongoing efforts to curb vaping-related health risks in the state.
(Source:The Garden Island)