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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist position and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2024.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, including those with menthol, and prohibits the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine-free. It authorizes the Department of Health to appoint or contract inspectors to enforce these provisions. The bill also establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position, and appropriates funds for the Department of Health to carry out the purposes of the bill, which is effective January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Health
- ‐ Tobacco Abuse, Treatment, and Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2024 | 01/16/2024 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=496&year=2023 | 01/20/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB496_.HTM | 01/18/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/SB496_.HTM | 01/20/2023 |
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