Bill > HB10

This bill modifies Hawaii's existing tobacco shipment laws to exclude large cigars and pipe tobacco from restrictions on shipping tobacco products. Specifically, the bill creates an exemption that allows direct shipment of large cigars and pipe tobacco to adult consumers (21 years or older) for personal use, while maintaining prohibitions on shipping other tobacco products like cigarettes and electronic smoking devices. The legislature's motivation stems from recognizing that federal law already permits mailing of large cigars and pipe tobacco via the United States Postal Service, and that the previous law's broad restrictions created unintended consequences for adult consumers. The bill amends Section 245-16.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add this specific exemption, ensuring that such shipments are allowed as long as they are for personal consumption and not for resale or distribution. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing ample time for businesses and consumers to adjust to the new regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=10&year=2026