Bill > HB82

This bill modifies Hawaii's existing law regarding the shipment of tobacco products by creating an exception for large cigars when they are directly sold to adult consumers for personal use. The legislation acknowledges that a previous law (Act 62 from 2023) was intended to prevent minors from purchasing electronic smoking devices online, but inadvertently included restrictions on large cigars, which are legally permitted to be mailed via the United States Postal Service. Specifically, the bill amends Section 245-16.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add a new provision that allows the shipment of large cigars to individuals who are 21 years or older, provided the cigars are for personal consumption and not for resale or distribution. This change ensures that adult consumers can continue to purchase large cigars through direct shipping while maintaining protections against youth access to tobacco products. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving time for regulatory adjustments and communication of the new rules.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=82&year=2026