Bill > SB1165

This bill would require the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) to establish scientifically-based standards for safe nicotine levels in consumer products, with the primary goal of preventing nicotine addiction. Under the bill, the DOH would have the authority to develop and adopt rules defining these safe nicotine levels through the standard administrative rulemaking process. Complementing the DOH's role, the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) would be mandated to restrict the sale of any products within the state that contain nicotine levels exceeding the DOH's established standards. The DCCA would also be empowered to develop and adopt necessary rules to implement these sales restrictions. The bill is designed to provide a regulatory framework for controlling nicotine content in consumer products, with a focus on public health and addiction prevention. The legislation would take effect immediately upon approval, allowing state agencies to begin developing and implementing the nicotine level standards and sales restrictions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1165&year=2025