Bill > SB1525

This bill requires manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids containing nicotine to submit annual certifications to the Department of Taxation, demonstrating compliance with federal regulations. Manufacturers must provide detailed information about their products, including brand names, product categories, and flavors, and submit documentation proving they have received marketing authorization from the FDA or have a pending premarket tobacco product application. Each certification requires a $250 payment per product, and the Department of Taxation will create and maintain a public online directory listing approved manufacturers and their products. Starting October 1, 2025, only electronic smoking devices and e-liquids listed in this directory can be sold in Hawaii. The bill establishes significant penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties ranging from $500 to $1,500 per product for retailers and up to $10,000 per product for manufacturers, potential license suspensions, and potential criminal misdemeanor charges for false representations. Additionally, out-of-state manufacturers must appoint a local agent for legal service and post a $25,000 surety bond. The Department of Taxation will conduct annual compliance checks and provide yearly reports to the legislature about the directory's status and enforcement activities.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1525&year=2026