Honolulu Mayor Signs Law Prohibiting Sale of Herbal Cigarettes

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Apr.17.2024

Honolulu Mayor Signs Law Prohibiting Sale of Herbal Cigarettes

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi signs Bill 1, prohibiting sale of herbal cigarettes to those under 21, addressing tobacco law loopholes.

According to a report by khon2 on April 16th, the Mayor of Honolulu, Rick Blangiardi, has signed Bill 1, which prohibits the sale of herbal cigarettes to individuals under the age of 21.

Lawmakers stated that the signing of the bill is to address loopholes in Hawaii's existing tobacco laws. Because herbal cigarettes do not contain tobacco or nicotine, individuals under the age of 21 can purchase such products.

State Assemblyman Tyler Dos Santos-Tam stated that the state government has been working to make it more difficult for young people to purchase e-cigarettes. "Youth advocates in our community are pushing for statewide legislation to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products aimed at our youth, and the recent 46th bill (2023) reinstates local control over tobacco products. This measure further demonstrates that the city is prepared to pass and enforce laws that protect our youth."

The first bill requires companies selling herbal cigarettes to display signage and inform consumers under the age of 21 of the prohibition.

References:

[1] New bill bans sale of herbal cigarettes to individuals under age of 21

Also Read:

[1] Hawaii County Proposes Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products

[2] Hawaii County Council Successfully Passes Bill to Ban Tobacco Imitations

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