HI SB2819

Prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors

Committee on Ways and Means removed language that would have taxed electronic cigarettes the same as tobacco products

Committee made technical amendments for clarity, consistency, and style

Received testimony in support from Department of Taxation, Department of Health, and Honolulu Police Department, with 16 individuals supporting

Received testimony in opposition from Volcano Fine Electronic Cigarettes, one attorney, and 1,048 individuals