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HI HB385
Bill
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age to purchase tobacco products and electronic smoking devices from 18 to 21 years of age.
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Prohibits sale or distribution of cigarettes from vending machines except in bars, cabarets, or establishments where the minimum admission age is 21.
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Expands the definition of "electronic smoking device" to include hookah pipes and hookah pens, and clarifies it means any device that can aerosolize and deliver nicotine or other substances.
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Increases penalties for selling tobacco or electronic smoking devices to underage persons, with fines of $500 for first offense and $500-$2,000 for subsequent offenses.
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Takes effect on January 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Electronic Smoking Devices; Tobacco; Cigarettes; Minors
Last Action
The recommendation was not adopted.
3/19/2015