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HI HB1176

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale of e-liquid containers for electronic smoking devices unless they are child-resistant packaging designed to be difficult for children under five to open.

  • Requires e-liquid containers containing nicotine to display warning labels stating nicotine content in mg/mL, age restriction ("Over 21 only"), and instructions not to swallow or allow contact with skin or eyes, plus poison control number.

  • Classifies e-liquid as a hazardous substance under Hawaii's Poison Prevention Packaging Act and requires packaging compliance with new standards.

  • Establishes violations as a penalty offense with penalties to be determined by law.

  • Effective date: January 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

E-liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Packaging Requirements; Prohibitions; Penalties ($)

Last Action

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-16 10:00AM in conference room 016.

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Health4/26/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/21/2016
Health3/12/2015
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/20/2015
Health2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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