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HI HB1950

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits sale of e-liquid containers unless packaged in child-resistant packaging designed to be difficult for children under five years old to open while remaining usable for adults.

  • Requires e-liquid containers containing nicotine to display warning label stating "Warning–contains nicotine. Not for sale to underage persons."

  • Defines "e-liquid" as any liquid product intended to be vaporized and inhaled using an electronic smoking device, whether or not it contains nicotine.

  • Establishes violations as misdemeanors and creates civil liability for persons or businesses violating the packaging and labeling requirements.

  • Effective date July 1, 2070.

Legislative Description

E-liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; Packaging Requirements; Prohibitions; Penalties

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).

2/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/12/2016
Health1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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