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HI SB2688

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the 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 "Warning – contains nicotine: (mg/mL). Over 21 only." and safety instructions including poison control contact information (800-222-1222)
  • Establishes violations of these packaging and labeling requirements as penalties under Hawaii law
  • Adds e-liquid to the definition of "hazardous substance" under the Hawaii Poison Prevention Packaging Act
  • Takes effect January 7, 2112

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; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola, Kawakami, Kong, Tokioka excused (4).

3/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/18/2016
Health3/10/2016
Judiciary and Labor2/19/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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