H.B. 2457 Summary

• Prohibits retailers from selling, offering for sale, or possessing flavored tobacco products beginning January 1, 2021, including products with fruit, mint, candy, chocolate, or similar flavoring.

• Bans mislabeling of e-liquid products as nicotine-free when they contain nicotine.

• Prohibits marketing or advertising of electronic smoking devices in a manner designed to appeal to persons under 21 years of age.

• Establishes penalties of up to $500 for first violations and $500-$2,000 for subsequent violations, with fines deposited into the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund.

• Allows counties to adopt more stringent restrictions on flavored tobacco products, with the stricter regulation prevailing in cases of conflict.