HI HB1248

Establishes a statewide vaping store registry administered by the Department of Health, requiring all retailers and wholesalers selling electronic smoking devices, e-liquids, and related products to register annually beginning January 1, 2026

Imposes a $250 annual registration fee per vaping store, with proceeds deposited into the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund

Mandates annual inspections of registered vaping stores by the Department of Health to ensure compliance with federal and state laws

Prohibits vaping stores from operating without valid registration, selling to individuals under age 21, or selling counterfeit or unregulated products

Authorizes penalties for noncompliance including fines up to $5,000 per violation, suspension or revocation of registration, and referral to law enforcement