HI HB1512

Prohibits retailers from selling, offering for sale, or possessing flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers beginning January 1, 2027, including products with menthol, candy, fruit, and cooling sensations.

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

Establishes penalties of $100 to $1,000 per violation, with each day constituting a separate offense, and allows seizure of contraband products.

Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint inspectors, adopt rules, and contract third-party services to enforce the ban, with interim rules required by June 30, 2027.

Cites tobacco-related health impacts in Hawaii including 1,400 annual deaths and $526 million in annual healthcare costs, with an estimated $48 million in long-term savings and 700 premature deaths prevented if flavored tobacco sales end.