HI HB380

Repeals Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 328J-11.5, which declared the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a matter of statewide concern

Removes state preemption that nullified local county ordinances regulating the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices

Restores authority to counties (Hawaii, Maui, and Honolulu) to enact their own regulations on tobacco and vaping product sales

Responds to youth vaping epidemic data showing 31% of middle school students and 48% of high school students had tried electronic smoking devices according to the 2019 Hawaii Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)