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Committee approves bill to require e‑cigarette manufacturers to certify FDA authorization to sell in Hawaii
Summary
HB 15‑73 HD1 passed with amendments to create a state certification directory for e‑cigarette manufacturers that mirrors FDA marketing authorizations; the Attorney General said the law would give the office inspection and penalty powers to remove unauthorized products from Hawaii shelves.
The committee voted to pass HB 15‑73 HD1, a measure requiring manufacturers of electronic smoking devices and e‑liquids to annually certify to the Attorney General that their products have FDA marketing authorization and comply with federal and state law.
Chelsea Okamoto (Deputy Attorney General, Tobacco Enforcement Unit) described the bill as “the brainchild of AG Lopez” and said it would create a state…
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