HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1522
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating to health.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 328J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§328J-   Sale or distribution of menthol flavored cigarettes; prohibited. (a)  The sale or distribution of cigarettes with a menthol flavor is prohibited.

(b)  Violations of subsection (a) are subject to a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each violation.

(c)  As used in this section, "sale" shall have the same meaning as in section 328J-16."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2015.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Menthol Flavored Cigarettes

Description:

Prohibits the sale or distribution of menthol flavored cigarettes.

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