HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1666
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO SMOKING.

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-    Prohibition on sidewalks; designated smoking areas; pilot program. (a) The department shall establish on public sidewalks, as defined in section 291C-1, designated smoking areas with ashtrays, no later than December 31, 2024.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2025, smoking shall be prohibited on a public sidewalk, as defined in section 291C-1, unless the individual is within a designated smoking area."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval and shall be repealed on January 1, 2027.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DOH; Designated Smoking Areas; Public Sidewalks; Smoking; Prohibited

Description:

Requires the department of health to establish designated smoking areas on public sidewalks by 12/31/2024. Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits smoking on public sidewalks unless within a designated smoking area.

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