If enacted, HB2794 will significantly alter the landscape of tobacco-related legislation in Hawaii, shifting the burden of compliance onto manufacturers. By requiring companies to demonstrate adherence to both state and federal regulations, the bill is designed to enhance consumer safety and improve the monitoring of electronic smoking products. Additionally, the penalties for non-compliance could act as a deterrent against sales of unregulated products, theoretically pushing the market towards more responsible practices.
Summary
House Bill 2794 proposes new regulations for electronic smoking devices and e-liquids in Hawaii by mandating manufacturers to submit annual certifications to the Department of Taxation. This certification must confirm compliance with federal regulations while including a list of products offered for sale. The bill aims to ensure that only compliant products are sold within the state, establishing a framework for better control over the burgeoning market for electronic smoking devices. It also requires the Department of Taxation to maintain a publicly available directory of certified products.
Contention
Some points of contention surrounding HB2794 focus on the implications for local businesses and the potential for the law to inadvertently restrict consumer choices. Retailers and manufacturers may find the new requirements burdensome, especially smaller businesses that may struggle with compliance reporting and additional fees associated with the certification process. Additionally, the bill establishes stringent penalties for violations, including substantial fines for retailers and manufacturers that fail to list their products correctly, which raises concerns about the practicality of enforcement and potential adverse effects on market competition.
To Inform The Public Of Health Risks Caused By Vapor Products, E-liquid Products, And Alternative Nicotine Products; And To Ensure The Safety Of Arkansas Youth.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25; Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 26, relative to regulated consumable products.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25; Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 26, relative to regulated consumable products.
Requiring a manufacturer of electronic cigarettes to certify annually under penalty of perjury that the manufacturer has received marketing authorization from the United States food and drug administration for the electronic cigarettes, establishing annual fees, requiring the department of revenue to maintain a website directory containing a list of all electronic cigarette manufacturers and certified electronic cigarettes and establishing civil and criminal penalties for violations.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5; Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 15; Title 47, Chapter 25; Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 10 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 26, relative to regulated consumable products.