§132C-1 Purpose. It is the intent of this chapter to require that only reduced ignition propensity cigarettes be sold in the State. Although these cigarettes are not guaranteed to self-extinguish, they are expected to reduce accidental fires and related personal injury and property damage caused by cigarette smoking. [L 2008, c 218, pt of §1]
§132C-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Cigarette” means: (1) Any roll for smoking, whether made wholly or in part of tobacco or any other substance, irrespective of size or shape, and whether or not the tobacco or substance is flavored, adulterated, or mixed with any other ingredient, with […]
§132C-3 Cigarettes; reduced ignition propensity; manufacturer testing. (a) Except as provided in sections 132C-7 and 132C-8, no cigarettes may be sold or offered for sale in this State or offered for sale or sold to persons located in this State unless the cigarettes have been tested in accordance with the test method and meet the […]
§132C-4 Certification; marking; administration. (a) Each manufacturer shall submit to the state fire council written certification attesting that each cigarette has been tested in accordance with, and has met the performance standard required under section 132C-3. The description of each cigarette listed in the certification shall include: (1) The brand or trade name on the […]
§132C-5 State fire council; rules; implementation. The state fire council: (1) May adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; (2) May examine the books, papers, invoices, and other records of any person in possession, control, or occupancy of any premises where cigarettes are placed, stored, sold or offered […]
§132C-6 Penalties; enforcement; attorney general. (a) The following civil penalties may be assessed: (1) Against a manufacturer, wholesaler, or any other person or entity that knowingly sells cigarettes, except by licensed retail sales, in violation of section 132C-3, a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each pack of cigarettes sold or offered for sale; […]
§132C-7 Exemption. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person from manufacturing or selling cigarettes that do not meet the requirements of this chapter, if the cigarettes are or will be stamped for sale in another state or are to be sold outside the United States. [L 2008, c 218, pt of […]
§132C-8 Existing inventories; consumer testing. The requirement that cigarettes sold in Hawaii must be in compliance with this chapter shall not prohibit: (1) Wholesalers or dealers from selling existing cigarette inventories on or after September 30, 2009; provided that the wholesaler or dealer can establish both of the following to the satisfaction of the state […]
§132C-9 Reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury a reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund, into which shall be deposited all moneys collected by the state fire council from the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program pursuant to section 132C-4. All interest earned or accrued on moneys […]
