We need urgent action within 24 hours regarding two Hawaii Flavor Ban Bills: HB1563 & HB1778.
HB1563:Removes state restrictions and gives counties authority to make their own tobacco laws
Oahu and Big Island have already signed vape flavor bans, which if the county repeals, will be granted only 45 days before an enforceable flavor ban goes into effect.
This Friday, February 2nd, is the first public hearing for the county's repeal of HB1563 and HB1778 which need immediate opposition from the entire Hawaii community.
We need your help to keep flavors in Hawaii. Submit testimony in opposition with these key points:
Allowing counties to make their own tobacco laws creates a patchwork of tobacco laws and confusion in the market
Increases black market sales and youth access dramatically
Results in tens of millions of dollars in tobacco related tax revenue fallout for the state
Flavor bans fuel a massive black market as seen in California
99% of all vape products sold are flavored, thus this ban would eliminate and entire industry
A flavor ban would result in the loss of hundreds of Hawaii jobs and shutter businesses
Flavor bans would result in tens of millions of dollars in lost tax collection for the state
Limiting adults choice for an alternative to combustible tobacco
Flavored alcohol remains in high demand among adults and sold at all grocery stores and liquor stores state wide
Mahalo for your support and effort as a member of our Hawaii Vaping Community.
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