Hawaii Bans Disposable Vapes | Honolulu News

Hawaii is cracking down on disposable e-cigarettes with a bold new ban set for January 2027, targeting the surge in underage vaping and the environmental disaster these single-use devices create. Under Act 189, retailers face $100 daily fines for selling non-refillable, non-rechargeable vapes—packed with lithium batteries and plastic that fuel landfills and fires. Critics argue the law ignores broader battery waste and unfairly singles out compliant businesses. Meanwhile, Act 190 mandates FDA certification for manufacturers and a public approval list to eliminate illegal and flavored products luring teens. This dual-pronged approach aims to shield kids and the planet from the harms of vaping’s slick marketing and toxic waste. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/515d8c864e0dd834