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HRS §321-211

What the words mean in this part of the law

This section explains the meanings of three terms used in this part of the law. It defines an electronic smoking device, possession of a tobacco product, and what counts as a tobacco product. These definitions help you understand the rest of the rules.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part: "Electronic smoking device" means any electronic product that can be used to aerosolize and deliver nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling the device, an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, or electronic pipe, and any cartridge or other component of the device or related product. "Possession" means knowingly having direct physical control at a given time or knowingly having the power and the intention, at a given time, to exercise dominion or control, including the actual use of the tobacco product. "Tobacco product" means tobacco in any form, including an electronic smoking device, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, and chewing tobacco, that is prepared or intended for consumption by, or the personal use of, humans.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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