HCC §14-140
Inspections and enforcement for tobacco product rules
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗The county department can inspect places that sell or give out tobacco products, without warning, to make sure they follow the rules. These inspections do not apply to police undercover buys or health studies run with police. The department also enforces the whole article.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Enforcement
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department or its authorized delegates may conduct random, unannounced inspections at locations where tobacco products are distributed to test and ensure compliance with this article, and shall generally enforce the provisions of this article. This article shall not apply to controlled purchases as part of a law enforcement activity or a study authorized by the State department of health under the supervision of law enforcement. (2013, ord 13-124, sec 1.)14-140 Article 24. Littering.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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