HCC §14-22

Which places are exempt from the smoking rules

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This section lists places that do not have to follow the county's smoking rules. Private homes are exempt, except for certain banned activities. Hotel and motel rooms rented as smoking rooms and retail tobacco stores are also exempt, as long as their smoke does not spread into no-smoking areas.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Exceptions

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.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, the following areas shall be exempt: (1) Private residences, except as prohibited in sections 14-21(a)(13) and 14- 21(a)(15). (2) Individual hotel and motel rooms that are rented to guests and are designated as smoking rooms. GENERAL WELFARE § 14-22 (3) Retail tobacco stores; provided that smoke or vapor from these places shall not infiltrate into areas where smoking is prohibited under this article.

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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