Tobacco & Vaping in Honolulu, HI (2026)
3 verified tobacco & vaping rules for Honolulu, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Vape Retail Rules
Vape and e-cigarette retailers on Oʻahu must register with Hawaiʻi DOH, comply with Tobacco 21, and observe ROH Chapter 41 smoke-free rules prohibiting vaping in enclosed public places and workplaces.
Vape retailer permits and ROH §41 smoke-free rules
Some RestrictionsTobacco Age Restrictions
Hawaiʻi was the first US state to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, effective January 2016 under HRS §709-908. The law covers cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vapes, and all nicotine products.
Hawaiʻi Tobacco 21 — first US state to enact
Heavy RestrictionsFlavored Tobacco Bans
Hawaiʻi has not yet enacted a comprehensive statewide flavored-tobacco ban, but Honolulu enforces FDA federal flavored-cigarette restrictions and state law prohibits flavored vape sales to minors aggressively.
Honolulu flavored tobacco rules and statewide push
Some RestrictionsLooking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Honolulu city rules.
Tobacco & Vaping in Honolulu County →