In a monumental move aimed at curbing the epidemic of tobacco use, Hawaii Governor Josh Green has given his assent to an anti-vaping bill. But what's the context and why does it matter? Let's dig deeper.
The Details: New Law, New Boundaries
With a stroke of his pen, Gov. Green made it a legal offense to unlawfully ship tobacco products, including vaping paraphernalia. If the total value of the shipped products is less than $10,000, the perpetrator could be met with misdemeanor charges. Meanwhile, any shipment valued above this figure could lead to class C felony charges.