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Prohibits the issuance of new retail tobacco permits, beginning 11/1/18, for businesses that are located within 500 feet of a preschool, school, or public playgrounds. Enunciates that a business holding a valid retail tobacco permit prior to 11/1/18, is eligible for renewal even though the business is within 500 feet of a preschool, school, or public playgrounds. Beginning on 12/1/2051, prohibits the sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices by businesses that are located within 500 feet of a preschool, school, or certain public playgrounds. Codifies the Department of Taxation's administrative rule specifying when the Department may suspend, revoke, or decline to renew a retail tobacco permit. (SB2304 HD2)
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for continuance of the small business innovation research program. Effective July 2, 2050. (SB2904 HD1)