Hawaii County Bans Cigarette Sales to Under 21s

Hawaiʻi Public Radio

Published December 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM HST

Office of Dru Kanuha — Hawaii Island Councilman Dru Kanuha

If you're under 21, it's about to get tougher to buy smoking products in Hawaii County. The Big Island is the first in the state to pass a law restricting cigarette sales and more. HPR's Sherry Bracken has the story.

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