According to the Maui News, 1 in 7 adults smoke in Hawaii. Although lawmakers killed proposals raising the legal age for buying tobacco to 21; they are clamping down on smoking at beaches statewide. Read more.
Smoking bans took effect on January 1st, making it illegal to have a cigarette at all Honolulu beaches, parks, pools, and athletic facilities -- including tennis courts. Read more.
Lawmakers are currently advancing bills to restrict smoking and make it more expensive.
House Bill 2577 that confines smoking in public housing to designated areas at least 25 feet from the building has already been passed by the House. This bill was created to prevent people and children from inhaling 2nd hand smoke.
The Senate passed SB2222 that prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol. Senate Bill 2495 would regulate and tax electronic smoking devices much the same as tobacco. It would also restrict the use of those devices in the workplace and in public.
Have a wonderful week.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Ken for The Smith Team
Ken, Melissa, Greg, and Jeremy
P.S. - Two of the Grand Wailea Resort restaurants - Humuhumunukunukuapua’a and Bistro Molokini are offering special “Wine & Dine” menus this month. These 3 course meals come paired with wine. The special pairing dinner is offered at $70 per person or $39 without wine.
Call 808-875-1234.
P.S.S. - We apologize for the delay in sending out the Newsletter this week and for the fact that we have not featured any hot buys. One of our of our Team members was sick yesterday, and rather than skip a week, we decided to send out this abbreviated version of our Newsletter.
Gregory P. Smith R (B), Melissa Smith R (B), Ken Smith R (S), Jeremy Smith R (S)
