Deposit beverage container requirements
HRS §342G-112
in effect342G-112. Deposit beverage container requirements
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), every deposit beverage container sold in the State shall clearly indicate the refund value of the container and the word "Hawaii" or the letters "HI". The names or letters representing the names of other states with comparable deposit legislation may also be included in the indication of refund value. The refund value on every deposit beverage container shall be clearly, prominently, and indelibly marked by painting, printing, scratch embossing, raised letter embossing, or securely affixed stickers and shall be affixed on the top or side of the container in letters at least one-eighth inch in size.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to any type
of refillable glass deposit beverage container that has a brand name
permanently marked on it and that has the equivalent of a refund value of at
least 5 cents, which is paid upon receipt of the container by a dealer or
deposit beverage distributor.
(c) Containers that do not meet the definition
of a deposit beverage container, as specified in section 342G-101, shall not
indicate "Hawaii" or "HI" on the container.
[L 2002, c 176,
pt of §2; am L 2004, c 241, §6; am L 2007, c 285, §6]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0342G/HRS_0342G-0112.htmFetched: 11/10/2026