SB184 amends Hawaii's Deposit Beverage Container Program by doubling the refund value of containers to 10 cents.
SB184 modifies the Deposit Beverage Container Program in Hawaii by increasing the refund value for each deposit beverage container from 5 cents to 10 cents. Distributors must now report and pay the Department of Health based on this new value. Refillable glass containers with a brand name and a refund value of at least 10 cents are exempt from this change. The amendments take effect on January 1, 2026, and do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before this date.
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