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HRS §245-21

How cigarette tax is paid and when stamps are not needed

This section says that licensed sellers must pay the cigarette tax by buying and using stamps. The tax department can make rules allowing payment without stamps for certain types of sales. It does not list any specific exemptions or penalties.

businesses

The statute, as written — (2) was deleted by L 2002, c 94, §3

[§245-21] Payment of tax through use of stamps; exemptions. (a) The tax imposed under section 245-3 upon the sale or use of cigarettes shall be paid by licensees through the use of stamps. (b) The department may provide by rule that the tax imposed under section 245-3 upon the sale or use of cigarettes may be paid without the use of stamps in connection with a particular type of transaction.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§245-3 Cigarette and Tobacco Excise Tax

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