HRS §245-53

Penalty for illegal sale of export or foreign cigarettes

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This section sets the criminal penalty for knowingly selling export or foreign cigarettes illegally. It is a serious crime (class C felony) with a possible fine and prison time.

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The statute, as written — Criminal penalties for illegal sale of export or foreign cigarettes

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Any person who knowingly violates section 245-51 or 245-52 shall be guilty of a class C felony, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $10,000, and may be imprisoned not less than one year and not more than five years, or both.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§245-51 Ban on foreign and export-only cigarettes

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