HRS §339-22
Ban on non-degradable plastic rings for drinks and goods
This law stops people from selling drinks, motor oil, or other consumer goods in the state if they are held together by plastic rings that do not break down naturally. It allows some small rings or rings that break when you remove the item. Violators pay a fine for each day they break the rule.
businesses
The statute, as written — Prohibited acts
(a) No person shall sell or offer for sale to any consumer within the State beverage containers, motor oil, or other consumer goods connected to each other with plastic connecting devices that are not degradable. This section shall not apply to the following plastic connecting devices: (1) Plastic connecting devices that contain an enclosed hole or circle less than 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter; and (2) Plastic connecting devices comprised of one or more rings that are broken when the beverage container or other consumer good is removed from the ring or rings. (b) Notwithstanding section 339-24 to the contrary, any person who violates this section shall be fined $250 for each separate offense. Each day of each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section shall be considered a civil action.
Sections this one refers to
§339-24 Fines for breaking this part of the law
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