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HRS §342G-82

Glass container importers must pay a state disposal fee

Glass container importers must pay a state fee for each glass container they bring in. The fee is charged only once per container and does not apply to certain glass items like drinking glasses or plates. Counties cannot charge their own similar fees.

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The statute, as written — Advance disposal fee

(a) Every glass container importer shall pay to the department an advance disposal fee. The fee shall be imposed only once on the same glass container and shall not be assessed on drinking glasses, cups, bowls, plates, ashtrays, and similar tempered glass containers. For the period beginning September 1, 1994, the fee shall be one and one-half cents per glass container. Beginning October 1, 2004, the glass advance disposal fee shall only apply to glass containers that are not glass deposit beverage containers. (b) The legislature shall have exclusive authority over all matters subject to this chapter. (c) No county shall impose or collect any assessment or fee on glass containers for the same or similar purpose that is the subject of this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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