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HRS §342H-41

Definitions for plastic bottle and container rules

This section defines key terms used in the rules about plastic products. It explains what counts as a label, plastic, a plastic bottle, and a rigid plastic container. These definitions help you know which items the rules apply to.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: "Label" means a molded imprint or raised symbol on or near the bottom of a plastic product. "Plastic" means any material made of polymeric organic compounds and additives that can be shaped by flow. "Plastic bottle" means a plastic container intended for single use that has a neck that is smaller than the body of the container, accepts a screw-type, snap cap, or other closure and has a capacity of sixteen fluid ounces or more, but less than five gallons. "Rigid plastic container" means any formed or molded container, other than a bottle, intended for single use, composed predominantly of plastic resin, and having a relatively inflexible finite shape or form with a capacity of eight ounces or more, but less than five gallons.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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