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HRS §708-835.8

Stealing a beer keg is a crime

This law makes it a crime to steal a beer keg. A beer keg is a marked metal container that holds five gallons or more. Stealing one is a misdemeanor.

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The statute, as written — Theft of beer keg

(1) A person commits the offense of theft of beer keg if the person commits theft of a beer keg. (2) For the purposes of this section, "beer keg" means a metal container used to hold five gallons or more of liquid that is stamped, engraved, stenciled, or otherwise marked with the name of a brewery manufacturer; provided that a deposit beverage container, as defined under section 342G-101, shall not be considered a beer keg. (3) Theft of beer keg is a misdemeanor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§342G-101 Definitions for the beverage container deposit law

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