§342G-112  Deposit beverage container requirements.  (a)  Except as provided in subsection (b), every deposit beverage container sold in the State shall clearly indicate the refund value of the container and the word "Hawaii" or the letters "HI".  The names or letters representing the names of other states with comparable deposit legislation may also be included in the indication of refund value.  The refund value on every deposit beverage container shall be clearly, prominently, and indelibly marked by painting, printing, scratch embossing, raised letter embossing, or securely affixed stickers and shall be affixed on the top or side of the container in letters at least one-eighth inch in size.

     (b)  Subsection (a) does not apply to any type of refillable glass deposit beverage container which has a brand name permanently marked on it and which has the equivalent of a refund value of at least 5 cents which is paid upon receipt of the container by a dealer or deposit beverage distributor.

     (c)  All deposit beverage containers that do not indicate the Hawaii refund value by January 1, 2005, and are intended for sale shall be sold with stickers as specified in subsection (d).

     (d)  Stickers that indicate the Hawaii refund value may be purchased from the department from November 1, 2004, to December 31, 2004.  Surplus stickers may be redeemed at the department by March 1, 2005.  The cost of a sticker shall be equal to the Hawaii refund value. [L 2002, c 176, pt of §2; am L 2004, c 241, §6]