2015 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 19. HEALTH
339. Litter Control
339-22 Prohibited acts.
Cross References
Integrated solid waste management, see chapter 342G.
Solid waste pollution, see chapter 342H.
§339-22 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. [L 1989, c 312, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 284, §1]
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