H.B. 109 Summary

• Increases the refund value for deposit beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under Hawaii's deposit beverage container program.

• Amends Section 342G-110 to require all deposit beverage containers sold in Hawaii to have a refund value of 10 cents, with the value clearly indicated on each container.

• Updates Sections 342G-105 and 342G-111 to adjust the amounts due from deposit beverage distributors to reflect the new 10-cent refund value calculation.

• Modifies Section 342G-112 to establish a 10-cent minimum refund value for refillable glass deposit beverage containers with brand names.

• Takes effect on January 1, 2026.