Hawaii § 245-54 - Confiscation and seizure of illegal export or foreign cigarettes.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 245-54 — Confiscation and seizure of illegal export or foreign cigarettes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 245-54. Confiscation and seizure of illegal export or foreign cigarettes.
The attorney general and the police departments of each of the counties may seize and confiscate any cigarette, package of cigarettes, or carton of cigarettes that is possessed, kept, stored, retained, held, owned, received, transported, imported, or caused to be imported, acquired, distributed, sold, or offered for sale in violation of this part. [L 2000, c 201, pt of §1; am L 2003, c 77, §6] Previous Vol04_Ch0201-0257 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 245-54
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 245-54 cover?
Section 245-54 ("Confiscation and seizure of illegal export or foreign cigarettes.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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