Hawaii's Green Fee and Cruise Ship Tax Legislation Cleared by Court
TL;DR
A federal appeals court temporarily blocked Hawaii from enforcing a new climate change tourist tax on cruise ships, which was set to start in 2026, after a lawsuit argued it violated the U.S. Constitution and would increase cruise costs. The law, aimed at raising nearly $100 million annually to address climate-related issues, is now under appeal, with enforcement halted pending the case's resolution.
- Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships ABC News
- Judge upholds Hawaii's 'Green Fee' tax. What that means for travelers. USA Today
- Hawaii’s new tourist tax survives legal challenge, set to take effect soon Hawaii News Now
- Hawaii’s New Green Tax Will Now Apply to Cruise Ships, Too TravelAwaits
- Court decision allows Hawaii’s Green Fee to take full effect KHON2
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