Jill Otake has allowed Hawaii to proceed with a landmark climate change tax on cruise passengers after denying an injunction request from industry groups.Signed by Josh Green, the law imposes an 11 percent levy on gross fares starting in 2026 to generate approximately 100 million dollars annually for environmental resilience.The Cruise Lines International Association plans to appeal the decision following support from the
USA, which characterized the tax as an unlawful extortion attempt.
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