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HRS §102-1

What counts as a concession

This section defines what a "concession" means for this law. It covers selling goods or services, running parking lots on state land (except school property), and using public space for ads or communications. It only defines the term; it does not set rules or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Definition

The word "concession" as used in this chapter means the grant to a person of the privilege to: (1) Conduct operations involving the sale of goods, wares, merchandise, or services to the general public including but not limited to food and beverage establishments, retail stores, motor vehicle rental operations under chapter 437D, advertising, and communications and telecommunication services, in or on buildings or land under the jurisdiction of any government agency; (2) Operate a parking lot on property owned or controlled by the State with the exception of buildings, facilities, and grounds operated by or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the department of education; and (3) Use, for compensation, space on public property to display advertising, or to conduct operations for communications or telecommunications purposes.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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