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HRS §198D-7.6

State not liable for injuries on unimproved lands

The State is not responsible for injuries people get while using unimproved lands it owns or controls, as long as those lands are regulated under a specific law. The only exception is if the injury happens because of the State's gross negligence.

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The statute, as written — Limitation on liability

The State shall not be liable for any injury to any person arising from the person's use of unimproved lands owned or controlled by the State and regulated under section 198D-6, unless the injury results from gross negligence on the part of the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§198D-6 Rules for using state trails and access points

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