HRS §261E-1

When this law does not apply to out-of-state business

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This law does not cover business with foreign countries, U.S. territories, or other states, unless the U.S. Constitution and federal laws allow it. It only applies to certain local situations.

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The statute, as written — Application of chapter; interstate or foreign commerce

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

This chapter shall not apply to commerce with foreign nations, with territories of the United States, or to interstate commerce, except insofar as the application is permitted under the Constitution and laws of the United States. [L Sp 2008, c 1, pt of §2]

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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