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HRS §275-7

What emergency and party line mean in this law

This section defines two terms used in the law about emergency calls. An emergency is a situation where property or human life is in danger and help must be called right away. A party line is a phone line shared by two or more people, each with their own ring or number.

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The statute, as written — Definitions. "Emergency" as used in sections 275-5 and 275-6 means a situation in which property or human life is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential. "Party line" as used in sect

ions 275-5 and 275-6 means a subscriber's line telephone circuit, consisting of two or more main telephone stations connected therewith, each station with a distinctive ring or telephone number.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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