HRS §421C-2
What an association can be created for
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says an association can be incorporated only to do lawful business for its members, the public, or both. It does not allow other purposes. The law is narrow and only sets this basic rule.
businesses
The statute, as written — Purpose
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.
An association may be incorporated under this chapter only for the purpose of transacting any lawful business for its membership, the general public, or both.
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