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HRS §440E-23

No-rules fighting contests are banned

This section bans no-rules combat, extreme fighting, and similar contests. The director must enforce this ban and can make rules to do so. Violators face penalties and fines under this chapter.

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The statute, as written — No rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contest; prohibited

No person shall promote, conduct, hold, give, or participate in any no rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contests. The director shall enforce the prohibition on no rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contests, and may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 91, to enforce the prohibition. In addition to any applicable judicial remedy, a person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties, fines, and other disciplinary provisions of this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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