HRS §480-12

Contracts that break the law are not valid

If a contract or agreement breaks the rules in this chapter, it is completely invalid. That means no court can force anyone to follow it. This section makes such contracts unenforceable.

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The statute, as written — Contracts void

Any contract or agreement in violation of this chapter is void and is not enforceable at law or in equity.

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

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