HRS §480-3

How to interpret this antitrust law

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This section tells judges how to read this law. They should follow how federal antitrust laws have been interpreted, except that indirect buyers can still sue under this state law as allowed here.

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The statute, as written — Interpretation

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 be construed in accordance with judicial interpretations of similar federal antitrust statutes, except that lawsuits by indirect purchasers may be brought as provided in this chapter.

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

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