HRS §481T-2
What the words mean in this law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains the meanings of three terms used in this law: performing group, recording group, and sound recording. It defines who counts as a performing group, what makes a recording group, and what a sound recording is.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
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.
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Performing group" means a vocal or instrumental group of one or more members that intends to advertise or perform under the name of a recording group or a name substantially similar to a recording group. "Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group of one or more members, at least one of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group's name and in which the member or members have a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group. "Sound recording" means a work that results from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds, regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a phonograph, disc, take, wire, digital storage, or other medium, in which the sounds are embodied.
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