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HRS §482C-4

When the law does not apply to sound transfers

This section says the law does not cover certain sound transfers. It does not apply if the transfer is for radio or TV broadcast, for archiving, or for your own personal use without making money from it.

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The statute, as written — Lawful uses; defined

This chapter shall not apply to any person who transfers or causes to be transferred any sounds intended for or in connection with radio or television broadcast transmission or related uses, for archival purposes, or solely for the personal use of the person transferring or causing the transfer and with no purpose of capitalizing commercially on such reproduction.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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