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HRS §486K-7

Posting the law and hotel overcharges

Hotels must post the law and their daily room rates in the office, public room, and every bedroom. They cannot charge for services not provided or items not delivered. If they intentionally overcharge, they must pay triple the excess amount.

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The statute, as written — Posting copy of law; damages recoverable by guests

The keeper of every hotel shall post in a conspicuous place in the office or public room and in every bedroom of the hotel a printed copy of sections 486K-1 to 486K-8 and a statement of charge or rate of charges by the day for lodging. No charge or sum shall be collected or received by any keeper for any service not actually rendered, or for any item not actually delivered or contracted for, or for any greater or other sum than the keeper is entitled to by the general rules and regulations of the hotel. For any intentional violation of this or any provision herein contained, the offender shall forfeit to the injured party three times the amount of the sum charged in excess of what the offender is entitled to.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§486K-1 Definitions for hotel guest property rules

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