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HRS §489N-3

When Hawaii law applies to international matchmaking services

This section says that an international matchmaking organization is considered to be doing business in Hawaii if it signs a contract with a Hawaii resident or if other Hawaii laws say it is. It also says that Hawaii residents who use these services are covered by Hawaii law, even if other laws might say otherwise.

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The statute, as written — Jurisdiction

(a) An international matchmaking organization shall be deemed to be doing business in Hawaii if it contracts for matchmaking services with a Hawaii resident or is considered to be doing business under any other law of this State. (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, Hawaii residents using the services of an international matchmaking organization shall be subject to the laws of this State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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