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HRS §520-3

Landowners have no duty to make land safe for recreation

Unless a special rule in another section applies, a landowner does not have to make the land safe for people who come for recreation, or warn them about dangers. This also covers people who come to help a recreational user who needs assistance.

landowners

The statute, as written — Duty of care of owner limited

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in section 520-5, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational purposes, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such premises to persons entering for such purposes, or to persons entering for a purpose in response to a recreational user who requires assistance, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to rescue, medical care, or other form of assistance.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§520-5 When landowners still face liability for injuries

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