HRS §663A-1
What the words mean in this law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in the law about shoplifting. It explains what a store, merchandise, owner, and shoplifting mean. These definitions help you understand the rest of the law.
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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 otherwise requires: "Mercantile establishment" means any place where merchandise is displayed, held, or offered for sale at retail. "Merchandise" means all things movable and capable of manual delivery. "Owner" means any person who owns or operates a mercantile establishment or the agents or employees of that person. "Shoplifting" means the specific type of theft offense defined in section 708-830(8).
Sections this one refers to
§708-830 What counts as theft in Hawaii
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