HRS §707-780
What key words mean in this part
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines important words used in this part of the law. It explains what counts as force, labor, services, a business venture, and a victim. It also says that prostitution and obscenity activities are not considered labor or services here.
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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 part: "Deadly force" has the same meaning as in section 703-300. "Force" has the same meaning as in section 703-300. "Labor" means work of economic or financial value. Prostitution-related and obscenity-related activities as set forth in chapter 712 are not forms of "labor" under this part. "Services" means a relationship between a person and the actor in which the person performs activities under the supervision of or for the benefit of the actor or a third party. Prostitution-related and obscenity-related activities as set forth in chapter 712 are not forms of "services" under this part. "Unlawful force" has the same meaning as in section 703‑300. "Venture" means a business relationship between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together. "Victim" means the person against whom an offense specified in section 707-781 or 707-782 has been committed.
Sections this one refers to
§707-781 What counts as first-degree labor trafficking
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