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HRS §708-8204

Devices used illegally can be taken by the state

If you have or use a phone or cable TV device, or plans or materials for one, in a way that breaks the law in sections 708-8200 to 708-8203, a court can order the state to take it. The state can destroy it or handle it as allowed by chapter 712A.

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The statute, as written — Forfeiture of telecommunication service device and cable television service device

Any telecommunication service device, cable television service device, or instructions or plans therefor, or any materials for making or assembling a telecommunication service device possessed or used in violation of sections 708-8200 to 708-8203 may be ordered forfeited to the State for destruction or other disposition, subject to the requirements of chapter 712A.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§708-8200 Serious cable TV fraud for sharing devices or plans

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