HRS §708-825
What tampering and utility mean in these laws
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines two terms used in the next two laws. It explains that tampering means messing with something in a wrong way or changing it without permission. It also defines a utility as a company that provides gas, electric, steam, water, or communication services, or a common carrier, whether public or private.
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The statute, as written — Criminal tampering; definitions of terms
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.
In sections 708-826 and 708-827: To "tamper with" means to interfere improperly with something, meddle with it, or make unwarranted alterations in its existing condition. "Utility" means an enterprise which provides gas, electric, steam, water or communications services, and any common carrier; it may be either publicly or privately owned or operated.
Sections this one refers to
§708-826 Serious damage to public utility or safety services
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