HRS §711-1146
When officers can enter property for inspections
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗An officer with proper identification can enter any building or land in Hawaii at reasonable times to check if the law or a court order is being followed. The officer must cause as little trouble as possible to the people there. If someone refuses entry, the officer must get a court order first.
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The statute, as written — Inspection
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.
Upon the presentation of proper credentials, any officer may enter at reasonable times any building, structure, or premises in the State for the purpose of determining and enforcing compliance with this part or of any court order issued under this part; provided that the entry shall be made in a manner that causes the least possible inconvenience to the person in possession or occupying the building, structure, or premises; provided further that a court order authorizing the entry shall be obtained if entry is denied or resisted.
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