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HRS §712-1219.5

Labeling where age verification records are kept

This law makes it a crime to sell or share sexual images or videos made after June 30, 2002, unless the item has a label saying where the age verification records are kept. The label must be attached to the item. It is a misdemeanor to break this rule.

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The statute, as written — Disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers

(1) A person commits the offense of disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers if the person knowingly disseminates, sells, or otherwise transfers, or offers for sale or transfer, any book, magazine, periodical, film, videotape, computer image, or other matter that contains one or more visual depictions made after June 30, 2002, of sexual conduct, and that does not have affixed thereto a statement describing where the age verification records required by section 712-1218 may be located; provided that this section shall not be construed to impose a duty upon any persons to determine the accuracy of the contents of the affixed statement or of the records required to be kept at that location. (2) Disseminating visual depiction of sexual conduct without affixed information disclosing location of age verification records of sexual performers is a misdemeanor. [L 2002, c 240, pt of §3] COMMENTARY ON §712-1219.5 Act 240, Session Laws 2002, added this section to establish criminal penalties against those who participate in or profit from the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§712-1218 Keeping age proof for people in pornographic work

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