HCC §14-75

No aggressive begging in public places

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This law makes it illegal to ask for money or other things in a pushy or threatening way in any public place. It applies to everyone. If you do this, you could face penalties.

everyone

The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Prohibited acts

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

No person shall solicit in an aggressive manner in any public place. (1999, ord 99-1, sec 1; am 1999, ord 99-153, sec 4; am 2008, ord 08-21, sec 1; am 2015, ord 15-51, sec 3.)14-75

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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