HCC §2-239
Rules for accepting large commercial sponsorships
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗County agencies can accept sponsor money of at least $20,000 in exchange for recognition, but only if they follow all laws. They cannot take money from sponsors who discriminate, have a pending County application, or are suing the County.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Commercial sponsorships
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.
(a) In accordance with the provisions of this article, executive agencies of the County may accept contributions valued in an amount no less than $20,000, from sponsors in exchange for sponsor recognition. This article and sponsorship agreements entered into pursuant to this article, shall be implemented and executed in accordance with all applicable laws, including chapter 89, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. (b) The following sponsorships shall not be allowed: (1) Sponsorships with persons that practice or promote discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, or disability; (2) Sponsorships with persons that have a pending open application with the County for a discretionary approval; or (3) Sponsorships with persons opposing the County in a pending or ongoing legal proceeding. (2018, ord 18-32, sec 2.) 2-239
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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