HCC §35-66
Rules against placing news racks on public land
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section bans putting newspaper or magazine racks on public sidewalks, streets, or other public land in the district, unless the article allows it. If someone puts one up anyway, the county can remove it, fine them, or take other enforcement actions.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Prohibitions
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.
The following prohibitions shall apply: (1) Other than provided in this article there shall be no publication dispensing device allowed and no person may install or direct another person to install any publication dispensing device on any public property, sidewalk, or right of way within the district. (2) Any publication dispensing device installed in violation of this article shall be subject to administrative enforcement including but not limited to removal, fines, cease and desist orders and forfeiture in accordance with section 22-8.2 of this Code. (2012, ord 12-59, sec 5.)35-66
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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