ROH §13-6A.1
Definitions for sidewalk and mall peddling rules
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines special terms used in the peddling rules, such as which areas are called malls and who counts as a merchant. It also explains what part of a sidewalk or mall a merchant can use for peddling. It does not set any rules or penalties itself.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Chinatown Mall. Any of the following:
(1) The Kekaulike Mall, designated for this article as the area of Kekaulike Street, including the abutting sidewalks, between Hotel Street and King Street; or
(2) Any other mall that may be established or designated by ordinance within Chinatown.
Historic Moiliili. The area along both sides of South King Street between Old Stadium Park and Church Lane.
Mall. When used generally in this article, means the College Walk Mall, Sun Yat Sen Mall, or a Chinatown mall.
Merchant of a Store. The person actually operating a store, whether or not the person is the owner of the store or real property housing or underlying the store.
Portion of a Sidewalk or Mall Usable by a Merchant for Peddling. The portion of a Chinatown sidewalk or mall, the College Walk Mall, the Sun Yat Sen Mall, or Historic Moiliili sidewalk upon which a merchant may peddle in accordance with § 13-6A.2 . If the portion is limited by the designated city department pursuant to that section, the phrase means only the limited portion.
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