ROH §34-5.2
Getting a license to hold public shows in your building
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗If you own a building or structure meant for more than one person to watch a public show, you must get a license first. You apply in writing to the budget office, and you must swear the information is true. The license term and fee are set by state law.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — License required - Applications
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.
(a) License required. No owner of a permanent or temporary structure designed to accommodate more than one person to observe, view, watch, or witness a public show shall use same for public shows without first obtaining a license therefor as provided in HRS §§ 445-161 to 445-165.
(b) Application for license. Any owner seeking an original license or a renewal shall file a written application with the director of budget and fiscal services which shall contain such information and shall be in such form as the director of budget and fiscal services may prescribe.
(c) Verification. All applicants shall certify on the application that the statements, information, and data contained in the application in support of the application are true and correct.
(d) Term and fee for license. The term and fee for such license shall be as prescribed in HRS §§ 445-161 and 445-162, respectively.
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