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ROH §34-8.1

Definitions for the panoram business license rules

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This section defines key terms used in the rules about panoram businesses, such as what a panoram is, what a booth is, and who counts as an employee. It explains that these definitions apply throughout the article unless the context says otherwise.

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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. Licensed Location. The location at which a panoram business may be conducted under a panoram license. Licensee’s Employee. A person employed, contracted, or otherwise retained by a panoram licensee to assist in the panoram business at a licensed location. Under this article, a person shall be deemed an “employee” even if contracted or retained by a licensee under other than an employment relationship. Panoram. A device, installed or placed in a booth, which shows to a person inside the booth a film or videotape depicting sexual conduct, sexual excitement, sadomasochistic abuse, or sexual anatomical display. For the purpose of this definition, “sexual conduct,” “sexual excitement,” and “sadomasochistic abuse” mean the same as defined under HRS § 712-1210. “Sexual anatomical display” means the display, with less than completely opaque covering, of the human genitals, pubic area, or buttock or the female breast from below the top of the areola. Panoram Booth. A booth containing a panoram and intended for occupancy by the person viewing the panoram. Panoram Business. A business under which at least one panoram in a booth is made available for viewing by a patron in return for a fee or other consideration charged for activating the panoram, entering the booth, or accessing or remaining on the premises containing the booth. Panoram License or License. A license to conduct a panoram business at a specific location. Panoram Licensee or Licensee. The holder of a valid panoram license. Viewing Area. An area in a panoram booth where a patron or customer would ordinarily be positioned while watching a film or video viewing device.
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.