ROH §41-14.4
Posting no-smoking signs where smoking is banned
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section requires the person in charge of a place where smoking is banned to put up clear signs saying smoking is prohibited. The signs must have letters at least one inch tall. If someone does not post the signs, they get a warning and have a short time to fix it, then may face a fine.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Signs
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) Clearly legible signs that include the words “smoking prohibited by law” with letters of not less than 1 inch in height must be conspicuously posted in all places where smoking is prohibited by this article by the owner, operator, manager, or other person having control of such place. This subsection does not apply to privately owned motor vehicles, unless the vehicles are used in public transportation under the authority of the State or the city.
(b) Alternate means of notification (individual place cards, film clips, etc.) may be employed provided the effect thereof is equivalent to the notice given by signs described in subsection (a).
(c) Any person violating this section shall be issued a notice of violation and shall comply with this section within 10 days. Thereafter, the violation shall carry a fine of not more than $25. Each violation cited shall constitute a separate offense.
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