ROH §41-17.1
Definitions for the prostitution nuisance law
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines key words used in this article, such as business, county organization, premises of a business, principal, prostitution, and prostitution-related public nuisance. These definitions help clarify who and what the law covers.
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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.
Business. A corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
County Organization. A city agency with authority under the Charter to bring suit to enjoin, abate, and prevent a nuisance under HRS Chapter 712, Part V.
Premises of a Business. The portion of a structure, grounds, or both, which is occupied by a business through ownership, lease, rental, or other conveyance. The term does not include common areas shared by the business with other parties.
Principal. An officer, director, shareholder, partner, or sole proprietor of a business.
Prostitution and Promoting Prostitution. The offenses of prostitution and promoting prostitution under HRS Chapter 712.
Prostitution-Related Public Nuisance. The public nuisance declared under § 41-17.2 .
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