What the county thinks about the state prostitution law

(a) The council finds that HRS § 712-1207 prohibits a person, while on public property within Waikiki or a designated area, from offering or agreeing to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee. Under HRS § 712-1207, “public property” includes any street, highway, road, sidewalk, alley, lane, bridge, parking lot, park, or other property owned or under the jurisdiction of any governmental entity or otherwise open to the public. (b) The council finds that, as defined, “public property” includes privately owned real property used for commercial purposes if open to any broad class of the public. Thus, the council finds that the term includes a liquor-serving, massage, or adult entertainment establishment open to adult members of the public. The council further finds that the heading of HRS § 712-1207, which reads in part “street solicitation of prostitution,” may not be construed as limiting the plain language of the section to solicitation on a public street. (c) The council intends that the chief of police, prosecuting attorney, and any other authorized law enforcement officer enforce HRS § 712-1207 consistent with the findings of this section. Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C