ROH §41-9.2
Getting permission to use loudspeakers in public buildings
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗You need written permission from the building's department head before using any sound amplifying device in a public building. You must ask on their form at least five working days ahead, and they must answer within five working days. If they say no, you can appeal to the council.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Prohibition
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.
No person shall use any sound amplifying device in a public building at any time without the prior written approval of the department head or the department head’s authorized subordinate who exercises jurisdiction over the specific public building in which the sound amplifying device is to be used. Such written approval shall be pursuant to a written request, on forms furnished by the department head that shall be submitted to the department head within five working days before the date of the use of the sound devices. The department head shall respond to such request within five working days, either approving or disapproving the request. Any person aggrieved by the action of the department head may appeal same to the council.
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