What are the calling hours in Hawaii?

Telemarketing calls in Hawaii are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does Hawaii have a mini-TCPA?

No. Hawaii does not have a standalone mini-TCPA statute. Federal TCPA rules apply, though state consumer protection laws may still impose additional requirements.

Is telemarketer registration required in Hawaii?

Yes. Telemarketers must register in Hawaii.

What is the penalty per violation in Hawaii?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Hawaii is $500 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation.

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Hawaii Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Hawaii

Per Violation

$500

Willful

$10,000

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$5,000,000

= exposure

Overview

Hawaii does not have a standalone mini-TCPA statute. Telemarketing is regulated under HRS Chapter 481P (Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act), which requires registration, bonding, and compliance with the state Do Not Call list. Federal TCPA and FCC rules are the primary framework for consent and automated calling. The state AG has enforcement authority for deceptive telemarketing under HRS § 480-2 (unfair or deceptive acts). Penalties are modest compared to states like Florida — no private right of action for TCPA-style claims. Compliance in Hawaii means following federal TCPA rules plus state registration and DNC requirements.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Written Consent Required	—
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	—
Prerecorded	Written Consent Required	—
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	—
MMS	Written Consent Required	—
Fax	Prior Express	—

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Recent Enforcement Actions

Island Time Vacation Marketing

$195,000

Mar 2024 · home services

HI AG enforced consent requirements against vacation marketing robocaller.

Pacific Solar Group LLC

$155,000

Nov 2023 · solar

Solar company fined for prerecorded calls to HI DNC registrants.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPANo

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

Registration$req.

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionNo

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →