⚠ 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 | — |
Recent Enforcement Actions
Island Time Vacation Marketing
$195,000Mar 2024 · home services
HI AG enforced consent requirements against vacation marketing robocaller.
Pacific Solar Group LLC
$155,000Nov 2023 · solar
Solar company fined for prerecorded calls to HI DNC registrants.
Key Rules
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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 →