What consent is required for SMS Compliance in Hawaii?

Hawaii follows federal TCPA consent rules. ATDS or prerecorded calls to cell phones require prior express written consent.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Hawaii?

Hawaii restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Hawaii?

Up to $500 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations).

Is registration required to telemarket in Hawaii?

Yes — Hawaii requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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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

Hawaii SMS Compliance Compliance

Text message marketing compliance rules in Hawaii

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

Checkbox ConsentValid

Statute47 U.S.C. § 227; HRS § 481P

No Hawaii-specific SMS telemarketing statute. Federal TCPA governs. Marketing texts via automated system require prior express written consent. The FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) applies — purchased lead lists with shared consent are not valid for automated texting.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$500

Willful Violation$10,000

Private Right of ActionNo

SMS Compliance Compliance Checklist

01Obtain express written consent before sending marketing texts

02Use compliant opt-in language identifying your company

03Honor STOP/OPT-OUT/UNSUBSCRIBE replies immediately

04Send opt-out confirmation within one text

05Disclose message frequency at opt-in

06Include "Msg & Data rates may apply" disclosure

07Do not send texts during prohibited hours

08Scrub against DNC lists before campaigns

09Check if state requires one-to-one consent

10Register 10DLC campaigns before sending

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →