§11-203.5 - Prohibition of fundraising on state or county property. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§11-203.5]  Prohibition of fundraising on state or county property.  (a)  Except as provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any person to solicit a donation of money or other thing of value in connection with an election campaign in a government facility that is used for the discharge of official duties by an officer or employee of the State or county.

     (b)  The prohibition of fundraising on state or county property shall not apply to any government facility that permits use by nongovernmental organizations for a fee or with reservations; provided the governmental facility's use regulations do not prohibit political activities on the premises.  Government facilities that permit use for political activities shall be available to a candidate or committee for fundraising activities pursuant to the same terms and conditions that would otherwise apply to use by nongovernmental organizations.

     (c)  A person who violates the prohibition of fundraising on state or county property shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. [L 2005, c 203, pt of §1]