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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 303
OFFICE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES IN ADVERTISING

§16-303-1 Scope and purpose
§16-303-2 Severability
§16-303-3 Definitions
§16-303-4 Use of the word “sale” and words of similar import
§16-303-5 Use of the word “free”
§16-303-6 Price comparisons
§16-303-7 Availability of advertised merchandise
§16-303-8 Reporting
§16-303-9 Civil penalty
§16-303-10 Scope of powers

Historical Note: This chapter is based substantially upon State of Hawaii, Office of Consumer Protection, Regulation V, Rules Relating to Unfair or Deceptive Practices in Advertising. [Eff 3/25/77; R 6/19/81]

DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES

The repeal of State of Hawaii, Office of Consumer Protection, Regulation V, and the adoption of chapter 303, Office of Consumer Protection Unfair or Deceptive Practices in Advertising, on the Summary Page dated June 1, 1981, were adopted on June 1, 1981, following public hearings held in Hilo on May 18, 1981, Kona on May 19, 1981, Kahului on May 20, 1981, Honolulu on May 23, 1981, and Lihue on May 29, 1981, after public notice was given in the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on April 27, 1981.

These rules shall take effect ten days after filing with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
/s/ Stanley D. Suyat
STANLEY D. SUYAT
Director of Consumer Protection

/s/ Mary G. F. Bitterman
MARY G. F. BITTERMAN
Director of Regulatory Agencies

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/s/ Ronald Shigekane
RONALD SHIGEKANE
Deputy Attorney General

/s/ George R. Ariyoshi
GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI
Governor of Hawaii

Date: June 6, 1981

June 9, 1981
Filed