Can I offer a loyalty program for my customers in Hawaii? What are the requirements?

Loyalty Program Requirements in Hawaii

Based on the provided context documents, there are no specific requirements for offering a loyalty program for customers in Hawaii. However, businesses operating in Hawaii must comply with certain eligibility requirements and registration requirements, and must also comply with laws regarding the collection and sharing of personal information.

According to HIAR 15-38-5, any business applying for a grant in Hawaii must meet certain eligibility requirements, including being headquartered in the state, doing business in the state for at least five years, employing 15 or more residents with income subject to taxation, and complying with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination. Additionally, the business must allow the development corporation, legislative committees and their staff, and the auditor full access to its records, reports, files, and other related documents and information for purposes of monitoring, measuring the effectiveness, and ensuring the proper expenditures of the grant.

According to HIAR 16-116-12, businesses in Hawaii that operate as travel agencies must register with the director and provide certain information, including the agency’s name and any trade names being used, evidence of registration of the corporation, partnership, organization, association, and any trade names with the business registration division of the department, the applicant’s business address and phone number and the business addresses and phone numbers of each branch office, and evidence that the client trust account has been established in compliance with subchapter 6.

According to HIRS 487D-2, retail merchant club card issuers in Hawaii are subject to certain requirements, including not requesting or requiring any personal information from applicants except name, address, and telephone number, and not selling or sharing a cardholder’s name, address, telephone number, or any personal information to any unaffiliated third party except as permitted by law.

Based on the above information, it appears that there are no specific requirements for offering a loyalty program in Hawaii. However, businesses operating in Hawaii must comply with certain eligibility requirements and registration requirements, and must also comply with laws regarding the collection and sharing of personal information.

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Hawaii

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