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Can you summarize HIRS Chapter 712, Part III?
Offenses Against Public Health and Morals > Gambling Offenses
Short Summary
The provided legal document content covers various aspects of gambling offenses in Hawaii. It defines terms related to gambling offenses and clarifies that gambling does not include bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contracts. The document specifies the offense of promoting gambling in the first degree, outlining three specific actions that constitute this offense. It also establishes the offense of promoting gambling in the second degree and provides definitions for terms such as ‘craft’ and ‘gambling ship’ in the context of promoting gambling aboard ships. The document further defines the offense of gambling and provides penalties for large-scale gambling, promoting gambling, and possession of gambling records. It introduces a defense for possession of gambling records and establishes evidentiary rules for prosecutions involving gambling offenses. The document also addresses lotteries conducted outside the state, forfeiture of property used in illegal gambling activities, social gambling, and savings promotions or prize-linked savings contests conducted by financial institutions. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive framework for regulating and penalizing gambling activities in Hawaii, applying to individuals involved in gambling activities and specifying penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person involved in gambling activities
What does it govern?
Gambling offenses
What are exemptions?
Bona fide business transactions valid under the law of contracts, gambling activity conducted during travel to or from foreign nations or another state or territory of the United States
What are the Penalties?
Promoting gambling in the first degree: Class B felony, Promoting gambling in the second degree: Class C felony, Possession of gambling records in the first degree: Class C felony, Possession of gambling records in the second degree: Misdemeanor, Possession of a gambling device: Misdemeanor
Jurisdiction
Hawaii