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HI Rev Stat § 440E-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-17 Referees; duties.

 §440E-17 Referees; duties. (a) At each mixed martial arts contest there shall be in attendance a duly licensed referee designated by the director, who shall direct and control the contest. The referee shall render a decision for each contest, except as otherwise provided under this section.  (b) The referee may recommend and the director, in the director's discretion, may terminate the mixed martial arts contest or order the forfeiture of any prize, purse, or remuneration, or any part thereof, to which one or both of the mixed martial arts contestants may be entitled, or any part of the gate receipts for which the contestants are competing, if in the director's judgment one or both of the contestants are not honestly competing.  (c) Each referee shall warn contestants of the referee's power to terminate the contest or to recommend the forfeiture of any purse or purses, should there be any violation of contest rules.  (d) In any case where the referee decides that the contestants are not honestly competing and that under the law the contest should be terminated or that the prize, purse, or remuneration of one or both of the contestants should be forfeited, the contest shall be stopped before the end of the last round, and no decision shall be given. A contestant earns nothing and shall not be paid for a contest in which there is stalling, faking, dishonesty, or collusion. The director, independently of the referee or the referee's decision, may determine the merits of any contest and take whatever action the director considers proper. In any case, the director may order the purse of the contestant violating any rules or statutes held up for investigation and action.  (e) The referee shall stop the contest when, in the referee's judgment, either of the contestants shows a marked superiority or is apparently outclassed. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-18 Drug test; withholding of wages; penalty.

 §440E-18 Drug test; withholding of wages; penalty. (a) On the advice of one or both of the physicians in attendance at every contest, a post-contest drug test may be administered to any contestant, at the sole expense of the promoter, to determine whether the contestant has consumed any illegal drugs or drugs banned by the director.  (b) Any money, prize, purse, or other form of compensation due to a contestant shall be withheld by the director until the director, in consultation with the two attending physicians, is satisfied that the contestant did not have the presence of any illegal or banned drugs in the contestant's system.  (c) Any contestant who fails a drug test shall have the contestant's license suspended by the director for not less than twelve months from the date of the offense and, in the discretion of the director, may have the contestant's license permanently revoked. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-19 Sham mixed martial arts contest; forfeiture of license.

 §440E-19 Sham mixed martial arts contest; forfeiture of license. Any promoter who conducts, holds, gives, or participates in any sham or fake mixed martial arts contest, knowing the same to be a sham or fake, shall forfeit the license issued in accordance with this chapter, and the license shall be automatically terminated by the director. The promoter and any officers, partners, or members of the promoter shall not thereafter be entitled to receive and shall not be given another license. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-20 Sham mixed martial arts contest; penalty against contestant.

 §440E-20 Sham mixed martial arts contest; penalty against contestant. The license of any mixed martial arts contestant who knowingly participates in any sham or false mixed martial arts contest shall be automatically suspended and the mixed martial arts contestant shall be suspended from further participation in any contest held or given under this chapter for not less than twelve months from the date of the offense and may be permanently disqualified from further participation in any contest held or given under this chapter. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-21 Financial interest in mixed martial arts contestant prohibited.

 §440E-21 Financial interest in mixed martial arts contestant prohibited. (a) The director shall not receive any compensation from any person who sanctions, arranges, promotes, conducts, holds, or gives mixed martial arts contests; nor shall the director have, either directly or indirectly, any financial interest in any contestant competing in any mixed martial arts contest.  (b) For the purposes of this section, "compensation" shall not include funds held in escrow for payment to another person in connection with a mixed martial arts contest. The prohibition set forth in this section shall not apply to any contract entered into, or any reasonable compensation received, by the director to supervise a mixed martial arts contest in this State or another state. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-22 Wages of contestant; prepayment prohibited.

 §440E-22 Wages of contestant; prepayment prohibited. All moneys paid to a mixed martial arts contestant for services, as money prize, reward, compensation, or otherwise, shall be considered wages. No contestant shall be paid for services before a mixed martial arts contest; provided that with the approval of the director, a promoter may advance sums of money for training purposes. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-23 No rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contest; prohibited.

 §440E-23 No rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contest; prohibited. No person shall promote, conduct, hold, give, or participate in any no rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contests. The director shall enforce the prohibition on no rules combat, extreme fighting, or similar contests, and may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 91, to enforce the prohibition. In addition to any applicable judicial remedy, a person who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties, fines, and other disciplinary provisions of this chapter. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-24 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-24 Disposition of receipts.

 §440E-24 Disposition of receipts. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, all fees and other moneys received by the director shall be deposited into the compliance resolution fund. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-25 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-25 Summary disciplinary action.

 §440E-25 Summary disciplinary action. In addition to other disciplinary actions provided in this chapter, the director may fine, withhold purse money or fees, and issue immediate temporary suspensions of not more than sixty calendar days against a licensee for violations of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto. The director shall notify the licensee in writing of any temporary suspension, fine, or withholding of purse money within five calendar days of the director's action. The licensee shall have a right to a hearing in accordance with chapter 91; provided that the licensee notifies the director in writing of the request for a hearing within thirty calendar days after the director notifies the licensee in writing, by mail or personal service, of the director's order. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-26 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-26 Chapter does not apply to active duty armed forces, National Guard, armed forces reserve, or Police Activities League.

 §440E-26 Chapter does not apply to active duty armed forces, National Guard, armed forces reserve, or Police Activities League. This chapter shall not apply to any mixed martial arts contest held as a recreational activity by active duty armed forces, armed forces reserve, or National Guard personnel, or the Police Activities League, when the contest is held under the supervision of a recreational officer of the active duty armed forces, armed forces reserve, National Guard, or a Police Activities League staff member. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-27 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-27 Revocation; suspension.

 §440E-27 Revocation; suspension. (a) In addition to any other acts or conditions provided by law, the director may refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore or may deny, revoke, suspend, fine, reprimand, or condition in any manner, the license of any person or entity issued for this chapter, for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:  (1) Violation of any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted by the director, or any other law or rule that applies to those persons licensed under this chapter;  (2) Manifest incapacity, professional misconduct, or unethical conduct;  (3) Making any false representations or promises through advertising or other dissemination of information;  (4) Any fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful act in connection with the licensing of any promoter under this chapter or in connection with any mixed martial arts contest;  (5) Making any false or misleading statement in any application or document submitted or required to be filed under this chapter;  (6) Revocation or suspension of a license or other disciplinary action against the licensee by any other regulatory entity over mixed martial arts contests;  (7) Failure to report any disciplinary action, including medical and mandatory suspensions, or revocation or suspension of a license in another jurisdiction not less than fifteen calendar days preceding any mixed martial arts match in which the licensee participates or within thirty calendar days following the disciplinary decision, whichever is earlier; or  (8) Participation in any sham or false mixed martial arts contest.  (b) A manager may be held responsible for all violations of this chapter by a mixed martial arts contestant whom the manager manages and may be subject to license revocation or suspension, or a fine, or any combination thereof, irrespective of whether any disciplinary action is taken against the mixed martial arts contestant. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-28 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-28 Penalties.

 §440E-28 Penalties. (a) Any person in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto shall be fined not more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day's violation or failure to comply shall be deemed a separate offense.  (b) In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter, any person in violation of this chapter may be prohibited from engaging in any mixed martial arts activities in the State for a period in conformity with that set forth in section 92-17. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-29 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-29 Cumulative penalties.

 §440E-29 Cumulative penalties. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this State. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440E-30 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440E. Mixed Martial Arts Contests|440E-30 Injunctive relief.

 §440E-30 Injunctive relief. The director may, in addition to any other remedies available, bring an action in any court of this State to enjoin a person from continuing any violation of this chapter or doing any acts in furtherance thereof, and for any other relief that the court deems appropriate. [L 2007, c 279, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-1 Short title.

  §440G-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the Hawaii Cable Communications Systems Law. [L 1970, c 112, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 301, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-2 REPEALED.

  §440G-2 REPEALED. L 1987, c 301, §2.
HI Rev Stat § 440G-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-4 Issuance of cable franchises and regulation of cable operators by director of commerce and consumer affairs.

  §440G-4 Issuance of cable franchises and regulation of cable operators by director of commerce and consumer affairs. The director shall be empowered to issue cable franchises and otherwise administer and enforce this chapter. [L 1970, c 112, pt of §1; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; am L 1987, c 301, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-5 Cable franchise required.

  §440G-5 Cable franchise required. No person shall construct, operate, or acquire a cable system, or extend an existing cable system outside its designated service area, without first obtaining a cable franchise as provided in this chapter. [L 1970, c 112, pt of §1; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; am L 1987, c 301, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-6 Application or proposal for cable franchise; fee; certain requirements.

  §440G-6 Application or proposal for cable franchise; fee; certain requirements. (a) No cable franchise shall be issued except upon written application or proposal therefor to the director, accompanied by a fee of $1,000.  (b) An application for issuance of a cable franchise shall be made in a form prescribed by the director. The application shall set forth the facts as required by the director to determine in accordance with section 440G-8(b) whether a cable franchise should be issued, including facts as to:  (1) The citizenship and character of the applicant;  (2) The financial, technical, and other qualifications of the applicant;  (3) The principals and ultimate beneficial owners of the applicant;  (4) The public interest to be served by the requested issuance of a cable franchise; and  (5) Any other matters deemed appropriate and necessary by the director including the proposed plans and schedule of expenditures for or in support of the use of public, educational, and governmental access facilities.  (c) A proposal for issuance of a cable franchise shall be accepted for filing in accordance with section 440G-7 only when made in response to the written request of the director for the submission of proposals. [L 1970, c 112, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 301, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-7 Cable franchise application or proposal procedure; public hearing; notice.

  §440G-7 Cable franchise application or proposal procedure; public hearing; notice. An application or proposal for a cable franchise shall be [processed] as follows:  (1) After the application or proposal and required fee are received by the director and within a time frame established by rule, the director shall notify an applicant in writing of the acceptance or nonacceptance for filing of an application or proposal for issuance of a cable franchise required by this chapter;  (2) After the issuance of a notice of acceptance for filing and within a time frame established by rule, the director shall hold a public hearing on the application or proposal to afford interested persons the opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, orally or in writing. Notice thereof shall be given to the governing council and mayor of the county and to any telephone or other utility and cable company in the county in which the proposed service area is located. The director shall also give public notice of the application and hearing at least once in each of two successive weeks in the county in which the proposed service area is located. The last notice shall be given at least fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing;  (3) After holding a public hearing, the director shall approve the application or proposal in whole or in part, with or without conditions or modifications, or shall deny the application or proposal, with reasons for denial sent in writing to the applicant. If the director does not take final action after the issuance of a notice of acceptance for filing and within a time frame established by rule, the application or proposal shall be deemed denied; and  (4) The time limit for final action may be extended, on the director's approval of the applicant's request and justification in writing for an extension of time to the director at least two weeks in advance of the requested effective date of the extension, or by mutual agreement. [L 1970, c 112, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 301, §7; am L 1998, c 2, §101]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-8 Issuance of cable franchise authority; criteria; content.

  §440G-8 Issuance of cable franchise authority; criteria; content. (a) The director is empowered to issue a cable franchise to construct or operate facilities for a cable system upon the terms and conditions provided in this chapter.  (b) The director, after a public hearing as provided in this chapter, shall issue a cable franchise to the applicant when the director is convinced that it is in the public interest to do so. In determining whether a cable franchise shall be issued, the director shall take into consideration, among other things, the content of the application or proposal, the public need for the proposed service, the ability of the applicant to offer safe, adequate, and reliable service at a reasonable cost to the subscribers, the suitability of the applicant, the financial responsibility of the applicant, the technical and operational ability of the applicant to perform efficiently the service for which authority is requested, any objections arising from the public hearing, the cable advisory committee established by this chapter, or elsewhere, and any other matters as the director deems appropriate in the circumstances.  (c) In determining the area which is to be serviced by the applicant, the director shall take into account the geography and topography of the proposed service area, and the present, planned, and potential expansion in facilities or cable services of the applicant's proposed cable system and existing cable systems.  (d) In issuing a cable franchise under this chapter, the director is not restricted to approving or disapproving the application or proposal but may issue it for only partial exercise of the privilege sought or may attach to the exercise of the right granted by the cable franchise terms, limitations, and conditions which the director deems the public interest may require. The cable franchise shall be nonexclusive, shall include a description of the service area in which the cable system is to be constructed, extended, or operated and the approximate date on which the service is to commence and shall authorize the cable operator to provide service for a term of fifteen years. [L 1970, c 112, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 301, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-8.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-8.1 Requirement for adequate service; terms and conditions of service.

  §440G-8.1 Requirement for adequate service; terms and conditions of service. (a) Every cable operator shall provide safe, adequate, and reliable service in accordance with applicable laws, rules, franchise requirements, and its filed schedule of terms and conditions of service.  (b) The director shall require each cable operator to submit a schedule of all terms and conditions of service in the form and with the notice that the director may prescribe.  (c) The director shall ensure that the terms and conditions upon which cable service is provided are fair both to the public and to the cable operator, taking into account the geographic, topographic, and economic characteristics of the service area and the economics of providing cable service to subscribers in the service area. [L 1987, c 301, pt of §9]
HI Rev Stat § 440G-8.3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|440G. Cable Television Systems|440G-8.3 Designation of access organizations for public, educational, or governmental access channels.

  §440G-8.3 Designation of access organizations for public, educational, or governmental access channels. [Repeal of section on June 30, 2014, by L 2011, c 19,  §4 deleted by L 2014, c 93,  §4.] (a) The director may designate access organizations in each franchise area to oversee the development, operation, supervision, management, production, and broadcasting of programs of public, educational, or governmental access facilities obtained under section 440G-8; provided that the designation shall be exempt from chapter 103D.  (b) No access organization shall be designated except upon written application or proposal to the director, and following a public hearing on each island within the local franchise area that provides opportunity for public input and allows interested parties to intervene.  (c) In determining whether to make a designation, the director shall consider:  (1) The content of the application or proposal;  (2) The public need for the proposed service;  (3) The ability and experience of the applicant to offer public, educational, or government programming broadcast services;  (4) The suitability of the applicant;  (5) The financial responsibility of the applicant;  (6) The technical and operational ability of the applicant to perform efficiently the services for which the designation is requested;  (7) Any objections arising from the public hearing, the cable advisory committee, or elsewhere; and  (8) Any other matters that the director deems appropriate under the circumstances.  (d) The director may require an applicant to provide information on its process for selecting members of its board of directors; provided that the director shall have no authority to require that an applicant amend its selection process as a condition of designation.  (e) An applicant shall provide information regarding its past performance and any proposed practices for ensuring that the public, educational, or governmental access facilities support the diversity of viewpoints and uphold the public's right of free speech.  (f) The director shall ensure that the terms and conditions required of the operation of an access organization designated under subsection (a) are fair to the public, taking into account the geographic, topographic, and economic characteristics of the service area and the economics of providing cable access in the service area.  (g) Any decision designating, modifying, or rescinding a designation of an access organization or the requirements therefor shall first be submitted to the cable advisory committee for advice under section 440G-13. [L 2011, c 19, §1; am L 2014, c 93, §3]