Hawaii § 5-6 - Seal; commercial use.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 5-6 — Seal; commercial use., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-6. Seal; commercial use.
Whoever uses any representation of the great seal or the coat of arms of the State in any advertisement or for any commercial purpose or in any manner likely to give the impression of official State approval shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The preceding sentence shall not be construed to apply to the use of the seal or the coat of arms in any newspaper, periodical, book or pamphlet wherein the seal or coat of arms is printed for informational purposes only. [L 1967, c 86, §1; HRS §5-6] Previous Vol01_Ch0001-0042F Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 5-6
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 5-6 cover?
Section 5-6 ("Seal; commercial use.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 5-6?
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Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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