Hawaii HB181 mandates royalties for filming iconic locations in Hawaii, exempting state and county productions.

Hawaii HB181 requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish royalty payments for filming scenic shots of iconic locations in Hawaii. These royalties apply to media productions, excluding state and county productions. The department must adopt rules to define "iconic locations" and "scenic shots," and all payments will be deposited into the general fund. The act aims to protect and preserve Hawaii's unique landscapes and natural environments, which are popular film locations.

Hawaii HB181 mandates royalties for filming iconic locations in Hawaii, exempting state and county productions.

Hawaii HB181 requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish royalty payments for filming scenic shots of iconic locations in Hawaii. These royalties apply to media productions, excluding state and county productions. The department must adopt rules to define "iconic locations" and "scenic shots," and all payments will be deposited into the general fund. The act aims to protect and preserve Hawaii's unique landscapes and natural environments, which are popular film locations.