Hawaii SB3281 strengthens enforcement against illegal electronic gambling devices, including fish games and sweepstakes machines.

Hawaii SB3281 aims to combat illegal electronic gambling devices, commonly known as fish games, fish tables, or fishing games, and similar devices. The bill classifies these devices as public nuisances and authorizes law enforcement to seek injunctions, closures, and civil penalties. Promoting such devices is designated as a class C felony. Owners, lessors, sublessors, or property managers who knowingly permit these devices face liability and must comply with inspections and investigations.

Hawaii SB3281 strengthens enforcement against illegal electronic gambling devices, including fish games and sweepstakes machines.

Hawaii SB3281 aims to combat illegal electronic gambling devices, commonly known as fish games, fish tables, or fishing games, and similar devices. The bill classifies these devices as public nuisances and authorizes law enforcement to seek injunctions, closures, and civil penalties. Promoting such devices is designated as a class C felony. Owners, lessors, sublessors, or property managers who knowingly permit these devices face liability and must comply with inspections and investigations.