Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1215.6
Promoting minor-produced sexual images in the second degree
Hawaii · Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 712 — Offenses Against Public Health and Morals · Status: effective
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- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1215.6, Promoting minor-produced sexual images in the second degree, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2430845
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(1) A minor commits the offense of promoting minor-produced sexual images in the second degree if the minor:
(a) Knowingly uses a computer, cell phone, or any other device capable of electronic data transmission or distribution, to transmit or distribute to another person a nude photograph or video of a minor or the minor's self; or
(b) Intentionally or knowingly commands, requests, or encourages another minor to use a computer, cell phone, or any other device capable of electronic data transmission or distribution, to transmit to any person a nude photograph or video of a minor or the minor's self.
(2) A person, of any age, commits the offense of promoting minor-produced sexual images in the second degree if the person knowingly possesses a nude photograph or video of a minor transmitted or distributed in violation of subsection (1). It is an affirmative defense under this subsection that the person took reasonable steps to destroy or eliminate the nude photograph or video of a minor.
(3) For purposes of this section, a "minor" means any person under eighteen years of age.
(4) Promoting minor-produced sexual images in the second degree is a petty misdemeanor.