# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-3: Same; misbranding or misleading advertisement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-3
- **Heading:** Same; misbranding or misleading advertisement
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 19 / Chapter 328 / Section 328-3

## Text

(a) If an article is alleged to be misbranded because the labeling is misleading, or if an advertisement is alleged to be false because it is misleading, then in determining whether the labeling or advertisement is misleading, there shall be taken into account (among other things) not only representations made or suggested by statement, word, design, device, sound, or in any combination thereof, but also the extent to which the labeling or advertisement fails to reveal facts material in the light of the representations or material with respect to consequences which may result from the use of the article to which the labeling or advertisement relates under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or advertisement thereof or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual.

(b) "Advertisement" means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics. [L 1941, c 318, pt of §2; RL 1945, §2203; RL 1955, §51-3; HRS §328-3]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-2 Same; label, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-2.1 REPEALED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-2.1.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-3 Same; misbranding or misleading advertisement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-4 Same; antiseptic, germicide; new drug; contamination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-5 Same; "selling" includes what.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-6 Prohibited acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-7 Remedies for violation of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-8 Regulations to be prescribed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-9 Foods deemed adulterated when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-10 Foods deemed misbranded when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-10.5 Regulations for exemption from labeling requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-10.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-11 Regulations to prevent contamination; emergency permits to manufacturers, processors and packers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-11.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-12 Suspension and reinstatement of permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-12.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-12.3 Protection of food.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T19_C328_S328-12.3.md)

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