Council passes bill governing protests

By Star-Advertiser staff

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 13, 2012

~~<p>People holding a protest or other "expressive activity" in a city park would be required to obtain a permit, under a bill approved Wednesday by the City Council.</p>
<p>Bill 38 allows groups of fewer than 75 people to convene at parks without permits. Gatherings of up to 150 people would be allowed without permits at Ala Moana Beach Park and Kapiolani Park because those venues are larger.</p>
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People holding a protest or other "expressive activity" in a city park would be required to obtain a permit, under a bill approved Wednesday by the City Council.

Bill 38 allows groups of fewer than 75 people to convene at parks without permits. Gatherings of up to 150 people would be allowed without permits at Ala Moana Beach Park and Kapiolani Park because those venues are larger. Login for more...