HRS §150A-47
Penalties for certified importers
This section adds extra penalties for certified importers who break the rules in this part. Breaking the rules is a petty misdemeanor with a fine. Intentionally importing a banned microorganism to spread, sell, or release it is a more serious crime with a larger fine.
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The statute, as written — Penalties [§150A-47] Penalties
In addition to penalties that may be applicable under section 150A-14, certified importers are subject to penalties as follows: (1) A certified importer who violates any of the foregoing sections in this part shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and, notwithstanding section 706-640, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; and (2) A certified importer who intentionally imports a microorganism not allowed by the importer's certification with the intent to propagate, sell, or release the microorganism shall be guilty of a class C felony and, notwithstanding section 706-640, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50,000 but not more than $500,000.
Sections this one refers to
§150A-14 Penalties for breaking plant and animal rules
§706-640 Maximum fines for different crime classes and special theft fines
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