HRS §150A-47
Penalties for certified importers
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
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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