HRS §183D-11
Informer's fee
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If someone is convicted of breaking wildlife or conservation laws, the person who tipped off authorities gets half the fine. Paid police, sheriffs, wardens, or department agents don't qualify for this reward.
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The statute, as written — Informer's fee
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.
One-half of the fine imposed and collected in all cases where the defendant has been convicted for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or chapter 195D shall be paid to the person giving the information leading to the arrest of the person so convicted; provided that this section shall not apply, if the informer is a regular salaried sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, warden or constable, or officer or agent of the department.
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