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HRS §197-5

Breaking these rules is a petty misdemeanor

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If you break any rule in this chapter or any rule made under it, you commit a petty misdemeanor. If found guilty, you will be punished as the law says. This section sets the penalty for violations.

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The statute, as written — General penalty

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.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by law.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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