HRS §198D-13
Fines for breaking this law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗If you break this law, its rules, or a permit's conditions, you can be fined and charged with a petty misdemeanor. Fines increase for repeat offenses and cannot be waived. The state can also sue you separately for administrative costs.
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The statute, as written — Criminal 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.
(a) In addition to any other penalties, any person violating this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or the terms and conditions of any permit issued in accordance with this chapter shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than: (1) $100 for a first offense; (2) $200 for a second offense; and (3) $500 for a third or subsequent offense. (b) The fines specified in this section shall not be suspended or waived. Each day of each violation shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Any criminal action against a person for any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed to preclude the State from pursuing civil legal action to recover administrative fines and costs against that person. Any civil legal action against a person to recover administrative fines and costs for any violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter shall not be deemed to preclude the State from pursuing any criminal action against that person.
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