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HRS §325-3

Who else must report dangerous diseases to health officials

The health director decides which other people must report dangerous diseases to the health department. If someone refuses or fails to report right away, the director can fine them up to $1,000 per violation. People fined under this rule cannot get other penalties from this chapter.

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The statute, as written — Others to report

The director of health shall have the authority to determine which other persons shall report to the department of health communicable diseases or conditions dangerous to the public health. The director of health may assess an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 per violation against persons who refuse or neglect to report immediately such diseases or conditions to the department of health. Persons assessed an administrative fine under this section shall not be subject to other sanctions provided by this chapter. [PC 1869, c 59, §25; am L 1911, c 125, §2; RL 1925, §933; RL 1935, §1091; RL 1945, §2302; RL 1955, §49-3; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §19; HRS §325-3; am L 1987, c 265, §3]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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