HRS §342H-16

Other legal claims are still allowed

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This section says that this law does not stop anyone from using other legal options, like civil lawsuits or criminal charges, for wrong actions that break other laws, rules, or county ordinances. It only makes sure those other remedies are not blocked.

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The statute, as written — Other action not barred

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.

No existing civil or criminal remedy for any wrongful action which is a violation of any statute or any rule of the department or the ordinance of any county shall be excluded or impaired by this chapter.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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