HRS §342J-17
Other legal actions are still allowed
This section says that the law in this chapter does not stop people 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
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.
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