HRS §342P-22

Penalties for careless violations

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This section sets penalties for careless (negligent) violations of the chapter, its rules, or permit conditions. Fines and possible jail time increase for repeat violations.

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The statute, as written — Negligent violations

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 who negligently violates this chapter or any rule adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter, or any condition in a permit or variance issued under this chapter, shall be fined not less than $2,500 nor more than $25,000 per day for each violation or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. If a conviction of a person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of the person under this section, punishment shall be a fine of not more than $50,000 per day for each violation or imprisonment of not more than two years, or both.

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

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