HRS §350-1.2
Penalty for blocking or failing to report
This section says that if someone who is required to report under the law knowingly stops another person from reporting, or knowingly fails to give required information, they commit a petty misdemeanor. It is a criminal offense with a specific penalty level.
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The statute, as written — Nonreporting; penalty
Any person subject to section 350-1.1(a) who knowingly prevents another person from reporting, or who knowingly fails to provide information as required by section 350-1.1(c) or (d), shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
Sections this one refers to
§350-1.1 Who must report child abuse and how to report it
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