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HRS §425-172

Partners' fines and penalties for false filings

This section sets penalties for partnerships that do not follow the filing rules in this part. It also punishes people who knowingly file false statements, and fines those who do so carelessly. The state can reduce or waive some penalties for good reasons.

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The statute, as written — Personal liability and penalty

(a) Each partner of a partnership that neglects or fails to substantially comply with any provision of this subpart shall severally forfeit to the State $25 for each and every month while the default continues, to be recovered by action brought in the name of the State by the director; provided that the director, for good cause shown, may reduce or waive the same. (b) Any person who signs or certifies as correct any statement or certificate filed pursuant to this subpart, or who presents any statement or certificate for filing, knowing that the statement or certificate is false in any material respect and with the intent to deceive or defraud, shall be guilty of a class C felony. (c) Any person who negligently, but without intent to deceive or defraud, signs or certifies as correct any statement or certificate filed pursuant to this subpart, that is in fact false, shall be subject to a civil fine not to exceed $500.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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