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HRS §431N-7

Penalties for breaking this program's rules

If you break this chapter or the health department's rules under it, you can be kicked out of the program for good, have to pay back any benefits you got wrongly, and be fined up to $500. The penalty process is treated as a civil case.

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The statute, as written — Violation, penalty

Any person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted by the department of health pursuant to this chapter may be permanently disqualified from participation in the program, required to reimburse any benefits wrongfully obtained, and shall be fined not more than $500. Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section may be considered a civil action.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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