HRS §445-235
Penalties for breaking scrap metal rules
This section sets the criminal penalties for breaking certain scrap metal laws. A first-time violation is a misdemeanor, but if it involves buying palladium, platinum, or rhodium, it becomes a more serious felony. The court must also order fines and, for repeated offenses, license suspension or revocation.
The statute, as written — Prohibitions; penalty
(a) Any person who violates section 445-232, 445-233, or 445-233.5, or any person who falsifies a statement required by section 445-233, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided that any person who: (1) Violates section 445-233 or 445-233.5; or (2) Falsifies a statement required by section 445-233, that involves the purchase of palladium, platinum, or rhodium, shall be guilty of a class C felony. (b) In addition to any penalties the court may impose pursuant to subsection (a), the court shall order, at minimum: (1) A fine of $1,000 for the first offense; (2) A fine of $3,000 for the second offense; and (3) A fine of $5,000 and the suspension of the scrap dealer's license for a period of six months for the third or subsequent offense; provided that if the third or subsequent offense occurs within a five-year period from the occurrence of two prior offenses, the scrap dealer shall be subject to license revocation.
Sections this one refers to
§445-232 Scrap dealers must get a license from the treasurer
§445-233 What scrap dealers must get from sellers
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