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HRS §480F-6

Penalties for breaking this law

If you break this law, it counts as an unfair or deceptive act. Consumers who are hurt can use the remedies in another part of the law. Non-consumers hurt by a willful violation can sue for damages or an order to stop, and willful violations can lead to fines or jail.

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The statute, as written — Penalties §480F-6 Penalties

(a) Any person who violates this chapter shall be deemed to have engaged in an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of any trade or commerce within the meaning of section 480-2(a). Aggrieved consumers may seek those remedies set forth in section 480-13(b). (b) Any person who is not a consumer and is injured by a wilful violation of this chapter may bring an action for the recovery of damages, a proceeding to restrain and enjoin those violations, or both. If judgment is for the plaintiff, the plaintiff shall be awarded a sum not less than $1,000 or threefold damages, whichever sum is greater, and reasonable attorneys' fees together with the costs of suit. (c) A wilful violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to thirty days imprisonment.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§480-13 Lawsuits for injuries from illegal business practices

§480-2 Unfair business tricks and competition are illegal

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