HRS §486-87

Breaking these rules is a crime

If you do something this part says you cannot do, or fail to do something it says you must do, you commit a misdemeanor. This means it is a criminal offense, not just a civil problem.

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The statute, as written — Penalties

Any person guilty of committing any of the prohibited acts or omitting any of the required acts of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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