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HRS §486H-6

Penalty for petroleum distributors who break dealer contract rules

This section sets a civil fine for petroleum distributor officers, representatives, or agents who break the contract or coercion rules in section 486H-5. The fine is up to $50,000 per offense, and the attorney general or a county attorney can sue to collect it. The money goes to county or state funds depending on who sued.

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The statute, as written — Petroleum distributor's penalty; collection

The petroleum distributor's executive officer, representative, or agent who negotiates any contract in violation of section 486H-5(a) and section 486H-5(b), or who otherwise coerces a gasoline dealer in violation of section 486H-5(a) and section 486H-5(b), shall in addition to other penalties provided by this chapter be subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000 for each offense. The penalty shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought by the attorney general or by any county attorney or prosecuting attorney in any court of competent jurisdiction. If brought by a county attorney or prosecuting attorney, the entire amount of the penalty shall be paid to the general fund of the county in which the judgment was entered. If brought by the attorney general, one-half of the penalty shall be paid to the county general fund where the action was brought and one-half shall be paid to the state general fund.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§486H-5 Gas station owner's rights against fuel suppliers

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