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HRS §577-23

Parent or guardian responsibility and penalty

This section says a parent, guardian, or other person in charge of an unmarried minor can be punished if they knowingly let the minor break the rule in section 577-22. The punishment is a fine or jail time, but the exact amounts are not listed here.

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The statute, as written — Parent et al. responsibility, penalty

Any parent, guardian, or other person having the care, custody, or control of an unmarried minor, who knowingly permits such minor to violate section 577-22, shall be fined not more than $50 or imprisoned not more than thirty days.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§577-22 Age limit for dance hall patrons and partners

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