HRS §852-2

Penalty for refusing to move when ordered

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If a police officer tells you to move and you refuse or deliberately don't move, you can be fined or jailed. The fine is up to $200, and jail time is up to six months, or both.

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The statute, as written — Penalty

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Any person who refuses or wilfully fails to move as directed by such officer shall be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. [L Sp 1949, c 9, §2; RL 1955, §297-2; HRS §754-2; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1]

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

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