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HRS §852-2

Penalty for refusing to move when ordered

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

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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