HCC §24-227

Penalties for breaking building rules

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This section sets the fines and jail time for people who break the building rules in this part of the county code. Breaking the main rules can lead to jail or a fine. Breaking other rules in this division leads to a smaller fine.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Penalty

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) Any person found guilty of violating any provision of sections 24-218 and 24-219 shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be subject to a term of imprisonment not to exceed thirty days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both for each separate offense. (b) Any person found guilty of violating any other provision of this division shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $25 for each separate offense. Division 5. County Building Parking.

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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