Hawaii § 342H-9 - Penalties.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 342H-9 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 342H-9. Penalties.
(a) Any person who violates this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any condition of a permit or variance issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each separate offense. Each day of each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any action taken in environmental court to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this subsection shall be considered a civil action. (b) Any person who denies, obstructs, or hampers the entrance or inspection by any duly authorized officer or employee of the department of any building, place, or vehicle which the officer or employee is authorized to enter and inspect shall be fined not more than $500. Any action taken in environmental court to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this subsection shall be considered a civil action. [L 1989, c 212, pt of §4; am L 1991, c 157, §15; am L 1995, c 180, §21; am L 2014, c 218, §8] Previous Vol06_Ch0321-0344 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 342H-9
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 342H-9 cover?
Section 342H-9 ("Penalties.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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