Hawaii § 103-9 - False certificates or approval; penalty.
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§ 103-9. False certificates or approval; penalty.
Any public officer or employee who falsely certifies or approves for payment any bill or voucher, or any claim against the State or any county; or who causes or authorizes the purchase of any materials or supplies or the performance of any service or labor on behalf or for the benefit of the State or any county, in the absence of any appropriations, or in excess of any appropriations made for such purposes, with the intent that the materials or supplies so purchased or the service or labor so performed shall be paid for by the State or county shall be fined not more than $500, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. [L 1909, c 62, §7; am L 1915, c 86, §1; RL 1925, §1484; am L 1933, c 6, §1; RL 1935, §114; RL 1945, §371; RL 1955, §9-6; HRS §103-9; am L Sp 1993, c 8, §4] Cross References Use of appropriation for preservation of historical sites, see §6E-9. Case Notes Cited: 30 H. 791. Previous Vol02_Ch0046-0115 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 103-9
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 103-9 cover?
Section 103-9 ("False certificates or approval; penalty.") 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.
How do I cite Hawaii § 103-9?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 103-9" (Hawaii). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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