Hawaii § 148-3 - Duties of chairperson; violations; proceedings; penalties.
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§ 148-3. Duties of chairperson; violations; proceedings; penalties.
The chairperson shall enforce this part and any rule made by the department. The following penalties and remedies shall apply in instances of violations of this part or the rules issued by the department: (1) Violation of this part or of any rule issued thereunder is declared a public nuisance and may be enjoined or abated; and (2) Every person who violates this part or any rule issued thereunder shall, after notice and opportunity for hearing, be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section shall be considered a civil action. The penalties and remedies prescribed in this part shall be concurrent and alternative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies or penalties provided by law. [L 1961, c 73, §3; am L 1963, c 206, §2; Supp, §22C-3; HRS §148-3; am L 1985, c 99, §1; gen ch 1993] Rules of Court Injunctions, see HRCP rule 65. Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
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What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 148-3 cover?
Section 148-3 ("Duties of chairperson; violations; proceedings; 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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