2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 12. Conservation and Resources
190. Marine Life Conservation Program
190-5 Penalty.
§190-5 Penalty. (a) Any person violating this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant thereto, or the terms and conditions of any permit issued under section 190-4, shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and punished as provided in subsections (b) and (c).
(b) The punishment, in addition to any other penalties, shall be a fine of not less than:
(1) $250 for a first offense;
(2) $500 for a second offense; and
(3) $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
(c) The court may require the defendant to complete an aquatic resources educational class administered by the department of land and natural resources in addition to or in lieu of paying all or any part of any monetary fine authorized by this section.
(d) The court may allow the defendant to perform community service as administered by the department of land and natural resources in lieu of paying any monetary fine authorized by this section. [L 1955, c 192, §8; RL 1955, §21-137; HRS §190-5; am L 1981, c 16, §4; am L 1999, c 195, §9; am L 2016, c 67, §3]
Cross References
General administrative penalties, see §187A-12.5.
