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Penalties

HRS §388-52
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388-52. Penalties Any employer found in violation of section 388-51 shall be subject to a fine of no less than $250 nor more than $2,500 to be collected by the director and the fine shall not be suspended. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Amounts so collected by the director shall be paid into the general fund. [L 1987, c 169, §2; am L 2020, c 44, §12]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0388/HRS_0388-0052.htmFetched: 11/10/2026

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