Fraudulent misrepresentation; penalty
HRS §329-128
in effect329-128. Fraudulent misrepresentation; penalty
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official of any fact or circumstance relating to the medical use of cannabis to avoid arrest or prosecution under this part or chapter 712 shall be a petty misdemeanor and subject to a fine of $500.
(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official of any fact or
circumstance relating to the issuance of a written certificate by a physician
or advanced practice registered nurse not covered under section 329-126 for the
medical use of cannabis shall be a misdemeanor. This penalty shall be in
addition to any other penalties that may apply for the non-medical use of
cannabis.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
fraudulent misrepresentation to the department of an entitlement to use
cannabis for medical purposes in another state, a United States territory, or
the District of Columbia for the purpose of registering as a qualifying
out-of-state patient or caregiver of a qualifying out-of-state patient shall be
a misdemeanor. This penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties that
may apply for the non-medical use of cannabis.
(d) Nothing in this section is intended to
preclude the conviction of any person under section 710-1060 or for any other
offense under part V of chapter 710 or any other offense.
[L 2000, c 228, pt of
§2; am L 2016, c 230, §13; am L 2017, c 170, §2; am L 2018, c 116, §10]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0329/HRS_0329-0128.htmFetched: 11/10/2026