Failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site; penalty
HRS §6E-73
in effect6E-73. Failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site; penalty
(a) A person commits the offense of failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site if the person discovers a burial site and knowingly fails to stop work in the immediate area and report the discovery as required by section 6E-43.6.
(b) It is not a defense to the prosecution of
a violation of this section that the discovery of the burial site was
inadvertent.
(c) Failure to stop work upon discovery of a
burial site is a misdemeanor for which a fine not to exceed $25,000 may be
imposed in addition to any other penalty authorized by chapter 706 for a
misdemeanor.
(d) Each day of a continued violation of this
section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
[L 2005, c 128, pt of
§1]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol01_Ch0001-0042F/HRS0006E/HRS_0006E-0073.htmFetched: 11/10/2026