Civil actions for injunctive relief or damages
HRS §378-104
in effect378-104. Civil actions for injunctive relief or damages
(a) A person who alleges a violation of this part may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, actual damages, or both within two years after the occurrence of the alleged violation.
(b) A cause of action pursuant to subsection (a)
may be brought in the appropriate court in the circuit where the alleged violation
occurred, where the plaintiff resides, or where the defendant resides or has a principal
place of business.
(c) A defendant who violates this part shall be
fined $500 for each violation. A civil fine that is ordered pursuant to this section
shall be deposited with the director of finance to the credit of the general fund.
(d) For purposes of this section, "damages"
means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of this part, including
reasonable attorney's fees.
[L 2021, c 206, pt of §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0378/HRS_0378-0104.htmFetched: 11/10/2026
