Hawaii Revised Statutes 486-29 – Hindering or obstructing an officer or inspector; bribery; penalties
Attorney's Note
Under the Hawaii Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | up to 1 year | $2,000 |
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 486-29
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Inspector: means any employee or official of the department authorized by the board to administer and enforce the provisions of this law. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 486-1
Any person who shall hinder or obstruct in any way an inspector or any other officer or employee of this State in the performance of the inspector’s, officer’s, or employee’s official duties prescribed by this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any person who shall give, pay, or offer, directly or indirectly, to any inspector or any other officer or employee of this State authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter, any money or other thing of value, with intent to influence the inspector, or other officer or employee of this State, in the discharge of any duty herein provided for, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Any inspector or other officer or employee of the State authorized to perform any of the duties prescribed by this chapter or any rule adopted under it who shall accept any money, gift, or other thing of value from any person, given with intent to influence the inspector’s, officer’s, or employee’s official action, shall be summarily discharged from the inspector’s, officer’s, or employee’s employment and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.