(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the board or its authorized representative by proper delegation, with respect to a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted or permit issued in accordance with this chapter, may:

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 6D-11

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Board: means the board of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 6D-1
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(1) Set, pursuant to subsection (b), charge, and collect administrative fines or bring legal action to recover administrative fees and costs, as documented by receipts or affidavit, including attorneys’ fees and costs; or
(2) Bring legal action to recover administrative fines, fees, and costs, including attorneys’ fees and costs, payment for damages, or for the cost to correct damages, resulting from violation of this chapter or any rule adopted or permit issued in accordance with this chapter.
(b) Administrative fines shall be as follows:

(1) For a first violation, a fine of not more than $10,000 for each separate offense;
(2) For a second violation within five years of a previous violation, a fine of not more than $15,000; and
(3) For a third or subsequent violation within five years of the last violation, a fine of not more than $30,000.
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