§454-4.5 - Additional sanctions for violations committed against elders. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§454-4.5]  Additional sanctions for violations committed against elders.  (a)  Any person who, in the course of engaging in conduct that requires a license under this chapter, commits a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or commits a violation of chapter 436B, and the violation includes conduct that is directed towards, targets, or is committed against an elder, may be fined an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation in addition to any other fine or penalty.

     (b)  As used in this chapter, "elder" means a consumer who is sixty-two years of age or older. [L 2007, c 50, §1]

 

Cross References

 

  Some other actions or penalties for violations committed against elders, see §§28-94, 412:3-114.5, 444-10.7, 480-13, 480-13.5, 485A-603.5, 485A-604.5, and 487-14.