§710-1069.5 - Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§710-1069.5]  Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree.  (1)  A person commits the offense of misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree if, with intent to mislead another, the person submits or invites reliance on a document that the person knows has been altered after the document had been notarized by a notary public in this or any other jurisdiction.

     (2)  Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree is a misdemeanor. [L 2008, c 175, pt of §3]

 

COMMENTARY ON §§710-1069 AND 1069.5

 

  Act 175, Session Laws 2008, added these sections, establishing criminal offenses for misrepresenting a notarized document.  Act 175 deterred fraud by strengthening the laws relating to notaries and notarized documents.  Conference Committee Report No. 77-08.