§338-30  Penalties.  (a)  Except where a different penalty is provided in this part, any person who violates this part, or neglects or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon the person by this part, shall be fined not more than $100.

     (b)  Any person who wilfully makes or alters any certificate or certified copy thereof provided for in this part except in accordance with this part, shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

     (c)  Any person, who knowingly transports, or accepts for transportation, interment, or other disposition, a dead body without an accompanying permit issued in accordance with this part, shall be fined not more than $500.

     (d)  Any person who presents false information in order to obtain access to or a certified copy of a vital record for which the person is not eligible is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000. [L 1949, c 327, §33; RL 1955, §57-33; HRS §338-30; am L 1977, c 118, §2; gen ch 1985]

Cross References

  Classification of offense and authorized punishment, see §§701-107, 706-640, and 706-663.