§340E-4.5 Tampering with public water systems, penalties. (a) Any person who tampers with a public water system, attempts to tamper with a public water system, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be imprisoned for not more than five years and fined an amount not exceeding $500,000. If the person is an individual, the fine shall not exceed $250,000.
(b) Any person who tampers, attempts to tamper, or threatens to tamper with a public water system shall be civilly penalized not more than $50,000.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "tamper" shall mean:
(1) To introduce a contaminant into a public water system with the intention of harming persons; or
(2) To otherwise interfere with the operation of a public water system with the intention of harming persons. [L 1987, c 165, pt of §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
340E-2 Drinking water standards.
340E-2.5 Capacity development.
340E-3 Variances and exemptions.
340E-4.5 Tampering with public water systems, penalties.
340E-4.6 Inspection of premises.
340E-4.7 Notification to users of potential lead contamination.
340E-4.8 Water catchment systems.
340E-5 Plan for emergency provision of water.
340E-6 Notification of users and department.
340E-8 Penalties and remedies.
340E-22 Establishment of interim action levels.
340E-32 Declaration of policy.
340E-35 Drinking water treatment revolving loan fund; establishment, purpose.
340E-36 Drinking water fund; uses and limitations; types of assistance.
340E-37 Drinking water fund; conditions.
340E-38 Drinking water fund; deposits.
340E-39 Drinking water fund; fees.
340E-40 Drinking water fund; interest and investment on accounts.