§347-2.6 Misrepresentation of a service animal; civil penalty. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly misrepresent as a service animal any animal that does not meet the requirements of a service animal as defined in section 347-2.5.
(b) Upon a finding of clear and convincing evidence, a person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $250 for the first violation, and not less than $500 for a second violation and each violation thereafter.
(c) Nothing in this section shall preclude any other civil remedies available to a person, entity, or other organization arising from misrepresentation by another person of a service animal. [L 2018, c 217, §2]
Law Journals and Reviews
Hounds at the Hospital, Cats at the Clinic: Challenges Associated with Service Animals and Animal-Assisted Interventions in Healthcare Facilities. 40 UH L. Rev. 53 (2018).
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
347. Blind, Visually Handicapped, and Other Disabled Persons
347-1 Visually handicapped defined.
347-2.5 Service animal, defined.
347-2.6 Misrepresentation of a service animal; civil penalty.
347-3 Department; general powers.
347-4 Vocational rehabilitation of blind.
347-5 Obtaining federal benefits.
347-7 Agencies for information and industrial aid.
347-9 Visiting blind and visually handicapped persons; home teaching.
347-10 Donations and examinations for sight conservation.
347-12 Blind shop and handicraft program.
347-12.5 Randolph-Sheppard revolving account.
347-13 Persons who are blind, visually handicapped, disabled; public places; public conveyances.
347-13.5 Suits by individuals; jurisdiction; venue.
347-15 Fares for blind person and guide.
347-16 Canes, use in public places.
347-17 Driver of vehicle, caution.