Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 231-10.6

Rules, including temporary rules, providing examples and safe harbors shall be implemented to explain in clear and unambiguous terms the penalties and fines provided under any provision of title 14 that may be imposed against a return preparer or taxpayer for understatement of tax liabilities, promotion of abusive tax shelters, erroneous claims for refund or credit, or substantial understatements or misstatements of tax. Federal laws and administrative guidance may be used to interpret this section. Any such penalties or fines shall first be approved by the director before assessment.