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Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 371-12.5

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) There is established in the state treasury the labor law enforcement special fund into which shall be deposited:

(1) All penalties collected pursuant to section 388-9.7;

(2) All penalties collected pursuant to section 388-10;

(3) All civil penalties assessed pursuant to section 396-10;

(4) Moneys appropriated by the legislature to the fund; and

(5) Any income and capital gains earned by the fund.

(b) The purpose of the special fund is to provide for sufficient operating costs to collect penalties and fees assessed by the department. Moneys in the fund may be used for:

(1) Personnel and operating expenses;

(2) Staff development, training, fees, and expenses; and

(3) Litigation expenses, including but not limited to transcript costs, and interpretation and translation services.

(c) The unencumbered balance of the fund exceeding $500,000 at the end of every fiscal year shall be deposited into the general fund on or about June 30 every year.

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