Report Title:
Obstruction of Ingress and Egress; Penalty
Description:
Repeals authority to impose imprisonment for obstruction of ingress and egress from public or private place.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
1223 |
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TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to obstruction of ingress and egress.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to repeal the authorization to impose imprisonment upon a person who obstructs ingress or egress from a public or private place, in violation of section 852-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
SECTION 2. Section 852-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§852-2 Penalty. Any person who refuses or wilfully fails to move as directed by such officer shall be fined not more than $200 [or imprisoned not more than six months, or both]." SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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