HAR §17-891.2-4. Fines

(a) The operation of a child care facility without a license is a violation and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed the maximum amount allowable under the law. (b) The following offenses may be punishable by a fine, not to exceed the maximum amount allowable under the law, and may also be subject to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license: (1) Caring for more children than allowed by the facility's license; (2) Violation of the staff-child ratio; (3) Failure to comply with a timely request for background check as required in chapter 17- 801; (4) Allowing conditions to exist at the facility that constitute a risk of harm or an imminent danger to the health, welfare, or safety of the children; or injuries to children resulting from the conditions; 891.2-13 5508 §17-891.2-4 (5) Failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect that has occurred or will occur; or (6) Any behavior that may create an unsafe or unhealthy environment or may pose a risk of harm to children. [Eff SEP 22 2023] (Auth: HRS §346-156) (Imp: HRS §§346-154, 346-156, 346-162, 350-1; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005, 9833)