Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480-17

Current through Act 47 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 480-17 - Individual liability for corporate or company act
(a) Whenever a corporation violates any of the penal provisions of this chapter, the violation shall be deemed to be also that of the individual directors, officers, or agents of the corporation who have authorized, ordered, or done any of the acts constituting in whole or in part the violation.
(b) Whenever a limited liability company violates any of the penal provisions of this chapter, the violation shall be deemed to be also that of the individual members, managers, or agents of the limited liability company who have authorized, ordered, or done any of the acts constituting in whole or in part the violation.

HRS § 480-17

L 1961, c 190, §15; Supp, § 205A-15; HRS § 480-17; am L 1997, c 224, §1

Does not limit liability of corporate officers, directors, or agents to criminal liability. 6 H. App. 125,712 P.2d 1148.