Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 891.2 - REGISTRATION OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Subchapter 1 - REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Section 17-891.2-4 - Fines

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-891.2-4

Current through August, 2024

(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;

(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.

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