HRS § 245-41 — Enforcement; injunction; disposition of fines


§245-41 Enforcement; injunction;
disposition of fines. (a) Enforcement of this part shall be under the
jurisdiction of the attorney general. The attorney general may seek assistance
in the enforcement of this part from other law enforcement agencies.
(b) Notwithstanding the existence of other
remedies at law, the attorney general may apply for a temporary or permanent
injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate this
part. The injunction shall be issued without bond.
(c) Where the attorney general conducts an
investigation resulting in the imposition and collection of a criminal fine
pursuant to this part, one hundred per cent of the fine shall be distributed to
the attorney general to be deposited to the credit of the department of the
attorney general's tobacco enforcement special fund; provided that if the
attorney general engages the prosecuting attorney for the investigation or
prosecution, or both, resulting in the imposition and collection of a criminal
fine under this part, the fine shall be shared equally between the attorney
general and the prosecuting attorney.