Section 12-43-18 - Contemptuous conduct(a) Contemptuous conduct during any hearing or proceeding shall be grounds for summary exclusion from the hearing or proceeding.(b) Contemptuous conduct, if of an aggravating character and engaged in by an attorney or other representative of a party, shall be grounds for suspension or exclusion from further practice before the board after due notice and opportunity for hearing.(c) The refusal of a witness at any proceeding or hearing to answer any question which has been ruled to be proper may, in the discretion of the board, be grounds for disregarding all testimony previously given by such witness on related matters.(d) Any person who wilfully assaults, resists, prevents, impedes, or interferes with any member of the board, or any of the board's agents or employees, in performance of duties under chapter 89 or 377, and 396, HRS, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.Eff 10/21/2022 (Auth: HRS §§ 89-5, 89-18, 377-11, 377-15, 396-11.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 89-5, 89-14, 377-9, 396-11.5)