Section 8-19-25 - Liability for vandalism(a) When any student is found to be responsible for an act of vandalism against any public school building, facility, or ground, restitution shall be made by the student or parent. There shall be no restitution when vandalism cannot be proved to have been committed by the student.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the State may elect to bring any appropriate action for the recovery of damages to school properties.(c) If a student is to be disciplined for an act of vandalism under this chapter, restitution procedures shall be initiated only after the disciplinary procedures of this chapter have been completed and the principal or designee conducting the investigation has reason to believe that the student has violated the provisions of this chapter.[Eff 5/23/86; comp 7/19/93; comp 5/19/97; comp 2/22/01; am and comp 9/10/09] (Auth: HRS § 302A-1112) (Imp: HRS §§ 302A-1112, 302A-1153)