Haw. Rev. Stat. § 710-1069.5

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 710-1069.5 - Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree
(1) A person commits the offense of misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree if, with intent to mislead another, the person submits or invites reliance on a document that the person knows has been altered after the document had been notarized by a notary public in this or any other jurisdiction.
(2) Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree is a misdemeanor.

HRS § 710-1069.5

L 2008, c 175, pt of §3 .

COMMENTARY ON §§ 710-1069 AND 1069.5

Act 175, Session Laws 2008, added these sections, establishing criminal offenses for misrepresenting a notarized document. Act 175 deterred fraud by strengthening the laws relating to notaries and notarized documents. Conference Committee Report No. 77-08.