Hawaii Revised Statutes 663e. Drug Dealer Liability

• 663e-1 Definitions.
  As used in this chapter: "Illegal drug" means "dangerous drugs" or a "harmful drug" as defined in section 712-1240. "Illegal drug market" means the...
• 663e-2 Recovery of Damages.
  (a) One or more of the following persons may bring an action to recover for damages caused by an individual's use of an illegal...
• 663e-3 Limitations for Recovery of Damages; State Recovery.
  (a) An individual drug user may not bring an action for damages caused by the use of an illegal drug, except as otherwise provided...
• 663e-4 Third Party Cases.
  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person shall be liable under this chapter under civil principles of vicarious liability. [L 2004, c...
• 663e-5 Illegal Drug Market Target Community.
  A person who participates in the illegal drug market at a level one, two, three, or four offense shall be considered to have participated...
• 663e-6 Joinder of Parties.
  (a) Two or more persons may join in one action under this chapter as plaintiffs if their respective actions have at least one place...
• 663e-7 Comparative Responsibility.
  (a) An action by an individual drug user shall be governed by the principles of comparative responsibility. Comparative responsibility attributed to the plaintiff does...
• 663e-8 Contribution Among and Recovery From Multiple Defendants.
  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, part II of chapter 663 shall apply to a cause of action established by this chapter. [L 2004,...
• 663e-9 Standard of Proof; Effect of Criminal Drug Convictions.
  (a) Proof of participation in the illegal drug market in an action brought under this chapter shall be shown by clear and convincing evidence. Except...
• 663e-10 Defense.
  It is a defense to any action brought pursuant to this chapter that the person who possessed, distributed, or facilitated the marketing or distribution...
• 663e-11 Statute of Limitations.
  (a) A claim under this chapter may not be brought against a person more than four years after that person participated in the illegal...
• 663e-12 Stay of Action.
  On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought under this chapter shall be stayed until the...
• 663e-13 Effect on Existing Laws.
  This chapter is not intended to alter any law regarding intra-family tort immunity. [L 2004, c 44, pt of §13]

Last modified: October 27, 2016