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HI HB2484
Bill
Status
1/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Scott Nishimoto
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AI Summary
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Establishes criminal penalties for knowingly taking, appropriating, excavating, injuring, destroying, or altering any heiau (Hawaiian temple) located on private lands without Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) permission.
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Imposes fines of up to $10,000 for each separate violation of heiau protection.
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Allows courts to assess additional fines based on the value of lost or damaged property.
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Authorizes seizure of equipment used to destroy or damage heiau.
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Supported by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, DLNR, and Hawaiian civic organizations; recommended for passage to Committee on Judiciary.
Legislative Description
Destruction of Heiau; Fines
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Magaoay, Sagum excused (3).
2/8/2010