HI HB530

Increases the valuation threshold for special management area minor permits from $125,000 to $250,000 for developments with no substantial adverse environmental or ecological effects.

Increases the valuation threshold for special management area use permits from $125,000 to $250,000, with permits required for developments exceeding this amount or having potential substantial adverse environmental or ecological effects.

Legislature finds that rising construction costs have disqualified most projects from obtaining minor permits under the previous threshold.

Act takes effect upon approval.