HI HB578

Establishes an administrative fine system for shark feeding violations, allowing assessments of administrative fines plus administrative fees, costs, and attorney's fees and costs.

Mandates that each day of shark feeding violation constitutes a separate offense for penalty purposes.

Classifies enforcement actions to impose or collect penalties as civil actions rather than criminal proceedings.

Permits both criminal prosecution and administrative fines to be imposed simultaneously for the same violation without precluding either penalty.

Committee amended the bill to add a savings clause, set effective date to January 7, 2059, and make technical revisions for clarity and consistency.