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HI SB148
Bill
Status
6/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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Adds gambling offenses under part III of chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the nuisance abatement laws, allowing civil lawsuits to abate criminal gambling activity.
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Exempts social gambling as defined in section 712-1231(a) from nuisance abatement provisions.
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Expands existing nuisance abatement authority, which previously covered prostitution, indecent matter display, and drug manufacturing/distribution offenses, to now include illegal gambling.
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Establishes that buildings, premises, or places used for illegal gambling violations are public nuisances subject to injunction, abatement, and prevention.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Nuisance Abatement; Gambling
Last Action
Act 080, 06/03/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180).
6/5/2015