HI HB1285

Authorizes seizure and forfeiture of property used to violate Hawaii's outdoor advertising laws, specifically illegal aerial advertising displays.

Adds violation of Part IV of Chapter 445 (outdoor advertising prohibition) to the list of felony offenses triggering criminal forfeiture under Section 712A-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Responds to enforcement challenges against out-of-state aerial advertising companies that repeatedly displayed illegal commercial banners despite existing penalties.

Allows courts to seize vehicles, including airplanes, used to conduct illegal outdoor advertising as an additional enforcement tool.

Effective upon approval with no retroactive application to proceedings begun before the Act's effective date.