HI SB989

Increases fines for destroying or harvesting trees including koa on state forest reserves from up to $2,000 to up to $10,000 or three times the market value at the time and place of violation, whichever is greater, for each tree larger than six inches in diameter at ground level

Allows fines to be imposed in addition to administrative fines and costs associated with habitat restoration, replacement, or damages to public land and natural resources

Establishes that violations of Hawaii's forest reserves laws (other than section 183-17) constitute petty misdemeanors with mandatory minimum fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 depending on offense history within a five-year period

Clarifies that misdemeanor convictions for violating section 183-17 can result in fines up to $2,000 or up to one year imprisonment, or both

Repeals the general penalty provision of chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which previously imposed fines of up to $500 for violations without otherwise specified penalties