HI HB197

Requires the Hawaii Department of Taxation to make available names and addresses from transient accommodation registration forms to county officials charged with enforcing land use laws.

Establishes one-time registration fees: $5 for transient accommodations with 1-5 units, $15 for 6 or more units, and $15 for resort time share vacation plans.

Allows operators to acquire additional transient accommodation units after initial registration without paying additional fees.

Addresses the disadvantage Hawaii counties face in enforcing land use laws by providing access to transient accommodation operator information that municipalities in other states receive through tax filings.

Takes effect on July 1, 2019.