HI SB464

Authorizes property owners or their agents to enter adjacent privately-owned vacant property to control albizia trees (species Falcataria moluccana or Albizia chinensis) that pose hazards to their own property.

Requires the entering owner to consult with a tree risk assessment qualified arborist confirming the trees create hazardous conditions and can be safely felled or treated without damaging structures or utility lines.

Requires two or more unsuccessful contact attempts via telephone or registered mail within 30 days and written notice to the adjacent property owner before entering the property.

Provides a defense to criminal prosecution under Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 708-814, 708-815, 708-820, 708-821, 708-822, 708-823, and 708-823.5 when entry occurs in compliance with these conditions.

Defines "vacant" property as improved or unimproved land with no reasonable indication of use or maintenance for one year or more; effective July 1, 2019.