HB 26 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 481B to make it unlawful for hosting platforms to collect fees for booking services related to transient vacation rentals that lack lawful certification, registration, or permits under county ordinance.

• Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $2,000, in addition to any other remedies or damages available under Chapter 480.

• County officers or agencies charged with administering zoning laws are responsible for enforcing this section within their respective counties (Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui counties, including Kalawao).

• Defines key terms including "hosting platform," "booking service," "operator," and "transient vacation rental" as it relates to county ordinance definitions.

• Effective date: July 1, 2019.