HI HB831

Increases administrative penalties for registrants, commercial applicators, wholesalers, dealers, retailers, and other distributors who violate Hawaii pesticide law from $5,000 to $10,000 per offense.

Increases administrative penalties for private applicators and other persons violating pesticide use provisions on their own property from $1,000 to $5,000 per offense, after receiving written warning or citation for prior violation.

Increases criminal penalties (misdemeanor) for registrants, commercial applicators, wholesalers, dealers, retailers, and distributors from $25,000 to $35,000 in fines or up to one year imprisonment.

Increases criminal penalties (misdemeanor) for private applicators and other persons from $1,000 to $5,000 in fines or up to one year imprisonment.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or penalties incurred before the effective date.