S.B. 3239 Summary

• Amends Section 46-1.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to authorize counties to implement a power of sale procedure for real property subject to recorded liens for unpaid civil fines.

• Allows counties to sell private property to satisfy unpaid civil fines after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings have been exhausted.

• Requires counties to enact appropriate ordinances establishing the power of sale mechanism before it becomes effective within their jurisdiction.

• Applies the power of sale authority to unpaid civil fines collected under county ordinances, including those related to public nuisances and code violations.

• Becomes effective upon approval.