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HI SB368
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Section 342D-72 to require all cesspools in Hawaii to be upgraded, converted to a director-approved wastewater system, or connected to a sewerage system by January 1, 2050
- Adds new requirement that cesspools located within 500 feet of a shoreline, drinking water well, or sensitive body of water must be upgraded, converted, or connected at the time of property sale or ownership transfer on or after January 1, 2024
- Expands eligible wastewater systems to include any system approved by the Department of Health director, rather than limiting options to septic systems or aerobic treatment unit systems
- Maintains existing exemption process allowing property owners to request exemptions based on legitimate infeasibility reasons including small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Cesspool Conversion.
Cesspool Conversion
Last Action
Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25
3/11/2022
Committee Referrals
Energy & Environmental Protection3/10/2022
Ways and Means2/18/2022
Agriculture and Environment1/29/2021
Health1/25/2021
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