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HI HB809
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Establishes a shipping container inspection program to randomly inspect containers arriving in Hawaii for illegal fireworks, with implementation beginning no later than December 1, 2023
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Requires use of explosive-sniffing dogs to inspect incoming shipping containers at designated secure sites, potentially located away from commercial harbors
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Mandates that all shipping companies provide fireworks shipping documents (invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc.) to the Department of Public Safety before ships leave port, with fines of at least $10,000 per violation
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Prioritizes inspection resources toward high-risk containers while exempting low-risk containers from military, state/county agencies, and registered businesses in good standing
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Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to establish and administer the program, including purchase and care of at least two explosive-sniffing dogs
Legislative Description
Relating To Fireworks.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kila, Lamosao excused (2).
2/9/2023