HB2249 Summary

• Clarifies that violations of Part I of Chapter 200, Hawaii Revised Statutes (ocean recreation and coastal areas) are subject to criminal penalties, specifically petty misdemeanor charges.

• Establishes criminal penalties of a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both for violations of boating facility rules and regulations.

• Increases penalties for unauthorized discharge, dumping, or abandonment of petroleum products, hazardous materials, or sewage in state boating facilities to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both.

• Allows the environmental court to deprive violators of the privilege of operating or mooring vessels in state waters for up to 30 days per violation in addition to or as a condition of suspending other penalties.

• Maintains separate traffic infraction penalties for parking and traffic movement violations, with fines of $100 (first violation), $200 (second violation), and $500 (third or subsequent violations).