S.B. 2977 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 444-10.6(e) to enhance penalties for unlicensed contractors performing work related to natural disaster damage or destruction.

• Expands the scope of prohibited unlicensed contractor work to include repairs or improvements to residential and nonresidential structures or property, and adding to or subtracting from grounds connected to the structure or property.

• Establishes criminal penalties of a fine of no more than $10,000, imprisonment up to one year, or both for violations in connection with natural disasters for which the governor proclaims a state of emergency or disaster.

• Removes the requirement that the violation occur in a specific political subdivision, making the enhanced penalties apply statewide.

• Effective date is July 1, 3000 (note: appears to be a placeholder date in legislative document).