HI HB175

Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property to prevent proliferation of invasive species, wildfire conditions, and public safety hazards from vegetation overgrowth.

Establishes written violation notices with a maximum 30-day compliance period, followed by civil fines of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation plus $100 per day for continued noncompliance.

Requires property owners or lessees to reimburse the state or county for remediation costs incurred due to their noncompliance.

Grants exceptions for properties under active restoration, conservation, or agricultural management plans, and for circumstances beyond the owner's or lessee's reasonable control.

Directs the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for invasive species violations and the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for wildfire prevention violations; authorizes counties to adopt implementing ordinances and allows fines to be used for invasive species control, wildfire prevention, and community education programs.