HI HB175

Requires property owners and lessees to maintain their real property to prevent proliferation of invasive species, wildfire hazards from dry vegetation and debris, and public safety hazards such as overgrown vegetation blocking roads or emergency access

Violations result in written notice with up to 30 days to correct; non-compliance triggers civil fines of $1,000-$10,000 per violation plus $100 per day for continued violations, and reimbursement of government remediation costs

Exceptions available for properties under approved restoration, conservation, or agricultural management plans, or circumstances beyond the owner's reasonable control

Department of Agriculture must adopt rules for invasive species enforcement; Office of the State Fire Marshal must adopt rules for wildfire prevention enforcement with possible delegation to county fire departments; counties must adopt implementing ordinances

Collected fines must be used for invasive species control, wildfire prevention initiatives, or community education on property maintenance and environmental safety; effective July 1, 3000