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HI HB999
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
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Repeals subsection (c) of Section 200-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established penalties up to $10,000 per day for unauthorized discharge of petroleum products, hazardous materials, or sewage in state boating facilities or waters
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Clarifies that enforcement of criminal water pollution offenses falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health rather than the Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Retains existing penalties for other boating violations including reckless operation, unauthorized mooring, unauthorized commercial activity, and unauthorized camping (petty misdemeanor, up to $1,000 fine)
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Maintains traffic infraction penalties for vehicular parking violations at state boating facilities ($100 first offense, $200 second, $500 third or subsequent)
Legislative Description
Relating To Water Pollution.
Enforcement
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025