Hawaii HB1165 amends county powers to include sewer monitoring, civil fines for leaks, and graffiti penalties.

Hawaii HB1165 expands county powers to include monitoring sewer laterals for leaks, infiltration, and inflow. Counties can impose civil fines on violators after reasonable notice and requests to correct. The bill also allows counties to fine parents or guardians of minors who deface county property with graffiti. The fines can be added to taxes or fees, except for water and sewer charges. The fines become due and collectible after appeal proceedings are exhausted.

Hawaii HB1165 amends county powers to include sewer monitoring, civil fines for leaks, and graffiti penalties.

Hawaii HB1165 expands county powers to include monitoring sewer laterals for leaks, infiltration, and inflow. Counties can impose civil fines on violators after reasonable notice and requests to correct. The bill also allows counties to fine parents or guardians of minors who deface county property with graffiti. The fines can be added to taxes or fees, except for water and sewer charges. The fines become due and collectible after appeal proceedings are exhausted.