Hawaii HB1232 establishes safety requirements for retention and detention ponds to prevent drownings and ensure public health.
Hawaii HB1232 aims to enhance safety around retention and detention ponds by prohibiting counties from allowing their construction unless certain conditions are met. The bill mandates annual safety inspections for these ponds built after a specified date, ensuring they meet criteria such as proper vegetation management, removal of debris, and effective pollutant filtering. Exemptions apply to ponds built before a certain date and those on secured recreational properties. The bill also establishes a monitoring and inspection program with dedicated inspector positions for each island group.
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