Hawaii HB1578 amends stream maintenance responsibilities and penalties for non-compliance.

Hawaii HB1578 modifies the maintenance responsibilities for channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways. It shifts the responsibility for maintaining these waterways from the county to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, except for those privately owned or owned by the state. The bill also introduces civil penalties for non-compliance with county orders regarding stream maintenance, with fines up to $500 per day. Additionally, it repeals certain sections related to stream maintenance and updates definitions and procedures for flood control and water conservation.

Hawaii HB1578 amends stream maintenance responsibilities and penalties for non-compliance.

Hawaii HB1578 modifies the maintenance responsibilities for channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways. It shifts the responsibility for maintaining these waterways from the county to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, except for those privately owned or owned by the state. The bill also introduces civil penalties for non-compliance with county orders regarding stream maintenance, with fines up to $500 per day. Additionally, it repeals certain sections related to stream maintenance and updates definitions and procedures for flood control and water conservation.