Hawaii HB509 amends penalties for violations of the state water code to increase fines and clarify separate offenses.

Hawaii HB509 modifies the state water code by increasing the minimum and maximum fines for violations, with each day of a continuing violation considered a separate offense. The bill also mandates that the commission on water resource management consider specific factors when imposing penalties, such as the nature of the violation and the violator's economic benefit. The changes aim to strengthen deterrence and accountability for water resource violations.

Hawaii HB509 amends penalties for violations of the state water code to increase fines and clarify separate offenses.

Hawaii HB509 modifies the state water code by increasing the minimum and maximum fines for violations, with each day of a continuing violation considered a separate offense. The bill also mandates that the commission on water resource management consider specific factors when imposing penalties, such as the nature of the violation and the violator's economic benefit. The changes aim to strengthen deterrence and accountability for water resource violations.