Hawaii HB536 prohibits residing within fifty feet of freshwater waterways to protect the environment and human life.

Hawaii HB536 prohibits individuals from residing in, on, or within fifty feet of freshwater waterways, including rivers, streams, and drainage canals. The bill aims to protect Hawaii's natural environment and human life by addressing issues such as human-made waste and homelessness near these waterways. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce this prohibition, including issuing orders to vacate, removing personal property, and issuing citations or making arrests for violations. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is tasked with adopting rules to implement the chapter.

Hawaii HB536 prohibits residing within fifty feet of freshwater waterways to protect the environment and human life.

Hawaii HB536 prohibits individuals from residing in, on, or within fifty feet of freshwater waterways, including rivers, streams, and drainage canals. The bill aims to protect Hawaii's natural environment and human life by addressing issues such as human-made waste and homelessness near these waterways. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce this prohibition, including issuing orders to vacate, removing personal property, and issuing citations or making arrests for violations. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is tasked with adopting rules to implement the chapter.