Hawaii HB810 creates a private right of action for noise pollution caused by helicopters violating federal aviation laws.

Hawaii HB810 amends Chapter 342F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of a helicopter for noise pollution. Successful plaintiffs can recover three times their actual damages or $1,000 per violation, whichever is greater, plus the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. The law does not apply to helicopters owned or operated by government agencies or those used for emergency services.

Hawaii HB810 creates a private right of action for noise pollution caused by helicopters violating federal aviation laws.

Hawaii HB810 amends Chapter 342F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of a helicopter for noise pollution. Successful plaintiffs can recover three times their actual damages or $1,000 per violation, whichever is greater, plus the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney's fees. The law does not apply to helicopters owned or operated by government agencies or those used for emergency services.