Hawaii HB956 mandates apprenticeship completion for ironworkers and penalizes unauthorized disassembly of iron projects.

Hawaii HB956 introduces a new chapter defining "ironworker" as those who build and place structural steel and iron on various projects, and have completed an apprenticeship program. It prohibits disassembly, dismantlement, or demolition of iron projects by those not completing such a program. Violators face fines up to $500 or imprisonment up to one year, or both. Contractors hiring unqualified individuals face fines up to $1,000. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will adopt rules to enforce these provisions.

Hawaii HB956 mandates apprenticeship completion for ironworkers and penalizes unauthorized disassembly of iron projects.

Hawaii HB956 introduces a new chapter defining "ironworker" as those who build and place structural steel and iron on various projects, and have completed an apprenticeship program. It prohibits disassembly, dismantlement, or demolition of iron projects by those not completing such a program. Violators face fines up to $500 or imprisonment up to one year, or both. Contractors hiring unqualified individuals face fines up to $1,000. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will adopt rules to enforce these provisions.