HB964

Hawaii HB964 prohibits unauthorized loitering or camping within fifty feet of state-owned streambanks to protect public safety and the environment.

Hawaii HB964 amends state law to make it unlawful for individuals to loiter or camp within fifty feet of state-owned streambanks unless authorized by the appropriate state agency. Law enforcement can remove individuals if their presence poses a risk to public safety, results in pollution or environmental degradation, or interferes with state management activities. Violators may face civil fines, community service, or participation in support programs. The bill also appropriates funds for enforcement, public education, and environmental restoration efforts.