Establishes liability for search and rescue expenses if caused by knowingly entering closed property or violating laws.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish liability for search and rescue expenses. A person or entity is liable if the need for search and rescue was due to knowingly entering closed property or violating laws. Each county must adopt ordinances and the state fire council must adopt rules to implement this section. The act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun before its effective date.

Establishes liability for search and rescue expenses if caused by knowingly entering closed property or violating laws.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish liability for search and rescue expenses. A person or entity is liable if the need for search and rescue was due to knowingly entering closed property or violating laws. Each county must adopt ordinances and the state fire council must adopt rules to implement this section. The act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun before its effective date.