Vegetation management bill establishes standards to reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety.

The bill mandates vegetation management standards to mitigate wildfire risks in Hawaii. It requires property owners to clear flammable vegetation around structures and utilities to maintain firebreaks around poles and towers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is tasked with enforcing these standards, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also outlines safety rules for vegetation management workers and seeks federal grants and private partnerships for funding. Hazardous vegetation is declared a public nuisance, and violators face fines and potential civil actions.

Vegetation management bill establishes standards to reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety.

The bill mandates vegetation management standards to mitigate wildfire risks in Hawaii. It requires property owners to clear flammable vegetation around structures and utilities to maintain firebreaks around poles and towers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is tasked with enforcing these standards, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also outlines safety rules for vegetation management workers and seeks federal grants and private partnerships for funding. Hazardous vegetation is declared a public nuisance, and violators face fines and potential civil actions.