Hawaii SB2021 allows government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from those who knowingly violate laws.

Hawaii SB2021 amends the state's search and rescue reimbursement policy to allow government entities to seek reimbursement from individuals or entities who knowingly violated laws, such as trespassing on closed property, resulting in the need for a rescue. This includes individuals who ignored warnings or notices, knowingly entered closed public or private property, or violated other applicable laws. The bill specifies that reimbursement is only allowed if the need for search and rescue was caused by the person's intentional disregard for their safety.

Hawaii SB2021 allows government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from those who knowingly violate laws.

Hawaii SB2021 amends the state's search and rescue reimbursement policy to allow government entities to seek reimbursement from individuals or entities who knowingly violated laws, such as trespassing on closed property, resulting in the need for a rescue. This includes individuals who ignored warnings or notices, knowingly entered closed public or private property, or violated other applicable laws. The bill specifies that reimbursement is only allowed if the need for search and rescue was caused by the person's intentional disregard for their safety.