SB2022 amends Hawaii's State Water Code to increase penalties for violations, ensuring sustainable water management and conservation.

SB2022 amends the Hawaii State Water Code to enhance penalties for violations, aiming to preserve water resources, protect ecosystems, and promote public health. The bill increases fines for violations, with a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $25,000 per violation, depending on factors like prior violations and harm caused. It also mandates the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider specific factors when imposing fines. The penalties will incrementally increase over time, reaching up to $45,000 by 2046.

SB2022 amends Hawaii's State Water Code to increase penalties for violations, ensuring sustainable water management and conservation.

SB2022 amends the Hawaii State Water Code to enhance penalties for violations, aiming to preserve water resources, protect ecosystems, and promote public health. The bill increases fines for violations, with a minimum of $50 and a maximum of $25,000 per violation, depending on factors like prior violations and harm caused. It also mandates the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider specific factors when imposing fines. The penalties will incrementally increase over time, reaching up to $45,000 by 2046.