Hawaii SB3032 clarifies penalties for illegal beach sand removal and strengthens enforcement against contractors.

Hawaii SB3032 amends existing laws to clarify penalties for the illegal removal of beach sand, targeting both licensed and unlicensed contractors. The bill establishes mandatory fines and potential imprisonment for violations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. It also allows the State to pursue both criminal and civil actions against violators, including the recovery of administrative fines, fees, and costs. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement against contractors who illegally remove sand from public beaches to fortify private land.

Hawaii SB3032 clarifies penalties for illegal beach sand removal and strengthens enforcement against contractors.

Hawaii SB3032 amends existing laws to clarify penalties for the illegal removal of beach sand, targeting both licensed and unlicensed contractors. The bill establishes mandatory fines and potential imprisonment for violations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. It also allows the State to pursue both criminal and civil actions against violators, including the recovery of administrative fines, fees, and costs. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement against contractors who illegally remove sand from public beaches to fortify private land.