Hawaii SB457 regulates the leasing and reclamation of state submerged lands and tidal waters to protect shorelines and public access.

Hawaii SB457 establishes regulations for leasing state submerged lands and tidal waters, ensuring leases protect water-dependent uses, beaches, and existing structures from erosion. The bill prohibits structures that cause net adverse shoreline sand movement and mandates that reclaimed land does not prevent public shore access. It also outlines conditions for disposing of reclaimed land, including public notice and meeting environmental impact criteria. Violations of these provisions are subject to fines, injunctions, and removal of structures at the violator's expense.

Hawaii SB457 regulates the leasing and reclamation of state submerged lands and tidal waters to protect shorelines and public access.

Hawaii SB457 establishes regulations for leasing state submerged lands and tidal waters, ensuring leases protect water-dependent uses, beaches, and existing structures from erosion. The bill prohibits structures that cause net adverse shoreline sand movement and mandates that reclaimed land does not prevent public shore access. It also outlines conditions for disposing of reclaimed land, including public notice and meeting environmental impact criteria. Violations of these provisions are subject to fines, injunctions, and removal of structures at the violator's expense.