Hawaii SB811 amends the state water code to increase penalties for violations and ensure violators are held accountable.

Hawaii SB811 amends the state water code to enhance penalties for violations, ensuring violators are held accountable. The bill sets a minimum penalty of $50 for every violation, with fines not exceeding $5,000. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. The commission determines penalty amounts based on the nature, extent, and gravity of the violation. The bill also allows the commission to bring legal action to recover administrative fees, costs, and damages, including attorneys' fees.

Hawaii SB811 amends the state water code to increase penalties for violations and ensure violators are held accountable.

Hawaii SB811 amends the state water code to enhance penalties for violations, ensuring violators are held accountable. The bill sets a minimum penalty of $50 for every violation, with fines not exceeding $5,000. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. The commission determines penalty amounts based on the nature, extent, and gravity of the violation. The bill also allows the commission to bring legal action to recover administrative fees, costs, and damages, including attorneys' fees.