HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	874
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to solid waste.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 342H-37, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

     "(c)  Felony disposal of solid waste is a class C felony for which a [maximum fine of] fine of not less than $2,000 but not more than $50,000 for each separate offense [may] shall be imposed."

     SECTION 2.  Section 342H-39, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  Petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste is punishable by:

     (1)  A fine of not less than $500 but not more than $25,000 for each separate offense;

     (2)  Not more than thirty days imprisonment for each offense; or

     (3)  Revocation or suspension by court order of any contractor's license or any applicable certificate of authorization from the public utilities commission.

Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense."

     SECTION 3.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 4.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Solid Waste; Illegal Dumping

Description:

Creates a minimum penalty for felony disposal of solid waste of $2,000, and a minimum penalty for petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste of $500.

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