THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	966
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Relating to Disposal of 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 not more than $50,000 for each separate offense may be imposed. In addition to the foregoing, any vehicle owned and operated by the person in the commission of the offense shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to chapter 712A."

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 more than $25,000 for each separate offense;

(2) [Not] Imprisonment of not more than thirty days [imprisonment] for each separate 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. In addition to the foregoing, any vehicle owned and operated by the person in the commission of the offense shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to chapter 712A."

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 Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.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; Felony Disposal; Petty Misdemeanor Disposal; Penalties; Imprisonment; Forfeiture of Vehicle

Description:

Allows as punishment for felony disposal of solid waste, imprisonment of not more than five years. Allows as punishment for felony disposal of solid waste and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste, forfeiture of any vehicle used in the commission of the offenses.

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