Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB376 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 376 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to noise. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 376
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to noise.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. Section 291-24.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "[[]§291-24.5[]] Motor vehicle muffler. (a) No person shall use on a public highway, sell, alter, or install a muffler [which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by a motor vehicle above that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.] that emits more than ninety-five decibels of sound. (b) Any violation of this section shall constitute a violation and shall be enforceable by police officers. The fine for this violation shall be not less than $25 nor more than $250 for each separate offense. Any person who violates the provisions of this section may be issued a summons or citation for such violation. (c) The director of transportation shall adopt administrative rules in accordance with chapter 91 for testing standards to effectuate this section. These rules shall include specifications for: (1) The testing site; (2) The placement of the sound level meter microphone on a motor vehicle during testing; (3) Engine operation during testing; and (4) All necessary procedures for measuring exhaust sound levels." SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. Section 291-24.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
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51	51	"[[]§291-24.5[]] Motor vehicle muffler. (a) No person shall use on a public highway, sell, alter, or install a muffler [which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by a motor vehicle above that emitted by the vehicle as equipped from the factory.] that emits more than ninety-five decibels of sound.
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53	53	(b) Any violation of this section shall constitute a violation and shall be enforceable by police officers. The fine for this violation shall be not less than $25 nor more than $250 for each separate offense. Any person who violates the provisions of this section may be issued a summons or citation for such violation.
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55	55	(c) The director of transportation shall adopt administrative rules in accordance with chapter 91 for testing standards to effectuate this section. These rules shall include specifications for:
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57	57	(1) The testing site;
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59	59	(2) The placement of the sound level meter microphone on a motor vehicle during testing;
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61	61	(3) Engine operation during testing; and
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63	63	(4) All necessary procedures for measuring exhaust sound levels."
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65	65	SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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67	67	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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113	113	Report Title: Motor Vehicle Mufflers; Noise Emissions Description: Prohibits use, sale, alteration, or installation of motor vehicle mufflers that emit more than 95 decibels of sound. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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121	121	Motor Vehicle Mufflers; Noise Emissions
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127	127	Prohibits use, sale, alteration, or installation of motor
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135	135	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.