Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR158

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Refer
3/28/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  

Caption

Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.

Impact

The resolution supports the community's call for stricter penalties against businesses that engage in unethical practices. Previous legislative efforts have struggled to provide specific remedies, as general laws do not adequately address local issues. By increasing fines significantly, the County is expected to establish more rigorous enforcement measures against violators. This would lead to better adherence to the historic districts ordinance and help safeguard the character of the Lahaina area, aligning with community values and tourism interests.

Summary

Senate Resolution 158 urges the County of Maui to increase fines for predatory cosmetics establishments that violate the Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance. This resolution highlights the aggressive marketing tactics often employed by these establishments on Front Street in Lahaina, which have reportedly created an intimidating environment for both residents and tourists. Complaints from the public regarding harassment and disrespectful sales techniques have prompted this legislative action, seeking to ensure better enforcement of existing laws against these practices.

Contention

Notably, there are concerns regarding the lack of enforcement in past violation cases and potential backlash against businesses that may depend on aggressive sales techniques for profitability. The resolution also resonates with recent changes to the Maui County Charter that allow for higher fines, removing the prior $1,000 cap, thereby giving local authorities more leverage to penalize noncompliant businesses and property owners renting to such establishments. The community demands action due to the flouting of previous settlement agreements, emphasizing the need for strict regulatory measures to protect local interests.

Companion Bills

HI SCR220

Same As Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR117

Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt A Financially Prudent Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 That Maintains Current Operational Levels Except For Certain Mandatory Or Critical Increases.

HI HR98

Urging The County Of Maui To Adopt A Financially Prudent Budget For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 That Maintains Current Operational Levels Except For Certain Mandatory Or Critical Increases.

HI SR141

Urging The Department Of Health And Encouraging The County Of Maui, United States Army Corps Of Engineers, And Federal Emergency Management Agency To Take Certain Measures To Ensure The Safest Possible Management Of Ash And Debris From The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.

HI HCR48

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.

HI SB2824

Relating To The County Of Maui.

HI SR179

Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And County Of Maui To Inventory And Map Existing R-1 Water Delivery Systems And Reservoirs In Maui County.

HI HR37

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.

HI SB598

Relating To County Ordinances.

HI SB2723

Relating To County Ordinances.

HI HCR132

Urging The Counties To Adopt An Ordinance Requiring Restaurants And Other Food Service Establishments To Take Steps To Make Their Businesses Safe For Members Of The Public With Severe Food Allergies.

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Urging The County Of Maui To Immediately And Substantially Increase The Fines Assessed Against Predatory Cosmetics Establishments For Violating The Maui County Historic Districts Ordinance.

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