Bill Text: HI HB2194 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Golf Courses And Driving Ranges.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-02-08 - The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. [HB2194 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2022-HB2194-Introduced.html
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to GOLF courses and driving ranges.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 663, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§663- Golf courses and driving ranges; strictly liable. Owners
and operators of a golf course or driving range shall be held strictly liable for
any property damage to surrounding residential properties by golf balls hit by golf
course or driving range patrons while participating in activities on the golf course
or driving range unless the owners and operators can show that they took reasonable
steps, such as the installation and maintenance of netting no less than
feet in height, to prevent golf balls from leaving the golf course or driving range."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2022.
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Report Title:
Golf Courses and Driving Ranges; Strict Liability; Tort Law
Description:
Makes owners and operators of golf courses and driving ranges strictly liable for property damage to surrounding residential properties caused by golf balls hit by patrons of the golf course or driving range unless the owners and operators can show they took reasonable steps to prevent golf balls from leaving the golf course or driving range.
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