Bill Text: HI SB990 | 2015 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Weed Whacker; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-01-28 - Referred to ENE/JDL, WAM. [SB990 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2015-SB990-Introduced.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO Noise.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 342F-30.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending its title to read:
"[[]§342F-30.8[]] Leaf
blowers; weed whackers; restrictions."
2. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) In any urban land use district, as designated pursuant to section 205-2, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a leaf blower or weed whacker within a residential zone or within one hundred feet of a residential zone in the State, except between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday."
3. By amending subsections (d) and (e) to read:
"(d) Any county may adopt a rule or
ordinance that places stricter limitations on the use of leaf blowers or
weed whackers than are in this section. In case of a conflict between the
requirements or limitations of this section and any county rule or ordinance
regarding the use of leaf blowers[,] or weed whackers, the more
restrictive requirements shall apply.
(e) For the purposes of this section:
"Leaf blower" means any machine used to blow leaves, dirt, or other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns, and other surfaces.
"State holiday" means any day established as a state holiday in section 8-1.
"Weed whacker" means a gasoline or electric powered yard tool that uses either a flexible monofilament line (also known as a string or line trimmer) or revolving metal cutting blade intended to cut or trim grass and other vegetation."
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. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Weed Whacker; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions
Description:
Makes it unlawful for any non-government entity or agent thereof to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, except between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on most days. Defines weed whacker.
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