HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1899

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2012

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to condominiums.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 514A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§514A-    Prohibition on smoking; fines.  Notwithstanding any provision of law, the declaration, or bylaws to the contrary, an association may adopt rules or regulations that prohibit smoking within common elements or limited common elements of the project.  A board may assess fines not to exceed $100 for the first violation and $200 for each subsequent violation of a rule or regulation that prohibits smoking within areas of the project."

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§514B-    Prohibition on smoking; fines.  Notwithstanding any provision of law, the declaration, or bylaws to the contrary, an association may adopt rules or regulations that prohibit smoking within common elements or limited common elements of the project.  A board may assess fines not to exceed $100 for the first violation and $200 for each subsequent violation of a rule or regulation that prohibits smoking within areas of the project."

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Condominiums; Smoking; Prohibition

 

Description:

Authorizes a condominium association to prohibit smoking within common elements or limited common elements and assess fines for violations.

 

 

 

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