HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1634

TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2018

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to noise level standards.

 

 

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

 


     SECTION 1.  Section 342F-31, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

     "[[]§342F-31[]]  Rules; specific.  (a)  The director may establish by rule:

     (1)  The control of vehicular noise; and

     (2)  Other specific areas for control of excessive noise, thereby allowing for varying conditions.

     (b)  By June 30, 2019, the director shall establish by rule noise level standards for residential and commercial areas of the State, including the application of these standards."

     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  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.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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Report Title:

Noise Level Standards; Residential and Commercial Areas

 

Description:

Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding noise level standards for residential and commercial areas of the State, including the enforcement of these standards.

 

 

 

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