Bill > SB3369

This bill amends Section 342D-72 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires the upgrading, conversion, or connection of cesspools in the state by 2050. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It allows the Director of Health to grant an exemption from the cesspool upgrade/conversion/connection requirement if the state is unable to present evidence that the cesspool is affecting the state's drinking water supply or recreational waters. 2. It also allows the Director of Health to grant an exemption if the property owner can present documentation showing a legitimate reason that makes it infeasible to upgrade, convert, or connect the cesspool, such as small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues.