Bill > SB692

This bill seeks to regulate the sale of spray paint in Hawaii as a measure to combat graffiti vandalism by establishing comprehensive restrictions on spray paint purchases and sales. The legislation requires retailers to keep spray paint in secured areas inaccessible to customers, prohibits sales to individuals under 18 years old, and mandates that purchasers provide valid photo identification. Retailers must maintain an electronic log of all spray paint transactions, recording details such as the purchaser's name, address, date of birth, identification type, and specifics about the spray paint purchased, and transmit this information to the Department of Law Enforcement monthly. Retailers must also register with the department and pay a registration fee, while facing significant civil fines for non-compliance - $500 per can for up to ten cans and $1,000 per can beyond that number. Additionally, wholesalers are required to report their sales to retailers to the department monthly, providing detailed information about the transactions. The bill's underlying purpose is to make spray paint less accessible and trackable, thereby deterring graffiti vandalism, which the legislature describes as a persistent problem that causes aesthetic and environmental damage, particularly in areas of cultural significance.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=692&year=2025