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minor infractions are not only unjustifiable but <br /> also blatantly unconstitutional, as they violate the <br /> Eighth Amendment of the United States <br /> Constitution and Section 12 of the Hawaiian <br /> Constitution, which prohibit excessive fines. By <br /> subjecting TAR owners to crippling fines <br /> without due process or consideration for the <br /> severity of the alleged violations, Bill 121 stands <br /> in direct contradiction to fundamental principles <br /> of justice. <br /> Moreover, the absence of economic impact <br /> studies or market analysis regarding the effects <br /> of Bill 121 is deeply concerning. Economic <br /> malfeasance is evident in the County Council's <br /> failure to conduct independent analysis before <br /> imposing heavy regulations on a significant <br /> portion of the housing market. This negligence <br /> is exacerbated by the failure of the Hawaii <br /> County Department of Research and <br /> Development to fulfill its fiduciary duty to <br /> residents by collecting and developing accurate <br /> data, as mandated by its job description. <br /> In light of these egregious violations of <br />