HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-01 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 AC Moore Testimony From: Allen Moore
To: WPCtestimonv
Subject: TAR bill 121
Date: Monday,April 1, 2024 6:13:29 PM
The onerous application process, initial, and renewal fees
outlined in this bill creates an undue financial burden on
lower income residents. The $10,000 penalty for violation
of the TAR Ordinance is unreasonably punitive. Article I,
section 12 of the Hawaii Constitution,prohibits the
imposition of"excessive fines"; and, violation of the TAR
Ordinance would be 20 times the maximum amount currently
allowed by Chapter 25 of the County Code.
Unconstitutionally excessive penalty amounts
would invite challenges for the County based
on constitutional grounds if such an extreme
penalty amount is adopted.
AC Moore
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