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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I J�S-4 OF H�!4 V ��Jiy •r�`F OF •H'�r ORDINANCE NO. STATE OF HAWAI`I BILL NO. 162 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PAID PARKING FACILITIES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I: SECTION 1. Findings and purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish consumer protections by eliminating confusion related to parking rates established by operators of private parking facilities within the County. SECTION 2. Chapter 3 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) is amended by adding an article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "Article . Paid Parking Facilities. Section 3- Purpose. The purpose of this article is to ensure that operators post clear notice of parking rates for the use of any privately -owned paid parking facility in the County. The posted parking rates will help to ensure that the public has more equitable access to local businesses, community events, cultural gatherings, and recreational activities. Section 3- Definitions. As used in this article: "Operator" means any person who conducts the operation of a paid parking facility or who, directly or through an agreement or arrangement with another party, collects payment for parking or storage of motor vehicles at such parking facility. This includes but is not limited to any reseller, facilitator, or aggregator that collects from patrons the charge or fee paid for parking or storage. This term does not include banks, credit card issuers, payment processors, or other persons whose involvement is limited to performing functions similar to those performed by such entities. "Paid parking facility" or "facility" means any private structure, building, enclosure, lot, premises, or plot of land where four or more motor vehicles are parked or accommodated in exchange for the payment of a fee. This term does not include hotels or resorts.