Hawaii Revised Statutes 46-145 Refund of Impact Fees.

Revision Note

Sections 46-141 to 46-148, enacted as a new chapter, are codified to this chapter pursuant to §23G-15(1).

§46-145 Refund of impact fees. (a) If impact fees are not expended or encumbered within the period established in section 46-144, the county or the board shall refund to the developer or the developer's successor in title the amount of fees paid and any accrued interest. Application for a refund shall be submitted to the county or the board within one year of the date on which the right to claim arises. Any unclaimed refund shall be retained in the special trust fund or interest bearing account and be expended as provided in section 46-144.

(b) If a county or board seeks to terminate impact fee requirements, all unexpended or unencumbered funds shall be refunded as provided in subsection (a) and the county or board shall give public notice of termination and availability of refunds at least two times. All funds available for refund shall be retained for a period of one year at the end of which any remaining funds may be transferred to:

(1) The county's general fund and expended for any public purpose not involving water supply or service as determined by the county council; or

(2) The board's general fund and expended for any public purpose involving water supply or service as determined by the board.

(c) Recoupment shall be exempt from subsections (a) and (b). [L 1992, c 282, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 2, §14; am L 2001, c 235, §5]

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