KCC §22-5.7

Penalties for harming exceptional trees

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This section makes it illegal to damage, remove, or destroy a tree officially labeled as 'exceptional' without County Council approval. If convicted, you can be fined up to $1,000, jailed up to 90 days, or both, for each offense. Normal tree care by the owner, like trimming or pruning, is allowed, and removing trees in a grove needs County Planning Department approval.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Violation and Penalty

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

It shall be unlawful for any person to damage, remove, or otherwise destroy any tree in the County of Kaua'i which has been designated "exceptional" without approval from the County Council. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this Article shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days or both for each offense.The terms "damage" and "or otherwise destroy" shall not include normal maintenance of the tree by the owner thereof, including trimming, pruning or shaping of the branches or roots.Trees in a grove may be removed, subject to approval of the County Planning Department.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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