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MCC §14.80.010

Why this stormwater pollution rule exists

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This section explains the purpose of the stormwater rules. It aims to stop pollution from entering the county's storm drains and to follow state and federal water laws. It also gives the county power to inspect and enforce these rules.

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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Purpose

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

A. This article's purpose is to prohibit activities that may pollute stormwater discharges and certain non-stormwater discharges that could enter the County's storm-drainage system. B. This article regulates discharges to the County's storm-drainage system under applicable State and Federal regulations, including the Clean Water Act, as provided in 33 United States Code section 1251 et seq., and chapters 54 and 55 of title 11 , Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, as amended. C. This article's objectives are to: 1. Regulate the contribution of pollutants to the storm-drainage system by stormwater discharges. 2. Prohibit illicit discharges to the storm-drainage system. 3. Establish the County's authority to carry out inspection, surveillance, monitoring, and enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with this article. ( Ord. No. 5749 , § 1, 2024)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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