MCC §14.81.040
County right to enter and inspect stormwater facilities
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗This section lets the County enter and inspect properties that send stormwater into the county storm-drain system. If the owner refuses entry, the County can get a search warrant from a court. The County must show a good reason, like a possible violation or a routine check.
landowners
The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Right of access
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 section applies to facilities that may discharge stormwater to the storm-drainage
system subject to regulation under this chapter.
B.
The County must be permitted to enter and inspect any premises subject to regulation
under this chapter as often as may be necessary to determine compliance with this
chapter or whenever an illicit discharge is identified or suspected.
C.
The County may seek a search warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction, if:
1.
The County has been refused access to any part of the premises from which stormwater
is discharged; and
2.
The County can demonstrate:
a.
Probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter; or
b.
That there is a need to inspect or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling
program designed to:
i.
Verify compliance with this chapter or any order issued under this chapter; or
ii.
Protect public health, safety, or welfare.
( Ord. No. 5749 , § 1, 2024)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026
Published by the County of Maui through Municode.
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