The newly established Environmental Programming Section will focus on a wider set of environmental issues facing Maui County.
EPS is currently developing legislation-based initiatives such as Mineral Only Sunscreen Maui County as well as the Green Grants Program.
County of Maui Legislation
Ordinance No. 5306 bans the sale, distribution and use of non-mineral sunscreens without a prescription.
Starting on October 1, 2022, only mineral sunscreens will be allowed in the County.
Ordinance No. 5236 prohibits the sale, rental and distribution of disposable bodyboards
starting on August 1, 2022.