New efforts to crack down on graffiti



The Honolulu City Council wants to establish a reward program to help crack down on graffiti.

The proposed law would allow rewards of up to $500 to citizens who turn in graffiti offenders for prosecution.

The widespread problem of graffiti is also fueling a separate law that would double the allowable fine for graffiti artists, from the current $1,000 to $2,000.

Council members will vote to advance both graffiti measures next Wednesday.