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HI HB1198

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "sailing school vessel" in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 200-1 to add a requirement for a valid United States Coast Guard certificate of inspection under Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Part 169.

  • Maintains existing requirements that sailing school vessels must be less than 500 gross tons, carry six or more sailing school students or instructors, be principally sail-equipped, and be operated by tax-exempt entities for educational or therapeutic purposes.

  • Requires all vessels designated as sailing school vessels to undergo federal inspection and certification to ensure compliance with safety and seaworthiness standards.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Sailing School Vessel

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/26/2011

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