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HI HB1198
Bill
Status
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires all vessels designated as sailing school vessels to undergo federal inspection and certification to ensure compliance with safety and seaworthiness standards.
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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