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HI HCR264
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
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Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation requested to conduct a feasibility study on assessing fees for commercial operations at private boating facilities that use Hawaii's nearshore waters.
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Study should examine whether fees similar to those charged for commercial operations at public boating facilities can be applied to private facilities.
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Department of Land and Natural Resources must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2012 Regular Session.
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Current Division jurisdiction includes 20 public small boat harbors and 16 independent boat ramps; private facilities also host commercial operations such as ocean tours and scuba/snorkeling excursions.
Legislative Description
Requests the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the feasibility of assessing commercial operations that occur at or commence from private boating facilities and use the nearshore waters of the State to generate revenue fees.
Last Action
(S) Referred to WLH/WAM.
4/19/2011