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HI HR226
Resolution
Status
4/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
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Request the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to study the feasibility of assessing fees on commercial operations at private boating facilities that use Hawaii's nearshore waters.
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Study should examine fees similar to those currently assessed on commercial operations at public boating facilities, which the state controls through 20 small boat harbors and 16 independent boat ramps.
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Commercial operations targeted include ocean tours, scuba excursions, and snorkeling operations currently operating from 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 convenes.
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
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
4/15/2011