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HI HR129

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to manage manta ray dive sites in West Hawaii
  • Identifies growing safety concerns at popular manta ray night dive locations where increasing numbers of boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, swimmers, divers, and snorkelers create potentially dangerous conditions
  • Emphasizes that safety management is necessary to protect workers, visitors, and manta rays while maintaining quality visitor experiences
  • Notes that accidents at these sites could harm the diving industry and create liability for the State
  • Requires transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources

Legislative Description

Manta Rays; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rules

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Water & Land3/25/2014
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/12/2014

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