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HI HB117
Bill
Status
1/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kaniela Ing
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AI Summary
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Establishes no-wake zones in three designated areas: Kaanapali on Maui (from Hanakao'o beach park to Honokowai beach park), Kailua and Lanikai on Oahu (entire Kailua bay and Lanikai shoreline), and Kailua-Kona on Hawaii (from Kailua pier to Royal Kona Resort area).
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Prohibits motorized recreational vessels from operating at speeds exceeding 5 miles per hour or creating a wake within no-wake zones, except when necessary for public health and safety.
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Defines no-wake zones as encompassing the area extending 750 feet seaward from the shoreline.
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Aims to protect marine resources, reduce shoreline erosion, minimize harm to marine life, and protect recreational and subsistence ocean users from vessel-related hazards.
Legislative Description
Relating To Marine Resources.
Marine Resources
Last Action
Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.
11/30/2017