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HI HB2617

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any bather from consuming liquor in Hawaii's ocean waters within one thousand yards of any beach or shoreline.

  • Defines "bather" as any person floating, swimming, wading, or bodysurfing with or without flotation devices (surfboards, paddleboards, personal flotation devices, etc.), but excludes devices propelled by sail, mechanical means, power, oars, or paddle.

  • Authorizes the department to grant exceptions to the prohibition only for commercial operations or properly permitted events.

  • Subjects violators to fines in addition to any other penalties under chapter 281, with the specific fine amount to be determined (left blank in bill text).

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Ocean Waters.

Prohibition

Last Action

The recommendation was not adopted.

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Water and Land3/8/2018
Judiciary2/14/2018
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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