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HI HB2617
Bill
Status
3/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kaniela Ing
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any bather from consuming liquor in Hawaii's ocean waters within one thousand yards of any beach or shoreline.
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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.
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Authorizes the department to grant exceptions to the prohibition only for commercial operations or properly permitted events.
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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).
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Takes effect on July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Ocean Waters.
Prohibition
Last Action
The recommendation was not adopted.
3/19/2018