SB2286 Summary

• Requires all use permits at the Ala Wai boat harbor to be obtained through public auction rather than traditional permitting processes.

• Mandates public notice of Ala Wai boat harbor auctions be published statewide and in Honolulu, including auction time, location, moorage description, intended use, and upset price.

• Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources chairperson or designated employees to conduct Ala Wai auctions without additional compensation, and permits the chairperson to contract for necessary auction services.

• Specifies that use permits obtained at Ala Wai auctions are valid for five years.

• Applies standard state small boat harbor permit requirements (vessel inspections, ownership documentation, age verification) to all harbors, with moorage fees based on appraisal for all harbors except Ala Wai.

• Takes effect August 1, 2018.