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HI HB1134

Bill

Status

Passed

7/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Kitagawa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from conducting commercial ocean use activities in Kaneohe Bay waters without a permit issued by the department.

  • Prohibits advertising or offering commercial ocean use activities in Kaneohe Bay without a permit; advertisement via print, word of mouth, or online platforms (including social media) constitutes prima facie evidence of violation.

  • Defines "commercial ocean use activity" to include operation of commercial recreational equipment (kayaks, sailboards, tour vessels, etc.), renting or hiring equipment, pre-positioning equipment within 1,000 feet of Kaneohe Bay shoreline, and transporting customers for hire to the bay.

  • Authorizes law enforcement to issue citations and subpoenas, and to seize property related to violations; confiscated property may be sold at public auction or disposed of if unclaimed after ten working days.

  • Bans all commercial ocean use activities on Sundays and federal holidays; maintains permit caps and restrictions consistent with the 1992 Kaneohe Bay master plan.

Legislative Description

Relating To Kaneohe Bay.

Restrictions

Last Action

Act 232, 07/06/2023 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335).

7/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Water & Land4/21/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/21/2023
Water and Land3/10/2023
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/17/2023
Water & Land1/30/2023

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