HI SB1478

Requires vessel masters or persons in charge to comply with evacuation orders issued by harbor masters during emergencies at commercial harbors under Department of Transportation jurisdiction

Imposes a $10,000 daily fine per vessel for violating evacuation orders, with violators potentially losing secured area access and operating/mooring permit privileges for one year

Defines "emergency" by reference to existing state emergency management law (Section 127A-2), and "evacuation" as immediate movement away from hazards including leaving commercial harbors

Directs fines collected for evacuation order violations to be deposited into the Harbor Special Fund for statewide harbor operations and maintenance

Takes effect July 1, 2050