Report Title:

Lease of Fast Lands; State Small Boat Harbors

Description:

Prohibits the leasing of all fast lands, at any one time, within an existing state boating facility.

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

677

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to ocean recreation and coastal areas.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 200-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

"(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board may lease parcels of fast lands within an existing state boating facility by public auction [or by direct negotiation pursuant to section 171-59,] for private development, management, and operation[.]; provided that the leasing of all fast lands located within a state boating facility, at any one time, for private management and operation of an existing state boarding facility is prohibited. For the purpose of this section, the term "state boating facility" means a state small boat harbor, launching ramp, offshore mooring, pier, wharf, landing, or any other area under the jurisdiction of the department pursuant to this chapter."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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