HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

486

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to small boat harbors.

 

 

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

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 200, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§200-     Small boat harbor advisory groups.  (a)  The board shall establish a small boat harbor advisory group for each state small boat harbor to advise the administrative unit established pursuant to section 200-12 on matters relating to the administration of state small boat harbors.  Each small boat harbor advisory group shall be composed of nine members who are users of the small boat harbor or possess expertise relevant to the administration of small boat harbors, to be selected at the discretion of the board.

     (b)  A small boat harbor advisory group shall advise the administrative unit on the:

     (1)  Adoption of rules;

     (2)  Comprehensive recreational boating program; and

     (3)  Development of permit and fees for moorage,

as they relate to the small boat harbor.

     (c)  A small boat harbor advisory group may request a written response from the administrative unit regarding a specific issue or concern relating to the administration of the state small boat harbor.  The written response from the administrative unit shall specifically address each issue and concern raised in the small boat harbor advisory group's request for a written response.  If the small boat harbor advisory group determines that the administrative unit's written response inadequately addresses an issue or concern, the small boat harbor advisory group may appeal the issue or concern to the board.

     (d)  Members of the small boat harbor advisory groups shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

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

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

BLNR; Small Boat Harbors; Advisory Groups

 

Description:

Requires the BLNR to establish a small boat harbor advisory group for each state small boat harbor.

 

 

 

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