Bill Text: HI HB795 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-12-01 - Carried over to 2020 Regular Session. [HB795 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2020-HB795-Introduced.html

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	795
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.

 

 

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

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 190, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§190-    Laniakea beach marine life conservation district; established.  (a)  The department of land and natural resources shall establish the Laniakea beach marine life conservation district extending seaward for one mile from the shoreline of Laniakea beach on the north shore of Oahu identified by TMK 1-6-1-010-017-0000 into state marine waters.

     (b)  In addition to the restrictions established for marine life conservation areas pursuant to section 190-1, the following shall be prohibited within the Laniakea beach marine life conservation district:

     (1)  Operation of thrill craft;

     (2)  Parasailing;

     (3)  Swimming;

     (4)  Operation of motorized vessels;

     (5)  Water sledding;

     (6)  High speed boating; and

     (7)  Commercial activity.

     (c)  The department of land and natural resources shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 as necessary to implement this section."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

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

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Laniakea Beach; Marine Conservation District; Prohibition

 

Description:

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish the Laniakea Beach Marine Life Conservation District.  Prohibits certain ocean recreation activities within the District.

 

 

 

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