HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2093
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to the department of land and natural resources.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 184, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§184-    Rental watercrafts; weekends; prohibited. (a) No person shall operate a rental watercraft in a state park on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday.

(b) For purposes of this section, "rental watercraft" has the same meaning as in section 200-   ."

SECTION 2. Chapter 200, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§200-    Registration required for rental watercraft; registration number; fees. (a) Beginning January 1, 2025, no person shall provide or offer to provide a rental watercraft to the public, unless the rental watercraft is registered and numbered with the department on an annual basis in accordance with rules adopted by the department before the use or operation of a rental watercraft on or in the waters of the State.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2025, every rental watercraft provided or offered for rent to the public shall have a registration number affixed to the rental watercraft.

(c) The department shall establish reasonable fees for the initial registration and annual renewal registration in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91.

(d) For purposes of this section, "rental watercraft" means a kayak or paddleboard that is rented or leased or offered for rent or lease in the State for a period of one month or less."

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Rental Watercrafts; Registration; State Parks; Prohibited

Description:

Prohibits the operation of a rental watercraft in state parks on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday. Beginning 1/1/2025, requires rental watercrafts to be registered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

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