HRS §200-71 Hull, defined
200-71. Hull, defined
As used in this part, "hull" means the shell, frame, or body of a vessel, exclusive of masts, yards, sails, riggings, machinery, and equipment.
L 1991,
c 272, pt of §2
Vessel Identification Numbers
HRS div. 1, tit. 12, ch. 200, pt. VI
in effectHRS §200-72 Defacing, etc., vessel hull identification numbers
200-72. Defacing, etc., vessel hull identification numbers
No person shall wilfully deface, destroy, remove, or alter the vessel hull identification number which is carved, burned, stamped, embossed, or otherwise permanently affixed to the hull of a vessel by the manufacturer, or by the owner in the case of restoration, for the purpose of identifying the hull. This section does not prohibit the restoration by an owner of an original number when the restoration is authorized by the department, nor prevent any manufacturer from placing in the ordinary course of business, numbers or marks upon new hulls.
[L 1991, c 272, pt of §2]
HRS §200-73 Unlawful to possess certain vessels or hulls
200-73. Unlawful to possess certain vessels or hulls
No person shall possess a vessel or hull, knowing that the vessel hull identification number, placed on the same by the manufacturer or the owner for the purpose of identification, has been changed, altered, erased, or mutilated for the purpose of changing the identity of the vessel or hull thereof. Any vessel or hull from which the vessel hull identification number carved, burned, stamped, embossed, or otherwise permanently affixed to the hull by the manufacturer or by the owner, has been removed, defaced, or altered shall be caused by the chairperson to be taken into custody and, if not identified, disposed of pursuant to part III. If identified, the chairperson shall:
(1) Notify the owner at the owner's last known
address or the address shown on the records of the department or United States
Coast Guard, and all lien holders who have properly filed a financing
statement, referencing the name of the registered owner, in the bureau of
conveyances or who are shown on the records of the department or United States
Coast Guard;
(2) Authorize restoration of the original vessel hull
identification number or if unknown, assign a new number; and
(3) Restore the vessel or hull to the owner upon
payment to the State of all costs and expenses incurred by the State causing
the vessel to be taken into custody.
[L 1991, c 272, pt of §2]
HRS §200-74 Penalty
200-74. Penalty
Any person who violates this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
L 1991, c 272, pt of §2
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0200/HRS_0200-.htmFetched: 11/10/2026