Ocean recreation and coastal areas programs
HRS §200-3
in effect200-3. Ocean recreation and coastal areas programs
The board shall assume the following functions of the department of transportation:
(1) Managing and administering the ocean-based
recreation and coastal areas programs of the State;
(2) Planning, developing, operating, administering,
and maintaining small boat harbors, launching ramps, and other boating
facilities and associated aids to navigation throughout the State;
(3) Developing and administering an ocean recreation
management plan;
(4) Administering and operating a vessel registration
system for the State;
(5) Regulating the commercial use of state waters and
marine resources, including operations originating from private marinas;
(6) Regulating boat regattas and other ocean water
events;
(7) Administering a marine casualty and investigation
program;
(8) Assisting in abating air, water, and noise
pollution;
(9) Conducting public education in boating safety;
(10) Administering the boating special fund;
(11) Assisting in controlling shoreline erosion;
(12) Repairing seawalls and other existing coastal
protective structures under the jurisdiction of the State; and
(13) Removing nonnatural obstructions and public
safety hazards from the shoreline, navigable streams, harbors, channels, and
coastal areas of the State.
[L 1991, c 272, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 289, §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0200/HRS_0200-0003.htmFetched: 11/10/2026