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SB219
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
219
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating
to Inter-Island Ferry Service
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION
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Section 200-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
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"(d)
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Notwithstanding any limitations on commercial permits for Maui county
small boat facilities, vessels engaging in inter-island ferry service within
Maui county shall be afforded preferential consideration for ferry landings,
including the issuance of a commercial operating permit and the waiver of any
applicable fees, at
Maui county
small boat
facilities; provided that:
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(1)
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The
vessel operator has been issued a certificate of public convenience and
necessity for the purpose of engaging in inter-island ferry service that
includes a route within
Maui
county;
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(2)
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The
design and performance characteristics of the vessel will permit safe
navigation within the harbor entrance channel and safe
docking
within
Maui
county small boat facilities
;
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(3)
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The
vessel operations will not result in unreasonable interference with the use of
Maui county small boat facilities by other vessels; [
and
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(4)
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No
harbor use fees, including:
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(A)
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Mooring fees;
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(B)
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Passenger fees; and
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(C)
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Commercial fees assessed under section 200‑10(c)(5) that
relate to harbor use,
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shall be waived pursuant to this
subsection; and
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[
(4)
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(5)
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All preferential consideration and waivers,
including any commercial permits issued under this section, shall cease upon
the vessel operator's termination of inter-island ferry service within Maui
county."
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SECTION 2.
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This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that
were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
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SECTION 3.
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Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
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New statutory material is underscored.
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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
INTRODUCED
BY:
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Report Title:
Ocean
Recreation and Coastal Areas Programs; DLNR; State Small Boat Harbors; Maui
County; Inter-Island Ferry Services; Fees
Description:
Clarifies
that harbor use fees shall not be waived for vessels engaging in inter-island
ferry service within Maui county.
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