The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to implement the policy and purpose of this part, and to classify vessels into appropriate categories and classes.

The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 with respect to the following:

(1) The registration and numbering of vessels;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-24

  • Commercial high speed boating: means the use of an open power boat to provide high speed rides to passengers who pay compensation for the rides. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23
  • Department: means the department of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-1
  • Parasailing: means the activity in which an individual is transported or carried aloft by a parachute, sail, or other material attached to a towline which is towed by a vessel. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23
  • State: means the State of Hawaii. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23
  • Thrill craft: means any motorized vessel that falls into the category of personal watercraft, and which:

    (1) Is generally less than thirteen feet in length as manufactured;

    (2) Is generally capable of exceeding a speed of twenty miles per hour;

    (3) Can be operated by a single operator, but may have the capacity to carry passengers while in operation; or

    (4) Is designed to provide similar operating performance as a personal watercraft through a combination of small size, power plant, and hull design. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23

  • Water sledding: means the activity in which an individual is transported or carried over the surface of the water on an apparatus that is more than twelve inches wide and is attached to a towline which is towed by a vessel. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23
(2) The operation, use, and equipment of vessels on or in the waters of the State;
(3) The conduct of persons involved in boating accidents and in the reporting of accidents and other casualties and losses to the department;
(4) The designation of areas of the waters of the State and time periods during which thrill craft may be operated, and waters on or above which, and time periods during which, persons may engage in parasailing, commercial high speed boating, and water sledding; provided that in designating the areas, the department shall use the official recommendation of the National Marine Fisheries Service with regard to the protection of protected marine life and habitats in adopting rules to implement this section, except as otherwise provided by law; and
(5) Procedures for a law enforcement officer to issue subpoenas or take custody of property pursuant to section 200-39(g).

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