Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-40.5 – Event spectators; hazards; mitigation
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-40.5
- Department: means the department of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-1
- 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
The department may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 91, to mitigate the hazards posed by vessels, thrill craft, drones, and other means used by spectators to observe or record regattas, marine parades, surfing contests, and other marine events held in the waters of the State; provided that the department shall consult the department of transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration before adopting rules regulating the use of drones.