Report Title:
Pilots
Description:
Maintains an efficient pilotage service by ensuring an adequate supply of licenses.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1274 |
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TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2001 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to pilots.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 462A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§462A- Adequate supply of licenses. (a) The director shall govern the number of pilots necessary to maintain an efficient pilotage service in accordance with section 462A-3(3).
(b) The director, in consultation with users of pilotage services, the department of transportation, harbors division, and the Hawaii Pilots Association shall give primary consideration to the public interest in assuring that there is an adequate supply of qualified pilots to safely and economically meet the requirements of commerce.
SECTION 2. Section 462A-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§462A-3 Powers and duties of the director. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall:
(1) Grant licenses to port pilots and deputy port pilots pursuant to this chapter;
(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules in accordance with chapter 91 as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter which are to [provide]:
(A) Provide for maximum efficiency in navigating vessels entering or leaving the waters of this State; [maintain]
(B) Maintain a pilotage system devoted to the preservation, and protection of lives, property, and vessels entering or leaving waters of the State; and [ensure]
(C) Ensure an adequate supply of qualified pilots in aid of commerce and navigation;
(3) Develop appropriate standards for licensure to maintain an adequate supply of pilots based on the need of users of pilotage services or the department of transportation, harbors division, wherein when the need arises licensing requirements shall include [including]examinations and investigations to determine whether persons applying for full port pilot, or deputy port pilot licenses are qualified;
(4) Enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto;
(5) Suspend, revoke or deny the issuance of any license for any cause prescribed by this chapter, or for any violation of the rules;
(6) Investigate any person for violations of any provisions of this chapter;
(7) Adopt methods to improve disciplinary and enforcement programs against violations of this chapter; and
(8) Do all things reasonable, necessary, and expedient to insure proper and safe pilotage and to facilitate the efficient administration of this chapter."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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