HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2871
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2012
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to the west Maui ocean recreation management area.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that increased recreational and commercial activities in Hawaii's nearshore waters have led to safety concerns, and in some cases, tragic results.  The legislature also finds that given the popularity of ocean activities in Kaanapali on Maui, the department of land and natural resources should establish a west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee, comprised of users of the ocean to work with the department on issues arising relating to the area, and particularly with respect to Kaanapali waters.

     SECTION 2.  (a)  Not later than September 1, 2013, the department of land and natural resources shall establish a west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee, which shall advise the department of land and natural resources on issues arising related to the uses and maintenance of state waters within the west Maui ocean recreation management area, particularly with respect to the waters adjacent to Kaanapali on the island of Maui.

     (b)  The advisory committee shall consist of five members of the west Maui community appointed by the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources without regard to section 26-34, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as follows:

     (1)  One swimming enthusiast;

     (2)  One paddling enthusiast;

     (3)  One surfing enthusiast;

     (4)  One boating enthusiast; and

     (5)  One canoeing enthusiast.

     SECTION 3.  The department of land and natural resources shall submit a report to the legislature, not later than twenty days before the regular session of 2013, regarding the findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, of the west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

West Maui ORMA; Kaanapali; Advisory Committee

Description:

Requires DLNR to establish a west Maui ocean recreation management area advisory committee to advise DLNR on issues relating to the state waters within the west Maui ocean recreation management area, particularly with respect to the waters adjacent to Kaanapali on the island of Maui.

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