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THE SENATE |
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PORT PILOTS.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 462A-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§462A-6 Duration and
renewal of license. All licenses shall expire on June 30 of
even-numbered years. All applicants for
renewal of license shall submit a renewal application pursuant to section
436B-13 and comply with all applicable rules of the department. [No applicant shall be denied a renewal of
the applicant's license, except as provided in this chapter, as long as the
applicant possesses the qualifications established by the department and
remains in active service as a pilot in the State.]"
SECTION 2. Section 462A-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§462A-11 Rates of pilotage. The director shall establish the rates of pilotage for vessels subject to this chapter as follows:
(1) The rates of pilotage in effect on July 1, 1978, shall remain in effect until changed by the director pursuant to this chapter.
(2) No rate shall be increased, lowered, or altered without a public hearing in accordance with chapter 91. Due notice of hearing shall be mailed at least thirty days prior to the date of hearing to the individual licensed pilots, the pilot's association, and all owners, charterers, operators, and agents of vessels who have registered with the department.
(3) The director, in setting rates of pilotage,
shall fix such amounts as will be a fair charge for the services rendered with
due regard to necessary operating expenses, maintenance of, depreciation on,
and return on investment for property used in the business of pilotage[, and
the rates and charges of pilotage at comparable ports of the United States].
(4) Persons aggrieved by the director's decision setting the rates of pilotage may appeal to circuit court as provided in chapter 91."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Port Pilot; Rate of pilotage; Chapter 462
Description:
Aligns the license renewal requirements with those of other professions and vocations. Removes the use of rates from comparable ports for rate increase petitions.
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