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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to harbors.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 266, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§266- Customs
and security facilities. (a) The
department of transportation shall construct, maintain, and operate facilities
at state commercial harbors for:
(1) Customs
inspections, examinations, and clearance operations required under federal law;
(2) Security
screening and enforcement operations consistent with federal and state law,
including compliance with the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act of
2002, as amended, or any other applicable regulation; and
(3) Any other
activity necessary to ensure the safety, security, and lawful operation of commercial
harbors.
(b) The department of transportation may enter
into agreements or contracts with federal, state, and private entities to carry
out the purposes of this section.
(c) The department of transportation may assess
and collect fees, charges, or rentals for the use of the customs and security facilities;
provided that the revenues shall be deposited into the harbor special fund
established under section 266-19 and used exclusively for the purposes of this
section.
(d) The department of transportation shall adopt
rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out the purposes of this
section."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
DOT; Harbors; Customs and Security Facilities; Commercial Harbors; Harbor Special Fund
Description:
Requires the Department of Transportation to construct, maintain, and operate customs and security facilities at commercial harbors.
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