Hawaii HB1138 authorizes the board of land and natural resources to create rules for ocean user safety, including water sports equipment regulations.
Hawaii HB1138 aims to enhance ocean user safety by allowing the board of land and natural resources to adopt, amend, and repeal interim rules. These rules focus on the commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment, ensuring safety in state waters. The bill defines "water sports equipment" as devices for pleasure, recreation, or sports on water, excluding those primarily for transportation. It also mandates the creation of safe zones for free divers and swimmers and stricter enforcement of boating regulations around swim zone buoys. Violations of these rules can result in penalties.
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