Hawaii HB948 mandates the Department of Transportation to build and manage customs and security facilities at state commercial harbors.

Hawaii HB948 amends Chapter 266 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section requiring the Department of Transportation to construct, maintain, and operate facilities for customs inspections, security screening, and other activities ensuring the safety and lawful operation of commercial harbors. The bill allows the department to enter into agreements with federal, state, and private entities and to collect fees for facility use, with revenues deposited into the harbor special fund. The department must also adopt necessary rules under Chapter 91.

Hawaii HB948 mandates the Department of Transportation to build and manage customs and security facilities at state commercial harbors.

Hawaii HB948 amends Chapter 266 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section requiring the Department of Transportation to construct, maintain, and operate facilities for customs inspections, security screening, and other activities ensuring the safety and lawful operation of commercial harbors. The bill allows the department to enter into agreements with federal, state, and private entities and to collect fees for facility use, with revenues deposited into the harbor special fund. The department must also adopt necessary rules under Chapter 91.