Establishes a container licensing program for shipping containers entering Hawaii, imposing a $1 fee per container to facilitate lawful inspections.

The bill establishes a container licensing program for all shipping containers entering Hawaii. It imposes a nominal fee of $1 per container to enable lawful inspections by state officials. The program aims to detect and prevent the entry of contraband, including illegal fireworks, invasive species, and narcotics. The Department of Transportation will oversee the program, while the Department of Law Enforcement will have primary jurisdiction for inspections and seizures. All fees collected will be deposited into the harbor special fund for program administration and enforcement.

Establishes a container licensing program for shipping containers entering Hawaii, imposing a $1 fee per container to facilitate lawful inspections.

The bill establishes a container licensing program for all shipping containers entering Hawaii. It imposes a nominal fee of $1 per container to enable lawful inspections by state officials. The program aims to detect and prevent the entry of contraband, including illegal fireworks, invasive species, and narcotics. The Department of Transportation will oversee the program, while the Department of Law Enforcement will have primary jurisdiction for inspections and seizures. All fees collected will be deposited into the harbor special fund for program administration and enforcement.