Hawaii SB219 amends state law to give preferential treatment to inter-island ferry vessels in Maui County.

Hawaii SB219 amends Section 200-9 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to provide preferential consideration for inter-island ferry vessels in Maui County. This includes the issuance of commercial operating permits and the waiver of applicable fees at Maui County small boat facilities. The bill specifies that no harbor use fees, including mooring, passenger, and commercial fees, will be charged to these vessels. The preferential treatment and fee waivers will end if the vessel operator stops providing inter-island ferry service within Maui County.

Hawaii SB219 amends state law to give preferential treatment to inter-island ferry vessels in Maui County.

Hawaii SB219 amends Section 200-9 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to provide preferential consideration for inter-island ferry vessels in Maui County. This includes the issuance of commercial operating permits and the waiver of applicable fees at Maui County small boat facilities. The bill specifies that no harbor use fees, including mooring, passenger, and commercial fees, will be charged to these vessels. The preferential treatment and fee waivers will end if the vessel operator stops providing inter-island ferry service within Maui County.