Hawaii SB518 updates the online permitting service for commercial activities on state public beaches.

Hawaii SB518 mandates the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update its online permitting service, known as wiki permits, for commercial activities on state public beaches. The update includes listing all available locations for permit reservations and issuing public notices for location removals, with a requirement to seek public input. The department must refund permit fees if a location is removed before the commercial activity occurs. The changes take effect upon the bill's approval.

Hawaii SB518 updates the online permitting service for commercial activities on state public beaches.

Hawaii SB518 mandates the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update its online permitting service, known as wiki permits, for commercial activities on state public beaches. The update includes listing all available locations for permit reservations and issuing public notices for location removals, with a requirement to seek public input. The department must refund permit fees if a location is removed before the commercial activity occurs. The changes take effect upon the bill's approval.