Section 13-76-13 - Prohibited activities(a) Unless exempted under the provisions of section 13-76-14, by permit issued pursuant to section 13-76-15, or as may be otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for the master of a qualifying vessel: (1) To fail to have or fail to follow a ballast water management plan, as required under section 13-76-16;(2) To exchange ballast water contrary to the provisions of section 13-76-17;(3) To discharge, or allow the discharge of, ballast water in state marine waters in violation of section 13-76-18;(4) To fail to submit a ballast water report form, as required in section 13-76-19; and(5) To violate any provision in this subchapter.(b) It is unlawful for the master to prevent, hinder, or otherwise interfere with the department's or USCG's evaluation of the vessel's compliance with the provisions of this subchapter. The evaluation may be conducted in accordance with section 13-76-20 and as may be otherwise provided in this subchapter.
[Eff OCT 12 2007] (Auth: HRS §§ 187A-5, 187A-32) (Imp: HRS §§ 187A-5, 187A-32)