Haw. Code R. § 19-42-7

Current through October, 2024
Section 19-42-7 - Removal of vessel, raft, log, or floating object causing damage to wharf

No person shall cause or permit any vessel, raft, log, or other floating object to come alongside of or to be moored to or near any wharf in any manner that may cause damage to such wharf or to interfere with the use of such wharf by others rightfully entitled to its use.

Where circumstances permit, the harbor master, if able to ascertain the owner of the vessel, raft, log, or other floating object, shall demand the removal of same by the owner.

Where circumstances require immediate removal of the vessel, raft, log, or other floating object, the harbor master may remove such offending items to some suitable place.

Inquiries concerning the removal of any such offending items above mentioned shall be directed to the harbor master.

Where the removal involves a vessel falling under the provisions of chapter 200, Hawaii Revised Statutes, disposition of such vessel shall be made pursuant to chapter 200, HRS.

In all other cases and when in the opinion of the harbor master, the offending items have no value, they may be destroyed or disposed of in any manner.

The department shall not be responsible for loss or damage to the items removed under this section.

Haw. Code R. § 19-42-7

[Eff 5/20/82; am and comp 2/26/96] (Auth: HRS §§ 266-2, 266-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 266-2, 266-3)