Section 19-44-63 - Wharfage computation(a) Wharfage charges include all applicable fees and surcharges, including any facilities security charges, as set forth in section 19-44-66 and subject to incremental increases as set forth in section 19-44-73. In the computation of wharfage, the term "ton" shall be applied, either by weight or volume as used by the respective carrier for its computation of freight charges (i.e., as freighted) computed to the nearest ton when minimum package rates do not apply. When freight charges are based upon other than weight or volume, such as in the case of contract haul, or if there are no indicated freight charges, tonnage shall be computed by either weight or volume, whichever yields the greater wharfage revenue to the State.(b) When a vessel unloads cargo at a wharf for emergency purposes and reloads the cargo thereafter at the same wharf, wharfage shall be charged only for the unloading of the cargo and no wharfage shall be assessed for its reloading.(c) Computation of wharfage for cargo contained in a container other than a shipping device shall include the weight, volume, or measurement of the container. Wharfage on an empty container shall be assessed as provided in this subchapter.(d) Computation of wharfage for a unit load shall be on the basis of the overall length of the shipping device or its cargo whichever is greater, per linear foot, without regard to contents, except for passenger autos or explosives. When the entire unit load does not conform to the specified dimensions and weight, wharfage shall be assessed on the contents of a shipping device or overall length of unit load, whichever produces the greater revenue to the department.[Eff 5/20/82; comp 2/26/96; comp FEB 01 2010] (Auth: HRS § 266-2) (Imp: HRS § 266-2)[Am 8/21/2017] (Auth: HRS § 266-17) (Imp: HRS § 266-17)