General Provisions

HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

TITLE 13

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE 11

OCEAN RECREATION AND COASTAL AREAS

PART 3

OCEAN WATERS, NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND BEACHES

CHAPTER 250

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Historical note

§13-250-1 Purpose and scope §13-250-2 Interpretation §13-250-3 Severability §13-250-4 (Reserved) §13-250-5 Repealed

250-1 Unofficial Compilation

Historical note. This chapter is based on general provisions and definitions of the Hawaii Shore Waters Rules effective November 6, 1981, and as amended thereafter, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, Harbors Division. The administrative jurisdiction for recreational boating and related vessel activity was transferred from the Department of Transportation, Harbors Division, to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, effective July 1, 1992, in accordance with Act 272, SLH 1991. [Eff 2/24/94]

250-2 Unofficial Compilation

§13-250-1 Purpose and scope. The purpose of these rules is to further the public interest and welfare and to promote safety within the geographical limits of certain portions of Hawaii's ocean waters, navigable streams and beaches, as the same may from time to time be designated and described in these rules. [Eff 2/24/94] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-4) (Imp: HRS §§200-2, 200-4)

§13-250-2 Interpretation. If any section of these rules is inconsistent with any act of the Congress of the United States or any rule, or standard established pursuant thereto, the section shall be construed to be superseded or governed thereby. Nothing contained in these rules shall be construed to limit the powers of any state department or agency. These rules shall be construed liberally and consistent with the purpose stated in section § 13- 250-1. [Eff 2/24/94] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-4) (Imp: HRS §§200-2, 200-4)

§13-250-3 Severability. These rules are declared to be severable and if any portion or the application thereof to any person or property is held invalid for any reason, the validity of the remainder of these rules or the application of the remainder to other persons or property shall not be affected. [Eff 2/24/94] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-4) (Imp: HRS §§200-2, 200-4)

§13-250-4 (Reserved)

§13-250-5 REPEALED. [R 12/31/18]

250-3 Unofficial Compilation