Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 13 - DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 11 - OCEAN RECREATION AND COASTAL AREAS
Part 2 - BOATING
Chapter 244 - RULES OF THE ROAD; LOCAL AND SPECIAL RULES
Section 13-244-32 - Ahihi-Kinau ocean waters
Current through February, 2024
(a) Definition. "Ahihi-Kinau ocean waters" means the waters of the State located within Part 2 of the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve as shown on State of Hawaii map C.S.F. No. 16807 on file with the office of the state surveyor, department of accounting and general services, State of Hawaii, a copy of which map is designated Exhibit "C", attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(b) Restrictions. The Ahihi-Kinau ocean waters, located within the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve possess unique natural resources that should be protected and preserved. No person shall operate, anchor or moor any vessel equipped with mechanical means of propulsion on or in the Ahihi-Kinau ocean waters unless (1) the person is engaged in rescue or law enforcement operations; (2) an emergency arises which requires that such action be taken to prevent loss of life, injury to persons or damage to property; or (3) the person is operating, anchoring or mooring a vessel equipped with mechanical means of propulsion in or on the waters in accordance with the provisions of a permit issued by the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources, pursuant to the department of land and natural resources, Natural Area Reserve System Rule No. 209.
