Section 13-251-1 - Permits Catamaran captains, canoe captains, canoe second captains, surfboard instructors, sailboard instructors and commercial motorboat operators shall have an operator permit.
(a) No person shall navigate a catamaran or canoe as catamaran captain, canoe captain, or canoe second captain on a vessel carrying passengers for hire, or operate as a surfboard or sailboard instructor for compensation in or upon Waikiki or Kaanapali ocean waters unless the person has a valid permit under this part.(b) No person shall navigate a commercial motorboat in or upon Kaanapali ocean waters unless the person has a valid permit under this part.(c) No permit is required for captains navigating catamarans carrying passengers for hire who, while cruising, enter Waikiki or Kaanapali ocean waters other than restricted waters described in sections 13-251-57 and 13-251-58, and do not load or unload passengers in or on Waikiki or Kaanapali ocean waters or shores. [Eff 2/24/94; comp SEP 25 2014] (Auth: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3, 200-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3, 200-4)