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For Immediate Release: June 21, 2005

  

New Law Increases Commercial Boating Fees To 3 Percent of Revenues

 
HONOLULU— Acting Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona has signed into law SB 1891, now Act 126, that requires commercial boaters to pay a moorage fee of 3 percent of gross revenues to the State's boating special fund (an increase over the existing 2 percent rate). The act will take effect July 1, 2005.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is entirely special-funded from revenues from commercial, recreational and land-based harbor uses.

“We appreciate the Governor’s support of our need for additional funds to make repairs to our harbor facilities,” said Peter Young, DLNR Chairperson.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has begun a multi-year initiative to repair, replace or improve state small boat harbor facilities around the state.

“Harbor improvements are one of DLNR’s most significant capital improvement priorities. We have asked the legislature for authority to make these needed repairs,” said Young.

DLNR manages 21 small boat harbors, 54 launch ramps, 13 offshore mooring areas, 10 designated ocean recreation management areas in the state. These facilities serve a mixture of recreational, live-aboard and commercial uses.

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For more information, media contact:
Deborah Ward
DLNR Public Information Specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320

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