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HI Code › Division 1 › Title 12 › Chapter 200 › Section 200-2

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(a) The board shall have the primary responsibility for administering the ocean recreation and coastal areas programs and performing the functions heretofore performed by the department of transportation and the department of law enforcement in the areas of boating safety, conservation, search and rescue, and security of small boat harbor environs.

(b) The board shall not transfer its jurisdiction, management, or operations of the small boat harbors to any other department or agency or any county in any manner unless expressly provided by law. [L 1991, c 272, pt of §2; am L 1996, c 296, §3; am L 2007, c 270, §2; am L 2022, c 278, §17]

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