HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1460

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to snorkeling.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 200, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§200-    Snorkel; safety valve.  (a)  No person shall snorkel in the waters of the State with a snorkeling device that is not equipped with a safety valve.

     (b)  The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate this section."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Snorkel; Safety Valve

 

Description:

Prohibits a person from snorkeling in Hawaii if the snorkel is not equipped with a safety valve.

 

 

 

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