HRS §189-21
Definitions for large fishing vessel rules
This section only defines terms used in this part of the law. It explains what the department, director, large fishing vessel, National Marine Fisheries Service, and SBA mean. It does not create any duties or prohibitions.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this part: "Department" means the department of business, economic development, and tourism. "Director" means the director of business, economic development, and tourism. "Large fishing vessel" means any vessel five net tons and over designed to be used in the Hawaii commercial fisheries for catching fish, processing, or transporting fish loaded on the high seas that derives at least fifty-one per cent of that vessel's gross annual income from commercial (as opposed to recreational) operations, or any vessel outfitted for such activity. "National Marine Fisheries Service" means the Financial Assistance Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. "SBA" means the Federal Small Business Administration.
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