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HRS §200-4.5

Rules for safer nearshore ocean use

The state's ocean safety department must create rules to make nearshore waters safer. These rules will include safe zones for free divers and swimmers, and stronger enforcement of boating rules near swim zone buoys.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Safety of ocean users; rules

The department shall adopt rules to promote greater safety of ocean users in the State's nearshore waters. The rules shall include but not be limited to the creation of safe zones for free divers and swimmers and stricter enforcement of boating regulations around swim zone buoys.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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