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HRS §200-40.5

Rules to keep spectators safe at ocean events

The department can make rules to reduce dangers from boats, jet skis, drones, and other things spectators use to watch ocean events. Before making drone rules, it must talk to the transportation department and the Federal Aviation Administration.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Event spectators; hazards; mitigation

The department may adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 91, to mitigate the hazards posed by vessels, thrill craft, drones, and other means used by spectators to observe or record regattas, marine parades, surfing contests, and other marine events held in the waters of the State; provided that the department shall consult the department of transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration before adopting rules regulating the use of drones.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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